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Episode 194 - Adam Mackintosh Updated: 2011-05-31 17:00:54 Description: Adam 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 be...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 193 - Claudia Schmidt Updated: 2011-05-17 18:00:50 Description: Legendary folk/jazz artist, Claudia Schmidt, joins us for two sets. claudiaschmidt.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 192 - Claudia Schmidt Updated: 2011-05-17 17:00:58 Description: Legendary folk/jazz artist, Claudia Schmidt, joins us for two sets. claudiaschmidt.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 191 - Honest Monday Updated: 2011-05-03 18:00:27 Description: HONEST MONDAY is a unique collaboration of singer-songwriters–loose with a sense of solidarity, a fresh sound with an old soul. With a diverse diverse range of influences, the band seamlessly blends together to create a musically classic, ye...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 190 - Corey Hart Updated: 2011-05-03 17:00:54 Description: Recently voted of Madison’s Songwriter of the Year, Corey Hart plays the music you wish you’d grown up to - an eclectic blend of folk, rock, and a little bit of soul. Corey is joined by Ida Jo on the fiddle. We are happy to have the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 189 - The McDougals Updated: 2011-04-19 18:00:42 Description: (part 2) Legendary Chicago/Madison folk duo, the McDougals, appear on the Mad Toast Live stage. The McDougals Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 188 - The McDougals Updated: 2011-04-19 17:00:16 Description: Legendary Chicago/Madison folk duo, the McDougals, appear on the Mad Toast Live stage. The McDougals Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 187 - Underground Day 1 Updated: 2011-04-05 18:00:21 Description: Madison hard rock band Underground Day 1 joins the show. undergroundday1.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 186 - Early Thomas and The Tyranny Of Evil Men Updated: 2011-04-05 17:00:16 Description: Chicago group, Early Thomas and the Tyranny of Evil Men, brings their rowdy brand of rock and roll to the show in this entertaining set. Early Thomas and The Tyranny Of Evil Men Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 185 - Count This Penny Updated: 2011-03-29 18:00:43 Description: Count This Penny is an Appalachian pop trio based in Johnson City, Tennessee and Madison, Wisconsin. Their songs are born of time spent walking old dogs and doggedly traveling to and from the hills of home. Their warm harmonies, plaintive l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 184 - Musikanto Updated: 2011-03-29 17:00:53 Description: Born Mike Musikanto on Chicago’s Northside in 1983 (but performing under only his last name), he grew up listening to his fathers obscure folk and roots rock records like Fraser and Debolt and Jerry Hahn. Musikanto’s songs have the b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 183 - Joe Jencks & Kim and Reggie Harris Updated: 2011-03-15 19:00:28 Description: Joe Jencks joins Kim and Reggie Harris on stage for powerful combined third set of the night. joejencks.com www.kimandreggie.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 182 - Kim and Reggie Harris Updated: 2011-03-15 18:00:50 Description: International touring folk artists, Kim and Reggie Harris combine a strong folk and gospel legacy with a solid background in classical, rock, jazz and pop music. Creative curiosity, years of road and stage experience and interactions with perform...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 181 - Joe Jencks Updated: 2011-03-15 17:00:51 Description: Seattle-based songwriter, Joe Jencks is also an international touring performer, songwriter, entertainer, and educator. From venues like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York, to coffee houses, festivals, spiritual communities, and schools...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 180 - Mara Rosenbloom Quartet Updated: 2011-03-06 18:00:32 Description: According to New York City’s Jazz Gazette, “All About Jazz”, The Mara Rosenbloom Quartet “plays music that renders believable a future for jazz.” A Madison native, Rosenbloom and her quartet will be performing hits from the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 179 - Mara Rosenbloom Quartet Updated: 2011-03-06 17:00:15 Description: According to New York City’s Jazz Gazette, “All About Jazz”, The Mara Rosenbloom Quartet “plays music that renders believable a future for jazz.” A Madison native, Rosenbloom and her quartet will be performing hits from the gro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 178 - Tony Brown Updated: 2011-03-01 18:00:14 Description: Madison ex-patriate, Tony Brown’s music affects the broad spectrum of diverse social and cultural influences, encompassing a wide range of styles from old-school Blues through R&B, Soul, Ska, Reggae, Jazz, Funk and Latin flavors. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 177 - Tony Brown Updated: 2011-03-01 17:00:50 Description: Madison ex-patriate, Tony Brown’s music affects the broad spectrum of diverse social and cultural influences, encompassing a wide range of styles from old-school Blues through R&B, Soul, Ska, Reggae, Jazz, Funk and Latin flavors. A t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 176 - Shtetlblasters Updated: 2011-02-15 18:00:09 Description: Out of the dust of the Kosher Sound Deli comes dance-a-licious revolution spearheaded by The Shtetlblasters. Fusing klezmer, electro-funk, improv and all things epic(esque), The Shtetlblasters will…destroy…you! www.myspace.com/shtetlblas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 175 - Thistle & the Thorns Updated: 2011-02-15 17:00:30 Description: Thistle has been writing songs for years about her experiences organizing group bike rides, the destruction and the healing of the earth and her own struggles with meaning…she paints a picture of what our post-fossil- fuel-powered communities m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 174 - Christian Howes & Federico Lechner Updated: 2011-02-13 18:00:50 Description: World-class jazz violinist Christian Howes joins Madrid-based pianist Federico Lechner in a special Mad Toast Live Concert event. In August, 2009, Christian was ranked (for the third time) as the #2 violinist in the Downbeat Critics Poll “Risi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 173 - Christian Howes & Federico Lechner Updated: 2011-02-13 17:00:12 Description: World-class jazz violinist Christian Howes joins Madrid-based pianist Federico Lechner in a special Mad Toast Live Concert event. In August, 2009, Christian was ranked (for the third time) as the #2 violinist in the Downbeat Critics Poll “Risin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 172 - PurgAtory Hill (Pat MacDonald & Melanie Jane) Updated: 2011-01-18 18:00:43 Description: (part 2) First reaching national recognition through his powerhouse duo, Timbuk 3 (remember “Future’s So Bright I’ve Got To Wear Shades”?, Pat, along with his friend, Jackson Browne, has established The Steel Bridge Songf...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 171 - PurgAtory Hill (Pat MacDonald & Melanie Jane) Updated: 2011-01-18 17:00:56 Description: First reaching national recognition through his powerhouse duo, Timbuk 3 (remember “Future’s So Bright I’ve Got To Wear Shades”?, Pat, along with his friend, Jackson Browne, has established The Steel Bridge Songfest–no...