MAD TOAST LIVE!

The 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.

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Established Madison songwriter and folk artist, Rich Baumann, plays the Mad Toast Live stage.

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Nigel Egg is a great songwriter/blues artist from Minneapolis.

nigelegg.com

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MARK DVORAK is a modern day troubadour who has never stopped performing, writing and recording. He has been called a folk singer’s folk singer who has an encyclopedic knowledge of traditional songs.

markdvorak.com

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Lee Murdock brings his stories and songs about the Great Lakes to the Mad Toast Live Stage.

leemurdock.com

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Madison's ethereal rock trio, Squarewave, plays a show from August 19, 2011 at the beautiful East Side Club on Lake Monona in Madison.  Big thanks to True Endeavors for putting the show together!

photo by Caitlin Collins

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Groove Session truly believes in sharing positive music and energy. Funky, soulful, jazzy, reggae-inspired jams with tight arrangements and killer vocals! Shades of Phish, Jason Mraz, Frank Zappa. Our Mad Toast Live 3rd Season Finale!

www.myspace.com/groovesession

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Groove Session truly believes in sharing positive music and energy. Funky, soulful, jazzy, reggae-inspired jams with tight arrangements and killer vocals! Shades of Phish, Jason Mraz, Frank Zappa. Our Mad Toast Live 3rd Season Finale!

www.myspace.com/groovesession

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Ruby burst onto the music scene as a solo artist in 2006 with the release of her EP Sweet as Sin, immediately captivating critics and crowds, with moxie and sophistication and a kick ass stage show, leaving a swarm of heady fans in her wake. Her sultry yet sweet voice tempted, teased and rocked premiere venues from Central Park in New York City, Hard Rock Live, Austin's Continental to LA's Viper Room and The Whiskey. Whether it be on her own or sharing stages with Jackson Browne, Jane Weidlin, Soul Asylum, 7Mary3, War and Fastball, Ruby James is often compared to legendary icons Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow and Chrissy Hynde. Humbly aware, she is committed to and succeeding at blazing her own unique trail through modern rock.

"Ruby James is one to watch out for"- Austin 360 Review (Austin American Statesman)

rubyjames.com

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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 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 mulititude of other really great, highly talented industry professionals. Adam has performed at over 500 concerts in the US and Europe to crowds ranging from 10 to 5000. With film credits beginning to roll in, his personal style of music has been compared to many classic artists, T. Rex, The Byrds, The Kinks, Harry Nillsson, David Bowie, John Lennon, George Harrison, Robbie Robertson, and to many contemporaries...Monsters of Folk, My Morning Jacket, M. Ward, Band Of Horses, Jet, Iron And Wine, Radiohead.

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Legendary folk/jazz artist, Claudia Schmidt, joins us for two sets.

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Legendary folk/jazz artist, Claudia Schmidt, joins us for two sets.

claudiaschmidt.com

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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, yet raw original sound. String band swampy folk grooves laced with fun hooks and vocal harmonies.

honestmondayband.com

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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 them back on the show!

coreyhartmusic.com

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Legendary Chicago/Madison folk duo, the McDougals, appear on the Mad Toast Live stage.

The McDougals

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Legendary Chicago/Madison folk duo, the McDougals, appear on the Mad Toast Live stage.

The McDougals

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Madison hard rock band Underground Day 1 joins the show.

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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

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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 bite of a Chicago winter. Celebrating elements of orchestral music, country and jazz, Musikanto's narratives rattle the core of the human spirit.

musikantomusic.com

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Joe Jencks joins Kim and Reggie Harris on stage for powerful combined third set of the night.

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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, Joe Jencks has spent the last nine years touring full time. He is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration.

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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 group’s premier release "School of Fish", as well as showcasing new music for their upcoming album "Songs from the Ground".

www.mararosenbloom.com/live

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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 group’s premier release "School of Fish", as well as showcasing new music for their upcoming album "Songs from the Ground".

www.mararosenbloom.com/live

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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 true Madison music icon!

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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!

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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 “Rising Stars”. Says All About Jazz ,”as a jazz violinist he has no peer”.  The Minneapolis Tribune called Christian ”arguably the most intriguing young violinist in jazz”.

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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 “Rising Stars”. Says All About Jazz ,”as a jazz violinist he has no peer”.  The Minneapolis Tribune called Christian ”arguably the most intriguing young violinist in jazz”.

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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) "funky childlike piano jazz in the the style of Vince Guaraldi".  Joined by another great jazz-philosopher, Mr. Johnny Widdicombe (Piper Road Spring Band), on bass. These are all old friends of ours, so this show promises to be a great reunion!

harrissimo.com

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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.  

sallydebroux.com

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Elkhart Lake Wisconsin's jam/rock band Bowser.

bowserband.com

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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

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Part 2    Amazing Montana songwriter, Ben Bullington, takes the stage.

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Amazing Montana songwriter, Ben Bullington, takes the stage.

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Harmonious Wail returns to Mad Toast Live!  We are so glad to have them back.

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Sims and Maggie join our hosts Chris and Mary for a warmup before Harmonious Wail takes the stage .

