Special Thanks and a list of our accomplishments this year (...and before)

Each year we like to look back at the road behind us. What great fortune we found through the years playing music.
Below is our look at this year so far and years past,
where music has taken us and personally how much further I've come with singing and playing music.
I'm very proud of all we've done!

              Maggie

In 2009 - I've had the pleasure of performing with these great bands:

MAGGIE'S FARM - acoustic blues
LORELEI - female, a cappella

McCABE'S LADIES - female celtic
MAGGIE & the McCABES - electric blues/rock
SKYE ISLAND Band

With these great musicians:

Maggie's Farmers - Larry Everhart (harmonica),
Lorelei Ladies - Tracy Kash Thomas, Jo Serrapere, Chris McCall
McCabe's Ladies - Mackenzie Lerchen (fiddle), Tracy Kash Thomas (keys),
Maggie & the McCaber's - Paul Marvin (Bass), Spooky Dave (guitar),
Skye Island Band-its - Mike Tally (Keys), Darren (Bass), Joe (Drums), Mark (guitar), Jack (guitar),

For 2009....

...for Maggie's Farm in 2009 -

1st time performing at Port Sanilac's "Music on the Harbor" series

2nd
Thumbfest - Thanks to you all!

4th
Festival appearances at
the
  Berkley Art Bash,  
1st Photo Published for the  Berkley Art Bash - Warn us next time!!! We'll dress nicer!

5th
year of Performing at Birmingham Farmer's Market,

...for Maggie & the McCabes in 2009 -

2nd time performing at Aquacade
- Thanks Free Beer for the referral! Yeah - we're still rockin!

1st Wedding! - and a Celtic one at that!

...for Zebula Avenue (formerly 47UMa) in 2009 -

7th year in a row to be Nominated for the Detroit Music Awards, this year - SEVENTH year in a row for Outstanding World Group, AND (DUT DUT DA DA)

First time WINNING A
Detroit Music Award for OUTSTANDING WORLDBEAT ALBUM - Thanks DMA!!

...for  McCabe's Ladies - in 2009 -

2nd Nomination for the Detroit Music Awards! Outstanding Folk Artist/Group!

1st Festival Appearance for
2nd time performing at
Danny's Irish Pub on St Pats - our favorite gig of the year!
2nd time performing at the Lathrup Village Art-in-the-Park ...
2nd time performing at,
the Twisted Shamrock,
...and my personal firsts....in 2009 -

McCabe Music. continues to thrive....thanks 2009!

1st year Running an open mic night!
at Cuppy's Coffee
..thanks to all my jammers!

3rd year Performing at
Potbelly's Sandwichworks in Southfield..(thanks Kelly!),

1st Photo Published
for the
Berkley Art Bash Poster, (Yikes)!

2nd year Performing at

4th Guest Spot on a Recording - Howard Glazer's upcoming CD - Thanks again Howard!

2th Guest Spot on a Recording - at the Audio Cafe recording studio,

- Eight years of playing at the Coyote Club, Thanks John D!
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       And...
              don't forget...
                     .....to Boogie!   


In 2008 - I've had the pleasure of performing with these great bands:

MAGGIE'S FARM - acoustic blues
LORELEI - female, a cappella

McCABE'S LADIES - female celtic
MAGGIE & the McCABES - electric blues/rock
Sinjon Smith - Rock trio

With these great musicians:

Maggie's Farmers - Larry Everhart (harmonica), Spooky Dave (guitar),& Jesse Morgan (Keys),
Lorelei Ladies - Tracy Kash Thomas, Jo Serrapere, Chris McCall
 
McCabe's Ladies - Mackenzie Lerchen (fiddle), Tracy Kash Thomas (keys), Cecelia Webster (harp, dulcimer)
Maggie & the McCaber's - Paul Marvin (Bass), Spooky Dave (guitar), Drew Weber (Drums)

For 2008....

...for Maggie's Farm in 2008 -

3rd time performing at the Cards for Kids Benefit

3rd Festival appearances at the  Berkley Art Bash,  

4th
year of Performing at Birmingham Farmer's Market,

...for Maggie & the McCabes in 2008 -

1st time performing at Aquacade
- Thanks Free Beer for the referral! Yeah - we're still rockin!

...for Zebula Avenue (formerly 47UMa) in 2008 -

7th year in a row to be Nominated for the Detroit Music Awards, this year - SEVENTH year in a row for Outstanding World Group, AND (DUT DUT DA DA)

First time WINNING A
Detroit Music Award for OUTSTANDING WORLDBEAT ALBUM - Thanks DMA!!

...for  McCabe's Ladies (formerly Maggie in the Woods) -in 2008 -

2nd Nomination for the Detroit Music Awards! Outstanding Folk Artist/Group!

1st Festival Appearance for 4th Fridays with Ford on
the PeopleMover, Mamapalooza (at the Detroit Zoo) Wyandotte Street Art Fair

1st Wedding gig - Thanks Kelly!
       

1st time performing at, Danny's Irish Pub, the Erin Pub ,
Four Green Fields pub, Full-Kilt Celtic pub, Howe's Bayou, JOX Sports Bar, Marvaso's Italian Grille, theTipperary Pub, the Twisted Shamrock, Youngers Irish Pub, Lathrup Village Art-in-the-Park (twice!),
...and my personal firsts....in 2008 -

McCabe Music. continues to thrive....thanks 2008!

1st year Running an open mic night!
at Four Green Fields Pub
..thanks Rick, Kara and Jay!

1st Live Radio performance
..with Howard Glazer and the EL34's on WHFR's Highway 61 Show w/Jo Ann Korczynska 89.3 FM - Thanks Jo Ann!

1st time Performing as a solo artist at a Festival AND 1st time Performing in Canada!
at - the Riverside Sportsman Bluesfest Windsor, ON - (Thanks Dino!)

1st time Performing at a Songwriting Festival with Playdate Kids Music duo (THANKS PAULA!) for the
Ypsilanti Songwriting Festival!

2nd year Performing at
Potbelly's Sandwichworks in Southfield..(thanks Kelly!),

1st Photo Published in the
Detroit Zoo Magaziine, (Yikes)!

2nd year Performing at Bamboozle's,
Royal Oak YWCA, A Step Outside the Box

2nd year Teaching Music - Again this year to teaching at DayJams Rock camp for kids - I'm still amazed at what I learn every time. A real thrill to work with these talented kids. Thanks again Mike, Jesse and Amy!

3rd Guest Spot on a Recording - Howard Glazer's "Liqour Store Legend" - Thanks again Howard!

4th Guest Spot on a Recording - at the Audio Cafe recording studio,

- Seven years of playing at the Coyote Club, Thanks John D!
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       And...
              don't forget...
                     .....to Boogie!   

In 2007 - I've had the pleasure of performing with these great bands:

MAGGIE'S FARM - acoustic blues
LORELEI - female, a cappella

ZEBULA AVENUE - worldbeat
McCABE'S LADIES - female celtic
MAGGIE & the McCABES - electric blues/rock
PAISLEY FOGG - 60's psychedelic rock


With these great musicians:

Maggie's Farmers - Larry Everhart (harmonica), Spooky Dave (guitar),& Jesse Morgan (Keys),
Lorelei Ladies - Tracy Kash Thomas, Jo Serrapere, Chris McCall
Zebula Avenuers - Gail Baker (guitar, vocals), Greg Nance (Bass, vocals), James Niemi (guitar, vocals),
Mahindi Masai (percussion), Maureen Honore (vocals) Sandy (Drums)
McCabe's Ladies - Karin Pierson (fiddle), Amy Morgan (keys, guitar), Tracy Kash Thomas (keys), Cecelia Webster (harp, dulcimer)
Maggie & the McCaber's - Paul Marvin (Bass), Spooky Dave (guitar), Drew Weber (Drums)

For 2007....

...for Maggie's Farm in 2007 -

1st time performing at theMusic Hall Jazz Cafe,
Rochester's Farmers Market, Thanks for the referral Donny!

2nd time performing at the Cards for Kids Benefit!

3rd Festival appearances at the Berkley Art Bash,  

3rd
year of Performing at Birmingham Farmer's Market, Thanks Cousin Donny!

...for Maggie & the McCabes in 2007 -

2nd year performing at Nancy Whiskey's
Yeah - we're still rockin!

...for Zebula Avenue (formerly 47UMa) in 2007 -

6th year in a row to be Nominated for the Detroit Music Awards, this year - Three Nominations - SIXTH year in a row for Outstanding World Group, with individual nominations for....
   Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Instrumentalist - Greg Nance
   Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Songwriter
- Gail Baker
- Thanks DMA!

1st time performing at the
  Detroit Fest. of the Arts

...for  McCabe's Ladies (formerly Maggie in the Woods) -in 2007 -

2nd Nomination for the Detroit Music Awards! Outstanding Folk Artist/Group!

1st Festival Appearance for 4th Fridays with Ford on
the PeopleMover, Mamapalooza (at the Detroit Zoo) Wyandotte Street Art Fair

1st Wedding gig - Thanks Kelly!
       

1st time performing at, Danny's Irish Pub, the Erin Pub ,
Four Green Fields pub, Full-Kilt Celtic pub, Howe's Bayou, JOX Sports Bar, Marvaso's Italian Grille, theTipperary Pub, the Twisted Shamrock, Youngers Irish Pub, Lathrup Village Art-in-the-Park (twice!),
...and my personal firsts....in 2007 -

McCabe Music. continues to thrive....thanks 2007!

1st year Running an open mic night! at Four Green Fields Pub
..thanks Rick, Kara and Jay!

1st Live Radio performance
..with Howard Glazer and the EL34's on WHFR's Highway 61 Show w/Jo Ann Korczynska 89.3 FM - Thanks Jo Ann!

1st time Performing as a solo artist at a Festival AND 1st time Performing in Canada!
at - the Riverside Sportsman Bluesfest Windsor, ON - (Thanks Dino!)

1st time Performing at a Songwriting Festival with Playdate Kids Music duo (THANKS PAULA!) for the Ypsilanti Songwriting Festival!

1st year Performing at
Potbelly's Sandwichworks in Southfield..(thanks Dave!),

1st Photo Published in the
Detroit Zoo Magaziine, (Yikes)!

2nd year Performing at Bamboozle's,
Royal Oak YWCA, A Step Outside the Box

2nd year Teaching Music - Again this year to teaching at DayJams Rock camp for kids - I'm still amazed at what I learn every time. A real thrill to work with these talented kids. Thanks again Mike, Jesse and Amy!

3rd Guest Spot on a Recording - Howard Glazer's "Liqour Store Legend" - Thanks again Howard!

