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Episode 177 - Tony Brown

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!

www.myspace.com/tbrown608

Episode 176 - Shtetlblasters

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/shtetlblasters

Episode 175 - Thistle & the Thorns

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 may look like.

www.thistlespace.org/

www.myspace.com/thistlespace

Episode 174 - Christian Howes & Federico Lechner

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”.

Episode 173 - Christian Howes & Federico Lechner

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”.

Episode 172 - PurgAtory Hill (Pat MacDonald & Melanie Jane)

(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 Songfest--now one of the country's  hot-spots for the best up-and-coming songwriters to work alongside some of music industry's top pros to create visionary new music and raise money and awareness to help save a remarkable Wisconsin landmark.

purgatoryhill.com

Episode 171 - PurgAtory Hill (Pat MacDonald & Melanie Jane)

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--now one of the country's  hot-spots for the best up-and-coming songwriters to work alongside some of music industry's top pros to create visionary new music and raise money and awareness to help save a remarkable Wisconsin landmark.

purgatoryhill.com

Episode 170 - Dave Tamkin & Chris Webb

(part 2)

Chicago-fueled (and now Colorado-located) nationally touring acoustic rock artist, Dave Tamkin maintains his own popular blog, Head Above Music, which was created as a free resource for musicians to find tips about gear, touring, travel, health and other important interests related to the working musician. Denver is where Chris Webb calls home and performs ferociously in the Metro area. A graduate of CU-Boulder’s School of Music Webb’s musical accomplishments include sharing marquees with Sister Hazel, Leftover Salmon, The Big Wu and The Samples.

chriswebbmusic.com

davetamkin.com

Episode 169 - Dave Tamkin & Chris Webb

Chicago-fueled (and now Colorado-located) nationally touring acoustic rock artist, Dave Tamkin maintains his own popular blog, Head Above Music, which was created as a free resource for musicians to find tips about gear, touring, travel, health and other important interests related to the working musician. Denver is where Chris Webb calls home and performs ferociously in the Metro area. A graduate of CU-Boulder’s School of Music Webb’s musical accomplishments include sharing marquees with Sister Hazel, Leftover Salmon, The Big Wu and The Samples.

chriswebbmusic.com

davetamkin.com

Episode 168 - Okham's Razor

Based in the Platteville, WI area, Okham’s Razor is the acoustic folk/rock duo of Roy Schroedl and Eric Fleming or Kevan Norin. Their four original CD's are a collaboration of the band's influences which range from Tom Petty, Chris Smither, John Mellencamp and the Black Crows to Hank Williams, Sr., Gene Autry, Jimmy Rogers, The Beatles, Jethro Tull, Dave Matthews & REM. Active in southern WI for many years, their vocal harmonies are top-shelf.

okhamsrazor.com