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Mac O'Brien was scheduled to play at Whiskey Jacks on State Street and she walked over to the Max Ink Radio studio with her guitarist Scott G to chat with us, premier her new song Alien and play one of new new songs live... Addicted to Pain. Guest: Mac OBrien

Jenny is a gymnastics coach from North Dakota. Mason plays with bricks and builds stone walls. Jenny moved to Madison to start a career in music and Mason tore down those walls to give a voice to the Outlaw Country music in his head. Then, Jenny met Mason. Mason and Jenny dated. Jenny and Mason formed a duo called Outlaw and a Lady and later added guitarist Jayme Poster on electric guitar. Jenny married Mason. The newlyweds are Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio premiering brand new music and telling great stories along with guitarist Jayme Poster. Guests: Jenny Lupien, Mason Meyer

Rap J is a hip-hop artist from Milwaukee – and about to play his first show in Madison at the Rigby, next Saturday, May 16. But, Rap J doesn’t just bring the music – he is on a mission to prove talent can be “limitless.” And he shows it while performing from his wheelchair. Rap J was born with cerebral palsy. He joins us by phone to share his inspiring story. Guest: Rap J

Clutch recording studio owner Brian Liston is a multi-tasking synth wizard and Joey B. Banks is the drummer's drummer! Together they perform their unique music and groove out in the Max Ink Radio studio as performers on Live from the Madcity. Guests: Joey B. Banks, Brian Liston

Tim Consequence and Matt Viper stop by Max Ink Radio to talk about their history, music catalog and re-releases of their surf-punk farfisa driven music. Guests: Tim Consequence, Matt Viper

Madison's own UFOs The Earthlings will be performing live at Contact Modality XPO on Saturday, May 2nd in Delavan, Wisconsin. Find more information and tickets at ContactModalitiesXPO.com Mention use kewords "Max Ink Radio" for a discount Guest: Elliot Gilfillan

Early 90s Racine, Wisconsin band Fruit Salad achieved some success then vanished. Members surfaced in bands like Natty Nation, Prophets of Rage, Dub Foundation or the Aerospace industry. After 30 years the funky reggae rock fusion trio have reunited as Peace Love Hope. Jah Boogie, Paule Willis, and Chad Hanstedt are in the studio performing and interviewing on Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Guests: Jah Boogie, Chad Handstedt, Paule Willis

Paul Filipowicz is back with a new album and he stops into the studio to talk about the album and some if his rich music history in the Wisconsin, Chicago and beyond. Guest: Paul Filipowicz

Cece Erling is 12, but don't let that fool you. She handles her own in an interview with Rökker and performs one of her new songs live during her debut appearance on Max Ink Radio. Guest: Cece Erling

Hailing from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, high school power-trio Candy Cigarette journey to the Madcity to perform songs from their upcoming album. The band features identical twins with Isaac (bass) and Lucas (guitar) Deitz along with drummer Evan Sterken... and they brought along their Dadager, Tom Deitz, for a great time in our studio. Guests: Tom Deitz, Candy Cigarette, Isaac Deitz, Lucas Deitz, Evan Sterken

At 50, Brota Oroian had to re-invent himself, so he went on vacation..... to Thailand to visit the homeland of his mother. After a fun time with the family, Brota went on a journey to learn the secrets of Thai cooking from the source. He did. And it was really good. Bro-Thai sauce. Listen to Brota's adventure Guest: Brota Oroian

Souteastern 90s band Fruit Salad takes a 30 year hiatus and now they are back as Peace Love Hope. Jah Boogie and Paule left Racie and Fruit Salad years back and now they've reunited with their old guitarist Chad to form this new band. Guest: Jah Boogie

Mane Thompson is just 14 years old, but at 6'4" many forecasted his calling in sports, but Mane followed his heart into music and performance. Check out Mane's first appearance on radio Live from the Madcity on Max Ink. Guest: Mane Thompson

Make Music Madison director Meri Rose Ekberg stops by to talk about the annual music festival and venue registrations. Guest: Meri Rose Ekberg

The Piano Gal, Marta Hansen, stopped into Max Ink Radio with new music from her upcoming "Mom Rock" cover album, and a ukulele in tow to perform one of the songs live. Guests: Marta the Piano Gal, Marta Hansen

John got busted for growing weed and spent nine years in the the pokey and used the time to hone his writing and performance skills and now John Gay is a full time musician releasing music and playing gigs nearly every weekend. Hear his journey and songs Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio Guest: John Gay

Madcity Party Bus has been rocking Madison's Streets with a fleet of vehicles for any event. Owner George Chaconas tells stories and details from his years of owning Madcity Party Bus. Guest: George Chaconas

Milwaukee's rebel country rockers God's Outlaw make the journey to Madison to perform and interview on Live From the Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Playing songs from their new album "Tales Of The Hardway", singer and acioustic guitarist Big Brian Smith, picker and slide guitrarist Eric "E-man", and upright bassist Jason "Sawboss" Kloss rip it up with a brilliant performance. Guests: Eric Bulgrin, Jason Kloss, Eric "E-Man" Bulgrin

Madison All-stars Generation Jones have a new album coming out later this year, and the first few tunes are just being released. MAMA Lifetime Achievement inductee Michael Massey and Kyle Henderson from the 80s wonderband The Producers stop into the studio to chat on Max Ink Radio. Guests: Michael Massey, Kyle Henderson

Keegan, Maya and Owen stop into Max Ink Radio on their way to a show in the Madcity to check out a few songs from their new album. Guest: Charlieboy

A new all-star band is on the rise in Madison and their name is Barby Lane. Featuring singer and guitarist Adem Tesfaye, drummer Michael Haefner, bassist Michael Sommer and guitarist Richard Stanek. Catch this amazing performance and interview with lots of fun moments! Guests: Adem Tesfaye, Michael Sommer, Michael Haefner, Richard Stanek

Contact Modalities XPO founder Melissa Cain calls in to talk about the upcoming event on May 1-3, 2026 at the Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin. Telepathy, UFO's and Harmonic Ascension are all part of the conversation. Guest: Melissa Cain

Ultimate Arts Tattoo has been a part of the Madison community since the lae 80's when it started out next to the Harmony Bar. After purchasing the shop more than 2 decades ago, owner Stripe has relocated the shop. Learn the history, inspirations, community involvement and mission of Ultimate Arts Tattoo. Guest: Stripe

Rockonsin founder Dennis Graham is in the studio to talk about the annual statewide high school garage band competition Guests: Rockonsin, Dennis Graham

Dana Perry moved to Madison because of the vibrant and inviting original music scene. More than a decade later she is exective director of the Madison Area Music Association, music director at Cargo Coffee East, an instructor at Girl's Rock Camp. Dana Perry premieres a new song and chats about upcoming releases and shows. Guest: Dana Perry

Taylor Schereck is in the studio with new songs and fun stories for an interview and performance on Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Guest: Taylor Schereck

Rökker & Jane are spinning local, Wisconsin-made music with an interview of recent MAMA Lifeteime Achivement winner Robert J. Robert speaks with MIR's Teri Barr on his award and the 10 year anniversary of the MAMA Cares fund. Soundcheck Entertainment and WAMI have partnered for the 2nd annual Battle of the Bands. This year includes Madsion at the Bur Oak on Febrary 21st. Michael Grassman is on the phone with details. The Butcher's Kid John Nelson grew up as the Butcher's kid and his father along with his uncles fueled his passion for music growing up. John is releasing a new album "Choice Cuts" and is in the Max Ink Radio studio to perform new songs and talk about his music.

John Nelson grew up as the Butcher's kid and his father along with his uncles fueled his passion for music growing up. John is releasing a new album "Choice Cuts" and is in the Max Ink Radio studio to perform new songs and talk about his music. Guest: JOhn Nelson

Michael Grassman of Soundcheck Entertainment has partnered with the Wiconsin Area Music Industry to bring the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands to Madison for a semi-final showdown featuring 9 bands at the Bur Oak and the Finals in March at Rally Point Station in Occonomowoc. Michael is on the phone from West Allis to tell us the details for the contest. Guest: Michael Grassman

Robert J has been rocking Madison's music scene for more than 40 years as a solo artist as well as bands like the Moon Gypsies, Rowdy Prairiedogs. Recently, the MAMAs have recognized his career with their Lifetime Achievement Award. MAMA Cares (a fund to help musicians in crisis which was founded by Robert J) celebrates it's 10 year anniversary in March with a party! Robert J Conoway Interview by Teri Barr on Max Ink Radio. Guest: Robert J Conaway

Whitney Mann was a rising country artist and left it behind for an oridnary life in Fort Atkinson. Now, Whitney is back with a new passion and will release her songs this summer. But First, we get to hear them on Max Ink Radio as Whitney Mann is Live from the Madcity. Guest: Whitney Mann

Find out about Maya of ModernArte and her 14 piece ensemble playing "Love Songs For Everyone" at Lucille restaurant just off the Capitol Square in Madison on February 11th. Guest: ModernArte

Gentle Brontosaurus is releasing a new album titled "Three Hares" and celebrating with a party at the Crystal Corner Bar on February 14th. The band comes to the studio to chat on Max Ink Radio. Guest: Gentle Brontosaurus

Becca Murray is a rising singer/songwriter in Madison who decided to branch off on her own to write, record and perform her own music. Becca is a currenbtly a member of accomplished bands like 90 Proof and Atomic Blonde, but the Wildflowers allow Becca to blossom in a new garden. Guest: Becca Murray