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 170 - Dave Tamkin & Chris Webb Updated: 2010-12-21 18:00:50 Description: (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, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 169 - Dave Tamkin & Chris Webb Updated: 2010-12-21 17:00:25 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 168 - Okham’s Razor Updated: 2010-12-07 18:00:41 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 167 - Frank Sommers Updated: 2010-12-07 17:00:49 Description: A songwriter whose catalog of hundreds of songs include folk, pop, musical theater, gospel, country, Big Band and other genres, Frank X. Sommers has also been a writer/producer in several different mediums, including theater, music and television. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 166 - Harris Lemberg & Johnny Widdicombe Updated: 2010-11-30 19:00:12 Description: A NJ native, Lemberg studied Philosophy at the UW-Madison while earning a living playing gigs. I gig-meister still, Harris’ award-winning 2007 release, “Lost In My Own Little World” features (in Lemberg’s own words) R...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 165 - Laurie Lang-Croasdale, John Becker & Sally DeBroux Updated: 2010-11-30 17:00:19 Description: Lang-Croasdale, Becker and DeBroux have been creating beautiful new yet classic jazz sounds together for many years–often heard at the Orton Park Festival and other great Madison venues. Upright bass, keyboard, drums and vocals. sallydeb...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 164 - Dirty Shirts Updated: 2010-11-16 17:00:14 Description: Their new CD, “Two Dollar Turpentine” just hit the streets, though the Dirty Shirts have been blazing their own honky-tonk trail for several years. “Burkhart writes songs that would make Kristofferson reach over to turn up the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 163 - Catfish Stephenson Updated: 2010-11-16 17:00:04 Description: www.myspace.com/catfishstephenson A.V. Club-Madison says, “…one of Madison’s most unmistakable musicians…you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better acoustic bluesman in town. Even when Stephenson is right in front of y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 162 - Daniel & The Lion Updated: 2010-11-02 17:30:50 Description: Based in Baraboo, WI, Daniel & The Lion’s lead-man, Jimmie Linville, recently won 105.5 WMMM’s Project M contest. Katjusa Cisar (77 Square) says, “…Daniel & the Lion’s songs evoke power in their spareness, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 161 - Charlie Cheney & Chris Aaron Updated: 2010-11-02 17:00:39 Description: “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 co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 160 - Bowser Updated: 2010-10-30 17:00:45 Description: Elkhart Lake Wisconsin’s jam/rock band Bowser. bowserband.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 159 - Star Persons Updated: 2010-10-28 17:00:54 Description: Madison’s Electro-Hip-Hop band played the Orpheum Theater in their hometown on Halloween weekend. It was a crazy night and we were there to capture it. starpersons.net Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 158 - Ben Bullington Updated: 2010-10-17 18:00:08 Description: Part 2 Amazing Montana songwriter, Ben Bullington, takes the stage. benbullington.com/ Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 157 - Ben Bullington Updated: 2010-10-17 17:00:42 Description: Amazing Montana songwriter, Ben Bullington, takes the stage. benbullington.com/ Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 156 - Harmonious Wail Updated: 2010-10-05 18:00:54 Description: Harmonious Wail returns to Mad Toast Live! We are so glad to have them back. wail.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 155 - Harmonious Wail Updated: 2010-10-05 17:00:34 Description: Sims and Maggie join our hosts Chris and Mary for a warmup before Harmonious Wail takes the stage . wail.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 154 - Graminy Updated: 2010-09-28 18:00:23 Description: (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 Pro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 153 - Esben Bøgh Laursen Updated: 2010-09-28 17:00:33 Description: His official stage name is Esben Langkniv–a Danish troubadour, singer/songwriter, storyteller and film-maker–Esben joins us during his 2010 US Tour performing the music and story from his latest release (I Myrens Tegn) “Under the Sig...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 152 - Mark Croft Updated: 2010-09-21 17:30:16 Description: Award winning Madison songwriter, Mark Croft, returns to the show! markcroftmusic.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 151 - Dave Stoler Updated: 2010-09-21 17:00:35 Description: Dave Stoler is a veteran Madison jazz pianist. davestoler.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 150 - Steez Updated: 2010-09-10 17:00:40 Description: Madison band, Steez, joins us on the show. The originators of creepfunk have made a name for themselves touring over the last few years. Their latest album “Creepfunk Crusade” was rated as one of the top 10 albums to come out of Madis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 149 - Don Peachey Band Updated: 2010-09-07 17:01:22 Description: The Don Peachey band is a classic polka & dancehall band from the heart of Wisconsin. wisconsinpolkamusic.com/peachey Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 148 - David Biel Updated: 2010-09-07 17:00:21 Description: Milwaukee-based electronic composer. bielworks.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 147 - Whim Po & Emili Updated: 2010-08-24 17:00:48 Description: Playing what they describe as “Experimental Folk / Orchestral Pop”, Whim Po and Emili’s Colin Weaver (vocals/strings) and Emily Robertson (vocals/piano) began as an acoustic duo playing small shows in and around Northfield, M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 146 - Yid Vicious Updated: 2010-08-24 17:00:11 Description: A Madison favorite–from ramshackle bars and luxurious ballrooms, on high festival stages or on bare sod, Yid Vicious often drives crowds into flurries of freylekh-fueled dancing fury. With repertoire drawn mainly from traditional secular Yi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 145 - Cork & Bottle String Band Updated: 2010-08-10 17:01:56 Description: One of Madison’s long-time favorite bluegrass bands, it’s not far from the truth to say that The Cork and Bottle String Band single-handedly turned on a whole new generation of bluegrass fans and revived the flagging folk and bluegras...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 144 - Guy Fiorentini Updated: 2010-08-10 17:00:13 Description: GUY FIORENTINI A very talented musician/writer/producer/teacher (and good friend of ours) based out of Milwaukee, WI, Guy sings and plays guitar, electric and upright bass, mandolin, harmonica and percussion, and has toured nationally and inter...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 143 - Montana Skies Updated: 2010-07-20 17:01:40 Description: Jennifer and Jonathan Adams create a “new acoustic” sound with the pairing of electric cello and classical guitar. Their originals have been featured on NPR and the Travel Channel. Using a wide range of effects, their musical wiz...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 142 - Ida Jo Updated: 2010-07-20 17:00:36 Description: IDA JO Courage. Strength. Devotion. Ida Jo’s debut album “Providence” is about all those things and is available now on iTunes, CDBaby, and Amazon. Nominated for several Madison Area Music Awards, including String Instrumenta...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 141 - Tim Seisser Trio Updated: 2010-07-13 17:01:58 Description: (Episode 2 of 2) TIM SEISSER TRIO A staff writer for Bass Musician Magazine, and with influences ranging from Jaco Pastorius and Victor Wooten to Ray Brown and Paul Chambers, Tim Seisser is one of Chicago’s premier electric bassists. He’s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 140 - Tim Seisser Trio Updated: 2010-07-13 17:00:52 Description: (Episode 1 of 2) TIM SEISSER TRIO A staff writer for Bass Musician Magazine, and with influences ranging from Jaco Pastorius and Victor Wooten to Ray Brown and Paul Chambers, Tim Seisser is one of Chicago’s premier electric bassists. He...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 139 - Jim Schwall Updated: 2010-06-29 17:01:29 Description: JIM SCHWALL Best known for his long-time partnership with Corky Siegel and the internationally renowned blues-rock outfit, “The Siegel-Schwall Band”, Jim has also been very active in the Madison music scene for many years. Other caree...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 138 - John Statz Updated: 2010-06-29 17:00:39 Description: JOHN STATZ Joined by a talented group of Madison, Wisconsin musicians (including Blueheels/Blake Thomas drummer Adam Cargin, and songwriters Jeremiah Nelson and Whitney Mann), Statz’ new album, “Ghost Towns” is inspired by grimey...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 137 - Patrick Terbrack Updated: 2010-06-15 17:00:09 Description: Noted for his hard swinging style and deeply soulful and expressive sound, jazz saxophonist Patrick Terbrack is beginning to make his mark on the Chicago jazz scene. Having already performed with seasoned veterans and jazz legends Willie Pickens, R...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 136 - Stas Venglevski & Randal Harrison Updated: 2010-05-25 17:01:28 Description: (Episode 2 of 2) RANDAL HARRISON & STAS VENGLEVSKI One of Madison’s premier jazz/experimental violinistis, Randal Harrison (violin) and Milwaukee’s famous bayan (button accordion) virtuoso, Stas Venglevski will be performing solo ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 135 - Stas Venglevski & Randal Harrison Updated: 2010-05-25 17:00:46 Description: RANDAL HARRISON & STAS VENGLEVSKI One of Madison’s premier jazz/experimental violinistis, Randal Harrison (violin) and Milwaukee’s famous bayan (button accordion) virtuoso, Stas Venglevski will be performing solo pieces as w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 134 - Randy Sabien & Bill Camplin Updated: 2010-05-18 17:03:57 Description: Friends of the show, Bill Camplin and Randy Sabine showed up for an impromptu episode. www.cafecarpe.com/billcamplin.htm http://www.randysabien.com/enternew.html Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 133 - Rohnelleros Updated: 2010-05-18 17:02:11 Description: ROHNELLAROS Producers of Walmartopia and leaders of Madison’s favorite eclecto-disco-funk outfit “VO5″, composer Andrew Rohn and writer Catherine Capellaro will be performing excerpts from several of their wonderful musicals...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 132 - Corey Hart Updated: 2010-05-18 17:00:40 Description: COREY HART Recently voted of Madison’s Songwriter of the Year, Corey Hart plays the music you wish you’d grown up to - an eclectic blend of folk, rock, and a little bit of soul. “Hart is out to make folk that’s not about e...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 131 - Willerm Delisfort Project Updated: 2010-05-11 17:01:41 Description: (Part 2 of 2) WILLERM DELISFORT PROJECT Jazz pianist Will Delisfort brought his brilliant group to the Mad Toast Live stage last year and we could not pass up the opportunity to have them back on the show! Willerm’s versatility has cre...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 130 - Willerm Delisfort Project Updated: 2010-05-11 17:00:12 Description: (Part 1 of 2) WILLERM DELISFORT PROJECT Jazz pianist Will Delisfort brought his brilliant group to the Mad Toast Live stage last year and we could not pass up the opportunity to have them back on the show! Willerm’s versatility has creat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 129 - Matt Turk Updated: 2010-05-04 17:01:12 Description: MATT TURK Matt first appeared on Mad Toast Live as part of the great Hudson Valley songwriter duo, “Gillen & Turk”. Having worked with artists as diverse as Phil Ramone and Pete Seeger, Turk’s writing and performing ch...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 128 - Anna Laube Updated: 2010-05-04 17:00:21 Description: ANNA LAUBE Anna Laube’s new album, Pool All The Love * Pool All The Knowledge, was written in living rooms from Austin, TX to Volcano, HI, and documents a life on the road less traveled. Laube has been described as “An artist to whom yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 127 - Diane Lewis Updated: 2010-04-27 17:01:38 Description: (Episode 2 of 2) Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 126 - Diane Lewis Updated: 2010-04-27 17:00:24 Description: (Episode 1 of 2) A Seattle native and current Rockford/Lake Geneva area resident, Diane toured with dance bands during the ’70’s and moved to Chicago in the ’80’s to pursue her love of jazz and worked with the area’s t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 125 - Fred Gillen Jr. Updated: 2010-04-21 17:01:35 Description: Fred Gillen Jr., the politically conscious songwriter from New York state joins us on the show. fredgillenjr.com/ Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 124 - Hayward Williams Updated: 2010-04-14 17:01:14 Description: Terrific songwriter from Milwaukee, Hayward Williams. haywardwilliams.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 123 - Marquis Hill Black-Tet Updated: 2010-04-06 17:01:43 Description: (part 2 of 2) Marquis Hill (Chicago Trumpeter & jazz combo) marquishill.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 122 - Marquis Hill Black-Tet Updated: 2010-04-06 17:00:16 Description: (Part 1 of 2) Marquis Hill (Chicago Trumpeter & jazz combo) marquishill.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 121 - Michael Miller Updated: 2010-03-30 17:01:35 Description: MICHAEL MILLER We’re thrilled to have Michael Miller back on the show–catching him on the WI leg of his current US tour. Michael’s new CD, “I Made You Up” features top L.A. studio musicians who are also band-mates ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 120 - Stukenberg Updated: 2010-03-30 17:01:25 Description: David Stukenberg We don’t know what his real story is, and I’m not sure we’re going to find out, but we’re gonna try! We do know that you’ll love his music. His new CD and documentary DVD , “The Silo Project...