Based in Metro Atlanta and Chattanooga, TN, the members of Crooked Wits originally met while attending Presbyterian College. Stevie (lead guitarist and vocals) was a quarterback, Maggie (fiddle and vocals) was a soccer star, and Spencer (lead vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica), well, he sang in the choir. Quickly, the trio bonded over their love of music from jam bands to southern classic rock to bluegrass.
During their college summers, they lived in Black Mountain, NC and frequently played at the old watering hole, The Town Pump. It was there, in the mountains of Western NC, where the group truly got its start. Fast forward to April 2017 when Crooked Wits officially became a part-time band.
Since officially becoming a part-time acoustic trio, they have been hired to entertain crowds at breweries, bars, and private events.
Crooked Wits is refreshing and relatable, covering a wide range of well-known tunes from Grateful Dead to The Steeldrivers and Old Crow Medicine Show to Elton John . With originals also in tow, the acoustic "newgrass" sound of Crooked Wits is truly unique.
During their college summers, they lived in Black Mountain, NC and frequently played at the old watering hole, The Town Pump. It was there, in the mountains of Western NC, where the group truly got its start. Fast forward to April 2017 when Crooked Wits officially became a part-time band.
Since officially becoming a part-time acoustic trio, they have been hired to entertain crowds at breweries, bars, and private events.
Crooked Wits is refreshing and relatable, covering a wide range of well-known tunes from Grateful Dead to The Steeldrivers and Old Crow Medicine Show to Elton John . With originals also in tow, the acoustic "newgrass" sound of Crooked Wits is truly unique.
BIOS
SPENCER HARDEE
Lead vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica
Spencer was born and raised in Roswell, Georgia and has been singing since he was a kid in the church choir. He plays mostly guitar, but also enjoys the mandolin and harmonica. While in college to be a singer, Spencer found his true calling: teaching. While music will always be his passion, Spencer spends his days teaching high school physics and coaching lacrosse at a local high school in Roswell. Influences: Levon Helm, Van Morrison, Dave Rawlings, Paul Simon, Oliver Wood, and Old Crow Medicine Show |
MAGGIE O'CONNOR
Fiddle, vocals
Maggie started playing the violin at age 4. Thanks to supportive and convincing friends (two of them featured to the left and right), she started playing the fiddle in college. She combines her classically trained skills with her ability to quickly improvise to create a unique rocking bluegrass tone. Outside of CW, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Chris, and their dog, Blue. Influences: Lovell Sisters (now Larkin Poe), Tammy Rogers, Allie Kral, Boyd Tinsley, and Jeremy Garrett |
STEVIE JACKSON
Lead guitar, vocals
Stevie is originally from Decatur, Alabama and has been playing guitar for over 15 years and loves music and instruments of all kinds. Guitar is his main instrument, but he dabbles on the piano, drums, and bass. Stevie enjoys the balance of work and play and spends the "work hours" teaching high school economics and coaching football. He spends his "play" hours playing music and watching football. Influences: Todd Sheaffer, Bill Nershi, Bob Weir, Dave Matthews, Old Crow Medicine Show |