Chad Vader became an early viral video series on YouToube in 2006 and winning the George Lucas Fan Film Award. Now, 20 years later creator Aaron Yonda of Blame Society Films is in the studio to talk about creating a newly updated series and a gofundme campaign to raise production funds. Plus some great stories including meeting Jack Black in a bathroom.... he was a fan? Guests: Aaron Yonda, Chad Vader

Shortwave Records is hosting a music showcase on February 7, 2026 at the Crystal Corner Bar with bands from the label. Founder Eric Hartz and members from his band The Flavor That Kills stop into Max Ink Radio to talk about the show and archiving local band recorings. Guest: Eric Hartz

On December 26th 2024 911 operator Alyssa Engen answered an emergency call from a frantic wife at a live music venue whose husband had just gone down while playing drums.  And like that, Ayssa stepped into the moment to bring the impossible situation under control and start saving a life. Mine.  Now, Alyssa and her husband Tom want to save another life, a child’s life. Together they are looking to adopt a child and the process is daunting with challenges both legally and financially. Here in the studio to talk about their journey, goals and efforts is Alyssa and Tom Engen. Guest: Alyssa Engen

Chris “Bubba” Hawbaker has been a photojournalist with WISC TV for 12 years. Chris works on news weekdays and plenty of weekends. Often he’s the man behind the camera asking the unheard questions that inspire the statements you see people give on the Channel 3 news. But Chris has another passion, local music, and produces a show called “Morning Notes” featuring interviews and stories on local music groups and personalities. Guest: Chris "Bubba" Hawbaker

Fort Atkinson based singer/songwriter Katie Scullin is Live from the Madcity performing songs from her past catalog and a few new ones. Dain DiMattia accompanies Katie for an acoustic duo peformance. Guests: Katie Scullin, Dain DiMattia

Madison rockers Sean Michael Dargan Trio are back on Max Ink Radio performing songs from their catalog and talking about upcoming shows and new album. Guest: Sean Michael Dargan

Los Angeles rock band Shiver has Madison roots and singer Justin Blair is home visting for the holidays and has some new songs to premier. Guest: Justin Blair

Gin Mill Hollow co-founder, singer and guitarist Dan Plourde along mandolinist Joshua "Juice" Giudice are in the studio to premiere new music from the americana-fusion band. Guests: Dan Plourde, Joshua "Juice" Guidice

Singer/Songwriter Madison Uphoff peforming Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with in-depth interview. Guest: Madison Uphoff

Rising Madison singer/songwriter Paige Kleber comes into the studio to premiere her new song "Give in and Cry" and peform other songs from her catalog plus a Christmas song for the holidays. Guest: Paige Kleber

Where can you buy goods made around the globe knowing your purchase is making a difference? It’s Ethical Trade Co in Madison. Ethical Trade Co is a local non-profit whose product sales help end modern slavery by creating more opportunities for the Artists. Co-founder James Ferrett stops into the studio to talk about new location, prodcuts and more. Stop into Ethical Trade Co at 1904 Winnebago Street, on the second floor Open from 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday thru Saturday Ethical Trade Co is closed December 24th thru Jan. 2nd Shop online anytime at EthicalTradeCo.com Goods for a better world. Guest: James Ferrett

Midwestern alt-rock band No Limit was formed when young Madison area musicians from Monona Grove High School and Columbus High School came together at the Madison Music Foundry, a rehearsal studio and music lesson complex. Now independently writing, recording, and performing on their own, No Limit is releasing their first full length record. Here in the studio to talk about their new EP, the band and perform songs live is Isaac, Aiden, Huck and Jordan of No Limit. Guests: No Limit, Huck Gladuestolz, Isaac Peck, Aiden Fieweger, Jordan Moorad

Joey's Song founder and Freezing Man Festival creator Michael Gomoll is in the studio with Rökker and Jane talking about the upcoming Freezing Man Festival at the Sylvee Theater in Madison on January 9-10 in 2026. Guest: Mike Gomoll

Gamma Ray Bar owner Kevin Willmott II is on the phone from behind his bar talking about acquiring an AED device, the importance of CPR training and hosting Rökker and Ironplow and Last Crack on the one year anniversary of his sudden cardiac arrest on-stage. Guest: Kevin Willmott II

Rob Roberts spinning Wisconsin-made music Guest: Rob Roberts

Lakewaves Trio is synthesizer wizard Graham Marlowe's band of local jazz greats spilling out an experimental, structurally improvised music fulfuilling the notions of modern new-age music. Lakewaves Trio is a quartet for this show featuring drummer Will Bailey, bassist Mamo Aumanstal, and guitarist Bruce Wassterstrom. Guests: Graham Marlowe, Mason "Mamo" Aumanstal, Will Bailey, Bruce Wasserstrom