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Have you given MAMA a hug lately?


Your OPEN MIC Host:

Mike Ferris

Thanks to Rick Tvdet for a great review in LOCAL SOUNDS Magazine!



Saturday August 15, 2009 - Whitney Mann
Friday 08-14-2009 10:06am CT

Whitney Mann is our featured guest this week on the Open MIC. We'll explore her new CD "The Way Back Home" and talk about her journey through life, love and relationships.

You can catch her as part of the Madison Roots Music Fesitval August 22 at the Capital Brewery.
Saturday August 1, 2009
Friday 07-31-2009 9:17am CT
This week we spend an hour with Sleeping In The Aviary.


Self-described as "Garage-Folk" their blend of gritty acoustics and introspective lyricism produce an unique sound. Check them out at the High Noon Saloon on August 8th as they embark on a national tour that takes them south, then east before bringing them back home to Madison again.  
Saturday July 17 - John Stone
Saturday 07-18-2009 7:14pm CT
Madison songwriter John Stone joins us in the studio this Saturday night for an hour of music and conversation. John's songs and storytelling ranges from the soulful to spiritual. Find out how he puts it all together Satuday night at 7pm on the OPEN MIC.
Saturday July 11 - The Best of the MAMA Award Winners!
Friday 07-10-2009 5:41pm CT
On this week's show we bring you an encore performance of the bands and artists featured on the Open MIC. Hear conversation and tracks from Natty Nation, subvocal, the Sharp and Harkins Band and more!
Saturday July 4 - Felicia Alima!
Wednesday 07-01-2009 12:10pm CT
Australian-born Felicia Alima has won multiple MAMA awards over the past few years with a fresh R&B sound featuring harmonies described as "striking and delicate"

 

With Madison as her home base, she is local and vocal as an activist for the Madison Area Coalition Against Human Trafficking.

Her new project "TRADE" addresses these human trafficking issues head-on, mixing a powerful mesasge with a rhythmic force.   
Sarturday June 27 - Madison Jazz Favorites II
Wednesday 06-24-2009 2:23pm CT
Once again this weekend we'll feature an hour of Madison's finest Jazz players, from Ben Sidran, Phat Phunktion, Doc DeHaven, Gerri DiMaggio, Madisalsa, Brad Pregeant and more!

Phat Phunktion at 2001 Art Fair on the Square
Saturday June 20 - The Sharp & Harkins Band
Wednesday 06-24-2009 2:24pm CT

Affectionately known as the SHIBS, this melodic energized five piece band rocks straight from the heartland.

Andy Sharp, Ryan Harkins, Colin Schaeffer, Justin Barak and Mike Adams, Jr.

They've played Summerfest, Bratfest, and clubs all over the Midwest.
Catch them live at the Taste of Stoughton this Saturday at 4pm

Then get to know the band a little better as we feature cuts from their latest CD "To Each His Own" Saturday night at 7pm on the Open MIC on 92.1. 
Saturday June 13 - PUNK! with The Hussy and YLAB
Wednesday 06-10-2009 9:04am CT

The Hussy is described as "Two Piece. Piss and vinegar rock and roll out of Madison, Wisconsin. Formed during the sweltering summer of 2008."


YLAB
has over 3,000 friends on it's myspace page. Their blend of thrash, metal punk is raw, powerful and intense!

Catch 'em both on this week's OPEN MIC - Saturday at 7pm!
Saturday June 6 - Madison Jazz Favorites!
Wednesday 06-03-2009 1:30pm CT

In honor of the 21st Annual Isthmus Jazz Festival June 5th and 6th at the Memorial Union Terrace, the Open Mic will be presenting a taste of Madison's cool and eclectic Jazz scene!

We'll be featuring everything from Ben Sidran, Brad Pregeant and Lynnea Godfriaux, Phat Phunktion plus a few classic tracks from this year's perfomers as well: Jan Weaton, Madisalsa, and more!

Blended between the music will be some conversation about local Madison music, including upcoming shows and live performance schedules.    

Tune in Saturday at 7 for the coolest hour of radio...on the radio! We call it Open MIC Night on 92.1
sub vocal on Open Mic - Saturday May 30th - 7pm
Wednesday 05-27-2009 10:45am CT


subvocal is a psychedelic folk-noir project,  The project / band gained much support from the local community, winning best band (Madison Area Music Awards 2004) and best CD for Nikkis Room (Madison Area Music Awards 2005). Also nominated in 2007 for "Best Song" and "Best Artist" in the "unique" genre. (MAMAS)

Discover more about subvocal here




Tune in this Saturday night at 7:00 for an hour of music and coversation with Mark Adkins of sub vocal.