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Poncho Magic

Good music.

About Me

If you don't like the song you're hearing, stick around for the next one. We mix it up and ignore the constraints of genre. Whether it's country, pop, rock, or just generally good music that you like, we've got something for you.Poncho Magic is a four-piece band from Athens GA. Together now since 2003, we have begun to garner critical acclaim from the local music press and others in the local music scene.Our songs speak of heartache and healing, love sought and love lost, regret and redemption. Reverb-soaked guitar and torchy vocals give continuity to a diverse group of songs ranging from bluegrass and indie country to pop and Rock.Unfettered by expectations of genre, this band's set promises to be an eclectic and exciting one.

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Member Since: 12/22/2004
Band Members: April McDowell: Lead Vocals, Bass, Guitar -- Dave Martin: Guitar, Bass, Mandolin -- Marla Getford: Drums -- Sarah Shumaker: Guitar, Backing Vocals, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bass
Influences: Roxy Music, Lucinda Williams, The Cure, Nick Cave, Indigo Girls, K's Choice, Garbage, Annie Lenox, Concrete Blonde, Jucifer, Tom Petty, Pretenders etc...............
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Coming Soon!

Very Exciting News! Poncho Magic has been shopping around, and we think we've found the right studio to do some new recordings. We have a slew of new material, being as it's been a couple of years s...
Posted by Poncho Magic on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:42:00 PST

It's been a while, eh?

Yo! Yeah yeah, things have been a little slow. But we can blame that on one band member having a baby (congratulations Dave!) and one band member having a stupid back injury (great going, Sarah, geez...
Posted by Poncho Magic on Sat, 11 Feb 2006 02:56:00 PST

A quick note

Hey guys! I've been busy with moving and such lately, so sorry about the no-updates. But here's something for ya! Ponchomagic.com is officially up and running. Thank you Richard Speir for putting the ...
Posted by Poncho Magic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Dude, check it out.

First off, thanks to those of you who made it out to the show last night! And thanks to the Heidi Hensley Band and Polemic for making it an awesome night! So we finished the demo CD! The CD includ...
Posted by Poncho Magic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Oh hey look, it's 4/20!

And in other news.... Hopefully you've all noticed the updated show schedule! We will be playing at Boneshakers on Thursday, April 28 with Polemic and the Heidi Hensley Band. For those of you who m...
Posted by Poncho Magic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

A good night!

Well, those of you who missed the show on Thursday night missed something really good! We opened the show up, then handed the stage over to L.P. She and her band are the nicest people you could ever m...
Posted by Poncho Magic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

poncho magic does studio time

It was exactly as you might imagine it. Almost. Smoke filled rooms. Beer bottles everywhere. Ashtrays filled to overflowing. The ubiquitous cables snaking through every room of the house and stack...
Posted by Poncho Magic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Poncho Magic Rocks the Bone!

Hey Ya'll! We just to say thanks to all the people who came out to support us last Thursday at Boneshaker's and I feel sorry for those who missed the show! Athens Boys Choir started things off with ...
Posted by Poncho Magic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

poncho magic in the news

Hey Everybody! I hope you are all as exited as we are about our upcoming show with Daemon Records artists Girlyman and Athens Boys Choir at Tasty World on Jan. 27. I know it's gonna be a killer show...
Posted by Poncho Magic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Last night's show!

Hello everybody! So we had a show last night! Thanks to everyone who came out to see us. We really appreciate it. And if you missed the show, hope you had a good night and maybe we'll see you at anoth...
Posted by Poncho Magic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST