MAD TOAST LIVE!

Episode 268 - Mark Adkins & Subvocal

Mark 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

Episode 267 - Dakota Winddancer

Dakota 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/

Episode 266 - Field & James

Local 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/bGu1xS8Klx0

Episode 265 - Brandon Beebe

An 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/iBKYHK0BIXA

Episode 264 - Luke Polipnick

Part 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 he composed for the group’s Fall tour. He describes it as featuring “thematic material from folksy to rocking but rooted in jazz, appealing to fans of “post rock,” folk, reggae, free improvisation and mainstream jazz.” http://www.lukepolipnick.com/

Video http://youtu.be/dG0dHT-LkEY

Episode 263 - Luke Polipnick

Part 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 he composed for the group’s Fall tour. He describes it as featuring “thematic material from folksy to rocking but rooted in jazz, appealing to fans of “post rock,” folk, reggae, free improvisation and mainstream jazz.” http://www.lukepolipnick.com/ Video  http://youtu.be/RErtS9q2rlg