Shows
MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 293 - The Marquis Hill BlacktetAcclaimed Chicago musician, Marquis Hill, returns to the show. This time he appears with his talented band! This show is not to be missed.
THE MARQUIS HILL BLACKTETWITHMARQUIS HILL on TrumpetCHRIS McBRIDE on Alto SaxJUSTIN THOMAS on VibesJOSHUA RAMOS on BassMAKAYA McCRAVEN on Drums
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MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 292 - Jackie Allen
Our own Jackie Allen returns to Madison for this not-to-be-missed show. Share this with your friends!!Madison Music Collective, Mad Toast Live, the Improvisational Music Workshop,Janus Galleries, Ward-Brodt Music, Isthmus, WORT-FM, and The Brink Loungeproudly presentJACKIE ALLEN & COMPANYFeaturingJACKIE ALLEN on vocals
HANS STURM on bass
JOHN MOULDER on guitar
DAVE STOLER on keyboard
DANE RICHESON on drums2014-04-0954 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 291 - WookMadison band Wook is a fusion of progressive rock with live electronics.2014-03-071h 07MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 290 - GraminyFounded in 2010, Graminy seeks to fuse the classical and grassroots tradi- tions, from Bach to bluegrass, from Co- pland to Celtic, from Gershwin to native American, from Kodaly to klezmer, and more. Drawing on all these styles, Graminy composes and arranges all its music and calls it Class-Grass.
Graminy’s music focuses on themes of ecology and place. The name derives from the botanical name for the grass family, Gramineae, as their music draws on the entire family of grassroots tradi- tions, from all places and ecologies.
Their new CD, “Germinations: A Blue- gra...2014-01-3055 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 289 - Elm DuoEleanor Mayerfeld is the 2011 Frontenac Old Time Music Fiddle Champion, the youngest winner ever. Formerly a member of Sonora Strings, the touring violin ensemble of Suzuki Strings of Madison, Eleanor has toured with them in Puerto Rico, Door County, and California. Currently a member of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Mike has played in many groups, most notably the Barn Owl Band, with whom he recorded three albums and appeared on the National Public Radio Show A Prairie Home Companion. Mike is a composer and his folk tunes have been recorded by many folk artists...2014-01-1334 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 288 - Shaman Juan BandFeaturing Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown’s original “funky drummer”!), Eric Koppa (sax), John Prigge (harmonica & vocals), members of the Bowser Band, Madison’s own Pauli Ryan (percussion) and Chris Aaron (guitar)! Part Two of Two.
http://www.reverbnation.com/shamanjuan2013-11-1939 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 287 - Shaman Juan BandFeaturing Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown’s original “funky drummer”!), Eric Koppa (sax), John Prigge (harmonica & vocals), members of the Bowser Band, Madison’s own Pauli Ryan (percussion) and Chris Aaron (guitar)! Part One of Two.
http://www.reverbnation.com/shamanjuan2013-11-1930 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 286 - Harmonious WailMadison’s own international/national gypsy jazz, swing treasure.
http://www.wail.com/2013-10-1444 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 285 - Occidental GypsyOccidental Gypsy is pioneering the sound of World Gypsy Pop. Their mélange of uptempo, high-energy rhythms of Gypsy, melded with the catchy melodic hooks of Pop delivers a thrilling auditory experience to listeners.
http://occidentalgypsy.com/2013-10-0447 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 284 - Hanah Jon Taylor ArtetWhile being one of our community's top jazz saxophonists and flutists, like so many great jazz artists through the decades, Hanah Jon Taylor seems to have garnered greater accolades in Europe and other foreign locales than in his own backyard. Over the years Taylor has brought his highly-intuitive and envelope-pushing style of playing to enthusiastic audiences in all corners of the globe. Just returning from concerts in Poland and Paris, he will bring to Madison a top-flight group of Chicago musicians including pianist Jim Baker, Alex Wing on bass, guitar and oud, and percussionist Dushun Mosley for our "Jazz on...2013-09-282h 08MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 283 - Don Stiernberg TrioChicago Jazz mandolin player, Don Stiernberg, is joined by Andy Brown & Jim Cox for a wonderful afternoon of music.
donstiernberg.com/
video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuH6gjq7LMw2013-04-021h 21MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 282 - Compass RoseLed by long time Madison front man, Mike Droho, Compass Rose combines beat box, guitar and violin to create strong pop music. We have been trying for years to get them on the show!
http://www.mikedroho.com/
video http://youtu.be/LeTHJea2LNE2013-03-191h 06MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 281 - Robert "One Man" JohnsonRobert 'One-Man' Johnson sings classic and original blues & ragtime songs and plays guitar, harmonica, hi-hat cymbal and footpiano ...simultaneously
http://www.housedogmusic.com/home.html
video2013-03-1950 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 280 - Johannes WallmanJohannes Wallmann, the new director of Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, put together a of world class ensemble to play his beautiful original compositions. We teamed up with the Madison Music Collective to put on this memorable show.
