"Maggie's Choice weighs in with one of the stronger debuts in recent memory. Strong songwriting and smart delivery are this band's forte."
- Alternative Culture Guide

"Principle songwriters Abe Cohen and Mateo Bevington pen Storytelling lyrics that are seamlessly interwoven with the music's structure and melodies. Words that could stand alone as poetry or free verse - work beautifully within this atmospheric and spacey music."
- 2 Walls Webzine

"Each band member is an expert musician in his (or her) own right. It's easy to tell that this band is having fun doing what they do best: playing around with musical craftsmanship."
- Performer Magazine


Portland Oregon based Maggie's Choice is comprised of Mateo Bevington (guitar, vocals), Sean Bevington (drums), Chris Buehler (bass, vocals), Abe Cohen (guitar, vocals) and Marian Hammond (piano, keyboard). An acoustic oriented version of the group, featuring Abe, Mateo and Sean, began in 1999 as 'Casa Del Bev'. The trio honed their sound in small local clubs, as