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 119 - LJ Booth Updated: 2010-03-23 17:01:13 Description: L.J. BOOTH Now that it’s an official podcast show, we’re pleased to have our very good friend, L.J. Booth, back on Mad Toast Live in a rare Madison appearance! An excellent storyteller, his live CD released last year is really a co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 118 - Tom Kastle Updated: 2010-03-23 17:00:32 Description: TOM KASTLE A wonderful storyteller and singer of songs about tall ships and the open water, Tom Kastle keeps up a fast-paced schedule of workshops and school assemblies teaching kids about sailing history and lore. www.tomkastle.com Download ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 117 - The Larry Brown Group Updated: 2010-03-16 17:01:02 Description: THE LARRY BROWN GROUP (episode 2 of 2) www.sonicbids.com/larrybrowngroup Larry Brown learned from jazz legends such as Pat Martino, Houston Person, Jimmy Cobb, Victor Goines, John Scofield and Russell Malone and has performed at some of the countr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 116 - The Larry Brown Group Updated: 2010-03-16 17:00:56 Description: THE LARRY BROWN GROUP (episode 1 of 2) www.sonicbids.com/larrybrowngroup Larry Brown learned from jazz legends such as Pat Martino, Houston Person, Jimmy Cobb, Victor Goines, John Scofield and Russell Malone and has performed at some of the countr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Epiode 115 - Duo Acoustico Updated: 2010-03-09 17:01:15 Description: DUO ACUSTICO Discovered at their regular weekly gig at Madison’s Restaurant Magnus, Richard Hildner and Franklin Gomez play authentic South American guitar-stylings inflected with jazz voicings. Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Epiode 114 - Dave Irwin Updated: 2010-03-09 17:00:19 Description: DAVE IRWIN Active as an original arranger and composer on the fingerstyle contest circuit, Dave Irwin brings his brilliant amalgam of fingerstyle Brazilian folk-pop-jazz to Mad Toast Live! Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 113 - Jangeun Bae Trio Updated: 2010-03-02 17:01:19 Description: Episode 2 of 2 South Korean-born Sony BMG recording artist, Jangeun JB Bae, began her professional career as a keyboardist and a composer for Korean pop artists. Jazz studies at North Texas State has lead to appearances at major jazz festivals in the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 112 - Jangeun Bae Trio Updated: 2010-03-02 17:00:36 Description: Episode 1 of 2 South Korean-born Sony BMG recording artist, Jangeun JB Bae, began her professional career as a keyboardist and a composer for Korean pop artists. Jazz studies at North Texas State has lead to appearances at major jazz festivals in ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 111 - Lojo Russo Updated: 2010-02-22 17:01:41 Description: Due to nasty weather, Lojo’s last MTL appearance never happened, so we’re excited to finally try it again! Her band history reflects her style of music–a little bit of everything. From psychedelic jam bands to Celtic and every ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 110 - Tret Fure Updated: 2010-02-22 17:00:22 Description: A major force in the Women’s Music movement, Tret returns to MTL with new songs from her up-and-coming CD, “The Horizon”. Her award-winning music career spans four decades and includes work with Lowell George and recording at Ca...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 109 - Fermata Updated: 2010-02-16 17:01:07 Description: Combining the intimacy of Chamber Music with the boldness of Rock, Fermata brings power and honesty to each piece they perform. This union of traditional string instruments with new songwriting structures creates a sound that can best be described...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 108 - Everett Thomas Updated: 2010-02-16 17:00:06 Description: Hailing from St. Louis, MO, the soft-spoken Thomas finds his place in the stories and words he finds in music, film, literature and life. His influences range from Tom Waits, Dylan, and Gram Parsons, Ralph Stanley, Cash, Paul Simon, and Otis Redd...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 107 - Marty Finkel Updated: 2010-02-09 17:01:01 Description: Marty’s new CD, “The Good Life”, is now available! Marty conjures the best of the 70s folk-pop-rock songwriters in his own tunes–a touch of Nilsson in the night, a little T-Rex, and bit o’ Graham Parker for good mea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 106 - Andrew Belle & Allen Stone Updated: 2010-02-09 17:00:41 Description: ANDREW BELLE www.myspace.com/andrewbelle A Chicago native and recent Nashville transplant, Belle was the 2009 MTV VMA award recipient for ‘Chicago Breakout Artist of the Year’. His song “I’ll Be Your Breeze” has garnere...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 105 - The Stellanovas Updated: 2010-02-02 17:01:00 Description: THESTELLANOVAS, featuring Mad Toast Live hosts Gaines & Wagoner, will be performing in a rare Madison quartet appearance with Ed Fila on guitar (Ed is also a member of Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble), and Mr. “Groovy” Jim Huwe on drums....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 104 - Alison Margaret Quartet Updated: 2010-02-02 17:00:28 Description: The ALISON MARGARET JAZZ QUARTET returns to MTL to perform songs from her brand new CD, “Shades of Morning”, available soon at alisonmargaret.com. Expect riveting interplay between Margaret’s vocal scatting, vibraphone, drums, and u...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 103 - Sweetgrass Updated: 2010-01-26 17:01:03 Description: Certainly Madison’s freshest bluegrass band–these boys just won honors in the Twin Cities that sealed a spot in the MN Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival–one of the country’s finest. Due to bad weather, we had to cancel their sho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 102 - Colin O’Brien Updated: 2010-01-26 17:00:27 Description: Three-time WI Area Music Industry Award-winner, Colin has been honing his craft at folk festivals, workshops and venues all over the country for many years, including a feature on NPR’s “World Cafe”. One of the founders of Milwaukee...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 100 - Whitney Mann Updated: 2010-01-19 17:01:53 Description: One of Madison’s newest indie-alt-country favorites, Mann’s debut EP, “The Way Back Home” “…shines with soul and sass, reminiscent of Jenny Lewis and Kasey Chambers. Mann drapes her bitterweet lyrics with sticky te...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 101 - Chuck LeMonds Updated: 2010-01-19 17:01:32 Description: Mr. Lemonds returns to the States from his home in Austria to join us for his 2nd appearance on MTL. Chuck’s new CD is almost done, and we’ll be joining him on many of his brilliant and heartfelt originals–some from the new CD, as w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 99 - Paul Cebar Updated: 2010-01-12 17:01:55 Description: Episode 2 of 2 You may know Mr. Cebar from his stellar funk and vintage R&B outfit, The Milwaukeeans, or perhaps his earlier work with another of Milwaukee’s finest, The R&B Cadets, or maybe you’ve recently witnessed Paul’s current stag...