The Band:
Johannes Wallmann on piano
David Cooper on trumpet
Darren Sterud on trombone
John Christensen on bass
Devin Drobka on drums
Marty Erickson on tuba
http://www.johanneswallmann.com/
video http://youtu.be/J1fSNA8K9SQ2013-03-101h 56MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 279 - The JimmysLed by Jimmy Voegeli, The Jimmys powerfully blend rock, soul, and swing into a fun and energetic show.
http://www.thejimmys.net/2013-02-2249 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 278 - Steve CohenAccomplished Milwaukee based blues performer Steve Cohen.
http://www.stevecohenblues.com/index.html
video http://youtu.be/v9lUXqPLKiw2013-02-2251 min
MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 277 - Richie ColeArguably the greatest living keeper of the bebop flame, alto saxophonist Richie Cole returns to Madison in this season kickoff program for Madison Music Collective’s “Jazz on a Sunday” series hosted by Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines of Mad Toast Live. Richie will be joined by a rhythm section led by our celebrated local pianist Dave Stoler.
http://www.richiecole.com/Richie_Cole/HOME.html
Wat the video here
2013-02-1057 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 276 - Freedy JohnstonAfter Rolling Stone and Spin hailed his 1992 release, “Can You Fly” a masterpiece, its success led to a major label deal with Elektra (produced by Butch Vig), for whom Johnston released “This Perfect World in 1994, which included his breakthrough hit, “Bad Reputation”. Other critically acclaimed albums followed and critics have continue to praise Johnston effusively, solidifying his reputation as one of the finest and most singular voices in the singer-songwriter genre. Splitting his time between NYC and Madison, you may have caught Freedy in past years in rare Madison shows with Garbage alums, Butch Vig and Doug Erikson and Madison main-stays J...2013-02-0552 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 275 - Adam James SorensenReturning to his native home, Chicago, was the catalyst for his newly released sol debut, “Midwest”, which features a highly seasoned group of musicians including violist Eyvind Kant (Bill Frisell, Beck), multi-instrumentalist Mark Spencer (Son Volt), cellist Christopher Hoffman (Henry Threadgill), Seattle singer-songwriter Rachel Harrington and mandolin legend Don Stiernberg.
http://www.adamjamessorensen.com/2013-02-051h 06MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 274 - Micah Olsan & the OCD Big BandMicah Olsan & the OCD Big Band is an indie folk ensemble that likes to explore as much musical territory as possible. You'll hear bits of jazz and funk and world music interwoven through any given set.
http://www.reverbnation.com/micaholsan
video http://youtu.be/1MiqB_YDfCU2012-12-1852 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 273 - Zachary Scot JohnsonSinger-Songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson
http://www.zacharyscotjohnson.com/
video http://youtu.be/ZdS3POQxj8Y2012-12-1850 min
MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 272 - Lucas Cates BandThe multi-award winning Lucas Cates Band is back! These guys deliver a powerful acoustic set.
http://www.lucascates.com/index.html
video http://youtu.be/-fxzFhyoRl02012-12-0455 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 271 - ArkanArkadiy ARKAN Yushin is guitarist-virtuoso of American-European musical background, a master of several guitar styles.
http://www.arkanmusic.com/
Video http://youtu.be/B5EMxAiDXiU2012-12-041h 11MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 270 - New Breed Quartet with Rob Dz(part two)
Jazz meets hip hop as Madison’s most celebrated spoken word poet, Rob Dz, joins forces with the New Breed Quartet, one of Madison’s top jazz bands. Like a jazz artist, Mr. Dz composes spontaneously using words instead of music, and his latest collaboration with the New Breed will create original material that draws on contemporary characteristics of each genre while allowing generous space for improvisation.2012-12-021h 04MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 269 - New Breed Quartet with Rob DzJazz meets hip hop as Madison’s most celebrated spoken word poet, Rob Dz, joins forces with the New Breed Quartet, one of Madison’s top jazz bands. Like a jazz artist, Mr. Dz composes spontaneously using words instead of music, and his latest collaboration with the New Breed will create original material that draws on contemporary characteristics of each genre while allowing generous space for improvisation. 2012-12-0243 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 268 - Mark Adkins & SubvocalMark Adkins returns to Mad Toast Live with a new lineup in his band Subvocal. The group is described as "Folk Noir."
