The Masarie Gang

The Masarie Gang is: Susannah Masarie on Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Doug Morton on Lead Guitar and Vocals, Phil Anderson on Upright Bass, and Steve Baird on Drums. The Masarie Gang features the songwriting and vocal style of Susannah Masarie. The steady presence in Masarie's early life of a wide variety of music genres – from jazz, classical, opera, folk, rock, bluegrass, and country - has produced in her a diverse songwriting style that nearly defies description. The range of musical artists that listeners compare the music to includes The Cowboy Junkies, Mazzy Star, Toni Price, Patti Griffin, Gillian Welch, Nick Drake, June Carter, and Pink Floyd. There is “space” in Masarie's music - leaving room for her smoky and haunting vocals. The sound is a mixed bag of folk, rock, blues, jazz, gospel, bluegrass, alternative country, and Americana sung with the voice of an old soul. We like to call it “Appalachian Gothic.” The Masarie Gang’s sound is rounded out by her talented band. Doug Morton, Phil Anderson, and Steve Baird who have all been playing music in the Atlanta area for decades. In addition to Masarie’s songs the gang plays a variety of traditional songs and covers. They are finishing up a new cd, which will be released in 2016. The new cd is going to include a mix of Masarie’s original songs, traditional tunes, and a version of Hank William’s Ramblin Man featuring Masarie’s mother, Gayle Masarie, on cello. The new cd highlights the band's range of musical styles and includes some other musical guests. Musicians on The Mountains Are My Home: Susannah Masarie: rhythm guitar and vocals Doug Morton: lead guitar Bill Fleming: pedal steel guitar Steve Baird: drums Musicians on Cobwebs and I Don't Even Know Your Name: Susannah Masarie: rhythm guitar, vocals, harmony vocals Doug Morton: lead guitar Phil Anderson: upright bass Steve Baird: drums Musicians on Triplett Blues and You'll Know When You Get There: Susannah Masarie: rhythm guitar and vocals Danny Simmons: lead guitar Melissa Jo Morgan: harmony vocals Charlie Wooton: bass

Atlanta, GA