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1/2 Mad Poet

About Me

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.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/28/2005
Band Website: www.halfmadpoet.com
Band Members:
View 1/2 Mad Poet's EPKAnita Guitarist - Lead & Background Vox/ Guitar, Sheela Bassplayingdiva Reddy - Bass/ Lead & Background Vox, Surprise Drummer - Drums/ Background Vox
Influences:
Sounds Like: Streetwalking with Sukie, Windy City Times: "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, The Liberty Press: "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."------------------------------------------Music al Schizophrenia: 1/2 Mad Poet, Wichita State University Sunflower: "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."------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------"If Joan Jett and Ani DiFranco had a baby, 1/2 MAD POET is what you would get." - GoGirlsmusic.com ------------------------------------------------------------ "A cross between 4 Non Blondes and Siouxsie and the Banshees" - fan --------"The vocals remind me of Ann Wilson of Heart" - Joanne Ledesma of Ledesma Music
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

1/2 Mad Poet Feb 21st

Saturday Feb.21st 09 at The QUENNECT~4 2716 W North Ave. Chicago Il. 60647-7530Two Stages ,20 Bands ,Food & Fun DoorsOpen at 6pm-3am$5 at Door , BYOB
Posted by on Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:18:00 GMT

Map to Hemp Fest

Here is the map to Peace/Hemp Fest 2007.   See you guys on Friday, July 6th!
Posted by on Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:08:00 GMT

1/2 Mad Poet LIVE this Sat Night

A perfect summer night is when the breeze is blowin'; the beer is flowin' and ½ Mad Poet is ROARIN'.&Not to mention FREE snacks for All Y'all that are goin'!Come join us this Saturday, June 16th @7006...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:40:00 GMT

3/30 Show Canceled!!

Friday, 3/30 Show Canceled!!The 1/2 Mad Poet show for Friday, 3/30 has been canceled.   Anita is under the weather but we will be back in full force on Friday, April 20th at the Red Line Tap...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:50:00 GMT

ABC's "Wife Swap" on 2/12

Check out our friends from Texas, Tish and Tony of 3 Kisses (Texas) in the TV show, "Wife Swap" on Monday, Feb 12th!   AN ULTRA CONSERVATIVE MOM WHO believes that a woman's place is in the h...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:17:00 GMT

Check out Itchy Kitty

Check out our friend, Damien's band... --------ITCHY KITTY IS GONNA ROCK YOUR ASSES OFF @ AUSTIN`S ON 6/21/2006!!!AUSTIN`S SALOON & EATERY, 95 WIIL ROCK, & WASHBURN GUITARS PRESENTS:HEADLINER`S 2006!!...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Jun 2006 13:04:00 GMT

1/2 Mad Poet is coming to your house!

TUES. AUG 9 & WED. AUG 10 Show #417 CHIC-A-GO-GO MEETS ELMA AND COMPANY with Special guest co-host PARKER and musical guest 1/2 MAD POET
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

recording

Hey All! This month 1/2 Mad Poet will be in the studio recording a demo. Keep your ears out.
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

Berwyn?!?!?!

Are you feeling adventurous?? Come on out to Berwyn and see us at Headquarters! Headquarters: 6313 West Roosevelt, Berwyn, IL. Actually, it isn't far. $5.00 DONATION, and you get food! 7:-9:30...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT