Grammy-nominated all-star band Professor Louie & The Crowmatix from Woodstock, NY have been expanding the borders of the Americana, Roots & Blues genres. The group began as the studio ensemble for Aaron Hurwitz’s musical productions for The Band. Rick Danko, bass player and singer of The Band, christened him “Professor Louie” due to his work with The Band and its individual members. Hurwitz coproduced and performed on The Band’s last three albums. Crowin’ Around the new album by Professor Louie & The Crowmatix on Woodstock Records are seven biographical, creative original songs written by Professor Louie & Miss Marie and three songs with new interpretations by artists Professor Louie produced: The Band, Commander Cody, Graham Parker and one instrumental interpretation by the genius composer Moon Dog.
Besides being recording artists, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix also perform 150 shows a year in the US and abroad. They’ve been inducted into the New York State Blues Hall of Fame and hold a permanent place in the Canada South Blues Museum. Professor Louie is also the recipient of the Robert H. Chambers Award for Excellence in the Traditional Arts from Common Ground On The Hill in Maryland. ~ The Crowmatix ~ Professor Louie (keys-accordion,vocals), Miss Marie (vocals-percussionist-keys), Frank Campbell (bass-vocals), Todd Mihan (guitar-vocals), Dan Hickey (drums), Woodstock Horns
