OUR STORY

Sweet Petunia, composed of Mairead Guy and Maddy Simpson, are an alt folk duo based in Boston. Over the years, the duo have grown into their own as both powerful songwriters and harmonizers as well as lightning quick players, beginning every set with explosive double banjo action. Unapologetically queer and unafraid to get loud and angry, they craft music that is informed just as much by their contemporaries in Boston’s punk & DIY scene as it is steeped in rich folk tradition.

Maddy Simpson plays banjo, guitar, sings, writes songs, and books a boatload of shows! Her musical interest began with a CD copy of The Essential Simon and Garfunkel, and keeps on growing every day.