www.subvocal.net/home.html 2012-11-2039 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 267 - Dakota WinddancerDakota Windancer is best described as a “Man of Spirit” , with gifts of spiritual wealth to share. He plays an assortment of beautiful native flutes and is joined by percussionist Jesse Warmka.
peacefulheart.net/dakota-windancer/2012-11-2048 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 266 - Field & JamesLocal group Field & James (Field Stark and James Eisele) recently released a new recording, I Get the Best of You.
http://fieldandjames.com/
video http://youtu.be/bGu1xS8Klx02012-11-061h 05MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 265 - Brandon BeebeAn active and exciting new songwriter on the Madison and WI scenes, Brandon Beebe was the recent recipient of a 2012 Madison Music Award for "Best New Artist". "Gently finger-picked acoustic guitar and vocals are deceptive; a close listen reveals layers of delicate sounds that are simply a joy to delve into. At times he can seem much older than his years. His lyrics are deeply felt and bear the mark of someone who has a lifetime of experiences to draw from." (Rick Tvedt / Local Sounds Magazine)
video http://youtu.be/iBKYHK0BIXA2012-11-061h 08MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 264 - Luke PolipnickPart Two
Guitarist-composer-producer Luke Polipnick returns to Madison with a special group of top improvisers from New York City (drummer Mike Pride) and the Twin Cities (saxophonist Brandon Wozniak and bassist Adam Linz) to kick off a Fall Midwestern tour. Luke and his band-mates exemplify the eclectic approach that many of our younger creative musicians are taking today, moving with great skill and confidence as they cross and integrate musical genres, while infusing their music with the improvisational spirit and masterful technique so central to good jazz. For “Jazz on a Sunday,” Luke’s group will be performing new music that h...2012-11-0449 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 263 - Luke PolipnickPart One
Guitarist-composer-producer Luke Polipnick returns to Madison with a special group of top improvisers from New York City (drummer Mike Pride) and the Twin Cities (saxophonist Brandon Wozniak and bassist Adam Linz) to kick off a Fall Midwestern tour. Luke and his band-mates exemplify the eclectic approach that many of our younger creative musicians are taking today, moving with great skill and confidence as they cross and integrate musical genres, while infusing their music with the improvisational spirit and masterful technique so central to good jazz. For “Jazz on a Sunday,” Luke’s group will be performing new music that h...2012-11-0454 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 262 - Karen Savoca & Pete HeitzmanEpisode 2 of 2
Karen and Pete graced our show a couple years back and we've never quite recovered...not sure we want to. This soulful folk duo played another great show. Enjoy!
http://www.karensavoca.com/index.html
Video http://youtu.be/90zHn8F5vLo2012-10-301h 01MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 261 - Karen Savoca & Pete HeitzmanEpisode 1 of 2
Karen and Pete graced our show a couple years back and we've never quite recovered...not sure we want to. This soulful folk duo played another great show. Enjoy!
http://www.karensavoca.com/index.html
Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf6HHEJjj102012-10-3048 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 260 - Whiskey FarmGreat local folk rock band Whiskey Farm plays their well crafted songs including beautiful harmonies and skilled musicians.
http://thewhiskeyfarm.com/
video http://youtu.be/oZabNHn1D9Q2012-10-1600 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 259 - Robby SchillerEclectic songwriter, and member of the Madison band the Blueheels, Robby Schiller plays a powerful set.
http://blueheels.bandcamp.com/
video http://youtu.be/hFDYeZrXRc02012-10-0200 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 258 - Dan HazlettSuperb guitarist, songwriter and storyteller Dan Hazlett.
http://danhazlett.com/
video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4XYNlnD4Cg2012-09-1851 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 257 - SizzlersThese iconic musicians recently ended a 17-year stint at the Avenue Bar playing their brand of Dixieland Jazz. Now they can be found at festivals and other venues all over!
video http://youtu.be/T30slj2aeWk2012-09-1855 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 256 - Laura CavianiTwin Cities-based Laura Caviani (piano) and Pete Whitman (tenor saxophone) and Madison’s John Schaffer (bass) and Rand Moore (drums) explore themes by famous classical composers using improvisation in a straight–ahead jazz format.
http://www.lauracaviani.com/
Video http://youtu.be/wJ2VefR1AYk2012-09-0947 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 255 - Ernie HendricksonHendrickson's new record, "Walking With Angels", produced by Bo Ramsey (Greg Brown, Lucinda Williams) spent 25 weeks in the Top 20 on Roots Music Report's Folk charts and is in regular rotation at nearly 100 stations across the country including Nashville's award-winning WSM-AM "The Legend".
http://www.erniehendrickson.com/
video http://youtu.be/Qs2JEPaS6nE
2012-09-0453 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 254 - Colin O'BrienAfter spending the the past year in Nashville, Milwaukee singer-songwriter Colin O'Brien has a new CD called "After A Song", featuring some of Nashville's finest musicians.
colingobrien.com
video youtu.be/MbS_gazDfzw2012-09-0456 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 253 - Honor Among ThievesLegendary Madison band, Honor Among Thieves, plays an epic show on July 7 2012. It is great to finally have this band on the show!
www.myspace.com/honoramongthievesmadison
Recorded on Location at the Harmony Bar www.myspace.com/theharmonybar
Video http://youtu.be/nkqLhB_Q-LY2012-07-071h 39MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 251 - Safety LastSafety Last! is a 4-piece acoustic ensemble, performing “Sophisticated Western Swing & Old-School Jazz.”
http://www.reverbnation.com/safetylast
Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xImUdNTuHB42012-05-2947 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 250 - Oak Street RamblersThough their influences hail from much further south, the Oak Street Ramblers call home the East Side of Madison, WI. A bluegrass band in the tradition of Flatt and Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, and Hazel Dickens, the Oak Street Ramblers specialize in bluegrass stompers, classic country weepers, and originals that, lyrical content aside, wouldn't sound out of place at a barn dance circa 1954.
http://www.reverbnation.com/theoakstreetramblers
Video http://youtu.be/Sha-oQHGAl42012-05-1552 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 249 - The Melon HeadsThey play all original music from their heart and souls. An acoustic groove. A modern sound on old instruments. High energy banjo and guitar with deep, thought-provoking lyrics with a conscience.
http://www.reverbnation.com/themelonheads
Video http://youtu.be/cmUGVaouL1c2012-05-1555 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 248 - PatchouliSparkling acoustic sounds and powerful contagious chemistry, Patchouli’s down-to-earth, hopeful songwriting is “New American Folk” blending elements of folk, pop, flamenco and jazz with world beat rhythms. Their sound has been described as “the harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel meet the guitar brilliance of the Gipsy Kings. After 12 years of non-stop touring and the release of their 15th CD, "Terra Guitarra: Dragonfly", Patchouli has truly earned the title, “the hardest working folk duo in America”.
http://www.patchouli.net/
Video http://youtu.be/c82GX-EpyxY2012-05-081h 01MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 247 - Kivi & PrayThomas Kivi and Sarah Pray are Wisconsin-raised songwriters who met in the Minneapolis springtime. A Hank Williams song sung on the back porch turned into a folk/country duo eager to travel. Kivi & Pray covered 10,000 miles over the next two years as they toured in Europe and the U.S. Their new duo live EP, "Winter in Decatur" is available as a digital download.
kivipray.bandcamp.com/
Video http://youtu.be/aP3eqFG7x7c2012-05-0843 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 246 - Piper Road String BandBorn into the age of rock & roll but influenced by live performances of Doc Watson and Bill Monroe and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's seminal "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" in the early 1970's, they put away the electric amps and guitars and developed a unique acoustic/bluegrass style. A truly iconic Wisconsin band for almost four decades, we're thrilled to finally have them on MTL!
http://piperroad.com/
Video http://youtu.be/smgF5IFvDOA
2012-05-0159 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 245 - Jamie-Sue Seal & John Latini"Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini put together musical shows that go way beyond hipster folk. Exceptional musicianship com- bined with enormous wit and engaging showmanship, they are the real deal." Michael Curths concert Pro- moter, Ann Arbor Michigan
smokinsleddogrecords.com/_latini__seal__duo/
video http://youtu.be/8DBn2BCcLMI
2012-05-0153 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 244 - University of Wisconsin Russian Folk OrchestraThe UW Russian Folk Orchestra, now in its 15th season, is a unique ensemble performing Russian and other East-European folk music on authentic Russian instruments, balalaikas and domras. The orchestra was founded and is directed by Victor Gorodinsky. The RFO is made up of two groups of authentic Russian stringed instruments: balalaikas and domras, it uses accordions, bayans (button accordions), as well as various woodwind and percussion instruments.
http://www.russorch.wisc.edu/
Video http://youtu.be/wDUup7EHzFI2012-04-1741 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 243 - Yuriy Kolosovsky & Victor GorodinskyYuriy Kolosovskiy was born in Rostov-on-Don Russia and started playing the Prima Domra at age 9. He spent 6 years in public music school after which he attended Rostov State College of Music (from 2000-2004) studying music composition, conducting and orchestration. While in College, he received numerous awards for his outstanding talent and technique. After Graduation, Kolosovskiy had the honor of being a soloist in the Rostov State Folk Philharmonic Orchestra with whom he played for two and a half years. In 2006, he moved to Madison, Wisconsin where he now resides. Since moving here, Kolosovskiy has played with the University of Wisconsin...2012-04-1752 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 242 - Marilyn CrispellThe New York Times says that “hearing Marilyn Crispell play solo piano is like monitoring an active volcano. She is one of a very few pianists who rise to the challenge of free jazz.” Ms. Crispell returns to Madison to perform solo and with a trio that includes Chicago-based “free jazz” stalwarts Harrison Bankhead and Avreeayl Ra and Madison-based multi-instrumentalist JoAnne Pow!ers.
http://marilyncrispell.com/
2012-04-152h 11MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 241 - Dietrich GosserDietrich Gosser is one of Madison's premier songwriters. We are excited to finally have him on the show.
http://dietrichgosser.bandcamp.com/
video http://youtu.be/WkCTP6BwsfU2012-04-031h 05MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 240 - Brad YoderPittsburgh singer/songwriter Brad Yoder joins us for an acoustic set.
http://www.bradyoder.com/
video http://youtu.be/oRHDZZBWb7Q2012-04-0354 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 239 - Laurence HobgoodPianist Laurence Hobgood, long-time musical director and arranger for celebrated jazz vocalist Kurt Elling, will perform solo and with Madison-based vocalist Sally deBroux, bassist Laurie Lang, and percussionist John Becker.
http://www.laurencehobgood.com/
video http://youtu.be/4zhlSBaCOGs2012-03-251h 31MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 238 - John MasinoWidely recognized as one of Madison's (and Wisconsin's) best guitarists, Masino has played with dozens of bands from the midwest and is featured on the Gregg Clemons LP on Nemperor CBS Records (1980). He was a finalist in the Jimi Hendrix Electric Guitar Competition 1999 (Memphis) and has opened for a long list of national bands. During the early 1980's John lived in New York City playing shows and worked as studio musician. We're thrilled to have him on the show!
http://www.reverbnation.com/johnmasinoband
Video http://youtu.be/vFFi0_tde-02012-03-2054 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 237 - Peter RollerPeter Roller has been exploring guitar styles in a variety of cultural directions since discovering music like the blues of Mississippi Fred McDowell and the Bluegrass of Flatt & Scruggs as a teen. Over the past thirty years, while working as a professional musician and college instructor, he has written a body of guitar-led original music that leans variously towards Hawaiian slack key, bossa nova, Piedmont blues and steel guitar jazz. Roller is releasing his first full length CD of such pieces in Spring 2010, including his Dobro instrumental Rancho Mirage, the only work previously available on the widely popular Narada compilation...2012-03-2054 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 236 - Ida JoIda Jo, a fixture in the Madison music scene, returns to the show with Scott Lamps. Her soulful voice and unique songwriting a must listen.
www.idajo.com
Video http://youtu.be/ddK6bsH4kTI2012-03-0648 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 235 - Stuart StottsLocal author, storyteller, and songwriter Stuart Stotts performs his thought provoking and politically charged songs.
stuart.stotts.com
Video http://youtu.be/WX9nTyImRbk2012-03-0653 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 234 - Randy Sabien’s String Jazz Quartet (+2)Violinist Randy Sabien and his String Jazz Quartet consisting of Mike Dowling, Jeff Eckels, Matt Turner and hosts, Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines joining on violin and cello. The Brink Lounge was packed for one of the greatest Mad Toast Live shows to date.
http://www.randysabien.com/
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT9kuwly-iU2012-02-2658 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 233 - Daylight in the SwampDaylight in the Swamp is a contemporary bluegrass band based out of Madison,Wisconsin. The band members are a collection of some of the top musicians in the area. The various influences they bring to the group show the diversity of their backgrounds.
www.daylightintheswamp.webs.com/
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http://youtu.be/Lh41ncejY8c 2012-02-2143 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 232 - EmmetvilleLed by songwriter Jay Moran, local rock/folk band Emmetville brings their talents to the Mad Toast Live stage.
http://www.reverbnation.com/jaymoran2012-02-2154 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 231 - Intemperance CollectiveIntemperance Collective is a Balkan band "playing the folk dance music of Eastern Europe and beyond with intemperate zest" and caters to folk dancers.
"The band features folk-dance and Balkan music cognoscenti, along with smoking vocals, an exciting and varied repertoire, and . . . [gasp!] . . . an instrumentalist who jumped ship to play the tuppan."
intemperancecollective.blogspot.com2012-02-0756 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 230 - Gregg WilliardArtist, author, radio host and performer Gregg Williard reads his original cyber-punk fiction. Check out his radio show on 89.9 WORT in Madison every 3rd and 4th Friday of the month from 11:00 to 12:00 midnight (just before Mad Toast Live!).
www.wort-fm.org/programming-music-mixed.php
Video Here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY0OPnHMfhE2012-02-0747 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 229 - Evan Murdock & the Imperfect StrangersEvan Murdock, previously of the Lonesome Rogues and the Kentucky Waterfalls presents his newest band: Evan Murdock and the Imperfect Strangers, which includes members of the Cork n’Bottle String band, Count this Penny and North Country Drifters and Big Mouth Collective.
www.facebook.com/evanmurdockmusic
http://youtu.be/bbWB_tPJ964
2012-01-2457 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 228 - Winn Dixie3 wayward Kentucky Colonels (really!) forming a Madison, WI based super group of pickin', grinnin', and general insanity. Featuring Col. Kirsten Earley, Col. Matt Earley and Col. Andy Moore from WI Public TV's "30-Minute Music Hour"
reverbnation.com/winndixie2012-01-2455 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 227 - Mother BanjoMinneapolis songwriter Mother Banjo.
Her music combines the haunting sounds of traditional folk and gospel with contemporary alt-country and Americana hooks. Poetic and rich, her songs are sad, sweet and full of the stories that inhabit the wide open prairies of the Midwest.
www.motherbanjo.com
2012-01-2449 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 226 - Weather DuoThe Weather Duo is the only post-contemporary chamber ensemble in Madison, WI, and possibly the world. To learn more, visit:
www.weatherduo.com
Check out the video here: http://youtu.be/olp2FaD3wN02011-12-2056 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 225 - Whiskey DollDrawing on influences from Stevie Wonder to Bonnie Raitt, Gwen Stefani to Van Morrison, Ani Di Franco to James Brown, Whiskey Doll's brand of contemporary blues-rock features bold ensemble vocals and driving improvisational instrumentals
web.me.com/violinsanity/Site/Whiskey_Doll.html2011-12-2047 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 224 - Jack Grassel & the Super Guitar TrioPart Two
Joined by Kirk Tatnall on guitar and drummer Dane Richeson , this free-wheeling romp through some interesting and thought-provoking material will challenge the listener from start to finish. The two guitarists will be performing on the Superax, an instrument that was invented by Grassel. It enables the players to play bass and guitar strings on the same neck. This allows a trade off between bass lines and guitar parts, eliminating the need for a separate bass instrument.
jackgrassel.com 2011-12-1159 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 223 - Jack Grassel & the Super Guitar TrioJoined by Kirk Tatnall on guitar and drummer Dane Richeson , this free-wheeling romp through some interesting and thought-provoking material will challenge the listener from start to finish. The two guitarists will be performing on the Superax, an instrument that was invented by Grassel. It enables the players to play bass and guitar strings on the same neck. This allows a trade off between bass lines and guitar parts, eliminating the need for a separate bass instrument.
jackgrassel.com
2011-12-1147 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 222 - Ritt DeitzSongwriter Ritt Deitz and his band bring their gritty yet polished act to the show.
rittdeitz.com2011-12-0658 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 221 - Paul Otteson"wisconsinite, singer-songwriter, unemployed lion tamer, unqualified-snow-slinging quality control inspector, proud house plant owner"
paulotteson.tumblr.com
2011-12-0654 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 219 - Candid Concert OperaCandid Concert Opera presents an hour of music featuring numbers from "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" (The Barber of Seville).
www.candidconcertopera.org 2011-11-291h 03MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 218 - Shoeless RevolutionLed by Reed Grimm of recent American Idol fame, Rock/Soul/Funk band Shoeless Revolution plays the NOMAD Festival in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. We recorded video of this great performance and we had a nice chat with the band over the web.