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 98 - Paul Cebar Updated: 2010-01-12 17:00:44 Description: Episode 1 of 2 You may know Mr. Cebar from his stellar funk and vintage R&B outfit, The Milwaukeeans, or perhaps his earlier work with another of Milwaukee’s finest, The R&B Cadets, or maybe you’ve recently witnessed Paul’s ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 97 - Whiskey Lash All-Stars Updated: 2009-12-22 17:01:44 Description: Madison Irish pub-rock featuring members of the Kissers. facebook.com/whiskeylash Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 96 - Sean Michael Dargan Updated: 2009-12-22 17:00:02 Description: Sean Michael Dargan is an alt-country-pop-rock songwriter from Madison. seanmichaeldargan.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 95 - Eden’s Empire Updated: 2009-12-15 17:01:57 Description: new local acoustic-pop-rock group myspace.com/edensempire Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 94 - Beth Kille Updated: 2009-12-15 17:01:33 Description: Bith Kille is a powerful award-winning local solo singer-songwriter. Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 93 - The Stoves Updated: 2009-12-01 17:01:50 Description: The Stoves Featuring members of the Sharp & Harkins Band, The Stoves play a style of music comparable to the Kings of Leon and Bryan Adams. The Stoves were last seen at the Brink in September and look to have another great night here. myspac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 92 - Little Red Wolf Updated: 2009-12-01 17:01:37 Description: Little Red Wolf is a 4 piece that formed in 2008 and has played numerous venues in Madison. Combining elements of rock, bluegrass, alt-country, and the harmony-heavy vocals of swing-era ensembles, Little Red Wolf offers something entirely new and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 91 - Quixy Updated: 2009-12-01 17:00:45 Description: Madison 3-Piece alternative rock band performs. myspace.com/quixytheband Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 90 - Gladstone Updated: 2009-11-24 17:01:43 Description: Based in Madison, WI, Gladstone’s sound is a unique hybrid of John Mayer, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Vertical Horizon. Voted “Best New Artist” and “Best Pop Album” (Paper Sky) at the 2009 Madison Area Music Awards! myspa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 89 - Calico Drifters Updated: 2009-11-24 17:00:27 Description: The Isthmus’ Rich Albertoni described this Madison duo’s 2009 release, Turning Home, as…”a set of down-tempo acoustic love songs rooted in jazz, blues and folk. The CD thrives on the marriage of Thomas Burns’ delicate and reflec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 88 - Vagabond Opera Updated: 2009-11-17 17:01:22 Description: Episode 2 of 2 Mad Toast Live! and WORT 89.9 FM present a special ticketed concert event, welcoming Portland, Oregon’s “Vagabond Opera” to our stage. Vagabond Opera combines the most entertaining elements of European Cabaret, Vintag...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 87 - Vagabond Opera Updated: 2009-11-17 17:00:47 Description: Episode 1 of 2 Mad Toast Live! and WORT 89.9 FM present a special ticketed concert event, welcoming Portland, Oregon’s “Vagabond Opera” to our stage. Vagabond Opera combines the most entertaining elements of European Cabaret, Vintag...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 86 - Mark Harrod Updated: 2009-11-10 17:02:28 Description: CD Release Party! Mark’s dead-on pop songwriting is undeniably destined for film-tracks and major radio-play. If you haven’t heard him yet–now’s your best chance! markharrodmusic.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 85 - Scott Lamps Updated: 2009-11-10 17:01:38 Description: An accomplished and dedicated songwriter, Lamps has worked with many clients and collaborators, and will also be featuring his own music in addition to accompanying Mark Harrod. scottlamps.com more pictures from this episode Download Standard Podc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 84 - Nancy Rost Updated: 2009-11-10 17:00:26 Description: Nancy Rost has been called “the love child of Tom Lehrer and Tom Waits” (KnowYourMusic.com). Her distinctive songs combine a jazz-influenced piano style with lyrics that are quirky, witty and heartfelt, often all at once. nancyrost.com m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 83 - Michael Miller Updated: 2009-11-03 17:02:41 Description: L.A. songwriter Michael Miller performs his beautiful slow tempo songs. michaelmillercrusade.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 82 - Delaney Davidson Updated: 2009-11-03 17:01:58 Description: Part II of the Touring Songwriters Showcase from November 3. Delaney Davidson stops by on this leg of his U.S. tour. A New Zealand native, he shares stories of his world travels and shows his gritty songwriting style. A must listen! myspace.com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 81 - Charlie Cheney Updated: 2009-11-03 17:00:19 Description: Charlie Cheney (Michigan…former Madisonian) charliecheney.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 80 - Water Street Bridge Updated: 2009-10-27 17:01:47 Description: These Milwaukee-based seasoned veterans blend Celtic, Blues, Americana, Shanty, Jazz, Creole, Folk, Art-Rock, Reggae, Comedy and original songs into something that can only be described as “eclectic acoustic.” Brandishing an impressive arsenal of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 79 - Ken Lonnquist Updated: 2009-10-27 17:00:45 Description: Known for his audience interaction, funny and unique performances for all ages, and songs made up right on the spot, Ken is also a theatrical composer and performer as well as a minstrel for the environment. Frankly, we don’t know what to expec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 78 - Don Stiernberg Updated: 2009-10-20 17:01:43 Description: “Stiernberg is the foremost jazz mandolinist in America today” (Mike Marshall) “I’ve always had the highest regard for his mandolin style-understated, subtle, and sweet.” (David Grisman) Don Stiernberg is among the to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 77 - Mississippi Flanagan Updated: 2009-10-20 17:00:10 Description: (Al Day, Mike McDougal, and Midge Brzozowski) A highly talented quartet of both Madison and Chicago musicians who have all paid their dues on the Chicago folk scene. Look forward to great music and stories about places and characters from the Windy C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 76 - North Country Drifters Updated: 2009-10-13 17:01:13 Description: Classic Honky Tonk and Western Swing replete with twin fiddles, steel guitar, and guys in matching Western-wear. Dan O’Brien (one of the co-founders of the Nob Hill Boys) leads the pack with his strong tenor vocals, guitar, and banjo. northcoun...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 75 - Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Updated: 2009-10-13 17:00:13 Description: With 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. gypsyswing.co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 74 - The Getaway Drivers Updated: 2009-10-06 17:01:17 Description: Madison rock band, The Getaway Drivers, join us on the show. www.myspace.com/thegetaway-drivers Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 73 - (This Is The) Squirrel Hunters Updated: 2009-10-06 17:00:35 Description: (This is the) Squirrel Hunters is a traditional Bluegrass co-op from Madison, WI. In the band’s own words…”we make regular musical forays outside the protective walls of Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers and Flatt & Scruggs, but...