4th Guest Spot on a Recording - at the Audio Cafe recording studio,

- Seven years of playing at the Coyote Club, Thanks John D!
______________________________________________
       And...
              don't forget...
                     .....to Boogie!   


In 2006 - I've had the pleasure of performing with these great bands:

MAGGIE'S FARM - acoustic blues
LORELEI - female, a cappella

Zebula Avenue (formerly 47UMa) - worldbeat
MAGGIE in the WOODS - celtic
MAGGIE & the McCABES - electric blues/rock
PAISLEY FOGG - 60's psychedelic rock


With these great musicians:

Maggie's Farmers - Larry Everhart (harmonica) & Carl Henry (Dobro, guitar)
Lorelei Ladies (& Lad)- Tracy Kash Thomas, Jo Serrapere, Chris McCall
Zebula Avenuers - Gail Baker (guitar, vocals), Greg Nance (Bass, vocals), James Niemi (guitar, vocals),
Mahindi Masai (percussion), Maureen Honore (vocals) Sandy (Drums)
Maggie in the Woodsmen (& lady) - Karen Roach (Penny Whistle), Charlie Wilkie (guitar),
Cecelia Webster (harp, dulcimer), John (we call him Jack) Sands (Fiddle), Mick Gavin Jr. (Fiddle)
Maggie & the McCaber's - Paul Marvin (Bass), Spooky Dave (guitar), Drew Weber (Drums)
Paisley Foggers - Tom Birchler (guitar), David Birchler (guitar), Keith Birchler (guitar), Ron Graham (Bass), Tommy Anderson (drums)

For 2006....

...for Maggie's Farm in 2006 -

2nd Festival appearances at the  Berkley Art Bash, Ferndale Metro Blues Festival
3rd Festival appearance at Thumbfest - Thanks George! Thanks Chief!
2nd Wedding! - Thanks Sharron!
2nd year performing at - Birmingham Farmer's Market,
1st time performing at the Armada Roadhouse, Kraftbrau Brewery, and the Cards for Kids Benefit!

- SIX YEARS playing at the Coyote Club, Thanks John D!

...for Lorelei in 2006 -

2nd Very Hip Sports Event Performance- SUPERBOWL - XL! at Ford Field - Thanks NFL!
3rd Very Hip Sports Event Performance-- Major League Baseball's All-Star FanFest Pittsburgh!
           -Thanks Amber! (Here's a Peek at last year)

2nd Nomination for- Lorelei Lady - Tracy Kash Thomas
     - Tracy -
is nominated for the
Detroit Music Award's Outstanding Jazz vocalist once again - congrats Tracy!

1st time performing at the Birmingham Concert Series, Derbyshire Renaissance fest

2nd time performing at the Raven

1st Cool Quote in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about Lorelei's appearance at the All-Star Fanfest 2006 -

"The people standing in the mammoth line at the Legends area are waiting to get former Pirates All-Star Dave Parker's autograph. Not everyone here is smiling. That's where Lorelei comes in. Lorelei is a four-woman singing group from Detroit.

They performed there at last year's FanFest and were invited to come to Pittsburgh, where they belt out all sorts of songs -- gospel, Motown, some original stuff -- to entertain folks in the longest of lines. They've even thrown in some baseball songs. Jo Serrapere, Tracy Kash Thomas, Chris McCall and Maggie McCabe. They finish a number and the crowd responds with a nice round of applause.

"This has been a lot of fun," Ms. Serrapere says. "We're a little tired, because we just drove into town this morning. But we're looking forward to the weekend." There is a downside, they say. Some of the mascots who are circulating through the convention center get a little fresh. But they're harmless."

Dan Majors - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - article from 7/11/06

...for Zebula Avenue (formerly 47UMa) in 2006 -


5th year in a row to be Nominated for the Detroit Music Awards, this year - Six Nominations - fifth year in a row for Outstanding World Group, with individual nominations for....
   Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Instrumentalist
- Mahindi Masai,
   Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Instrumentalist - Greg Nance
   Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Songwriter
- Gail Baker
   Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Vocalist
- Maggie McCabe & Maureen Honore

- Thanks DMA!

1st time performing at the Modern Exchange
, the Detroit Zoo,

1st CD - IN THE CAN - New Album coming soon in 2007!

...for  Maggie in the Woods -in 2006 -

1st Nomination for the Detroit Music Awards! Outstanding Folk Artist/Group!
        that's right - our first year in existance and we're on the board
!!!
1st time performing at Mackinaw Island!
1st time performing at, Cock-n-Bull, and Patrick Sinclair's Irish Pub, Lathrup Village Art-in-the-Park,

...for Paisley Fogg in 2006 -

2nd time performing at MACEDRock for Justice Benefit,
1st appearance (with Pam Tramck) at the Baldwin Theater, Brighton Summerfest, Dogwood Center, Ferndale Dream Cruise RetroFest, Romulus Pumpkin Fest,

...and my personal firsts....in 2006 -

McCabe Music. continues to thrive....thanks 2005!

My 2nd Individual Nomination for the Detroit Music Awards for OUTSTANDING WORLD/REGGAE/SKA VOCALIST - 2nd year in a row - Thanks DMA! 

1st Blog - 5/19/06 - Yikes! Detroit News - Diana McNary Blogs about the fashons at the
DMA awards ceremony. Thanks Diana for being so kind (see photo).

