Spider Nick and the Maddogs

About Me

For over 11 years, 750 + shows, and through 3.5 full length cds, Spider Nick and the Maddogs are a staple of the Long Island Ska scene. Veterans of the triumphant rise, and tragic yet inevitable fall and even continuing recovery and growth of Long Island's strong ska scene, Spider Nick and the Maddogs are an ever present musical force. In their 11+ years of existance, they have shared the stage with such great bands as: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Scofflaws, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Toasters, Fishbone, King Django, Hub City Stompers, The Atomic Fireballs, The Pietasters, Bigger Thomas, Catch 22, Ednas Goldfish (R.I.P.), Perfect Thyroid, Kicked In The Head, Cenzo (ex Pilfers), Coolie Ranx, The Scorchers, (Rockabilly Legend!!!) Robert Gordon, World/Inferno Friendship Society, West Bound Train, Mass Hysteria, Kevin Batchelor (Trumpet Player of the Skatalites), The Schematics, The Skatalites and many many more! Their newest CD, Bonedog, is now in stores across long island, and the world! You can get it online at www.megalithrecords.org soon! For more information, including an UPDATED artist biography, show information, audio/video samples and more, go to www.spidernick.com . To pick up any Spider Nick and the Maddogs stuff such as cds, cassette tapes, buttons, bumper stickers, NEW Black and Red bumper Stickers, as well as a new 4 song DVD, AND New (Black and Red) Tee Shirts!!, head on over to www.spidernick.com and send us an email at [email protected]! Don't think that Audio is enough?! Well then check out these Spider Nick and the Maddog VIDEOS! For Wagovan! , Celebrate , Chinatown , and Mango Shake ! For more current vidoes, check out our videos section right under our picture!

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Member Since: 10/11/2004
Band Website: spidernick.com
Band Members: Nick Martielli (Tenor Sax/Vocals), Matt Spitz (Bass Guitar), James Fulfaro (Alto/Bari Sax), Jay Hacket (Guitar), Mike Hegarty (Drums), Chris Malone (Trombone), Alli Delaney (Background Vocals), Lisa Mitten (Background Vocals), Dmitry Kitaygorodsky (Rhythym/2nd Guitar)
Sounds Like: The Scofflaws, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, The Ramones
Record Label: Independently produced
Type of Label: None

My Blog

2 FREE ALL AGES SHOW ON LONG ISLAND THIS WEEKEND! 9/8 & 9/9!

Hey everyone!,Who says we never play locally anymore?!We have TWO, FREE! ALL AGES shows this weekend! Theyre both public events, so come on down and get your dance/drink (where appropriate) on! Check ...
Posted by Spider Nick and the Maddogs on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:33:00 PST

Gigs in september! Pennsylvania and The Bronx!

Hey everyone!, July isn't even finished and we've already got half of September booked! We're making our Wilkes-Barre PA debut on September 15th with my other band Bigger Thomas! I've play...
Posted by Spider Nick and the Maddogs on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 06:57:00 PST

New songs almost done! + New Shows coming soon!

Hey all, I know it seems like we've dropped off the face of the earth recently, but its not without good news to report! Item #1: For the last couple of months we've been recording twice a week...
Posted by Spider Nick and the Maddogs on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:06:00 PST

Happy Holidays from Spider Nick and the Maddogs/Top Contest!

Hey everyone!,We just wanted to say thanks for all the support we've had over the last year! It truly has been a great year! This year we managed to play 16 shows (after this friday), and ...
Posted by Spider Nick and the Maddogs on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:35:00 PST

The Cover of Good Times Magazine! + Show Tonight! - 11/24/06

Good Times Magazine - LI Spotlight!Yes its true! We're in the Good Times Magazine this week!I mean, check out the cover: this will probably change sooner or later when ever the next one comes ou...
Posted by Spider Nick and the Maddogs on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:09:00 PST

State of the Maddogs Address - 9/27/06

Hey Everyone,Long time no update, and that's a shame because there has been quite a lot happening in Maddog country! First and foremost, I learned that anytime you are going to make a lengthy myspace ...
Posted by Spider Nick and the Maddogs on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:08:00 PST

Guitarist Wanted

GUITARIST wanted...To play in a positive, fun-loving, hard-working, established, original bandthatLOVES to play. We are gearing up to record our 4th CD soon. The music isoriginal and eclectic.YOU must...
Posted by Spider Nick and the Maddogs on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:07:00 PST

Spider Nick and the Maddogs: VIDEO!

Yeah! So we have a new 4 song DVD out, and today I thought I'd put up a link to one of the songs on it here! The DVDs can be purchased at our upcoming shows, or thru special mail order request! ...
Posted by Spider Nick and the Maddogs on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

5000 Plays! 1500 Friends! Woohoo! Tickets on sale for 5/17 at The Downtown!

Hey hey everybody!, This week we definitely cracked the 1500 friend mark! Thanks so much for choosing to have Spider Nick and the Maddogs as your friend! We've got some cool changes coming up on the ...
Posted by Spider Nick and the Maddogs on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Great Show in New Paltz VS. Myspace Frustrations

Hey all, Just wanna thank the guys in lettuce boy for hookin us up in New Paltz and for sharing the stage with us! Their mp3s dont do them justice at all! Theyre a band that hopefully we'll be pl...
Posted by Spider Nick and the Maddogs on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST