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Blue Maggie

“For over 15 years, Blue Maggie has blended Kentucky‑rooted bluegrass with Appalachian folk and heartfelt harmony singing.”

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Who We Are Blue Maggie is the acoustic trio of Cheryl Smith Patrick, Richard Patrick and Jean Paul (JP) Gauthier blending Kentucky‑rooted bluegrass with Appalachian folk and Americana influences. Their harmony‑driven sound and traditional instrumentation have shaped the band’s identity from the very beginning accompanied with JP Gaultier with his high energy guitar picking and fiddle playing adding to making people wanna dance, sing along and stay for more.​​

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Our Story  Blue Maggie began as a two‑person project, with Richard on upright bass and vocals and Cheryl on mandolin and vocals.
The duo teamed up with Stephenson Paige to record their first album, Heart for the Hills, at River Tracks Studio.

 

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​After Stephenson’s untimely passing, Blue Maggie continued forward with a new chapter.​​​​

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A New Era Multi‑instrumentalist Brent Stapleton joined the band on banjo, guitar, and vocals, contributing to three additional albums:

  • The Nearest Way   

  • Radio Blue

  • Thy Will

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All albums are available on Spotify, Amazon Music, CDBaby, and other major streaming and download platforms.​​​

 

Performing Across the Region 

Blue Maggie has performed throughout:

West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia,

 

   

                                                                         


before eventually relocating to Florida.

The band became known as:
“West Virginia’s biggest‑little bluegrass band.”

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Now based in Florida, Cheryl and Richard continue to perform, write, and record as Blue Maggie, carrying forward the spirit of Appalachian music with heartfelt vocals, traditional instrumentation, and a sound shaped by decades of experience.

 

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Richard and Cheryl with longtime Blue Maggie member Brent Stapleton who was on banjo and guitar.
Blue Maggie's first CD, "Heart for the Hills" recorded at Riviertracks Studios in Fort Gay, WV. Blue Maggie was accompanied with the late Stephenson Paige of Ashford, WV on this recording.
Blue Maggie's 2nd CD "Radio Blue" with the amazing track "Gauley Mountain" “Gauley Mountain” is one of the most atmospheric and story‑rich tracks on Radio Blue. It blends Blue Maggie’s Appalachian roots with a darker, more cinematic edge, painting a picture of the mountains that is both beautiful and unforgiving. The song feels like a journey into a place where history, hardship, and memory all live in the same holler. Cheryl’s vocal delivery carries a quiet intensity — the kind that makes the listener lean in — while the mandolin and bass create a steady, haunting pulse underneath. The song captures the spirit of the Gauley region: rugged, wild, and shaped by the people who’ve lived and worked there for generations. On Radio Blue, “Gauley Mountain” stands out as a deep‑cut storyteller’s song — rooted in place, rich in imagery, and unmistakably Appalachian
Blue Maggie'second CD "The Nearest Way" featuring Cheryl's heartfelt track "Soldier Boy" “Soldier Boy” is Cheryl Patrick’s heartfelt tribute to the men and women who’ve served, written with the quiet honesty and Appalachian warmth that defines Blue Maggie’s sound. The song blends a gentle, roots‑driven melody with Cheryl’s intimate vocal delivery, creating a story that feels personal, respectful, and deeply human. Rather than focusing on battle, the song centers on the person behind the uniform — the young man who leaves home, the weight he carries, and the love and pride waiting for him. It honors veterans not with grand statements, but with the kind of emotional truth that comes from lived experience and genuine gratitude. On The Nearest Way, “Soldier Boy” stands out as one of the album’s most tender and reflective tracks, offering a moment of stillness and remembrance. It’s a song that resonates with families, veterans, and anyone who understands sacrifice and service.
The Nearest Way is Blue Maggie’s fully gospel, spirit‑led collection — an album built on faith, harmony, and the simple honesty of two voices and two instruments. Rooted in Appalachian tradition, the songs carry the warmth of front‑porch worship and the sincerity of believers singing from lived experience, not performance. The album blends traditional gospel influences with Blue Maggie’s unmistakable acoustic sound: upright bass, mandolin, and tight husband‑and‑wife harmonies that feel both intimate and timeless. Each track leans into themes of hope, redemption, gratitude, and the quiet strength that comes from walking with God. Nothing is overproduced or polished for show — the power comes from the purity of the delivery. The Nearest Way stands as Blue Maggie’s most devotional work, offering listeners a peaceful, heartfelt journey through faith. It’s gospel music shaped by Appalachian roots, carried by the Spirit, and sung with the kind of authenticity that only comes from two peopl
Blue Maggie performing at the WV Lumberjack Competetion at Pipestem State Park.
Blue Maggie performing at Bear Fork Bluegrass in Arnoldsburg, WV with Brent Stapleton
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