1st time performing at Bamboozle's, Dino's, the Halligan bar, Leg
gs inn, Royal Oak YWCA, Step Outside the Box, the Tap Room Annex,

1st Gig Teaching Music - Got a chance this year to teach at DayJams Rock camp for kids - A real thrill to work with these talented kids. Hope to do it for years to come. Thanks Jesse and Amy!

2nd Recording Session with the fabulous Howard Glazer's Liquor Store Legend"! Hear me singing background vocals with Stephanie on his next CD due out in 2007!

2nd Guest appearance on a Recording with the wonderful Christy Howard Band (the original Party Girl)!

______________________________________________
       And...
              don't forget...
                     .....to Boogie!   


In 2005 - I've had the pleasure of performing with these great bands:

MAGGIE'S FARM - acoustic blues
LORELEI - female, a cappella

47UMa - worldbeat
MAGGIE in the WOODS - celtic
PAISLEY FOGG - 60's psychedelic rock

STELLA STORMER - country


With these great musicians:

Maggie's Farmers - Larry Everhart (harmonica) & Carl Henry (Dobro, guitar)
Lorelei Ladies (& Lad)- Tracy Kash Thomas, Jo Serrapere, Mary Schmidt, Chris McCall & Daniel Gerics
47UMlaut's - Gail Baker (guitar, vocals), Mike Friedman (drums), Greg Nance (Bass, vocals),
James Niemi (guitar, vocals), Mahindi Masai (percussion), Maureen Honore (vocals) Sandy (Drums)
Maggie in the Woodsmen (& lady) - Karen Roach (Penny Whistle), Charlie Wilkie (guitar), Cecelia Webster (harp, dulcimer), John(we call him Jack) Sands (Fiddle)
Paisley Foggers - Tom Birchler (guitar), David Birchler (guitar), Keith Birchler (guitar), Ron Graham (Bass), Tommy Anderson (drums)
Stella Stormers - Stuart Tucker (Drums), Jere Stormer (Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin & other STuff),
Larry Everhart (Harmonica), Frank Greenhalgh (Bass)

For 2005

...for Maggie's Farm in 2005 -

OUR FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!

1st Festival appearance at the  Berkley Art fair, Ferndale Metro Blues Festival
2nd Festival appearance at Thumbfest
1st time performing at Birmingham Farmer's Market, Cadieux Cafe, Camp Ticonderoga, Campus Martius, Howe's Bayou, Lily's Seafood, Northfield Roadhouse
- FIVE YEARS playing at the Coyote Club, Thanks John D!

...for Lorelei in 2005 -

1st TV News broadcast - Thanks WDIV!
1st Live FM Radio interview - Thanks 97.1 Live!
1st
Live AM Radio performance -Thanks WJR and Mitch Albom
1st Very Hip Sports Event Performances- Major League Baseball's All-Star FanFest
-Thanks Amber! (Here's a Peek)
1st
Festival appearance at
the
Ferndale Metro Blues Festival, Goodstock
1st time performing at
Lily's Seafood,  Soho, Good Beans Cafe, Foggy Bottom, Howe's Bayou, the Raven,
3rd Performance for John D. Lamb's Songwriters showcase at Memphis Smoke

...for 47UMa in 2005 -


1st time performing at
Alvin's,
1st Festival appearance at Scarecrowfest
1st time performing out of state - San Diego , CA at the National Association of Record Manufacturers (NARM) Convention.
1st time on the same bill with Nickel Creek (Yikes), Bradley Leighton, and tons more -( wow)
4th year in a row to be Nominated for the Detroit Music Awards, this year - SEVEN Nominations - fourth year in a row for  Outstanding World Group, with individual nominations for....
   Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Instrumentalist
- Mahindi Masai,
   Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Songwriter - Gail Baker & Maureen Honore
   Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Vocalist
- Gail Baker, Maggie McCabe & Maureen Honore

- Thanks DMA!

...for  Maggie in the Woods -in 2005 -

1st Gig!
1st time performing at
Baile Corcaigh
1st time performing for the Detroit Free Press Marathon - It went by so fast!
1st time performing with Cecelia Webster - Thrilled you've joined us!
...for Paisley Fogg in 2005 -


1st Gig with Pam Tramck (aka Maggie)!
1st time performing at MACEDRock for Justice Benefit
1st Wedding Gig - Thanks Karen & Jim!
1st time on the same bill with Thornetta Davis, Ultraviolet (Rock for Justice Benefit), the Twistin' Tarantulas,
1st Festival appearance at "Celebrate Oxford", Livonia "Music Under the Stars",

...for Stella Stormer in 2005 -


1st Gig!
1st time performing at
The Attic, Coffee Beanery

...and my personal firsts....in 2005 -

1st Solo Gig! - Thanks Potbelly's and Pic-A-Bone!
1st Individual Nomination for the Detroit Music Awards for OUTSTANDING WORLD/REGGAE/SKA VOCALIST
- Thanks DMA!
 
1st Guest Spot on a Recording - Howard Glazer's "Brown Paper Bag" - Thanks again Howard!
                  And thanks Random Chance Records.
                  ~ Listen to MP3's "Going to Chicago", "I don't love you no more", " Smokin Drinkin Baby"

2nd Guest Spot on a Recording
- Thanks – Christie and the Roadrunners!
1st Spin on WDET! - Thanks
Willie Wilson!
1st (of many!) way cool reviews for our background vocals on Howard Glazer's "Brown Paper Bag" (2005 Release) Review May 2005
      
                From the Detroit Blues Society Blues Notes:

"...adding majesty to the mix (Maggie McCabe shines on 'Going to Chicago' ...adding some superb backup harmonies"!