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 72 - Copper Box Updated: 2009-09-29 17:01:28 Description: (Episode 2 of 2) CopperBox is an outstanding band out of Oshkosh. They won the 2009 WAMI “Americana” category (which means “hard to classify”). They tag themselves as zydeco/rock/polka but that doesn’t cover it all. Thei...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 69 - Seth Blair Updated: 2009-09-29 17:00:57 Description: An original member of Madison’s favorite Balkan Funk group, The Reptile Palace Orchestra, Seth’s music combines elements of ragtime, blues, novelty, country, and rock music with his own unique lyric sense. And LOTS OF CELLO. Rated many ti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 68 - Willerm Delisfort Updated: 2009-09-24 16:35:21 Description: (Episode 2 of 2) Pianist and composer, Willerm’s versatility has created a high demand for him with prominent jazz, rap, soul, and fusion artists including 2009 Best World Guitarist Fareed Haque, Grammy Award winning artist T-Pain, Lauryn Hil...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 70 - Montana Skies Updated: 2009-09-22 17:01:04 Description: A duo with the full spectrum of an orchestra and the energy of a rock band–winners of the Lifestyles Radio Music Awards for “Best New Artist of 2004″ and “Best Contemporary Acoustic Album of 2005″–using a wide rang...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 67 - Willerm Delisfort Updated: 2009-09-21 16:31:58 Description: (Episode 1 of 2) Pianist and composer, Willerm’s versatility has created a high demand for him with prominent jazz, rap, soul, and fusion artists including 2009 Best World Guitarist Fareed Haque, Grammy Award winning artist T-Pain, Lauryn Hil...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 66 - Boo Bradley Updated: 2009-09-17 17:00:00 Description: Boo Bradley is a hot blues stompin’, jelly roll jumpin’, rag jazz infusin’, two-man acoustic jug attack from Madtown, Wisconsin. These boys throw down a porch stomp boogie chock full of old time Delta moans from the likes of Son House and Charl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 65 - Mercury Players Theatre Updated: 2009-09-14 17:00:26 Description: Excerpts from their new show, “In the Beginning: A Musical Comedy”–with musical accompaniment by members of The Gomers. mercuryplayerstheatre.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 64 - The Get-Rites Updated: 2009-09-10 17:00:13 Description: Based in Minneapolis and described as, “masters of Americana music” (Dirty Linen Magazine), “authentic, retrospective and thought provoking” (AmericanaUK), “deserving all the publicity they can get” (Blues Revue Ma...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 71 - Copper Box Updated: 2009-09-09 17:00:03 Description: (Episode 1 of 2) CopperBox is an outstanding band out of Oshkosh. They won the 2009 WAMI “Americana” category (which means “hard to classify”). They tag themselves as zydeco/rock/polka but that doesn’t cover it all. Thei...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 63 - Kevin “Tex” Tubbs Updated: 2009-09-07 17:00:46 Description: Kevin and Jim Lottridge (longtime friend and local picker) perform original songs as a duo. A native resident of Austin, TX, for 20 years, Kevin grew up around, was influenced by, musicians that were living there at the time such as Joe Ely, Townes V...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 62 - Randy Weeks & Erik Koskinen Updated: 2009-09-03 17:00:29 Description: (Part II) Born in Windom MN and currently based in Austin TX, Randy was part of the L.A. scene that included Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jim Lauderdale, Rosie Flores and Buddy Miller. He was a member of the legendary Lonesome Strangers that re...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 61 - Randy Weeks & Erik Koskinen Updated: 2009-08-25 17:01:25 Description: Born in Windom MN and currently based in Austin TX, Randy was part of the L.A. scene that included Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jim Lauderdale, Rosie Flores and Buddy Miller. He was a member of the legendary Lonesome Strangers that recorded thr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 60 - Arkadiy Yushin Updated: 2009-08-18 17:01:53 Description: Arkadiy is a superb songwriter and musician based in Minneapolis. He regularly performes with multi-instrumentalist Peter Ostroushko. arkanmusic.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 59 - Chuck LeMonds Updated: 2009-08-18 17:00:29 Description: A good friend of ours, Chuck LeMonds has ben writing songs and performing for 30 years and continues to from his home near Graz, Austria. His fluent finger-style guitar and poignant songwriting will captivate. Chuck will be joined by Arkadiy Yush...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 15 - Mike Marshall’s Big Trio & Caterina Lichtenberg (repeat) Updated: 2009-08-11 17:01:08 Description: (repeat) Two of the world’s greatest mandolinists! Marshall was a member of David Grisman’s seminal newgrass groups, the founder of the Modern Mandolin Quartet and adept on just about anything with strings. Lichtenberg is considered one of th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 11 - Doug Brown & Ester Knutson (repeat) Updated: 2009-08-11 17:00:05 Description: (repeat) Doug Brown is a musician’s musician. He is a multi-instrumentalist, song-writer, composer. Doug features some of his original material as well as backing up jazz vocalist and songwriter Esther Knutson. dougbrownmusic.com Download Stan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 58 - Amy Curl & Dan Kennedy Updated: 2009-08-04 17:01:57 Description: Curl and Kennedy stay busy in Madison creating panoptic pop music that ranges from folky acoustic to quirky indie. They are currently touring in support of their debut release on Slothrop Music. Catch them while you can! curlkennedy.com Downloa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 57 - Andina & Rich Updated: 2009-08-04 17:00:10 Description: When folk/pop/satirical singer and songwriter, Sandy Andina, gets together with the friendly neighborhood yodeling cowboy, Stephen Lee Rich, the result is a perfect blend of the traditional and the contemporary. Stephen has been on MTL before, so w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 56 - Hang Loueys Updated: 2009-07-28 17:02:30 Description: The Hang Loueys are Kris Adams, Dale Kidd (formerly of Kidd & Byrd), and Andrew Nath. Their self-described as acoustic rock and soul, but their whimsical songwriting is the focus of their set on MTL. Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 55 - Mike Massey Updated: 2009-07-28 17:00:54 Description: Mike Massey is one of Madison’s hardest working musicians. He has 3 critically aclaimed albums and numerous awards for excellence in original music for advertising. mikemasseymusic.com photo by Clay at Dryad Media Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 54 - Jim Schwall Updated: 2009-07-21 17:02:15 Description: Co-leader of the Siegel-Schwall Band, “one of the best acts in America” (Billboard Magazine), he continues to make great new music solo and with several of Madison’s favorite groups including So Dang Yang and The Cajun Strangers. my...