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
Against Nature	Baltimore-based doom metal band, consisting of John Brenner, Bert Hall and Steve Branagan
Alcian Blue	Takoma Park based shoegaze/electro new wave band consisting of Sam Chintha, Jacob Reid, Kim Reid, Clark Stacy, and Matt Welsh.	[1]
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	[2]
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra	Annapolis-based symphony
Arion Band	Community band based in Frostburg, established in 1877
Bad Seed Rising	Hard rock band based in Frederick, established in 2012
The Bakerton Group	Side project of Germantown-based stoner rock band Clutch
Ballyhoo!	An Aberdeen, Maryland based punk/pop/reggae band
Baltimore Chamber Orchestra	Chamber orchestra, based in Baltimore, led by Music Director Markand Thakar.
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	[4]
Baltimore Colored Symphony Orchestra	African American orchestra, founded by Charles L. Harris, from 1929 to 1939	[3]
Baltimore Opera Company	Baltimore-based opera company
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra	Baltimore-based symphony
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.	[5]
Beach House	Indie rock duo from Baltimore, consisting of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand
The Blentones	African American vocal group from Baltimore	[6]
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	[7]
Brothers Osborne	Country music duo from Deale, Maryland.
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	[6][8]
The Cardinals	African American vocal group from Baltimore, with Atlantic Records	[6]
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
Clutch	Germantown-based metal band
Columbia Concert Band	Performance group based in Columbia	[9]
Columbia Jazz Band	Performance group based in Columbia	[9]
Credito	Indie/folk band based in Baltimore	[9]
Dan Deacon	Baltimore-based composer and electronic musician
Dog Fashion Disco	Rockville-based experimental band
Double Dagger	Baltimore-based rock band, consisting of Nolen Strals, Brian Dubin, Denny Bowen and Bruce Willen
Dying Fetus	Annapolis-based death metal band, currently 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
Electric Brigade	Rock band with the United States Naval Academy Band	[10]
Fang	Baltimore-based hardcore punk band	[11]
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.	[6][8]
Future Islands	Indie synthpop band from Baltimore signed to 4AD	[12]
Good Charlotte	Pop punk band originally from Waldorf, consisting of Joel and Benji Madden, Billy Martin, Paul Thomas and Dean Butterworth	[13]
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	[14]
Handel Choir of Baltimore	Baltimore-based oratorio society that specializes in baroque, classical and early romantic music	[15]
Harmony Express Men's Chorus	4-part a cappella men's chorus based in Germantown, Maryland.
Have Mercy	An American rock band from Baltimore, Maryland currently signed to Hopeless Records.
The Hidden Hand	Potomac-based doom metal band, led by Scott Weinrich with Matt Moulis and Bruce Falkinburg
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	[4]
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	[16]
Lake Trout	rock, ambient, jazz.
Laurel Oratorio Society	Classical group, founded in 1969, eventually became the Central Maryland Chorale.	[17]
Lungfish	Baltimore-area punk band, consisting of Daniel Higgs, Asa Osborne, Sean Meadows, Mitchell Feldstein, John Chriest and Nathan Bell
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 State Boychoir	One of the first boys' choir in Maryland, it is based in Baltimore. Founded in 1987 by Frank Cimino, and designated "Maryland's Official Goodwill Ambassadors" by Maryland Governor William Donald Schaefer, the choir is composed of approximately 150 choristers, ages 7 to 20, who come from a wide range of ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds. They perform locally, nationally, and internationally.	[18]
The Marylanders	African American doo wop group	[6]
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	[7]
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	[19]
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.
Pinkshift	3 Piece Pop-Punk band from Baltimore, Maryland
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)	[6][20]
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.
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	[21]
Rivers Chambers Orchestra	Jazz band led by Rivers Chambers	[4]
Rohrersville Cornet Band	Rohrersville-based cornet band that claims^[citation needed] to be the oldest community music organization in the
Royal Men of Rhythm	Tracy McCleary's band at The Royal in Baltimore	[4]	[Scary Bare] Baltimore based punk band
The Skunks	Ska band from Hyattsville
Slice Girlz	Cumberland, Maryland, female-fronted band founded by Dawn Custer (Flighty Slice) and Andrea C. Moore (Psycho Slice), later joined by percussionist Ronald E. Frazier (Home Slice) and vocalist, Abigail Ridgley (Solar Slice). Particularly noted for their versatility and support of other musicians, they continue to host a popular open-mic with attendance from near and far, every Tuesday night in Cumberland, MD
Snail Mail	Indie rock solo project of Lindsey Jordan, raised in Ellicott City area	[22]
The Sonnets	African American vocal group from Baltimore	[6]
Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra	Symphony based in Harford County, founded in 1978	[23]
Symphony Number One	Baltimore-based chamber orchestra devoted to works by emerging composers
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	[24]
Tidal Wave	Rock band with the United States Naval Academy Band	[10]
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
United States Naval Academy Band	Band based at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis	[10]
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
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		Viseral Disgorge. Death Metal. Baltimore
War On Women	Co-ed, feminist hardcore punk band from Baltimore
The Whatnauts	American vocal soul group from Baltimore, Maryland founded in 1969
Wretched	Maryland-based doom metal band, consisting of Dave Sherman, Jeff Parsons, Dale Flood, John Koutsioukis, Cougin, Gus Baslika and Mike Phillips
Wye Oak	Baltimore indie folk / folk-rock duo named in honor of the former state tree of Maryland
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. "Alcian Blue - Alcian Blue | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
2. Monger, James. "Animal Collective Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
3. Galkin, Elliott W.; N. Quist. "Baltimore". New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. pp. 611–612.
4. Schaaf, Elizabeth. "The Storm Is Passing Over". Peabody Institute. Retrieved March 23, 2008.
5. "Baltimore's Marching Ravens". Archived from the original on August 2, 2009. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
6. Ward, Brian (1998). Just My Soul Responding: Rhythm and Blues, Black Consciousness, and Race. University of California Press. ISBN 0520212983.
7. Huey, Steve. "Biography". Moss Icon. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
8. "The Four Buddies". Roots and Rhythm. Retrieved April 26, 2008.
9. "Community Band of Columbia, Maryland". Columbia Concert Band. Archived from the original on June 3, 2006. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
10. 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.
11. Blush, pg. 250
12. "Words with Future Islands". allournoise.tv. All Our Noise. November 4, 2010. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
13. Wilson, MacKenzie. "Biography". Good Charlotte. Allmusic.com. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
14. Blush, pg. 249
15. "Handel Choir". Handel Choir of Baltimore. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
16. Hale, pg. 183
17. "Laurel Symphony Orchestra". The City Paper. Archived from the original on February 19, 2010. Retrieved May 3, 2008.
18. "Maryland State Boychoir". The Maryland State Boychoir. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
19. "The Orioles". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on September 30, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
20. Ankeny, Jason. "The Plants". Allmusic.com. Retrieved April 9, 2008.
21. Hale, pg. 282
22. June 2018, Lydia Woolever | (2018-05-25). "Lindsey Jordan is Ready For Her Close-Up". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
23. "About Us". Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra. Archived from the original on June 15, 2008. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
24. "Biography". The Swallows. Doo Wop Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on March 19, 2008. Retrieved April 11, 2008.

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