Sometimes the longer you attempt to define a style of music, the more it eludes you. And so it goes with Ellis, Michael & Muxlow . They are one of the best examples in Southern Michigan of the timeless magic created by a blend of tight harmonies, strings and wood. There is a comfortable groove among these three established by a long musical marriage. Their songwriting is fresh and straightforward. The trio dips from the waters of many genres and eras of song. An evening with EM&M will leave you remembering, smiling, thinking, and humming.
They can be just as easily found singing songs of peace and social justice at rallies on courthouse steps as in concert venues. They believe in the power of song to inspire positive change in our world.
Catherine Ellis began singing and playing music back when her first used Sears guitar was still larger than she. Her journey since has been filled with singing, writing, and performing with eclectic acoustic bands. Catherine’s recording credits include Looking to a Future with Counterpoint, Time Again, her solo project, and Raining in Yosemite with Carmea.
Bud Michael, on bass, cello and ukulele, was inspired as a teenage member of the Jackson Symphony. He has provided bass lines, vocals, limericks and peanut gallery humor in bluegrass and folk bands with Catherine since the early 80s. Bud’s music wall at home in Napoleon is full of photos of Catherine and him dating all the way back to her permanent waves and his wide lapels.
Alma Muxlow began entertaining at age nine with her ventriloquist doll, Danny. Upon Danny’s retirement, she found her own voice and has been using it ever since, most recently as part of the folk trio Carmea. She has provided harmony vocals for Catherine’s music for the past fifteen years, live and recorded. She plays mandola, mandolin, percussion, and has recently expanded her instrumental prowess with the kazoo, frog and tricycle bell.
Contact Information: EM&M
Catherine Ellis
269-341-9725
269-341-9735 (fax)
ce@catherineellis.com
www.catherineellis.com