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 53 - Lil Rev Updated: 2009-07-21 17:00:00 Description: Lil Rev calls his style of performance “edutainment,” has been called a “Wisconin Treasure” (UWM Folk Center) and is an award winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and music historian. lilrev.com Download Standard Podcas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 52 - Wendy Duffy Updated: 2009-07-14 17:02:49 Description: Currently touring in support of her new release, “October Road,” Wisconsin native, Wendy Duffy, currently resides in Nashville (via L.A.) and has been making serious Music City in-roads. myspace.com/wendyduffy Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 51 - Tate McLane Updated: 2009-07-14 17:00:14 Description: Hard Stompin’, bare bones, hardcore, Mississippi River rock, country, and blues. Former StoneFloat frontman, Tate McLane always performs like its his last show. myspace.com/tatemclane Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 50 - Rigel Updated: 2009-07-07 17:02:41 Description: Part Irish and Scottish traditional melodies and driving Cape Breton rhythm and part new songs and eclectic arrangements - featuring the brother/sister duo of Shay & Evan Carlson. Shay also works in some Canadian step-dancing. rigelband.com D...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 49 - Blake Thomas Updated: 2009-07-07 17:00:57 Description: Proclaimed by the Isthmus to be “Madison’s best country singer/songwriter”…we second that (e)motion! Joined by bandmate, Josh Harty, another Madison favorite. myspace.com/soloblakethomas Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 48 - Harmonious Wail Updated: 2009-06-30 17:02:28 Description: Multiple Wisconsin and Madison Area Music Award winners and NPR regulars, Harmonious Wail mixes continental jazz, swing, and gypsey music with melodic vocals (and a cardboard box…and scissors). Part 2 of 2. www.wail.com Download Standard Podcast...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 47 - Harmonious Wail Updated: 2009-06-30 17:00:07 Description: Multiple Wisconsin and Madison Area Music Award winners and NPR regulars, Harmonious Wail mixes continental jazz, swing, and gypsey music with melodic vocals (and a cardboard box…and scissors). www.wail.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 46 - The Bob Westfall Band Updated: 2009-06-23 17:02:43 Description: A 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 maki...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 45 - The Bob Westfall Band Updated: 2009-06-23 17:00:48 Description: A 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 maki...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 44 - Common Faces Updated: 2009-06-16 17:00:28 Description: Legendary Madison group, the Common Faces, reunite on Mad Toast Live! This recording is pulled from the archives from August 26 2008. Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 43 - Emiko Updated: 2009-06-09 17:02:16 Description: She transformed a from piano prodigy to rock and roll starlet. NYC based Emiko will be headlining the Steel Bridge Songfest in June for the third summer in a row. A three-time featured performer of the Songwriters Hall of Fame New Writers Showcas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 42 - Subvocal Updated: 2009-06-09 17:01:20 Description: Subvocal is an ambient psychedelic folk-noir project, started and maintained by Mark Adkins on guitar, vocals, and songwriting. 2009 MAMA award winners, Adkins and crew combine cello, vocals, and guitar to huge effect creating movie-like soundscape...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 41 - Piccolissimo Updated: 2009-06-02 17:01:10 Description: Piccolissimo is a jazz group comopsed of Tom Ryan on piccolo and vocals, Kurt Lang on piano and Ernest Jennings on drums. Tom’s approach to jazz on piccolo, his unique originals, and the addition of veteran keyboard improviser, Lang, and expe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 40 - Stephanie Rearick Updated: 2009-06-02 17:00:42 Description: Rearick’s work is dark piano driven classical-cabaret-pop. In addition to piano, Stephanie sings, plays trumpet, and builds pieces with various sound sources live on a Boss Loopstation. A multiple MAMA award winner, she is often compared to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 39 - Peter Mulvey Updated: 2009-05-26 17:01:20 Description: Peter Mulvey is a Milwaukee based singer-songwriter. He paid his dues on the East Coast in the mid-90’s and has been touring ever since. “A voice lush and hushed…surrealistic beauty.” Rolling Stone petermulvey.com Downl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 38 - Tret Fure Updated: 2009-05-26 17:00:12 Description: Tret cut her musical teeth in L.A. as a recording artist and studio engineer. Lowell George produced one of her first albums, and she’s worked with some of the biggest names in the business. Consistently adventurous and wittily sexy… ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 37 - Venice Gashouse Trolley Updated: 2009-05-19 17:01:19 Description: Venice Gashouse Trolley is a four-piece Beat Freak band featuring the Flow Poetry of Adam Gregory Pergament. Way too hard to categorize and way too good not good not to hear. flowpoetry.com myspace.com/flowpoetry Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 36 - Daniel and the Lion Updated: 2009-05-19 17:00:33 Description: Refreshing duo from Baraboo WI. They are a mix of dusty folk and falsetto soul. Daniel Pingrey plays piano, Jimmy Linville plays guitar and sings, and Davey Roberts play drums. myspace.com/datlband Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 35 - The Kentucky Waterfalls Updated: 2009-05-12 17:01:39 Description: Evan Murdock and Katie Powderly harmonize soulful tunes about the unholy trinity of drinking, traveling, and heartache that form country music. Fabulous Honky-Tonk duo! myspace.com/thekentuckywaterfalls Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 34 - Dave Schindele & Jen Logueflower Updated: 2009-05-12 17:00:13 Description: Dave describes his music as “piano poetry.” Think Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, and the serious side of Randy Newman. Jen Logueflower collaborates with Dave and sings some music she’s composed to 19th century poetry and new t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 33 - Karen Savoca & Pete Heitzman Updated: 2009-05-05 17:01:28 Description: National touring artists featuring brilliant songwriting, vocals and guitar work. This is a short Mad Toast Live! segment followed by their ENTIRE CONCERT! Part 2 of 2 www.karensavoca.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 32 - Karen Savoca & Pete Heitzman Updated: 2009-05-05 17:00:32 Description: National touring artists featuring brilliant songwriting, vocals and guitar work. This is a short Mad Toast Live! segment followed by their ENTIRE CONCERT! Part 1 of 2 www.karensavoca.