Crazy Mary carries the torch for a time when downtown Manhattan thrived at its post-punk peak—gritty, smart, artful, edgy, and unapologetically raw. Before gentrification reshaped the landscape, this was a city fueled by fearless creativity and underground rebellion. True to the ideals of the era that shaped them, Crazy Mary remains deeply engaged with the present, rejecting nostalgia in favor of evolution.

Their latest EP, Onto Your Plane (Humsting Records, 2024), introduces a bold new chapter. With the powerful vocals of new frontwoman Zandrina Stewart, the band explores deeper realms of R&B, soul, and funk, while still delivering the psychedelic, experimental twists that define their sound.

A Legacy of Defiant Sound

Founded in 1998 by guitarist and songwriter Charles Kibel and drummer Nick Raisz, Crazy Mary has built a rich discography with eleven studio albums and two remix releases. Their music has received critical praise from The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, The Village Voice, and even NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams.

They’ve made their mark on festival stages, performing at CMJ, the Howl Festival, the Midpoint Music Festival, and more. In 2016, 2017, and 2018, Aquarian Weekly named them one of New York City’s top 30 live bands. Their reputation extends beyond NYC, with standout performances at:

• Hollywood’s legendary Whisky A Go Go, sharing the stage with Iron Butterfly

• The Mau Mau in London, UK, headlining The Portobello Festival

• Las Vegas’ infamous Double Down Saloon

With a relentless passion for live performance, Crazy Mary continues to captivate audiences with their electrifying stage presence.

The Band

As longtime vocalist Emma Z returned to Australia to raise her son, the band welcomed the powerhouse vocals of Zandrina Stewart. A longtime collaborator, Zandrina had previously contributed backup vocals to the band—now, her soulful, commanding presence takes center stage, bringing a fresh yet timeless energy to the music.

Meet the Lineup:

• Charles Kibel – Guitar, founding member and architect of Crazy Mary’s sound

• Nick Raisz – Drums, co-founder and the rhythmic backbone of the band

• Zandrina Stewart – Vocals, delivering a soulful, electrifying performance

• The Wizard of Fort Lee – Bass, bringing the funk, the groove, and the madness

• Walter Steding – Fiddle, a No-Wave pioneer introduced to the band by Blondie’s Chris Stein. Steding, managed by Andy Warhol, was the leader of the TV Party Orchestra and has worked with Robert Fripp, Jim Carroll, and more.

• Robert Aaron – Tenor Sax & Keys, a music industry legend whose sax solo on David Bowie’s "Modern Love" is iconic. He’s recorded with Mick Jagger, Blondie, Amy Winehouse, Chic, and more.

• Mac Gollehon – Trumpet, a jazz and funk virtuoso nicknamed “Chops” by Miles Davis. His resume includes hits with Bowie (Let’s Dance), Duran Duran, Sister Sledge, and Blondie.

No Gimmicks. No Nostalgia. Just Music That Hits Hard.

Crazy Mary refuses to be confined by genre or era. They continue to push boundaries, evolve their sound, and keep the spirit of NYC’s underground alive—one electrifying show at a time.