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The Magpies

About Me



Background from Yahoo search result Two Minneapolis rockers said goodbye to the “Big City” and transplanted themselves to Ely, MN. Mike and Germaine Gemberling had some success in their bands. Germaine as the vocalist for an all girl punk rock band Smut (1989-1995) who signed with the Spanish Fly label on TwinTone Records and Restless Records in1993. Mike played guitar and sang for Superball 63 who signed to Big Money Inc. record label in 1992. He also played guitar and sang for The New Grassheads from 1994-1996 and released their full length on DreamHorse Records. They continue to make music in The Magpies along with friend/producer Rich Mattson who deliver an honest interpretation of Germaine’s banters with an Americana/Country flavor. Like a fine blend of whiskey, these three have aged with great ease, and promise to go down smoothly.

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Music:

Member Since: 08/08/2007
Band Members: Germaine Gemberling: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar and Piano. Mike Gemberling:Guitar/Vocals.Rich Mattson: Guitars,Vocals, Harmonica, Piano and Organs.Baby Grant Johnson:Electric guitar and Keys on upcoming CD.
Influences: Home, family, friends, and spirits.
Record Label: Mo'Folk Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

NE Folk Festival 08 - Grumpy’s Bar NE MPLS

Our hats off and thanks to the Artists, Promoters, Venue, and of course THE PEOPLE for making it a memorable event. Special thanks to Baby Grant Johnson, Pat Dwyer, Tony @ the Bar! , Richie Mattson, T...
Posted by on Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:26:00 GMT