Local Bands - “M”

At least one member of the band must live, work, or attend school in Athens to be considered local. To be considered active, your band must have played a gig sometime within the last 365 days.

Band Name	Description
The Makebelieves	Rock and roll doesn't get any dirtier than Dirty Johnny and the Makebelieves. This garage rock quintet out of Athens, Ohio are loud, dark, and trashy. Sloppy enough to let you know they're right on the edge of falling apart and splattering all over the smoke and whiskey filled room, yet somehow they hold it together. All at once you're terrified by the tension they create and at the same time revelling in the release of it all. [ 9 Songs ] [ 64 Concerts ] [ 8 Videos ] [ 13 Photos ]
Matthew Toledo	Matthew Toledo is the webmaster for the Athens Musician Network, the guitarist for Red Dahlia, and the bass player for We March and Poppycock. This is his solo project. [ 2 Songs ]
Maximum Overdrive	If you are looking for LOUD, Hard Drivin' Chicago Style Blues, look no further! Maximum Overdrive is at your service. If Booty shakin' is your thang, you gots to come out and see these boys ROCK! Holdin' down the West End Tavern every Thursday Night, and terrorizing South- Eastern Ohio the rest of the weekend, these boys can make the dead (drunk) dance. [ 4 Songs ]
McGovern Brothers	[ 29 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ]
Megan Cameron	Megan Cameron's unique blend of folk, classical, and contemporary alternative rock music, have been described as "Tori Amos meets Cold Play". Known for her introspective lyrics and melodic songwriting, she has been compared to Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins. Performing both solo and with her band comprising of Tony Beres on percussion, Lindy Kehoe on flute, Will Perkins on violin, and Michael Riggins on bass, she mesmerizes audience with her haunting melodies and stirring lyrics. [ 3 Songs ] [ 19 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ]
Megan Murphy and Yankee Bluegrass	Megan Murphy and Yankee bluegrass is the traditional bluegrass sound, and ready to bring you to your toes! With Megan on mandolin, parents on guitar and bass, and Robert Montgomery on banjo/guitar you'll want to hear more and more! [ call: 1-740-767-2442 ] [ mail: mandomeg œ.t. yahoo_dot_c0m ] [ 3 Concerts ]
Men of Gentle Birth	Love for a great pop hook + Love for sonic assault - quality equipment = Men of Gentle Birth [ mail: menofgentlebirth {at} gmail(.)c o m ] [ 4 Songs ] [ 41 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 3 Photos ]
Michael Hurley	Hurley's debut album, First Songs, was recorded for Folkways Records in 1965 on the same reel-to-reel machine that taped Leadbelly's Last Sessions. He was "discovered" by blues and jazz historian Frederick Ramsey III, and subsequently championed by boyhood friend Jesse Colin Young, who released his 2nd & 3rd albums on The Youngbloods' Warner Bros. imprint, Raccoon. In the late 70's, Hurley made three albums for Rounder, all of which have since been reissued on CD. His 1976 LP Have Moicy, a collaboration with the Unholy Modal Rounders and Jeffrey Frederick & The Clamtones, was named "the greatest folk album of the rock era" by the Village Voice's Robert Christgau. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Midnight	Midnight has been together for about a year. Our sound is that of a funk/hard rock. Members: Matt Graham on Lead Guitar/Backup Vocals, Nick Graham on Bass Guitar, Brett Conroy on Drums, and Michael Vaughn on Lead Vocals [ mail: midnight /at/ hotmail.FAKE_part_delete_this.KOM ] [ 10 Concerts ]
Midwest Kid	Aaron (The Kid) Heindel,(Guitar Vocals) Brian Hobart (Drums Vocals) [ 14 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ]
Mike Elliot	This Athens singer and songwritter can often be found playing solo acoustic songs by himself, or playing various instruments for other local bands ranging in style from folk, to stoner punk, and beyond. [ 14 Songs ] [ 12 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 6 Photos ]
Mike Genovese	Dynamic solo singer songwriter known for melodic songwriting, captivating voice and his one-man-band approach to live performance. [ 3 Songs ] [ 6 Concerts ]
The Misprints	The Misprints provide an eclectic mix of folk-inspired funk with a touch of rhythm and blues guaranteed to shake the soul and move your booty onto the dance floor.
