1/2 Mad Poet

Artist Information

Biography

"This band breaks stereotypes and barriers into the realm of rock-n-roll by women, the sound leaves you at a loss for description." (The Liberty Press - Wichita, KS)

"1/2 Mad Poet are a tough, hard rock band and for the first three songs I was holding on to the table in front of me to stop myself from being blown out of the bar and onto the sidewalk." (Night Spots - Chicago, IL)

½ Mad Poet is an entertainingly unpredictable rock trio that conveys a visible passion for music to every audience. This Chicago band comes from a variety of musical backgrounds and influences, but they share a powerful rock sensibility that keeps the energy level high throughout the show. The mixture of fervor and intensity they bring to every performance make for a compelling live act. ½ Mad Poet loves to play and have fun with everyone who comes to see them from the most dedicated fan to the curious first timer. ½ Mad Poet’s musical prowess and ability for diversity have allowed them to play venues ranging from parties and bars to local and national festival stages. Some of their larger shows have included Lilith Fair 1998 and performing with such acts as Joan Jett, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Evil Beaver, Warrant and even Weird Al Yankovich. ½ Mad Poet has traveled to more than 11 states ranging from Minnesota to Texas bringing their distinctive sound to an ever growing legion of fans. Despite their large array of influences, ½ Mad Poet still retains a tight-knit musical cohesiveness that captivates the listener. The serious commitment of this professional band to their art is reflected in the name of the band itself: ½ Mad Poet’s name came from the idea of the passionate (i.e. mad) artist tempered by rationality; as heard by their ardent enthusiasm for music and thought provoking lyrics. This is a “need to see live” band who always go all out to put on an exciting concert that will cause even the drunkest crowd member to wake up the next day with a smile on their face.

Instrumentation

"Anita Guitarist" Chase - Guitar/Lead Vox
Sheela "Bassplayingdiva" Reddy - Bass/Vox
"Big Surprise" - Drums/Vox

Discography

"Ain't I a Woman?!?" (LP) - 1999
"Pictures" (LP) - 2002
"Run-I'm Not the One- More Than That- Imbroglio" (EP) - 2005

Links

• Our Stage

Audio

• Run (A. Chase)
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• I'm Not The One (S. Reddy)
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• Imbroglio ( A. Chase)
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Lyrics

• Imbroglio
• Run
• I'm Not the One

Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Streetwalking with Sukie [+ Show ]
  

  "1/2 Mad Poet are a tough, hard rock band, and for the first three songs I was holding onto the tabl..."1/2 Mad Poet are a tough, hard rock band, and for the first three songs I was holding onto the table in front of me to stop myself from being blown out of the bar and onto the sidewalk"

• Local Grrl Band Dwells on the Wild Good [+ Show ]
  

  "This band breaks stereotypes and barriers into the realm of rock-n-roll by women. Self-classified ..."This band breaks stereotypes and barriers into the realm of rock-n-roll by women. Self-classified as a mixture of funk, blues, metal, folk-alternative and punk, the sound leaves you at a loss for description."

• Musical Schizophrenia: 1/2 Mad Poet [+ Show ]
  

  "In some songs, it's not unusual to be pulled from free-form jazz right into the frenzied feel of pu..."In some songs, it's not unusual to be pulled from free-form jazz right into the frenzied feel of punk - similar to the twists and turns of a good suspense film."

Setlist

Depending on the venue, a typical set list will include a mixture of covers and originals; we have approximately two hours worth of each.

1/2 Mad Poet can play up to 3 - hours of music

Some covers include:
Like A Stone - Audioslave
Song #2 - Blur
Keep On Rockin in the Free World- Neil Young
Bitch- Meredith Brooks
Imagine- John Lennon
You Oughta Know- Alanis Morissette
Vampire Song- Concrete Blonde
Tomorrow Wendy- Concrete Blonde
Happy Birthday- Concrete Blonde
Art School Girl- Stone Temple Pilots
Bad Moon Rising- Creedence Clearwater Revival
Gloria- Van Morrison
Strong Enough- Sheryl Crow
What's Up- 4 Non Blondes
Here and Now- Letters to Cleo
Fly Me Courageous- Drivin and Cryin
Powerhouse- Drivin and Cryin
Sea of Madness- Warbabies
Volcano - Damien Rice
Big Black Horse & the Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall

We can learn specific covers for special events and continue to add new covers as we go.

We have two hours worth of original music (2 CDs released plus new songs) and are always writing more.

Basic Requirements

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