From JazzReview.com

"...with fellow Detroiter Maggie McCabe adding delicious vocals..."


1st Festival Appearance at Oxford Hot Blues and BBQ with Howard Glazer & the EL34's
1st time performing at a Celtic wedding and with The McKinney's (a true honor - Terrence, Siobhan and Mariad).
1st time singing with CANDYBAND as SweetTart - at the Marshall Field's Day of Music at the Max and The
Royal Oak Music Theater!
1st time performing out of state
- San Diego , CA at the National Association of Record Manufacturers (NARM) Convention.
1st time on an airplane with my mandolin (the whole reason I took up the Mando)!

1st time meeting famous cats and legends - BONNIE RAITT
- This was the one person I wanted to meet - You're a lovely lady, more gracious than I would have imagined. You touched my soul with many gifts of music and message. I wish you all the best!

...And of course: the birth of the McCABE MUSIC and ENTERTAINMENT company. That’s right folks – I’m full time now and digging into the music business full speed. Wish me luck on the new journey into the unknown.

It’s been a year of big changes for me especially with the start of my company - McCabe Music. All of you have given your support and encouragement and without that it never would have happened. I am now – a bit poorer but much happier and…hopeful that Detroit can become the city it once was with the exciting music scene it’s always had.

I hope to be a part of that happening.
                  Maggie

It’s been an amazing (and scary) year - but great things are always happening...Thank all of you for your support and faith in me...!
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       And...
              don't forget...
                     .....to Boogie!   


In 2004 - I've had the pleasure of performing with these great bands:

MAGGIE'S FARM - acoustic blues
LORELEI - a cappella

THE GATHERING - contemporary rock
47UMa - worldbeat
MOTOR DOLLS - rock

With these great musicians:

Maggie's Farmers - Larry Everhart (harmonica) & Carl Henry (Dobro, guitar)
Lorelei Ladies - Tracy Kash Thomas, Mary Kay Hill, Chris McCall, Jo Serrapere, Mary Schmidt, Cee Cee
                                & our Lorelei guy Daniel Gerics
The Gathering Crowd - Stuart Scaggs (guitar, vocals), Raquel Salasay (Bass, vocals), Darryl Pierce (drums),
Barb Davis (percussion) & Charles Scales (Keyboards)
47UMlaut's - Gail Baker (guitar, vocals), Mike Friedman (drums), Greg Nance (Bass, vocals), Dan Berkal (Keys),
Clarence Williams (guitar, vocals), Mahindi Masai (percussion), Maureen Honore (vocals)
Motor Dolls - Paula Messner (guitar, vocals), Monic Reynolds (drums)
2004
As always....each year I like to look at what we've accomplished (all of my bands!) and remind you all that you're the reason we work so hard and every time we see you walk in the door at one of our shows - it means the world to us. Thank you all for listening and enjoying the moments with us....

...for MAGGIE’S FARM....in 2004

1st Detroit Music Awards Nomination - Best Blues Instrumentalist - Congrats Carl Henry!!!
1st time on the bill with
Madcat & Kane, Jo Serrapere & the Willie Dunns & David Nefesh
1st time performing at
Baker Streetcar lounge, Eva Marie's Lakeville Inn, Mama's Coffee House
1st Festival appearance at the Growing Connections Organic Harvest Festival 
3rd Festival appearance at the Hamtramck Blowout


...for
LORELEI....in 2004

1st Live recording –"Live at the Dive" -Thanks to Howard Glazer– you’re still the best!

1st TV Performance - Krystals Motor Town Cafe...
1st Nomination - Detroit Music Awards -Tracy Kash–is nominated for Outstanding Jazz vocalist congrats Tracy!
1st Performances with our newest guest Lorelei's Mary Schmidt & Cee Cee of the Detroit Underground Band!
2nd Festival appearance at;
the Hamtramck Blowout
2nd
John D. Lamb's Songwriters showcase
1st time performing at
Baker Streetcar lounge, K.C.'s Dive, Crazy Wisdom Tea Room
1st time on the bill with Jo Serrapere & the Willie Dunns, David Nefesh, Dusty Libido, The Blues Apostles, Stephanie Johnson, The Family Band, Charles Stuart Group, Angie Aletha, Howard Glazer & the EL 34's, Jere Stormer, Annie & Rod Capps, Dan Hazlett

...for the The Gathering....in 2004

1st Gig!
1st Appearance at Memphis Smoke,

1st time in stage with - Stuart Scaggs, Raquel Salasay, Barb Davis & Charles Scales, Freeman Spells, Kevin Carter- It was fabulous!


...for 47UMa (version 3)....in 2004

1st fab quote in the Metro Times March, 2004

       "It’d be right to say that 47 UMa’s sound is all over the map. Founding members Gail Baker and Mike Friedman cut their teeth on Jamaican ska with the Skanking Voodoo Dolls. Vocalist and mandolin player Maggie McCabe’s known around town for preaching soulful explorations of American folk and blues with her other band, Maggie’s Farm. Percussionist Mahindi Masai’s has a thing for deep-pocket rhythms of African world-beat. Clarence Williams reshapes the canon of American lead guitar by borrowing from ax-wielding stylists of the last 40 years. And new addition Maureen Honore’s 3 1/2 octave range simply sets the harmonies afire. It’s reggae and ska, soca and samba, Africa and New Orleans, and a hint of classic rock ’n’ roll. It’s all over the place.
      
But the thread that binds this mess of influences is the band’s love of hard grooving dance floor faves - mostly based in spirited reggae and tangential worldbeat breakdowns. Somehow they sidestep the geyser of cheese that normally makes such genre blends unbearable to create fusions that are exciting, vibrant and goddamn catchy."
           Thanks Nate Cavalieri!


2nd Live radio appearance -Thanks WJR and Mitch Albom
1st
appearances at;  Cadieux Cafe, Embers, Hockeytown Cafe, Outer Limits, Smalls, Tenny Street Roadhouse, Trinity House Theatre, Whiskey in the Jar

3rd year in a row to be Nominated for the Detroit Music Awards SEVEN Nominations for 2004 - third year in a row for Outstanding World Beat Band - Thanks DMA!
1st appearance at;  Blues for Freedom Benefit, Linda Lexy's Basement Jamz Series
2nd Festival appearances at;
the Hamtramck Blowout, Berkley Art fair & the  Farmington Founders Fest

...for the MOTOR DOLLS (version 2)....in 2004

The Motor Dolls take a break this year so Paula can pursue the CANDYBAND. If you haven't seen them yet - take the kids to see it - You'll have a great time too. The Motor Dolls will patiently await for Paula and arise again. We'll keep you posted!


...and my personal firsts....in 2004

1st article on me in The Daily Tribune, Feb 2004 (Thanks Guys)

3rd interview with The Daily Tribune, May 2004

1st fab quote in the Metro Times March, 2004

".. Vocalist and mandolin player Maggie McCabe’s known around town for preaching soulful explorations of American folk and blues with her other band, Maggie’s Farm. ..."
                                                            Thanks Nate Cavalieri!

2nd time with 3 of my bands playing one Festival Thanks Hamtramck Blowout 2004!

1st Live recording and...
     1st time performing with Howard Glazer & his band "Live at the Dive". Thanks again Howard!

1st Duo Performance with Howard Glazer hope for many more!  And our ...
1st appearances at;  Eva Marie's, Raven Coffeehouse

1st time on stage with great performers like
Madcat & Kane, Odessa Harris, Alberta Adams, Thornetta Davis, Joe Weaver, Phil Hale, Kevin Carter, Freeman Spells Jr, Ejuana Taylor...
         and warming up for & sharing the stage with all of the bands mentioned above.

1st meeting famous cats and legends - Alberta Adams You're a lovely soul Alberta...

2nd time recording with Rick Borgia (..think I'm finally getting the hang of it)

3rd Photo published in the Detroit Blues Society newsletter - photo with Alberta Adams, Thornetta Davis, Joe Weaver & the Rhythm Rockers, Thanks Barb Gitre
.


In 2003 - I've had the pleasure of performing with these great bands:
MAGGIE'S FARM - acoustic blues
47UMa
- world beat
the MOTOR DOLLS - rock
LORELEI - a cappella

With these great musicians:

Maggie's Farmers - Larry Everhart (harmonica) & Carl Henry (Dobro, guitar) & or course our part-time farm hand Howard Glazer!
47UMlaut's - Gail Baker (guitar, vocals), Mike Friedman (drums), Greg Nance (Bass, vocals),
Clarence Williams (guitar, vocals), Mahindi Masai (percussion), Maureen Honore (vocals)
Lorelei Ladies - Tracy Kash, Mary Kay Blitz, Chris McCall, Jo Serrapere, & our Lorelei guy Daniel Gerics
Motor Dolls - Paula Messner (guitar, vocals), Monic Reynolds (drums)
2003
As always....each year I like to look back at what we've accomplished (all of my bands!) and remind you all that you're the reason we work so hard and every time we see you walk in the door at one of our shows - it means the world to us. Thank you all for listening and enjoying the moments with us....and we wish you a great and prosperous new year.....I think we'll choose a theme for the New Year and this year's will be....."Spooky thrills"....How's that? - Just trying to keep you on your toes!...
...for MAGGIE’S FARM....in 2003

1st fab quote in the Metro Times March, 2003
           "...some of Detroit’s finest -Thornetta Davis, Jim McCarty and Maggie’s Farm to name but a few..."

           Thanks Brian Smith!

1st Maggie's "Irish" Farm performance 3/17/2003 - Music Menu
1st time warming up for Lucas, the Wrenfields, Brothers Grove, Jill Jack
1st time playing at Friendly Sons of St Patrick, Holbrook Cafe, Stout’s Irish Pub & Tenny Street Roadhouse
1st and 2nd Double night with Lorelei...both times a great success!

1st Festival appearances at; Thumbfest, Scarecrowfest (with our great friend Howard Glazer)! and our 3rd year at Heatstock -Thanks Mike Boulan...
2nd Festival appearance at
the Hamtramck Blowout


...for 47UMa (version 3)....in 2003

1st TV Performance - Krystals Motor Town Cafe...
1st appearances at; Mephisto's, the Holbrook Cafe, & the Berkley Harmony House Records
1st DVD recording....Yipes!
2nd year in a row to be Nominated for the Detroit Music Awards - Thanks DMA!
1st Festival appearances at the Hamtramck Blowout, the Berkley Art fair & Farmington founders fest


...for
LORELEI....in 2003

our 1st DEMO – I’m still hearing about it…..! Thanks Jay – you’re the best!
1st time playing with The Fabulous Jo Serrapere and equally fabulous Daniel Gerics (Lovely additions to the Lorelei family)!
1st
John D. Lamb's Songwriters showcase
1st Festival appearance at the Hamtramck Blowout
1st Double night with Maggie's Farm...
1st ....a brush with fame...Lorelei - Tracy Kash Plays live at the State Theater with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull! Congrats Tracy!
1st time at the Holbrook Cafe, Memphis Smoke, and the Hastings Street Ballroom.
1st time warming up for Lucas, Carl Henry, the Whoo Doo Band & The Fabulous Johnnie Bassett and the Blues Insurgents with the wonderful Odessa Harris … and sharing the stage with Dick Siegel, David Barrett & Patricia Pettinga.