Mister Got Heat	There is a guitar. Here are some drums. Yonder is a bass. ,Naturally, we decided to make use of all the things we had found that afternoon.,At first, it didn't work, but after a bit of tweaking and turning of dials, the pieces fell together and their sum spewed from the cones of ten-thousand speakers. Mister got what? Mister Got Heat. [ mail: db180205_\|AT\|_ohio(.)edu ] [ 16 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ]
Moe's Tavern	Moes Tavern is a collective group of acoustic musicians made up of former members of pilF, DFB, and Regolith. Each show consists of classic rock, some new rock and over 15 originals. Moes Tavern aren't just musicians... They are entertainers. For booking information call Ben at (740)753-2107 [ call: 740-753-2107 ] [ 1 Song ]
Moonville	Welcome to Moonville. Population: Groove [ call: 740-590-8817 ] [ mail: moonvillemusic Â.t. gmail.FAKE_part_delete_this.ÇOM ] [ 1 Concert ]
Moonville	Moonville formed in the southeast hills of Ohio in late 2006. We worked on forming a sound that was unique and traditional at the same. A mix of classic rock, funk, and country, Moonville would like to welcome you to Planet, Crunch. Population: Groove. , [ call: 740-590-8817 ] [ mail: moonvillemusic {at} gmail.FAKE_part_delete_this.c0m ] [ 1 Concert ]
Mucous Gravy	I was Bass Player/Lead Singer for Mucous Gravy from 1983-1984. Many people believe that Mucous Gravy was a myth, a non-band borne from early '80s late-night drunken legends of musical yore. In fact, not only was the band real but in February of 2008 the long-awaited full length album CD, 'We Regret This Inconvenience', featuring over 60 minutes of previously unreleased material from 1984 recorded entirely in Athens will hit the streets. There are already a few extremely limited pre-release EP discs floating around if you are lucky enough to hear them. Hint: see Leigh Hight for he has the only official copy in Athens. The rest are spread out over selected Ohio sites. The album will include liner notes and a full interview as well as inserted color photos of Mucous Gravy in its brief yet brilliant heyday. Be sure to track down your copy and revel in what was truly an original Garage Punk band without a garage. Hear the band that !, directly influenced Athens legends Sacred Rats, The In-Sect and The Ozoner. Moe Mentum went on to play with Sacred Rats and Bruce Gunnel gained minor fame as drummer for Leaving Trains. For more info write to mtelford@woh.rr.com...you might just get a free copy. [ call: (937) 335-7365 ] [ mail: mtelford @ woh _Δot rr _Δot c0m ]
Mudfork Blues	Mudfork Blues is Chicago Electric Style Blues at its best. If you like mesmerizing vocals, riffy guitar work, lighting keys, solid bass foundations, kickin' bass drum and happy harps, Mudfork Blues is a show not to miss. The quintessential blues band, Mudfork Blues has shared the stage with the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials, Johnny Rawls, and Tommy Castro to name a few. Mudfork Blues originated on Mudfork Creek in Meigs County, OH and they've since grown into one of Ohio's finest blues ensembles. With a long list of original numbers as well as many of your favorites from the likes of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Koko Taylor and others, Mudfork Blues has something for even the most discerning blues critic. [ mail: mudfork át mudforkblues(.)c o m ] [ 12 Concerts ]
MUTALITIA	We've been playing HEAVY METAL for almost 4 years now all around Athens. We've played at about every venue where we can fit on the stage. (The Union,Blue Gator,Casa,Baker Center,the Wire,and Halloween in Athens '02-'04).We have a slew of orignal songs with occaisional covers mixed in.Mutalitia is Kye Wright,Chris Love,Zach Catania, and Locke Wolf. [ call: 740-590-1973 ] [ 16 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 5 Photos ]