Mike and Bertye Music Duo
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Introducing Mike and Bertye Music
During a concert you may hear songs from artists like Monroe, Dylan, Hagaard, Cash, Kristofferson, and original compositions.
Here's a video of Mike's original arrangement called the Wild Bill Jones Medley
Outstanding musicians on guitar, bass, and harmony vocals the Mike and Bertye Music DUO bring a fun, humorous, and entertaining concert to any musical venue.
The Mike and Bertye Music DUO play an exciting and HOT blend of original and contemporary bluegrass, folk, and classic country!
Primarily focused on traditional and original songs from bluegrass, folk, and classic country, they create an entertaining show that appeals to a diverse and enthusiastic audience.
MIKE
On acoustic guitar in the flatpicking style, Mike was co-founder of award winning Colorado based bands Heartland and The Bertye Maddux Band
Mike contributes lead and harmony vocals, humor, and lead and rhythm guitar.
A 1995 Winfield, Kansas, National Flatpicking Championship trophy winner, his legacy extends beyond the stage, marked by contributions as a columnist and recording artist for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, where he shared insight with a global community of guitar enthusiasts with his featured column Mastering the Fingerboard.
His flatpicking guitar workshops have been featured at festivals around the United States. With each issue of the magazine, Mike recorded a CD with the lessons and songs that he created, leading to an impressive discography of over 80 CDs including numerous original instrumentals.
BERTYE
Her story includes co-founder of The Bertye Maddux Band with concerts across the US and an outstanding CD Little Country Schoolhouse.
Bertye is a talented singer, songwriter, (she wrote nearly all of the songs on both the Ol' Banjo CD and the Little Country Schoolhouse CD), and is an outstanding bassist.
She is known for composing songs like Blue Dixie Dreamer, featured by the Chapmans on their Notes From Home CD, and Colorado Clay, from the Bertye Maddux Band Little Country Schoolhouse recording featured on Nashville Public Radio.
Her insight into songwriting has been featured at workshops and festivals around the country.
UPCOMING LIVE CONCERT EVENTS
Remember to put these concerts on your calendar!
- MARCH 2025
FRIDAY, 28.MARCH.2025 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Mike and Bertye Music
Old Colorado City
16 colbrunn ct, colorado springs, co 80904
COFFEE -- TEA -- CRAFT BEERS -- WINES -- GREAT FOOD! FUN!
RECORDINGS
SONG |
COMPOSER |
PLAYER |
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NEW EBENEEZER SCROOGE |
Maddux |
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STUTTERIN' PREACHER |
Maddux |
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TAKE 4 |
Maddux |
CONTACT
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Mike and the HEADLINERS
Featured at festivals and concerts the Headliners play regularly as a trio.
Original and traditional music from roots in classic rock, bluegrass, jazz, and great instrumentals. Check the concert schedule for recent updates to their performances!
Bertye Maddux on bass and vocals.
Music in the blood Bertye is a third generation old time and country musician. On bass she provides the solid foundation for the band.
Mike Maddux on Guitar and vocals
Recording artist, author, instructor, songwriter, guitarists and vocalist, Mike is a National Flatpicking Championship trophy winner, taking third place honors in 1995. His column Mastering the Fingerboard was featured along with the recording in nearly every issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine.
Jim Christian on Fiddle and Vocals
Winning the National Old-Time Fiddle contest twice Jimmy brings a fantastic fiddle sound to the band.
Headliners Videos
Headliners - Sunday Morning Comin Down
Live at Meadow Grass
MMJQ
Mike Maddux Jazz Quartet - MMJQ
The MMJQ is a traditional jazz quartet. Guitar, saxophone, bass, and drums, make up an exciting ensemble performing songs from greats like Charlie Parker (aka Bird), John Coletrane, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis and more.
Mike Maddux Guitar /Vocals
On the jazz guitar Mike enjoys keeping the mainstream sounds alive.
Sam Milazzo saxophones
Leader and lead alto for the Wednesday night Big Band in the Springs, Sam brings his unique interpretation to the show and always with plenty of humorous insight.
Mike Vunovich on bass
Mike Vunovich is a native of Colorado. He began playing jazz with the MMJQ off and on as early as 2012. After finishing a degree in music he plays regularly with the Pueblo symphony as well as other acts in the area.
Scott Barbier percussion
Long time artist and session player, Scott Barbier is always a welcome addition to the show.
MMJQ - Mike Maddux Jazz Quartet Videos
MMJQ - St. Thomas
