MAD TOAST LIVE!

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 range of effects, Jennifer Adam’s blazing electric cello and Jonathan Adam’s guitar wizardry create a sound that is truly remarkable! Their extensive touring schedule has taken them across the US, Canada, and Asia.

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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. Their polka version of Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd is just one example of how eclectic they are. They also do cumbia, jigs, ballads, etc. Some of their best tunes are ones they wrote, but they do some great covers, ranging from Moondance to Tell Me That You Love Me (to give you some idea of their range).

Their latest CD, In the Summertime, was released on July 8th, 2009, and channels the rowdy communal feel of a small town party with a groovy rhythm section and soulful accordion. CopperBox has a fun-fusion sound (Zydeco, rock, and jazz) that attracts a unique and diverse audience. Touring aggressively and playing 120+ shows a year, they have appeared on several TV shows, as well as The Early Show on CBS and countless radio stations (college & community) in the US. Garageband.com has selected many CopperBox songs in their Top 10, and their energetic live shows won them a Hi-Def Music Video sponsored by SONY in 2005.

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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. Their polka version of Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd is just one example of how eclectic they are. They also do cumbia, jigs, ballads, etc. Some of their best tunes are ones they wrote, but they do some great covers, ranging from Moondance to Tell Me That You Love Me (to give you some idea of their range).

Their latest CD, In the Summertime, was released on July 8th, 2009, and channels the rowdy communal feel of a small town party with a groovy rhythm section and soulful accordion. CopperBox has a fun-fusion sound (Zydeco, rock, and jazz) that attracts a unique and diverse audience. Touring aggressively and playing 120+ shows a year, they have appeared on several TV shows, as well as The Early Show on CBS and countless radio stations (college & community) in the US. Garageband.com has selected many CopperBox songs in their Top 10, and their energetic live shows won them a Hi-Def Music Video sponsored by SONY in 2005.

www.copperboxsite.com

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(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 always with caution, and never without a long rifle.”

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Madison rock band, The Getaway Drivers, join us on the show.

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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.

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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.

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(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 City.

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“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 top tier of mandolinists performing today in any style. A former member of Jethro Burn’s Quartet, Mr. Steirnberg’s jazz trio will grace our stage in this rare must-see Madison performance!

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