shoelessrevolution.com
2011-11-261h 00MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 217 - Jessi LynnPart Two
Jessi Lynn (Nashville, TN) has been nominated for 13 Grammy's since 2002. She has independently released six Cd's and has been compared to artists such as Jennifer Nettles, Melissa Etheridge & Sheryl Crow. She has won many awards in her career including "Song of The Year", "Artist of the Year", "Album of the Year," and "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the MAMA's in 2005-2008. Jessi Lynn has shared the stage with The Wreckers, Bomshel, Emerson Drive and The Bodeans and has graced the stage of the highly coveted music festival, Summerfest (over one million in attendance every year, Milwaukee, WI...2011-11-1554 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 216 - Jessi LynnJessi Lynn (Nashville, TN) has been nominated for 13 Grammy's since 2002. She has independently released six Cd's and has been compared to artists such as Jennifer Nettles, Melissa Etheridge & Sheryl Crow. She has won many awards in her career including "Song of The Year", "Artist of the Year", "Album of the Year," and "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the MAMA's in 2005-2008. Jessi Lynn has shared the stage with The Wreckers, Bomshel, Emerson Drive and The Bodeans and has graced the stage of the highly coveted music festival, Summerfest (over one million in attendance every year, Milwaukee, WI). In 2005, Jessi...2011-11-1552 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 215 - Frank CatalanoFrank claims 3 Grammy winning recordings and 11 Grammy nomination recordings with such artists as Jennifer Lopez, Destiny's Child and John Legend. He is also "the only known saxman to have performed with Miles Davis, Randy Brecker, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Von Freeman, Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Les Claypool and Louis Bellson while still in high school!"
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2011-11-1348 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 214 - David WilcoxPart Two
Considered a 'songwriter's songwriter', his songs have been covered by artists such as k.d. lang and many others. In addition to his writing prowess, his skills as a performer and storyteller are unmatched. He holds audiences rapt with nothing more than a single guitar, thoroughly written songs, a fearless ability to mine the depths of human emotions of joy, sorrow and everything in between, and all tempered by a quick and wry wit.
2011-11-081h 00MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 213 - David WilcoxConsidered a 'songwriter's songwriter', his songs have been covered by artists such as k.d. lang and many others. In addition to his writing prowess, his skills as a performer and storyteller are unmatched. He holds audiences rapt with nothing more than a single guitar, thoroughly written songs, a fearless ability to mine the depths of human emotions of joy, sorrow and everything in between, and all tempered by a quick and wry wit.
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2011-11-0858 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 212 - Barb RymanA natural storyteller with a deep compassion for the lost and forgotten voices of our culture, Barb Ryman expects music to be more than entertaining. With a crystalline voice and skillfully played guitar, Barb delivers a rich mosaic of contemporary folk, drawing from country blues, Celtic balladry, and old-time gospel/bluegrass. Her latest CD, EARTHBOUND, is a fine collection of songs displaying the breadth & depth of her musical musings. EARTHBOUND is receiving airplay on folk programs across the nation including the nationally syndicated, Midnight Special and Nevada City’s KVMR. Her career launched in 1996 when the Minneapolis Star Tribune ra...2011-11-0150 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 211 - Barb RymanA natural storyteller with a deep compassion for the lost and forgotten voices of our culture, Barb Ryman expects music to be more than entertaining. With a crystalline voice and skillfully played guitar, Barb delivers a rich mosaic of contemporary folk, drawing from country blues, Celtic balladry, and old-time gospel/bluegrass. Her latest CD, EARTHBOUND, is a fine collection of songs displaying the breadth & depth of her musical musings. EARTHBOUND is receiving airplay on folk programs across the nation including the nationally syndicated, Midnight Special and Nevada City’s KVMR. Her career launched in 1996 when the Minneapolis Star Tribune ra...2011-11-0145 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 210 - Delhi 2 DublinIndian/Celtic/Electronica group Delhi 2 Dublin in the middle of their U.S. tour.
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2011-10-251h 04MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 209 - Delhi 2 DublinIndian/Celtic/Electronica group Delhi 2 Dublin in the middle of their U.S. tour.
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Click here for video2011-10-2547 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 208 - Fred Gillen Jr.New York songwriter, Fred Gillen Jr., returns to the Mad Toast Live stage for a powerful set.
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2011-10-1851 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 207 - Ryan Mauer and the Angry FixMadison WI band Ryan Mauer and the Angry Fix brings their brand of jazz infused folk to our show.
rmandtheangryfix.bandcamp.com2011-10-1843 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 206 - Outside AgitatorsThe Outside Agitators (Tom Kastle, Stephen Lee Rich, and Rich Baumann) formed during the protests at the Wisconsin capitol. They brought their politically charged folk to our show.
