List of Maryland music groups

This is a list of Maryland music groups, consisting of groups of Marylanders who are musically notable, musically notable groups of people with a connection to Maryland, and other groups who are notable within the music of Maryland. Groups listed may be relevant to the state of Maryland, the Province of Maryland or the area now known as Maryland before it was either a state or colony.

Name	Notes	Reference	Image
Lost Keys	Frederick, MD-based band, R&B, Soul, Rock www.lostkeysgroup.com
Against Nature	Baltimore-based doom metal band, consisting of John Brenner, Bert Hall and Steve Branagan
The Alements	Annapolis-based punk band, consisting of Alex Lakis, Shaun Rafferty, and Honus
All Time Low	Towson-based pop punk band, consisting of Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Zack Merrick and Rian Dawson
Animal Collective	Neo-psychedelia group originally from Baltimore	[1]
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra	Annapolis-based symphony
Apollo Ra	Baltimore-based hard progressive metal band, consisting of Dan Miller, Todd Weaver, Kevin Bulkley, Bill McKeown and Stephen Albinak	[2]
Arion Band	Community band based in Frostburg, established in 1877
Artifacts	Progressive Metal band from Baltimore
The Bakerton Group	Sideproject of Germantown-based stoner rock band Clutch
Ballyhoo!	An Aberdeen, Maryland based punk/pop/reggae band
Baltimore Chamber Music Society	Chamber music group, based in Baltimore, founded by Hugo Weisgall and Rudolph Rothschild in 1950	[3]
Baltimore City Pipe Band	Founded in 1966 and authorized by Baltimore Mayor Theodore McKeldin as the “The Baltimore City Pipe Band”, this pipe band continues to entertain and soothe the ears and souls of the people of Baltimore.	[4]
Baltimore Colored Chorus	African American chorus, founded by Charles L. Harris, from 1929 to 1939	[3]
Baltimore Colored City Band	African American group, led by A. Jack Thomas	[5]
Baltimore Colored Park Band	African American group, led by Edward Prettyman, known for performing in Druid Hill Park	[5]
Baltimore Colored Symphony Orchestra	African American orchestra, founded by Charles L. Harris, from 1929 to 1939	[3]
Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra	Video Game Community Symphony Orchestra, founded by Kira Levitzky, from 2013 to Present	[3]
Baltimore Opera Company	Baltimore-based opera company
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra	Baltimore-based symphony
Baltimore Women's String Symphony Orchestra	Early 20th century group, based in Baltimore, led by Stephen Deak and Wolfgang Martin from 1936 to 1940	[3]
Baltimore's Marching Ravens	The official marching band of the Baltimore Ravens American football team. They were founded as the Baltimore Colts' Marching Band on September 7, 1947 and have continuously operated ever since, supporting three separate football franchises.	[6]
Beach House	Indie rock duo from Baltimore, consisting of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand
The Blentones	African American vocal group from Baltimore	[7]
Bollocks	Baltimore-based hardcore punk band, consisting of John, Pete and William Daghey, with Bill Stevenson	[8]
The Braxtons	R&B group from Severn, consisting of Toni Braxton and her sisters
Breathing Walker	Emo band based in Annapolis, consisting originally of Jonathan Vance and Mark Laurence of Moss Icon, with Alex Badertscher, Zak Fusciello and Tim Horner, later adding Monica DiGalleonardo and Tonie Joy, both of Moss Icon	[9]
The Buddies	African American vocal group from Baltimore, with Savoy Records, consisting of Leon "Larry" Harrison, who formed the group after the dissolution of The Four Buddies, with Roger Wainwright, Luther Dixon and Danny Ferguson	[7][10]
Canker Blossom	Baltimore-based pop/punk trio consisting of Alicia Passmore, Josiah Watts, and Jonah Gallagher.
The Cardinals	African American vocal group from Baltimore, with Atlantic Records	[7]
Celebration	Baltimore-based rock band, consisting of Katrina Ford, Sean Antanaitis and David Bergander
Central Maryland Chorale	Vocal classical group, based in Laurel, and having evolved from the Laurel Oratorio Society
Channels	Baltimore-based rock band, consisting of J. Robbins, Darren Zentek and Janet Morgan
Charm City Saints	Baltimore-based Celtic punk rock band
Chesapeake Chorale	50-60 voice, auditioned group based in Bowie. Sings from all music genres. Url: www.chesapeakechorale.org.
