Little Margie's Soul Band is led by Hammond organist and vocalist Alison Margaret, an accomplished jazz/soul musician in the Madison area music scene. The group features the brilliance of Eric Koppa, tenor saxophone; Jim Doherty, trumpet; Dan Kennedy, electric guitar; John Christensen, electric bass; and Michael Brenneis, drums. This powerhouse of musicians highlights the music of artists such as Booker T, The Meters, Sly and the Family Stone, Chester Thompson, Jack McDuff, and Lou Donaldson. The soulful sounds of the Hammond and Margaret's sultry vocals are central to the band.

A little about Alison Margaret

Little Margie's Soul Band is led by Hammond organist and vocalist Alison Margaret, an accomplished jazz/soul musician in the Madison area music scene. The group features the brilliance of Eric Koppa, tenor saxophone; Jim Doherty, trumpet; Dan Kennedy, electric guitar; John Christensen, electric bass; and Michael Brenneis, drums. This powerhouse of musicians highlights the music of artists such as Booker T, The Meters, Sly and the Family Stone, Chester Thompson, Jack McDuff, Curtis Mayfield, and Lou Donaldson. The soulful sounds of the Hammond and Margaret's sultry vocals are central to the band.

Alison has performed at a host of venues and festivals throughout her performing career, including Fitchburg Days, Atwood Festival, Madison's Jazz at 5 showcase, Milwaukee's Third Ward Summer Sizzle Festival, Isthmus Jazz Festival, Restaurant Magnus, The Barrymore, Shank Hall, as well as at the High Noon Saloon, the Brink Lounge, Memorial Union, Opus Lounge, and Tempest Oyster Bar.

Likewise, Alison have been showcased at many famous Chicago jazz haunts and festivals, including the Green Mill, the Hot House, Jazz Showcase, and the Navy Pier. Isthmus, Madison's premiere weekly entertainment publication, has highlighted Alison Margaret as a "Critic's Choice" over 4 times. Alison has been nominated 7 years in a row for the Madison Area Music Awards for categories such as best vocalist of the year, best jazz album of the year, as well as best original song of the year. Alison has been featured in articles in both the Isthmus Daily Page and The Onion A.V. Club.