It might not rank alongside California or New York in the popular imagination as US states with a vibrant and rich musical history, but the likes of Tori Amos, Frank Zappa, and legendary swing drummer Chick Webb all hailed from Maryland. Now The Rock-A-Sonics are doing their bit to keep their home state on the rockin’ map.
“There’s lots of good bands and music fans in our area,” says bassist Louie Newmyer.
“We don’t see many rockabillies in attendance like there were in the 90s, but thankfully there’s plenty of people that support roots music shows, and there’s a healthy dance community, too.”