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(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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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 Sign of the Ant”, following the life of Daniel Olsson from his birth in Denmark in 1892 to the last sign of him on the shores of Lake Superior in America. He will tell the story in English, and sing in both Danish and English. Help us give him a warm Madison welcome!

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Award winning Madison songwriter, Mark Croft, returns to the show!

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Dave Stoler is a veteran Madison jazz pianist.

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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 Madison in 2009 by the Isthmus.

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The Don Peachey band is a classic polka & dancehall band from the heart of Wisconsin.

wisconsinpolkamusic.com/peachey

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Milwaukee-based electronic composer.

bielworks.com

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GUY FIORENTINI

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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 Instrumentalis of the Year, as well as Pop Album, Pop Song, and R&B Song for her work with Mike Droho & The Compass Rose, Ida Jo will showcase her own fiddle and songwriting chops on Mad Toast Live, as well as the talented young women's chorus she leads, called "Midnight Voices".

idajoandtheshow.com

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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 been on the show before, but he’s back with his own combo–a must see for all jazz lovers!  In 2008, Tim released his first album as a leader entitled “Wire and Wood”.  It received high acclaim from jazz reviewers and has been played on multiple Chicago area jazz stations including WDCB and WNUA. 

www.timseisser.com

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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 been on the show before, but he's back with his own combo--a must see for all jazz lovers!  In 2008, Tim released his first album as a leader entitled "Wire and Wood".  It received high acclaim from jazz reviewers and has been played on multiple Chicago area jazz stations including WDCB and WNUA. 

www.timseisser.com

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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, Rodney Whitaker, Benny Golson, and Jimmy Heath, Patrick is stepping away from his role as a sideman and embracing his role as a bandleader.

An equally gifted saxophonist and composer Patrick is the recipient of numerous awards. In 2009 he was voted Outstanding Musician of the Elmhurst jazz Festival and his original composition 6 Here 12 There won the 2008 Signature Songwriters Competition. Four of Patrick’s original compositions, including 6 Here 12 There, are featured on his debut album “Invitation”.

Having recently recorded his debut album, Invitation, Patrick Terbrack is hard at work touring and performing all over the United States with either his quintet featuring some of Chicago’s best musicians or with the NY based band the Delisfort Project.

Patrick has performed with Benny Golson, Curtis Fuller, Jimmy Heath, Jimmy Cobb, Rodney Whitaker, Lou Solof, John Faddis, Wycliffe Gordon, Jon Hendrix, Marcus Belgrave, Eric Reed, The Gerald Wilson Big Band, and The Milton Mustafah Big Band. He has performed at the JVC Jazz Festival, The Lima Peru Jazz Festival, The Detroit Jazz Festival, The Lansing Jazz Festival, and performed at Dizzy's Coca-Cola Room. Patrick has toured extensively in the U.S., Peru and Colombia, South America.

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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 well as duo arrangements.   Truly a must-see concert!

www.stringfling.com /  www.stasv.com

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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 well as duo arrangements.   Truly a must-see concert!

www.stringfling.com /  www.stasv.com

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Friends of the show, Bill Camplin and Randy Sabine showed up for an impromptu episode.

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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 as well as a variety of their other highly original tunes!

www.walmartopia.com

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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 easy listening, that suggests the intensity of real life... starkly authentic and full of promise" - The Isthmus

coreyhartmusic.com

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WILLERM DELISFORT PROJECT

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WILLERM DELISFORT PROJECT

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MATT TURK

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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 you would hand over the keys to your heart” by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, composing “intimate, heartfelt songs rooted in traditional Americana” (NPR)

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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 top musicians from 18-piece bands to jazz trios.  

She is currently an active performer in the Chicago/Rockford area--vocalist, pianist, songwriter, and music composer for multimedia websites.
"She swings like Ella Fitzgerald, with a sultry and smooth style that you could sit and listen to all night long!"  
(Ron Keowen--People Magazine)

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Fred Gillen Jr., the politically conscious songwriter from New York state joins us on the show.

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Terrific songwriter from Milwaukee, Hayward Williams.

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Marquis Hill (Chicago Trumpeter & jazz combo)

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Marquis Hill (Chicago Trumpeter & jazz combo)

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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 with artists such as Damien Rice, Shakira, Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow, Beck, Ray LaMontagne, The Pretenders, Son Volt, Aimee Mann, Tom Waits, Sam Phillips, Jellyfish, Sting, Rami Jaffee, Foo Fighters, The Wallflowers, Madonna, and Snoop Dogg. Good company.

www.michaelmillercrusade.com

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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", was just released in February.

www.stukenbergsucks.com

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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 collection of stories in the best folk songwriting tradition--with a very soulful and jubilant sound.

www.ljbooth.com

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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

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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 country’s top jazz venues and festivals. He has performed with Hamiet Bluiett, Louie Bellson, Lew Soloff, Benny Golson and Curtis Fuller and received his Masters from NIU where he studied with jazz notables Fareed Haque, Willie Pickens and jazz educator Ron Carter.

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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 country’s top jazz venues and festivals. He has performed with Hamiet Bluiett, Louie Bellson, Lew Soloff, Benny Golson and Curtis Fuller and received his Masters from NIU where he studied with jazz notables Fareed Haque, Willie Pickens and jazz educator Ron Carter.

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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.

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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!

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