Mad Bread Shows

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• Two Brothers Roundhouse Brewpub
  Fri, May 11 - 2012 | 8:30 PM
  First concert in the western suburbs!

  Mad Bread is taking a road trip to Aurora!
  
  We'll be playing at the Two Brothers Roundhouse Brewpub on Friday, May 11th. The Roundhouse has quickly become a live music hotspot in the western suburbs, plus it's home to all the delicious beers brewed by the Two Brothers Brewing Company.
  
  Show starts at 8:30 and should last until the wee hours of the morning. We look forward to seeing you there!

  Click to view map | http://www.twobrothersroundhouse.com/

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• The Morseland
  Fri, Apr 20 - 2012 | 10:00 PM
  with Jonas Friddle and the Majority

  This is our first show at the Morseland, one of the best places to see live music in Rogers Park.
  
  We're excited to be performing with our friends Jonas Friddle and the Majority! (You might recognize one of their fiddle players as the lovely Arielle from Mad Bread.)
  
  Join us for this awesome Friday night show!

  Click to view map | http://morseland.com/

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• aliveOne
  Wed, Apr 18 - 2012 | 10:00 PM
  First show at this Lincoln Park hotspot!

  Every week, aliveOne hosts Acoustic Roots Wednesdays, featuring some of Chicago's finest root musicians.
  
  Mad Bread will be the featured act on Wednesday, April 18th. Drink special is $3 craft beer cans (what a deal!)
  
  Join us for our first show at this great venue!

  Click to view map | http://aliveone.com/chicago/

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• Reggie's Music Joint
  Sat, Feb 11 - 2012 | 9:00 PM
  Returning to Reggies!

  It's been a while since we've played Reggie's Music Joint... but we're coming back in a big way!
  
  We'll be opening up for The New Old Cavalry, a very cool indie bluegrass band from Bloomington, IN. This Saturday night show will be jam-packed with excellent music, so don't miss it!
  

  Click to view map | 2105 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

  http://www.reggieslive.com

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• The Celtic Knot
  Tue, Jan 10 - 2012 | 9:00 PM
  7th Annual Hooley!

  Join us for a very special show at one of our favorite venues. The Celtic Knot is turning 7 years old and we're going to help them celebrate with a night of music.
  
  The Celtic Knot is located in downtown Evanston, has excellent food (especially the fish & chips), and an excellent drink selection.
  
  See you there!

  Click to view map | 626 Church Street, Evanston, ILlinois 60201

  http://www.celticknotpub.com

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• Martyrs'
  Tue, Dec 13 - 2011 | 9:00 PM
  5 Year Anniversary Show!!!

  Time flies when you're having fun...

  Mad Bread is celebrating 5 years of music and good times with a huge show at Martyrs'!

  We'll be performing with two other great bands: American Wolf (8pm) and Northern Magnolia (10pm)

  You don't want to miss this one! See you there...

  Click to view map | http://www.martyrslive.com/

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• Evanston SPACE
  Sun, Nov 20 - 2011 | 6:30 PM
  BobFest! Benefiting cancer research!

  Cancer sucks. Everyone knows that. Now Mad Bread is going to use the power of bluegrass to help fight it!

  BobFest is an annual fundraising event benefiting the Bob Whitman Research Foundation, a wonderful organization that raises money to fund cancer research. We'll be performing along alongside Chicago blues legend Dave Specter.

  Tickets are $35 and includes dinner and the concert.

  We look forward to seeing you at the great event!

  Click to view map | http://www.evanstonspace.com/

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• The Celtic Knot
  Sat, Oct 29 - 2011 | 10:00 PM
  Halloween Show!!!

  Join us for a very special Halloween show at the Celtic Knot.
  Just like last year, Mad Bread will be decked out in costumes for this show, so you should be too!
  The Celtic Knot is located in downtown Evanston, has excellent food (especially the fish & chips), and an excellent drink selection.
  See you there!

  Click to view map |

  http://www.celticknotpub.com

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• Day of the Dog
  Sun, Oct 16 - 2011 | 1:00 PM
  Supporting a great nonprofit!

