MAD TOAST LIVE!

GUY FIORENTINI

A very talented musician/writer/producer/teacher (and good friend of ours) based out of Milwaukee, WI, Guy sings and plays guitar, electric and upright bass, mandolin, harmonica and percussion, and has toured nationally and internationally playing everything from hardcore and reggae to bluegrass and gypsy jazz. A founding member of the 3 time WAMI Award winning Salt Creek, he is currently playing guitar and bass with several working bands, recording and performing solo under his own name, and is also a recording producer and engineer at his own Milwaukee-based studio, Fly Studios.  Guy was actually our very first guest on Mad Toast Live--literally Episode One!

www.guyfi.com

Jennifer and Jonathan Adams create a "new acoustic" sound with the pairing of electric cello and classical guitar.  Their originals have been featured on NPR and the Travel Channel.  Using a wide range of effects, their musical wizardry combines to create a sound that is truly remarkable--we're thrilled to have them back on the show!

http://www.montanaskiesmusic.ning.com

IDA JO

idajoandtheshow.com

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TIM SEISSER TRIO

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

(Episode 1 of 2)

TIM SEISSER TRIO

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

JIM SCHWALL

Best known for his long-time partnership with Corky Siegel and the internationally renowned blues-rock outfit, "The Siegel-Schwall Band", Jim has also been very active in the Madison music scene for many years. Other career paths such as being a lettered professor and social worker, as well as being a former Madison mayoral candidate make this one extraordinarily interesting person--and his music is every bit as interesting and often autobiographical.

jimschwall.com

JOHN STATZ

Joined by a talented group of Madison, Wisconsin musicians (including Blueheels/Blake Thomas drummer Adam Cargin, and songwriters Jeremiah Nelson and Whitney Mann), Statz' new album, "Ghost Towns" is inspired by grimey, war-torn Balkan towns and dying, broken down American cities.

A well-known and well-loved Madison performer, this will be John's first appearance on Mad Toast Live!

johnstatz.com

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

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