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 31 - The Micah Olsan Band Updated: 2009-04-28 17:01:45 Description: Groovin’ acoustic/electric band from Milwuakee WI. micaholsan.com/ myspace.com/micaholsan Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 30 - Andy Ewen & Randal Harrison Updated: 2009-04-28 17:00:38 Description: Andy Ewen (gutiarist/singer/songwriter) and Randal Harrison (violin) from Madison’s legendary “Honor Among Thieves.” myspace.com/honoramongthievesmadison Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 29 - Richard Wiegel Updated: 2009-04-21 17:01:59 Description: Madison’s favorite guitar-slinger & the leader of the midwesterners. www.themidwesterners.com/ Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 28 - KG and the Ranger Updated: 2009-04-21 17:00:48 Description: Classic and original Cowboy songs with award winning vocals. www.kgandtheranger.com/ Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 27 - Jim Seem & Melissa Hyman Updated: 2009-04-14 17:01:59 Description: Alt-roots & Americana duo on tour from Asheville NC - Guitar, Cello, and Vocals. www.myspace.com/jimseem Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 26 - Chris & Ann Plata Updated: 2009-04-14 17:00:36 Description: Texas singer-songwriter and Mexican roots music with beautiful duo vocals. powerweb.net/plata Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 25 - Old Tin Can String Band Updated: 2009-04-07 17:01:36 Description: Old-Timey and Celtic music featuring WI state fiddle champion, Shauncey Ali, and Madison mandolin maven, Chris Powers. Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 24 - Larkin’ Updated: 2009-04-07 17:00:51 Description: Dynamic acoustic music from the Celtic traditions. larkinband.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 23 - Lou and Peter Berryman Updated: 2009-04-01 17:01:14 Description: Madison’s favorite comedy songwriting team. louandpeter.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 22 - Daddy Squeeze Trio Updated: 2009-04-01 17:00:35 Description: Dan Newton is well-known as a master accordionist and he leads several groups in the Twin Cities. He visited Madison with his Daddy Squeeze Trio (adding guitar and upright bass). Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 21 - Shaman Juan Updated: 2009-03-24 17:00:27 Description: Self-Described “Mystic Poet of the North Woods,” He was signed to Motown Records in 1968 as part of the The Messengers. During his career he has callaborated as a producer or engineer with artists including the Ramones, Guns N Roses, th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 20 - Bill Camplin Updated: 2009-03-24 17:00:10 Description: Bill and his wife, Kitty, have owned and operated the Cafe Carpe in Fort Atkinson for many years. Camplin was a well known singer-songwriter before that, so thankfully, his gorgeous voice and masterful guitar playing are being heard all over the co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 19 - Josh Harty Updated: 2009-03-17 17:01:28 Description: “The Upper Midwest folk community rising star,” Josh Harty performs on this archived show from November 11, 2008. www.joshharty.com www.myspace.com/joshharty Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 18 - Ervin Allen Updated: 2009-03-17 17:00:27 Description: Ervin Allen, a true trubador, performs on this archived show from November 11, 2008. ervinallen.com myspace.com/ervinallen Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 17 - The Lucas Cates Band Updated: 2009-03-10 17:01:36 Description: They’ve been all over the country and we are proud to finally have Lucas and his award-winning band back in Madison and on the show! www.lucascates.com www.myspace.com/lucascates Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 16 - Larry Byrd Updated: 2009-03-10 17:00:14 Description: One of Madison’s best performers in any venue, formerly of “Kydd and Byrd,” Larry’s powerful songwriting matches his stage presence! Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 14 - David Cox and Robert J. Conaway Updated: 2009-02-24 17:01:33 Description: David Cox has been an active member of the Steel Bridges songwriting fellowship, which inclues Jackson Browne and Pat MacDonald. No website, so you’ll just have to hear our podcast! Mr. Robert J. Conaway, our former bandmate, has been busy with a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 13 - Robert J. Conaway & David Cox Updated: 2009-02-24 17:00:10 Description: David Cox has been an active member of the Steel Bridges songwriting fellowship, which inclues Jackson Browne and Pat MacDonald. No website, so you’ll just have to hear our podcast! Mr. Robert J. Conaway, our former bandmate, has been busy wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 12 - Jeff Burkhart Updated: 2009-02-17 17:01:54 Description: Best known locally for his honky-tonk band The Dirty Shirts. Jeff speaks the truth like a Smokey Mountain trubadour. Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 10 - The Alison Margaret Jazz Quartet Updated: 2009-02-10 17:01:23 Description: The Alison Margaret Jazz Quartet - Crisp, clear, confident jazz vocals backed by a very hip 60’s vibe (literally…a vibraphone), bass and drums. Alison has assembled some of Madison’s best players to interpret her fresh originals a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 09 - Mark Croft Updated: 2009-02-10 17:00:51 Description: Award winning singer-songwriter Mark Croft. markcroftmusic.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 08 - The Dang-Its Updated: 2009-02-03 17:01:46 Description: Three of the five members of the Dang-Its (Tom Waselchuk, Sheila Voss, Rick Nass) perform. dang-its.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 07 - Jeremiah Nelson Updated: 2009-02-03 17:00:00 Description: Songwriter Jeremiah Nelson appears. www.myspace.com/patchworknoise Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 06 - Jentri Colello & Josh Harty Updated: 2009-01-27 17:03:25 Description: Madison songwriters Jentri Colello and Josh Harty perform on Mad Toast Live! This is the second of two sets. myspace.com/jentricolello joshharty.com/ Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 05 - Jentri Colello & Josh Harty Updated: 2009-01-27 17:00:10 Description: Madison songwriters Jentri Colello and Josh Harty perform on Mad Toast Live! This is the first of two sets. myspace.com/jentricolello joshharty.com/ Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 04 - Stephen Lee Rich Updated: 2009-01-20 17:01:05 Description: Our next guest is Stephen Lee Rich–your friendly neighborhood yodeling cowboy. Chicago-style songwriter and performer–entertaining, political, great story-teller! www.stephenleerich.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 03 - Reid Gromnicki Updated: 2009-01-20 17:00:14 Description: Old-time fiddle stylist and all-around music maven Reid Gromnicki appears on the show. www.myspace.com/reidgromnicki Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 02 - Catfish Stephenson Updated: 2009-01-13 17:01:16 Description: Catfish Stephenson joins Chris and Mary at the Brink. He is an iconic Madison songwriter and slide-guitar guru. www.catfishstephenson.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode 01 - Guy Fiorentini Updated: 2009-01-13 17:00:36 Description: Guy Fiorentini guests on our first podcast! He is a talented songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Milwaukee WI. guyfi.com Download Standard Podcasts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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