“Maria in the Shower are a musical, theatrical experience, not unlike stumbling upon the travelling cabaret/vaudeville shows of long ago… They are simply irresistible and before you know it, you've fallen in love with them…! They were a highlight of our festival this year, and i would not hesitate to have them back…”

— Shara Gustafson
Artistic Director
Robson Valley Music Festival

Sometimes dressed in white tuxedos, sometimes disguised as mimes from hell… often wearing bowties and spats, like stylish minstrels from a century ago.  With the name “Maria in the Shower” you can easily guess that this Vancouver quartet loves to surprise their audience.  But it is the consistency and infectious energy of their live show that leaves no doubt: this is an inspired and highly entertaining band that delivers equal parts passion and skill.

Jack Garton sings as well as plays trumpet and accordion - sometimes simultaneously. Martin Reisle on vocals, acoustic guitar, and trombone!?  Brendon Hartley holds down the bass line, sometimes while standing on his upright bass… if Jack isn't already up there. And Todd Biffard explores the universe of percussion with instruments you recognize and many you don't, including hammers, chains and a bit of steel rail.

With varying blends of swing, folk, gypsy, cabaret, Maria in the Shower has been entertaining the unsuspecting folks of Western Canada since 2009.  With nine tours in the past 2 years - including a recent three straight months on the road playing just about every festival and hall in the west and north of the country - this band has both the energy of youth and the wisdom of experience.  Receiving significant press coverage wherever they go, audiences of all ages and description have found themselves hopelessly caught up in the moment, dancing and singing along almost from the beginning of the show.

Maria in the Shower have built their chops and honed their act the old-fashioned way: on the road.  They have a solid following at home and are now ready to translate that onto the international stage. They would be equally at home in an intimate cabaret, a concert hall or festival main stage.