Clutch	Germantown-based metal band
COC (band)	Baltimore-based hardcore punk band	[8]
Columbia Concert Band	Performance group based in Columbia	[11]
Columbia Jazz Band	Performance group based in Columbia	[11]
Commonwealth Band	Well-regarded Baltimore-based band led by A. Jack Thomas	[5]
Dan Deacon	Baltimore-based indie electronic musician
Decades, The	1967-69 Southeast Baltimore based 10 piece "blue eyed" soul group. Played CYOs, teen centers, military bases (officers' clubs, enlisted clubs), USO, rec centers, school events. Marv Egolf was lead singer.
Deuce	Maryland-based hard metal band, consisting of Tom Gattis, Marty Friedman, Chris Tinto and Steve Leter, later with Timmy Meadows, Billy Giddings, Chris Hall and Mike Francis; became Tension in 1985	[12][13]
Dog Fashion Disco	Rockville-based experimental band
Double Dagger	Baltimore-based rock band, consisting of Nolen Strals, Brian Dubin, Denny Bowen and Bruce Willen
Drezel Jazz Syncopators	Popular Baltimore-based jazz group, consisting of Joseph T. H. Rochester and Ernest Purviance	[5]
Dying Fetus	Annapolis-based death metal band, originally consisting of John Gallagher, Sean Beasley and Trey Williams
Earthride	Maryland-based doom metal band, consisting of Dave Sherman, Kyle Van Steinberg, Rob Hampshire and Eric Little
Ebenezer & the Bludgeons	Baltimore-based new wave band	[8]
Electric Brigade	Rock band with the United States Naval Academy Band	[14]
The Evokatones	An eclectic, 6-piece powerhouse of a band bringing their own brand of ska/reggae infused rock/soul to the masses established in 2012. [15]
Fang	Baltimore-based hardcore punk band	[8]
Fear of God	Baltimore-based hardcore punk band, originally known as Jerry's Kids, from Arbutus	[8]
The Five Blue Notes	Germantown-based African American vocal group	[7]
The Four Buddies	African American vocal group from Baltimore, with Savoy Records, consisting of Leon "Larry" Harrison, William "Tommy" Carter, Vernon "Bert" Palmer and John "Gregory" Carroll, with the latter two replaced shortly before breaking up in 1953, by Alvin Bowen and Maurice Hicks.	[7][10]
Good Charlotte	Pop punk band originally from Waldorf, consisting of Joel and Benji Madden, Billy Martin, Paul Thomas and Dean Butterworth	[16]
Graffiti	1979-81 Four piece rock & roll group out of Cockeysville/Norrisville/Baltimore. Performed up and down the mid-Atlantic markets, shore clubs, rural roadhouses, colleges, fraternities, festivals, wherever the pay was proper. Marv Egolf- bass/vocals, Steve Henderson- guitar/vocals, Bud Fairlamb- guitar/vocals, Ric Martinkus- drums, Tom Murray- booking, John Stegman- aural technologies
The Greenberry Woods	Power pop band from the 1990s, consisting of Matt and Brandt Huseman, Ira Katz and Miles Rosen
Half Japanese	Punk band from Uniontown, consisting of Jad and David Fair, Mark Jickling and Ricky and John Dreyfuss	[17]
Hammers Rule	Baltimore-based hard metal band from the mid-1980s, consisting of Blade Duncan, Shaun Henley, Chuck Hohn and Spunki Mechlin	[18]
Handel Choir of Baltimore	Baltimore-based oratorio society that specializes in baroque, classical and early romantic music	[19]
Harmony Express Men's Chorus	4-part a cappella men's chorus based in Germantown, Maryland.
The Hated	Annapolis-based punk band, originally consisting of Mike Bonner, Erik Fisher, Daniel Littleton, and Colin Meeder
Have Mercy	Baltimore-based metal band from the mid to late 1980s, consisting of John Knoerlein, Rob Michael, Nick Ellingson, Tom Maxwell and Lee Dayton, later with Lonnie Fletcher, John Bryan, Dave Brenner and John Gorden	[20]
The Hidden Hand	Potomac-based doom metal band, led by Scott Weinrich with Matt Moulis and Bruce Falkinburg
The Honey Boys	African American vocal group from Baltimore	[7]
Indestroy	Rockville-based speed metal band, consisting of Drew Adrian, Mark Strassburg, Jeff Parsons, Gus Basiliko, Shawn Williams, Danny Kenyon, Rob Branigan and Mike Bullock.	[21]
Internal Void	Maryland-based doom metal band, consisting of J. D. Williams, Kelly Carmichael, Adam Heinzmann, and Mike Smail
IronChrist	Crossover speed metal/punk band, based in Annapolis, MD. Consisting of Ned Westrick, Tristan Lentz, Scott Truede and Mike Bullock.
Iron Man	Doom metal band, based in Maryland, led by Alfred Morris III
Jarflys	Side-project for Jimmie's Chicken Shack frontman Jimi Haha
Jimmie's Chicken Shack	Annapolis-based alternative rock band
John Ridgely Jazzers	First band to call its music jazz in Baltimore, led by John Ridgely, and also known as Ridgely 400 Society Jazz Band, with Lewis Flagg, John Tinner, Carlos Dowsy, Rivers Chambers and Alfred Hughes	[5]
The John Hardy Boys	Baltimore based, Garage Blues band. Slide Guitar, Saxophones and Drums.
The Jollyjacks	African American vocal group from Baltimore	[7]
Kingsbrook	Maryland-based metal band from the late 1980s, consisting of Frank Zee, Larry Sentelle, Ronnie Grist, Phil Karatz and Mike Maness	[22]
Kix	Hagerstown-based metal band that had a gold single with "Don't Close Your Eyes" in 1988, consisting of Ronnie Younkins, Brian Forsythe, Donnie Purnell and Donnie Spence, and later Steve Whiteman and Jimmy Chalfant	[23]
Laurel Oratorio Society	Classical group, founded in 1969, eventually became the Central Maryland Chorale.	[24]
Law & Order	Baltimore-based hardcore punk band, consisting of engineer and medical school students Joe, Pete and William Dagher	[8]
Legends of Et cetera	Baltimore-based indie rock band consisting of all high-school students: Serena Miller (vocals, guitars, saxophone), Graham vonBriesen (bass, backing vocals), Jakob Coburn (drums), and Mack Watson (keys).
Listen for the Light	Pop punk]]
Lungfish	Baltimore-area punk band, consisting of Daniel Higgs, Asa Osborne, Sean Meadows, Mitchell Feldstein, John Chriest and Nathan Bell
Martian Architect	Baltimore based Indie Rock band, consisting of Troy Hutz, Fat T, Captain Cosmos, and Starky Knight.
The Magictones	African American vocal group from Baltimore	[7]
Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras	Organization that runs a harp ensemble, several chamber ensembles, two string orchestras and three full orchestras, constituting a total of five groups: the Chamber Strings (a string orchestra containing kids grade 4 through 6, founded in 1995), the Young Artists (a full orchestra containing kids grade 6 through 8), the Symphony (a full orchestra containing kids grade 7 through 9), the Philharmonic orchestra (a full orchestra containing kids grade 10 through 12), and the Sinfonia (Grades 10-12).
Maryland Company of Comedians	Founded by Adam Lindsay, and the first resident theatre company in Baltimore	[3]
The Marylanders	African American doo wop group	[7]
McDaniel College Choir	Choir based in McDaniel College, has been performing since the College was founded	[25]
The Mellotones	African American vocal group with Atlantic Records, who eventually became The Cardinals	[7]
Misery Index	Baltimore-area deathgrind band, consisting of Jason Netherton, Sparky Voyles, Mark Kloeppel and Adam Jarvis
Moss Icon	Early emo band from Annapolis, consisting of Tonie Joy, Jonathan Vance, Monica DiGialleonardo, Mark Laurence, later including Alex Badertscher	[9]
Museum	Baltimore-based death metal band, originally and better-known as Rancid Decay	[26]
Mystic Force	Speed and power metal band from Baltimore with a revolving line-up consisting of Keith Menser, Mike Banaszkiwicz, Rich Davis, Marc Rouchard, Jim Otte, Scott Menser, Steve Shaffer, Chris Lembach, Doug Guckert, Bobby Hicks, and Allen Brunelle	[27][28][29]
Null Set	Baltimore-based new wave band	[8]
The Obsessed	Potomac-based doom metal band, led by Scott Weinrich with Scott Reeder, Guy Pinhas, Greg Rogers, Mark Laue, Ed Gulli and Dale Crover
...Of a Revolution (O.A.R.)	Jam band from Rockville, consisting of Marc Roberge, Chris Culos, Richard On, Benj Gershman, Jerry DePizzo, and Mikel Paris
The Orioles	Pioneering Baltimore-based doo wop group, consisting of Sonny Til (lead tenor), Alexander sharp (high tenor), George Nelson (baritone), Tommy Gaither (guitar) and Johnny Reed (double bass and bass vocals), originally known as The Vibranaires	[30]
Penny Pistolero	Eastern Shore based Alt./Country band. Est. 2012.
The Peppermint Rainbow	Baltimore-based psychedelic band
Periphery	Progressive metal band from Bethesda, consisting of Misha "Bulb" Mansoor, Matt Halpern, Jake Bowen, Mark Holcomb, Adam "Nolly" Getgood, and Spencer Sotelo.
The Plants	African American doo wop group, with J&S Records, from the mid-20th century, consisting of James Lawson (musician) (baritone), Thuman Thrower (bass), Steve McDowell (first tenor) and George Jackson (musician) (lead)	[7][31]
Polkadot Cadaver	Rockville-based experimental band, consisting of Todd Smith, Jasan Stepp and John Ensminger
Pride of Baltimore Chorus	Baltimore-based award-winning Sweet Adelines International Barbershop chorus. www.prideofbaltimorechorus.com
Rancid Decay	Baltimore-based death metal band, later briefly known as Museum, consisting of Matt Crocco, Fernando Garcia, Dave Aaron, Eric Dixon, Jason Mantis, Marc Wisner, Kevin Massey and Rob Michael	[26]
The Ravyns	Maryland-based band that appeared on the Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack
The Racket	Maryland-based Roots Rock band consists of Adam Miller, Jimmy Seechuk, Eric Agner and Jimmy Brink. Appearing at the "Cats Eye Pub", "The Waterfront Hotel", "The World of Beer", "Hempen Hill BBQ", "Pit n' Pub"
Reptile House	Baltimore-based early emo band, consisting of Daniel Higgs and London May
Revelation	Maryland-based doom metal band, consisting of John Brenner, Bert Hall, Josh Hart, Andy Kremer, Mike Theiss, and Steve Branagan	[32]
Rivers Chambers Orchestra	Jazz band led by Rivers Chambers	[5]
Rockville Brass Band	Brass Band based in Kensington. One of the oldest in the US.
Rohrersville Cornet Band	Rohrersville-based cornet band that claims to be the oldest community music organization in the state
Royal Men of Rhythm	Tracy McCleary's band at The Royal in Baltimore	[5]
The Skunks	Ska band from Hyattsville
The Smizokes	Queenstown based ska-core band. 1997-2001
Syndly Crunch	Baltimore-based metal band, consisting of Michael Ricketts, Andrew Faile, Rich Thomas, Michael Spetta and Kid Banger	[33]
The Sonnets	African American vocal group from Baltimore	[7]
Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra	Symphony based in Harford County, founded in 1978	[34]
The Swallows	African American doo wop group from Baltimore, consisting of Eddie Rich, Frederick Johnson, Herman "Junior" Denby, Norris "Bunky" Mack, and Earl Hurley in its most well-known incarnation	[35]
Tension	Late 1980s speed metal band from Maryland, formed from the band Deuce, and consisting of Tom Gattis, Tim O'Connor, Timmy Meadows and Billy Giddings	[13]
Tidal Wave	Rock band with the United States Naval Academy Band	[14]
The Track Record	Annapolis-area pop punk band, consisting of Michael Strackbein, Rob Elson, Hasani Martin and Rob Viti
Trapped Under Ice	Baltimore-based Hardcore punk band, consisting of Justice Tripp, Sam Trapkin, Brad Hyra, Jared Carman, and Brendan Yates.
Turnstile	Baltimore-based Hardcore punk band and Trapped Under Ice side project consisting of Brendan Yates, Babydick Franz, Daniel Fang, Brady Ebert, and Sean Cullen
The Twilighters	African American vocal group from Baltimore	[7]
United States Naval Academy Band	Band based at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis	[14]
United States Navy Sea Chanters	Vocal group affiliated with the United States Naval Academy	[14]
Unorthodox	Maryland-based doom metal band, consisting of Dale Flood, Gary Isom and Mark Ammen
Void	Punk band from Columbia, consisting of John Weiffenbach, Bubba Dupree, Chris Stover, and Sean Finnegan
Void of Kings	Melodic metalcore band from Baltimore, consisting of Brian Behm, Grant Rizzi, Daniel Maloney, Nick Richard, and Jake Livingston.
Vigil	Alternative rock band from Baltimore, consisting of Jo Connor, Andy R, X Factor, and Gregg Maizel. Appeared on the A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master soundtrack
Washington Metropoliton Gamer Symphony Orchestra	Based in Rockville. Performs music from video games in a symphonic concert setting.
Wretched	Maryland-based doom metal band, consisting of Dave Sherman, Jeff Parsons, Dale Flood, John Koutsioukis, Cougin, Gus Baslika and Mike Phillips
Yukon	Baltimore-based rock band, consisting of Sam Garrett, Nick Podgurski and Brad Smith

See also

• Music of Annapolis

References

• Hale, Mark (1993). Headbangers: The Worldwide MegaBook of Heavy Metal Bands. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Popular Culture, Ink. ISBN 1560750294.

Notes

1. Monger, James. "Animal Collective Biography". Retrieved September 13, 2015.
2. Hale, pg. 20
3. Galkin, Elliott W.; N. Quist. "Baltimore". New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. pp. 611–612.
4. "Baltimore City Pipe Band Website". Baltimore City Pipe Band. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
5. Schaaf, Elizabeth. "The Storm Is Passing Over". Peabody Institute. Retrieved March 23, 2008.
6. "Baltimore's Marching Ravens". Baltimore's Marching Ravens. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
7. Ward, Brian (1998). Just My Soul Responding: Rhythm and Blues, Black Consciousness, and Race. University of California Press. ISBN 0520212983.
8. Blush, pg. 250
9. Huey, Steve. "Biography". Moss Icon. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
10. "The Four Buddies". Roots and Rhythm. Retrieved April 26, 2008.
11. "Community Band of Columbia, Maryland". Columbia Concert Band. Archived from the original on June 3, 2006. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
12. Hale, pg. 95
13. Hale, pg. 344
14. Hanner, David; Jim Cunningham. "History of the United States Naval Academy Band". United States Naval Academy Band. United States Naval Academy. Retrieved March 12, 2008.
15. "HFS Locals Only Spotlight: The Evokatones "Faithful"". HFS @ 104.7 FM. CBS Local. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
16. Wilson, MacKenzie. "Biography". Good Charlotte. Allmusic.com. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
17. Blush, pg. 249
18. Hale, pg. 142
19. "Handel Choir". Handel Choir of Baltimore. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
20. Hale, pg. 144
21. Hale, pg. 161
22. Hale, pg. 181
23. Hale, pg. 183
24. "Laurel Symphony Orchestra". The City Paper. Retrieved May 3, 2008.
25. "History". McDaniel College Choir. McDaniel College. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
26. Hale, pg. 277
27. Hale, pg. 238
28. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7545
29. http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Mystic_Force/2791
30. "The Orioles". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
31. Ankeny, Jason. "The Plants". Allmusic.com. Retrieved April 9, 2008.
32. Hale, pg. 282
33. Hale, pg. 324
34. "About Us". Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra. Archived from the original on June 15, 2008. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
35. "Biography". The Swallows. Doo Wop Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 11, 2008.