A Mad, Mad World

       a music news & views blog from the Mad Maggies

2012 Here We Come!

Sunday, January 1st, 2012 by madmags

Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012

2011: We released our 5th album “Shake Those Bones“, played more and more interesting gigs including a fab tour to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and now have more and more fans.

2012: We will be working on the next batch of tunes and widening our circle for more and more interesting gigs and more and more fabulous fans. We have already booked a nice Pacific Northwest tour in March.

And just sos you know, we wouldn’t exist as a band without your coming to our live shows, listening to our music, buying swag and spreading the word about us. Thank you!

Wishing you more and more crazy joy and live music in the new year,

Mags

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The Sun is Coming Back

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 by madmags

Wishing you all joy & wonder and plenty of live music as the light returns!

From “Earth & Sky”:
Everything You Need to Know About the Winter Solstice

Tonight: Holiday Beer & Cheer at the Toad Pub

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 by madmags

GDub and I are headed up to Santa Rosa to join Roxanne Oliva and fellow musicians for some Accordion Babe’s Holiday Cheer tonight. Seasonal tunes plus!

Dan Kahane on fiddle, Mad Ms bassist, Tim Sarter and drummer Ian Luke round out the solstice ensemble.

No Cover!

We’ll have Accordion Babes Calenders/CDs for sale.

December 20 – Tuesday 8pm Toad in the Hole, Santa Rosa

Holiday Cheer poster

December Haps & a Special Holiday Discount

Sunday, December 4th, 2011 by madmags

December 10 – Saturday 10pm Toad in the Hole, Santa Rosa. Come for grub, suds and tunes at this popular local pub.

Join Mags, Roxanne Oliva and fellow musicians for some Accordion Babe’s Holiday Cheer. Seasonal tunes plus!
Dan Kahane on fiddle, several Mad Maggies and, well come and see for yourself. We’ll be keeping it lively!
December 20 – Tuesday 7pm Toad in the Hole, Santa Rosa
December 23 – Friday 7pm Aqus Cafe, Petaluma

Toad Pub poster

Holiday Cheer poster

CraZy Holidaze Gift Ideas

Actually we want to make your holiday shopping less craZy so here’s a couple of eZ ideas:

• 25% off all of The Mad Maggies Music!

Shop our online music store for music downloads (single tracks or full albums in as high quality formats as you prefer) or actual CDs mailed to just about anywhere and get a nice, fat 25% off of everything. Simply use the coupon code crazyholidaze at checkout.

Yep, we do love you that much.

• Babes and their Squeezes – Sure to Please!

The 2012 Accordion Babes Album and Pin Up Calendar is an ideal gift for accordion lovers, music lovers, pin-up fans and more. 13 images of accordions and their lovely owners PLUS a CD with a track from each of the babes.

Mags is Ms. November and “Shake Those Bones” is the track.

$15 plus $5 shipping gets one delivered to your doorstep or mailbox or, well wherever. You can pay with credit or debit card at PayPal.


2012 ab cover


The 2012 Accordion Babes Calendar & Album is available!

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 by madmags

Enjoy 13 images of accordions and their lovely owners PLUS a CD with a track from each of the babes.

Mags strikes a roguish pose as Ms. November and “Shake Those Bones” is the track.

$15 plus $5 shipping gets one delivered to your doorstep or mailbox or, well wherever. You can pay with credit or debit card at PayPal.

Good gift idea for music lover, pin-up lover, accordionistas!

2012 cover



Por Los Muertos

Monday, October 31st, 2011 by madmags

altar

Martin / Wium altar 2011
photo: G. Wium

‘Tis a fine night to rabblerouse

Saturday, October 29th, 2011 by madmags

Come, Me Hearts! Shake Those Bones! There’s rum and beer and wenches and rogues and fine music to stir your blackstained souls. All tonight starting at 9:30 at the Sleeping Lady in Fairfax.

show poster

Spectacular Pumpkin Carvings!

Thursday, October 27th, 2011 by madmags

Another art discovery by Death — he just loves this time of year!

Absolutely incredible sculpture by Ray Villfane

one of villafane s pumkins

Here’s the Video Link if the embed code doesn’t show up.

Death recommends: “Spike Jonze: Mourir Auprès de Toi”

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 by madmags

Our mascot, Death gives this stop-motion animation made of felt pieces a resounding two thumb bones up!

Spike Jonze: Mourir Auprès de Toi

Spike Jonze: Mourir Auprès de Toi on Nowness.com.

What to wear? What to wear?

Monday, October 24th, 2011 by madmags

Saturday night at the Sleeping Lady in Fairfax will be hopping!

Costume Contest!

Sleeping Lady Poster