MAD TOAST LIVE!

Episode 201 - Lawrence Faculty Jazz Quartet

(Part 2)

The Lawrence Faculty Jazz Quartet plays modern, acoustic, improvised music that is steeped in the tradition of Jazz, but open to everything. Through sincere individual expression and ferocious listening, the band creates an empathetic musical environment that is new every performance. Jazz Standards, original compositions, and music from American and world folk traditions, re-imagined by the artists in a fluid and interactive space.

lawrence.edu

Episode 200 - Lawrence Faculty Jazz Quartet

The Lawrence Faculty Jazz Quartet plays modern, acoustic, improvised music that is steeped in the tradition of Jazz, but open to everything. Through sincere individual expression and ferocious listening, the band creates an empathetic musical environment that is new every performance. Jazz Standards, original compositions, and music from American and world folk traditions, re-imagined by the artists in a fluid and interactive space.

lawrence.edu

Episode 199 - Mountain Heart

Georgia-based bluegrass ensemble, Mountain Heart has been fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music can be presented and played. Widely known throughout the music industry for constantly redefining the cutting edge, the band has gained legions of fans both as a result of their incredible musicianship and their exciting live performances.

As one of the most highly awarded ensembles ever assembled, Mountain Heart, or members of the band, have won numerous Grammys, ACM, CMA, and IBMA Awards. They have appeared on the revered stage of the Grand Ole Opry in excess of 100 times and have shared the stage with everyone from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Montgomery Gentry, Merle Haggard, and Brad Paisley, to Alison Krauss, Yonder Mountain Stringband, LeAnn Rimes, and Patty Loveless.

Leading the charge in taking acoustic music to the masses, Mountain Heart deftly combines elements of rock, jamband, blues, jazz, and bluegrass into a high-energy sound that is at once fresh, accessible, and unmistakeable.

Paraphrased from a Country Weekly review of their latest recording:

"Comprised of six young men who have collectively woven an impressive list of credits (working with Carrie Underwood, Ricky Skaggs, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton and others), their sound hails more from the Southern-rock core of Georgia or the blues- drenched Louisiana bayou than the hills of Kentucky....this band's mix of country, bluegrass, blues and rock should fit comfortably beside newgrass contemporaries such as The Infamous Stringdusters and The Grascals."

Episode 198 - Squarewave

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

Episode 197 - Groove Session

(part 2) 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

Episode 196 - Groove Session

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

Episode 195 - Ruby James

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

Episode 194 - Adam Mackintosh

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.

Episode 193 - Claudia Schmidt

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

Episode 192 - Claudia Schmidt

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