2011-10-0450 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 194 - Adam MackintoshAdam Mackintosh is a unique songwriter and Performer. Former lead for the Portland, Oregon band Gruesome Galore (6 European Tours) Adam has learned longevity and excelled as a songwriter. 6 years at Steel Bridge Songfest with some of the nations best writers Adam has shared stages and recordings with James McMurtry, Jackson Browne, Pat mAcdonald (Timbuk 3), Lynda Kay, Jane Wiedlin (Go-Go's), Storm and The Balls, Chris Aaron (American Standard), Blueheels, Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown's Funky Drummer), Victoria Vox, Melaniejane, The Delta Jets, Joseph Arthur, Clovis Mann, Mark Addison , Freedy Johnston, James Hall of The Pleasure Club, Eric McFadden of Parliament Funkadelic Andrea Wittgens, and a mul...2011-05-3154 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 170 - Dave Tamkin & Chris Webb(part 2)
Chicago-fueled (and now Colorado-located) nationally touring acoustic rock artist, Dave Tamkin maintains his own popular blog, Head Above Music, which was created as a free resource for musicians to find tips about gear, touring, travel, health and other important interests related to the working musician. Denver is where Chris Webb calls home and performs ferociously in the Metro area. A graduate of CU-Boulder’s School of Music Webb’s musical accomplishments include sharing marquees with Sister Hazel, Leftover Salmon, The Big Wu and The Samples.
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2010-12-2156 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 169 - Dave Tamkin & Chris WebbChicago-fueled (and now Colorado-located) nationally touring acoustic rock artist, Dave Tamkin maintains his own popular blog, Head Above Music, which was created as a free resource for musicians to find tips about gear, touring, travel, health and other important interests related to the working musician. Denver is where Chris Webb calls home and performs ferociously in the Metro area. A graduate of CU-Boulder’s School of Music Webb’s musical accomplishments include sharing marquees with Sister Hazel, Leftover Salmon, The Big Wu and The Samples.
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2010-12-2154 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 168 - Okham's Razor
Based in the Platteville, WI area, Okham’s Razor is the acoustic folk/rock duo of Roy Schroedl and Eric Fleming or Kevan Norin. Their four original CD's are a collaboration of the band's influences which range from Tom Petty, Chris Smither, John Mellencamp and the Black Crows to Hank Williams, Sr., Gene Autry, Jimmy Rogers, The Beatles, Jethro Tull, Dave Matthews & REM. Active in southern WI for many years, their vocal harmonies are top-shelf.
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2010-12-0756 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 161 - Charlie Cheney & Chris Aaron"Pirate Superhero Citizen Adventurer"--"Discovered" by Jackson Browne and Pat MacDonald in June 2006 at Steel Bridge Songfest where he exploded onto the songwriter scene. Cheney 7 songs included on international compilation CDs and an acclaimed solo CD. Charlie will be joined on a few tunes by Wisconsin's favorite famous guitar-slinger, Mr. Chris Aaron!
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2010-11-0255 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 155 - Harmonious WailSims and Maggie join our hosts Chris and Mary for a warmup before Harmonious Wail takes the stage .
wail.com2010-10-0529 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 154 - Graminy(pronounced "GRAM-in-knee") 1. the botanical name for the grass family; 2. a "class-grass" ensemble from Madison, Wisconsin, bringing together classical and grassroots musical traditions. Featuring UW Sociology Prof. Michael Bell, Chris Powers, Shauncey Ali (WI State Fiddle Champ), and the hosts of Mad Toast Live. Performing several original works by Bell.
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2010-02-021h 00MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 75 - Caravan Gypsy Swing EnsembleWith a new CD almost complete these boys are ready to swing you silly! Chris Ruppenthal & Ed Fila (Caravan's twin- guitar front line) fire off authentic-sounding Django-inspired leads even on their well-crafted original tunes.
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2009-10-1354 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 46 - The Bob Westfall BandA very special two set show with our friend and ling time bandmate Bob Westfall. Bob is a superlative guitarist, mandolinist and songwriter crossing many genres from jazz to latin to honky tonk and newgrass. Joined by Tom Ellis on percussion making it a quartet with Chris and Mary. Episode 2 of 2.2009-06-2334 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 45 - The Bob Westfall BandA very special two set show with our friend and ling time bandmate Bob Westfall. Bob is a superlative guitarist, mandolinist and songwriter crossing many genres from jazz to latin to honky tonk and newgrass. Joined by Tom Ellis on percussion making it a quartet with Chris and Mary. Episode 1 of 2.2009-06-2341 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 26 - Chris & Ann PlataTexas singer-songwriter and Mexican roots music with beautiful duo vocals.
powerweb.net/plata2009-04-141h 04MAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 25 - Old Tin Can String BandOld-Timey and Celtic music featuring WI state fiddle champion, Shauncey Ali, and Madison mandolin maven, Chris Powers.2009-04-0748 minMAD TOAST LIVE!Episode 02 - Catfish StephensonCatfish Stephenson joins Chris and Mary at the Brink. He is an iconic Madison songwriter and slide-guitar guru. www.catfishstephenson.com2009-01-131h 01