...for the MOTOR DOLLS (version 2)....in 2003

1st time playing at the New Way, the Whitney Thanks 89x LIVE, & Berkley Front
1st time warming up for Haf/Life, Cinecyde & the Basements
1st article & photo in the Detroit Free Press and the Royal Oak Trib (at least my first with those dolls)!.


...and my personal firsts....in 2003

1st article in Action Detroit newspaper (Thanks Spider)!
1st time with 3 of my bands playing one Festival Thanks Hamtramck Blowout 2003!
3 gigs cancelled in one weekend - Thanks Blackout 2003!
My 1st time recording with Rick Borgia! Thanks Rick it was a blast!
My 1st 8 track recorder - Thanks Music Castle....still can't get the d@mn thing to work
1st custom piece of equipment - my new Bass cabinet....Still trying to live up to this cool new piece of equipment
1st time on stage with great performers like Jo Serrapere, Daniel Gerics, Maureen Honore'
         and warming up for & sharing the stage with all of the folks mentioned above.
1st meeting famous cats and legends - Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, Todd Rundgren, and the fabulous Funk Brothers and I had the delightful experience of meeting James Jamerson's Daughter. I will never forget it.

It’s been a swell year…for me….Thanks to all! I know there’s more I’m forgetting….but you get the picture…we had another GREAT year!
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       And...
              don't forget....
                     .....to Boogie! 


In 2002 - I've had the pleasure of performing with these great bands:
The award winning -MAGGIE & THE McCABES Band

MAGGIE'S FARM
- acoustic blues
47UMa
- worldbeat
the MOTOR DOLLS - rock
LORELEI -
a cappella
Including these great musicians:

Maggie's Farmers - Larry Everhart (harmonica) & Carl Henry (Dobro, guitar)
Maggie & The McCabe'rs - Paul Marvin, Spooky Dave, Bill Engelman, Darryl Pierce, Howard Glazer, Charlie "Bongo" Miller
47UMlaut's - Gail Baker (guitar, vocals), Mike Friedman (drums), Greg Nance (Bass, vocals),
Clarence Williams (guitar, vocals), Mahindi Masai (percussion), Tracy Kash (vocals)
Lorelei Ladies - Tracy Kash, Mary Kay Blitz, Chris McCall
Motor Dolls - Paula Messner (guitar, vocals), Monic Reynolds (drums)
2002...a great year for firsts....
Once again...thank you all for your support and encouragement this past year. We wish you the best and hope you have a safe and truly amazing next year. We're thrilled to be a part of the Detroit music scene and we'll be playing here for many years to come. Many of you are now great friends and we're delighted each time you come out to a show. And remember…

…we remain -
your biggest fans!
...for MAGGIE’S FARM....in 2002

1st Festival appearances at; Kalamazoo Blues Fest. -Thanks Larry Bevens,
     Mid-Michigan Blues Fest. -Thanks Jambalaya's,
     FARMfest -Thanks Stacy Jo,
     Detroit Fest. of the Arts -Thanks Ed Schenk,
     2nd year at Heatstock -Thanks Mike Boulan...

1st CD! - (Ok, it's small but it's still something). A very special thanks to Howard Glazer (and his stylish studio) and Jeff Campo of Soweto Inc., Howard & Jeff- you're guys are the best!

1st getting our name on a festival Tee Shirt - Kazoo Blues fest, Mid-Michigan Blues fest and Heatstock (2nd year).
1st Taking on an honorary member - Howard Glazer, Howard - you're still the best!
1st Two and a half year gig - Coyote Club, Thanks John D.
1st appearances at; Ballews, Jambalaya's, The Stone House, Megablues (aka Garfields)...and many others.

...for
MAGGIE & the McCABES....in 2002

1st Nomination for 3 awards - Performers Awards of Detroit - Thanks Russ, Paul and the gang at Gigi's
1st Two and a half year Gig - at Gigi's. We'll never forget you!

...for
47UMa (version 3)....in 2002

1st Nomination for 3 awards - Detroit Music Awards - Thanks DMA!
1st
Live radio appearance -Thanks WJR and Mitch Albom
1st appearances at; Memphis Smoke, Beach Grill, The Loft, Coyote Club, Hamtramck's Polish Village, Bear's Den, Narden Park Church, International Institute and Xhedo's....
1st Festival appearances at; Pontiac Arts, Beats & Eats, Detroit's Concert of Colors and Ford's Diversity fest (I feel so dirty)...
1st getting our name on a festival Tee Shirt - Detroit's Concert of Colors (Ray Charles must be so proud).

...for
LORELEI....in 2002

1st Gig! - Can't believe we did it! Thanks Hal and the Detroit Blues Society
1st mention of our name on the Air - Thanks Doug Deming and Robert Jones...
1st seeing our name in Print in the Detroit Blues Society Newsletter AND Big City Blues Magazine (thanks Spider for all your faith in us)!

...for the MOTOR DOLLS (version 2)....in 2002

1st Gig! - Thanks Ed and the Friendly Son's of St. Patrick's (are there any that aren't friendly)?

...and my personal firsts....in 2002

1st Nomination for 2 individual awards -Female Vocal performance of the year and FEMALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR!- Performers Awards of Detroit 2002 - Thanks Russ, Paul and the gang at Gigi's and a special thanks to the Maggie & the McCabes Band. This will be the gig I'll never forget!

1st Photo in Big City Blues Magazine - Hastings Street Photo this past summer with Larry Everhart and the rest of the great Blues Musicians from Detroit...Thanks Jo Ann Korczynska, WHFR for inviting us to be a part of it.

1st performance playing the bass - The Motor Dolls rock...but who didn't know that.
1st A Cappella Performance - Lorelei definitely rocks...pretty soon everybody will know that!
1st All Irish music show for St. Pat's day - Thanks Bill McGettigan and Tracy Kash...I wouldn't have been able to do it without you.
1st triple, 3 gigs in one day- From Blues to Rock to Reggae, all in one day (any 3 different cities...)
1st time as Road Manager for Maggie's Farm summer tour. We survived and loved being treated like royalty (as well we should).
1st hosting a Songwriters showcase - Thanks Reed Schwallie and Club Bart and all our guest performers!
1st Bass class - Thanks Andy Lloyd - I'll do my best to make you proud...
1st Songwriter Showcase performance - Thanks John D. Lamb! And thanks Larry Everhart for the fabulous accompaniment (I woulda been way tooo skeerd).

1st meeting famous cats and legends - Etta James - (Thanks Robert Jones for sneaking me and Stacia back stage at the Opera house...), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (I can only try to keep up), Raul Malo (be still my heart), the Ghoul (a childhood dream come true) and ARETHA (ok I didn't actually meet her but she sat right next to me....No, really, she did).

1st time on stage with great performers like James Cloyd (James, you're still on top of your game), Cathy Davis and the Soul Searchers (Will you adopt me?), R. J. Spangler, Curtis Sumpter, Superdot, Mary Kay Blitz (moments I'll never forget), Chris McCall (I learned so much), Rusty Reed, Mike Fredricks and the rest of the Corrupters...(every time I sing from that stage at Nancy's I feel like I'm on "Laugh-In").

I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed playing with you all!

THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR...!

2001a great year for firsts....

Maggie's Farm is featured on FOX 2 News broadcast Mar 9 & 10 at the Hamtramck Blowout - 2001!
Maggie is nominated for the Performers Awards of Detroit 2001 "Best Live Performance by a Female"
AND Female Entertainer of the Year!
....for Maggie's Farm in 2001....

1st Live radio appearance -Thanks WJR and the Mitch Albom Show
1st National TV appearance - Thanks MSNBC
1st Local TV appearance - Thanks Fox 2 News
1st mention of our name on the Air - Thanks Tim Pulice, Robert Jones & Willie Wilson
1st radio airplay - Thanks Joanne and WHFR
1st Blues festival appearance(s) - Blues under the Tent Thanks Cori Lockman (Metro Times) and MGM Grand And Heatstock, Thanks - Mike Boulan
1st Festival appearance at the Hamtramck Blowout- Thanks Anthony Morrow and the Attic Bar
1st full year gig - at the Coyote Club
1st Demo recording - Thanks Howard Glazer!
1st appearances at: the Dublin Pub, Hoops, Music Menu, Berkley Front, Memphis Smoke, Hunter House, Nancy Whiskey's, Folk in the Woods festival, Heatstock, MGM Grand Casino, Milford Carnival Swing, The Scarab Club....and many others.


....for Maggie & the McCabes in 2001....

1st award - Performers Award of Detroit - Thanks Russ, Paul and the gang at Gigi's
1st full year Gig - at Gigi's!


....for 47UMa (version 2) in 2001....

1st Gig!
1st appearance at The Royal Oak Music Theater - Thanks Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise!


....And my personal firsts in 2001....

1st drag show appearance - Thanks Gigi's - I'm so proud.
1st organizing a benefit - Thanks Grace! and the Scarab Club...
1st article in the Detroit Blues Society Newsletter - Thanks Tony Wojnar
1st appearance at the Station Inn in Nashville (most famous bluegrass showcase in the world).
1st Gospel singing class - Thank you Dorinda Clark - you are an inspiration...
1st Mandolin class at NASHCAMP, Nashville - Thanks Butch Baldassari and thanks Cindi - so are you....
1st meeting a Rock & Roll hall of famer - Johnnie Johnson - Thanks Dino Casagrande, Canada South (Windsor) Blues Society for the opportunity...Read the article about it from DBS Newsletter

1st time on stage with great players like Billy Farris, Bill Engelman, Darryl Pierce, Jo Serrapere & the Hot Tails, Robert Jones, Ed Wells, Waylin Dale, Doug Deming & the Blue Suit band, Gail Baker, Mike Friedman, Tracy Kash, Clarence Williams, Greg Nance, Robert Penn, Harmonica Shah, Cee Cee and the Detroit Underground and many others...


THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR...!


Performers Awards of Detroit  2000 "Best Live Performance by a Duo or Group" 

Maggie & the McCabes!

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