Robbing Mary is an original roots rock band formed in 2004. Catchy songs filled with coed harmonies and expert musicianship filled the early catalog quickly. Original members include Steve Keefe on guitar and bass, Jennifer Vilimonovic on violin and vocals and Dan Mills on vocals and rhythm. They recruited Rom Cullers to play lead guitar and add vocal and songwriting depth in early 2005. Drummer Wil Jones joined the band in 2008, solidifying an outstanding line-up and Robbing Mary as the premier indie/rock/country band in Northeast Ohio.

Coming from diverse musical backgrounds and having a broad array of influences, Robbing Mary's members individually and collectively have many years of experience in composition, performance and recording. At the outset, choosing a name for the band became a difficult task. During early rehearsals, ideas were pitched and ultimately the name of the band was drawn from a hat. It fictitiously refers to a casanova type who has the key and has stolen the heart of his mistress.

In August, 2009, Robbing Mary released its first official recording: an EP titled Groveland. Please visit the Sounds page to download or listen to the entire record. The creative momentum shows no signs of slowing, as new original tunes are constantly being introduced and perfected. Many times improvised jams have triggered new material. It is honing and performing strong original material that makes the shows and recordings crackle with energy. Yet during gigs, they occasionally still like to revisit their roots, covering and paying homage to the greatest songs in the history of the genre.

Currently, they are completeing work on the follow up to Groveland, a full length release, expected mid-2010. The band’s musical and lyrical content explores the complexity and frailty of the human condition often with wit, both in the context of interpersonal relationships, as well as the interaction with and oftentimes rebellion against the environmental factors that confront each of us daily. Sometimes that results in dissonance. Other times it results in harmony. Robbing Mary strives to capture a healthy balance, have fun and stay sane while doing it.