Aaron Malone
Musician and composer, Aaron Malone began his musical studies on the violin at the age of 7. By 13, he had composed a handful of original chamber compositions and was studying violin, viola, theory and counterpoint full time. At 15, he entered the Crossroads School for the Arts on a full scholarship where he majored in viola performance and composition. During his time at Crossroads, Aaron won the Crossroads School Herbert Zipper Award, was awarded the “Most... Read More
Fitzmaurice Who?
"You think this summer is a scorcher, take a look at this "burning up the road and taking no prisoners" rampage from the artists formerly known as "Fitzmaurice Who?", aka "Fitz Who?" A lot of movin’ and shakin’ from Fitzmaurice these past few months. Having recently expanded their lineup by adding multi-instrumentalist Jeff Covert on drums, Fitzmaurice has nearly completed the transition from progressive bluegrass to alt-country.... Read More
Bluegrass Traditions Share The Stage
Bluegrass Traditions Share The Stage in Lucketts, VA • Mike Ward • May 5, 2011 Bluegrass music fans in the northern tip of Virginia were treated to a double bill of the high, lonesome sound on Saturday, April 23 when the long running Lucketts Bluegrass series presented Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers and the Fitzmaurice band. Each group brought different bluegrass music styles to this country hamlet in Loudoun County, perhaps setting a precedence for future shows... Read More
Mike Simms
Mike Simms • A native of the tiny hamlet of Nokesville, Virginia, Mike has played banjo for Fitzmaurice since it’s inception. The oldest member of the group at 31, Mike brings a youthful and dry humor to the group along with his tasteful musicianship. Growing up with bluegrass in his veins, he began to play guitar and banjo in his early teens. As the great-nephew of bluegrass great Billy Yates, Mike was and still is encouraged and almost expected to know every Country Gentlemen... Read More
Brandon Snellings
Brandon Snellings • Brandon began playing mandolin at the age of eight and by thirteen, was also well versed on guitar and banjo. As the lead male vocalist for the band, he brings his love for classic country music to the forefront. His major influences are Chris Thile, Nickel Creek, The Punch Brothers, Conway Twitty, George Jones, Merle Haggard, The Eagles, The Fray, and the Dave Matthews Band. “Stellar musicianship, youthful and energetic stage appearance, and MONSTER... Read More
Sarah Fitzmaurice
Sarah Fitzmaurice • Sarah began playing bass in 2007 at the age of eighteen. She studied Jazz Performance at Towson University and sings lead and tenor vocals for the group. She is Endorsed by Eminence Basses and Cedar Creek Bass bags. Her influences include The Eagles, Allison Krauss, Nickel Creek, and Taylor Swift. “Fitzmaurice is one of the best new bands in the business! Stellar vocals combined with superb musicianship and incredible material makes Fitzmaurice... Read More
Maria Fitzmaurice
Maria Fitzmaurice • Twenty-one year old Maria Fitzmaurice began playing guitar when she was fifteen years old and along with twin sister, Sarah, founded “Fitzmaurice” in 2006. Writing the majority of the band’s original material, Maria was invited to participate in a week-long songwriting workshop in August 2010, headed by Alison Krauss and Union Station’s, Dan Tyminski and Nashville Singer/Songwriter, Ronnie Bowman. Musical Influences include Heart, Taylor Swift,... Read More
Fitzmaurice
Fitzmaurice • Embracing a crossover sound between progressive bluegrass and alternative country, Fitzmaurice has captured the attention of people on both sides of the tracks. Virtually unknown just six months ago, the band finds themselves on the fast track to success, landing opening positions for such major progressive bluegrass acts as The Infamous Stringdusters, The Dixie Bee-Liners and Mountain Heart, as well as major country recording artists Jason Michael Carroll and... Read More
Aaron Malone
Aaron Malone • “I was born in sunny Southern California, in the town of Burbank, way back in 1980. I started playing violin when I was 7 and added viola and composition to my studies when I was 11. I’ve been extremely lucky to be able to study at some incredible schools (Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, Manhattan School of Music) and also to study with some amazing musicians like Evan Wilson (of the Los Angeles Philharmonic) and Billy Childs (Grammy winning jazz... Read More
Fitzmaurice signs with INFIDEL Records
Fitzmaurice signs with INFIDEL Records • Embracing a crossover sound between progressive bluegrass and alternative country, Fitzmaurice has captured the attention of people on both sides of the tracks. With a quickly growing fan base across the nation, the band finds themselves on the fast track to success, sharing the stage with such acts as The Infamous Stringdusters, The Dixie Bee-Liners and Mountain Heart as well as major country recording artists Jason Michael Carroll and... Read More