  Mad Bread will be playing a show for Found Chicago, a great local nonprofit organization. The "Day of the Dog" is a fall festival celebrating dogs, cats and their families while raising life-saving funds for deserving pets at Found Chicago. Food, drinks, activities, raffles and more throughout the entire day!
  Schedule of Events:
  11:15am - Performance by Jeff & Junebug from the Midnight Circus
  11:45am - Doga with Nicole Sopko
  12:30pm - Mad Bread Concert
  1:45pm - Best in Show Competition
  2:30pm - Doga with Nicole Sopko
  3:30pm - Workout Music Concert
  

  Click to view map | http://foundchicago.org/dayofthedog/

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• Goose Island Brewpub
  Thu, Oct 6 - 2011 | 1:00 PM
  Mad Bread returns to its roots!

  Mad Bread is bringing it all back home...
  
  

  Our humble little band was formed almost 5 years ago while Nate, Adam, and Joel were roommates in Wrigleyville.
  

  Now we'll be playing our first gig at the world-famous Goose Island Brewpub, just 2 blocks from where the band was born.
  

  We'll be opening the night of music at 9pm, with two other bands following, details TBA.
  

  We look forward to seeing you there!

  Click to view map | http://www.gooseisland.com/pages/wrigleyville_brewpub/66.php

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• Navy Pier
  Sat, Sep 3 - 2011 | 6:00 PM
  Labor Day Weekend at Navy Pier

  This will be Mad Bread's final appearance at Navy Pier this summer. Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather in a beautiful setting this Labor Day Weekend.

  We'll be playing 2 sets, 6pm and 8pm.

  Hope to see you there!

  Click to view map | Navy Pier - Dock Street Stage

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• Double Door
  Wed, Aug 3 - 2011 | 8:00 PM
  The biggest Mad Bread show of the summer!

  Join Mad Bread for a another HUGE show at the Double Door! This is one of the top live music venues in the city and we want to see all you Bread-heads there!
  We'll be playing with the Dogpatch Ramblers (a great new bluegrass band that features a couple of members of Mad Bread), the Barehand Jugband, and Rose's Pawn Shop.
  You don't want to miss this one!

  Click to view map | 1572 N Milwaukee Ave - Chicago, IL

  http://www.doubledoor.com/

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• Reggie's Music Joint
  Sat, Jul 16 - 2011 | 10:00 PM
  Back to Reggie's!

  We'll be making a return to one of our favorite venues: Reggie's Music Joint.
  Join us for a night of great bluegrass, honky tonk, and indie-country.
  Other bands include: Hellbound Glory, Cheatin' Heart, and Kent Rose

  Click to view map | 2105 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

  http://www.reggieslive.com

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• Uncommon Ground
  Fri, Jul 1 - 2011 | 6:00 PM
  Honky Tonk Happy Hour - 4th of July Weekend Edition

  Mad Bread is continuing our residency at this north side venue. The band plays from 6 - 8pm on the first Friday of every month.
  
  Uncommon Ground serves great food and has an excellent bar selection.
  
  Start the holiday weekend off right with a FREE Mad Bread show!

  Click to view map | 1401 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL

  http://www.uncommonground.com/pages/devon_home/35.php

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• Double Door
  Tue, Jun 21 - 2011 | 8:00 PM
  Returning to one of Chicago's top venues!

  Join Mad Bread for a another HUGE show at the Double Door! This is one of the top live music venues in the city and we want to see all you Bread-heads there!
  
  More details to follow. Check back soon!

  Click to view map | 1572 N Milwaukee Ave - Chicago, IL

  http://www.doubledoor.com/

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• Uncommon Ground
  Fri, Jun 3 - 2011 | 6:00 PM
  Honky Tonk Happy Hour

  Mad Bread is continuing our residency at this north side venue. The band plays from 6 - 8pm on the first Friday of every month.
  
  Uncommon Ground serves great food and has an excellent bar selection.
  
  Start the weekend off right with a FREE Mad Bread show!

  Click to view map | 1401 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL

  http://www.uncommonground.com/pages/devon_home/35.php

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• Celtic Knot Pub
  Sat, May 28 - 2011 | 10:00 PM
  Memorial Day weekend at the Celtic Knot

  Mad Bread returns to one of our favorite venues: the Celtic Knot in Evanston! We get started around 10 and play until the wee hours of morning.

  Click to view map | 626 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201

  http://www.celticknotpub.com

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• Martyrs'
  Wed, May 11 - 2011 | 8:00 PM
  A return to one of Chicago's top venues!

  Mad Bread is excited to return to Martyrs'. This venue is well known as one of Chicago's (and the Midwest's) best live music venues.
  
  Our last show at Martyrs' was described by one fan as: "the BEST SOUND I've ever heard at a Mad Bread concert."
  
  We are excited to share the stage with Elephant Revival: "transcendental folk from Nederland, Colorado"
  
  

  Click to view map | 3855 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL

  http://www.martyrslive.com/

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• Uncommon Ground
  Fri, May 6 - 2011 | 6:00 PM
  Honky Tonk Happy Hour

  Mad Bread is continuing our residency at this north side venue. The band plays from 6 - 8pm on the first Friday of every month.
  
  Uncommon Ground serves great food and has an excellent bar selection.
  
  Start the weekend off right with a FREE Mad Bread show!

  Click to view map | 1401 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL

  http://www.uncommonground.com/pages/devon_home/35.php

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• Reggie's Rock Club
  Sat, Apr 16 - 2011 | 8:00 PM
  Big show on Reggie's BIG Stage!

  It's our lead singer's birthday and Mad Bread will be playing the main stage at Reggie's!!! Reggie's has always been one of our favorite venues and we're very excited to move up to the larger Rock Club stage.

  
  

  We hope you can join us for a night of excellent music and celebration of Nate's 27th year.

  
  

  We will be playing with several outstanding Chicago-based Alt-Country bands: Divebar, Rivals of the Peacemaker, Northside Ruckus, and the Steel Chops.

  
  

  A birthday? An awesome venue? A Saturday night? You do not want to miss this show!

  
  

  Reggie's is located in the South Loop, excellent street parking, just a 5 minute walk from the Cermak/Chinatown stop on the CTA Red Line.

  Click to view map | 2105 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

  http://www.reggieslive.com

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• Uncommon Ground
  Fri, Apr 1 - 2011 | 6:00 PM
  Honky Tonk Happy Hour

  Mad Bread is continuing our residency at this north side venue. The band plays from 6 - 8pm on the first Friday of every month.
  
  Uncommon Ground serves great food and has an excellent bar selection.
  
  Start the weekend off right with a FREE Mad Bread show!

  Click to view map | 1401 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL

  http://www.uncommonground.com/pages/devon_home/35.php

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• Celtic Knot Pub
  Sat, Mar 12 - 2011 | 10:00 PM
  Another gig at Evanston's best Irish Pub

  We are thrilled to return to one of our favorite venues: the Celtic Knot in Evanston! We get started around 10 and play until the wee hours of morning.

  Click to view map | 626 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201

  http://www.celticknotpub.com

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• Uncommon Ground
  Fri, Mar 4 - 2011 | 6:00 PM
  Honkey Tonk Happy Hour

  Mad Bread is starting our second residency at this north side venue. We will be playing from 6 - 8pm on the first Friday of every month.
  
  Uncommon Ground serves great food and has an excellent bar selection.

  Click to view map | 401 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL

  http://www.uncommonground.com/pages/devon_home/35.php

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• Martyr's
  Wed, Jan 26 - 2011 | 8:00 PM
  First gig at this FANTASTIC venue!

  Join us for our debut concert at one of Chicago's best live music venues, Martyr's. We'll be opening up for the very excellent Roster McCabe. If you like to dance, you do NOT want to miss this one.

  Click to view map | 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.

  http://www.martyrslive.com

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• Double Door
  Tue, Nov 23 - 2010 | 10:00 PM
  Calling all Bread-heads!!!

  Join Mad Bread for a HUGE show at the Double Door! This is one of the top live music venues in the city and we want to see all you Bread-heads there!

  Also, if you can RSVP, we'll add you to the VIP guest list and you'll get in for FREE. Let us know via Facebook or email madbread@gmail.com

  Just 2 nights before Thanksgiving, this is going to be a great night to go out on the town. (Let's be honest, you're not going to get any work done on Wednesday anyway...)

  Click to view map | 1572 N Milwaukee Ave - Chicago, IL

  http://www.doubledoor.com/

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• Reggie's Music Joint
  Fri, Nov 12 - 2010 | 9:00 PM
  COWPUNK night at Reggie's

  For one night only Mad Bread is going totally #%$&ing; punk rock. We'll be playing Cowpunk Night at Reggie's Music Joint, opening up for Brandon Harrod and Geoff Useless (formerly of the legendary punk band The Queers). We want to see all you Breadheads out there skanking on the dance floor.

  Click to view map | 2105 S. State St. - Chicago

  http://www.reggieslive.com/musicjoint/

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• CD Release Party - Fizz Bar & Grill
  Sun, Nov 7 - 2010 | 6:00 PM
  Celebration of the release of "Tune Back In"

  Join us for the official release of our 2nd album: "Tune Back In". The party will get started around 6pm. Music will start around 7pm. We'll be playing the album live, in its entirety.

  Click to view map | Fizz Bar and Grill

  http://www.fizzchicago.com

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• Celtic Knot
  Sat, Oct 30 - 2010 | 10:00 PM
  Halloween Show in Evanston

  Join us for a very special All Hallow's Eve show at the Celtic Knot. It's going to be the SPOOKIEST and SCARIEST Mad Bread show of the year! Don't forget to wear a costume!

  Click to view map | Evanston, IL

  http://celticknotpub.com

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• Des Plaines Fall Fest
  Sun, Sep 19 - 2010 | 12:00 PM
  Great festival in the NW suburbs!

  Mad Bread will be kicking off the final day of Des Plaines Fall Fest with 90 minutes of great music. Join us for this excellent, family friendly event.

  Click to view map | 1015 Howard Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018

  http://www.fallfestdesplaines.com

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• Six Flags - Great America
  Sun, Aug 8 - 2010 | 12:30 PM
  More Flags, More Fun

  We’ll be playing several short sets throughout the day at Six Flags Great America as part of their "Live and Local" concert series. Sets are at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:00, and 5:00. Shows are free if you're in the park. Getting in the park is not free.

  Click to view map | 542 N Il Route 21 Gurnee, IL 60031-5909

  http://www.sixflags.com/greatAmerica/index.aspx

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• RIB FEST - The Horseshoe
  Fri, Jun 11 - 2010 | 9:00 PM
  One of Chicago's best festivals!

  Join us for a late night gig during Rib Fest, the Northcenter’s biggest weekend of the year! The festivities of Rib Fest end around 9pm, and Mad Bread will be playing in the Horseshoe from 9pm-1am to keep the party going. We will also be joined by our very good friends, the Dog Patch Ramblers.

  Click to view map | 4115 North Lincoln Ave - Chicago, IL 60618

  http://www.myspace.com/horseshoechicago

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• Uncommon Ground - Devon
  Sun, May 30 - 2010 | 4:00 PM
  A brief return to UC on Sundays

  We return to Uncommon Ground for one last Sing For Your Supper show. If you haven't been to a show at Uncommon Ground yet, you're really missing out. It's a family-friendly time and venue, with great food and drinks, waiter service, plenty of comfy seating, and an excellent sound system. We hope to see you there!

  Click to view map | 1401 W Devon, Chicago

  http://www.uncommonground.com

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• Brat Fest - Madison, WI
  Sat, May 29 - 2010 | 10:00 PM
  Show starts at 10 AM!

  We’re thrilled to kick off a weekend of great music and great food at Brat Fest, Madison’s biggest festival of the year. We’ll be playing on the Main stage at 10 AM. We will also be acting as emcees and playing a few songs unplugged throughout the day.

  Click to view map | 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way - Madison, Wisconsin 53713

  http://www.bratfest.com

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• The Dry Bean - near Madison, WI
  Fri, May 28 - 2010 | 9:00 PM
  An evening of great music in Wisconsin

  Join us for the first stop on our mini-tour of the Madison area. (We're playing Madison's Brat Fest the morning after this show) We’ll be playing from 9-10 at the Dry Bean, a great live music venue, just outside of Madison. Come out to the Madison area for a weekend of great music, great food, and good times.

  Click to view map | 5264 Verona Road Fitchburg, WI 53711-4419

  http://www.thedrybean.com

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• Stanley's Kitchen and Tap
  Sat, May 22 - 2010 | 6:00 PM
  Pig Roast!!! 4 hours of music!

  Mad Bread returns for another EPIC concert at Stanley's! We will be playing FOUR HOURS of music for one of Stanley's famous summer pig roasts. If you attended one of these shows last year, you'll remember that Stanley's knows how to show their guests a good time. There will be an awesome buffet of almost every southern favorite you can think of, from pork barbecue to Moon Pies, as well as a great selection of tap and bottled beers. We'll be playing four sets of music starting at dinner time and lasting right through party time.

  Click to view map | 1970 N. Lincoln Avenue

  http://www.stanleyskitchenandtap.com

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• Celtic Knot Pub
  Sat, May 15 - 2010 | 10:00 PM
  Another gig at Evanston's best Irish Pub

  We’re thrilled to return to one of our favorite venues: the Celtic Knot in Evanston! We’ll get started around 10 and play until the wee hours of morning.

  Click to view map | 626 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201

  http://www.celticknotpub.com

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• Red Line Tap
  Tue, Apr 13 - 2010 | 9:00 PM
  Opening for Sexfist

  We're thrilled to be once again open for our pals Sexfist, the #1 bluegrass band in Chicago! This is a VERY SPECIAL show because Sexfist is ending their long-running Tuesday night residency at the Red Line Tap. (they're moving it to a new location.) These shows have been a pillar of bluegrass music in Chicago for years, and we're happy to be there for the closing chapter. It's going to be a great night, so don't miss it!

  Click to view map | 7006 N. Glenwood

  http://www.myspace.com/redlinetap

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• Uncommon Ground - Devon
  Sun, Apr 11 - 2010 | 4:00 PM
  Our final Sing For Your Supper gig!

  It's been a great run, but our bi-weekly residency at Uncommon Ground is coming to an end. This is your last opportunity to see us here for a while. It's a family-friendly time and venue, with great food and drinks, waiter service, plenty of comfy seating, and an excellent sound system. We hope to see you this weekend!

  Click to view map | 1401 W Devon

  http://www.uncommonground.com

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• Uncommon Ground - Devon
  Sun, Mar 28 - 2010 | 4:00 PM
  Sing For Your Supper Residency

  The fourth installment in our residency at Uncommon Ground.

  Click to view map | 1401 W Devon, Chicago

  http://www.uncommonground.com

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• Uncommon Ground - Devon
  Sun, Mar 14 - 2010 | 4:00 PM
  Sing For Your Supper Residency

  The third installment in our residency at Uncommon Ground.

  Click to view map | 1401 W Devon, Chicago

  http://www.uncommonground.com

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• The Celtic Knot
  Sat, Mar 13 - 2010 | 10:00 PM
  St. Patrick's Day weekend with Mad Bread

  It's the weekend before St. Patrick's Day, and Mad Bread will be rocking Evanston's finest Irish pub: the Celtic Knot! We'll get started around 10pm and play until the wee hours of morning. We'll also be giving a FREE copy of our CD to all new Mad Bread fans who are wearing green!

  Click to view map | 626 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201

  http://www.celticknotpub.com

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• Uncommon Ground - Devon
  Sun, Feb 28 - 2010 | 4:00 PM
  Sing For Your Supper Residency

  Join us for the 2nd show of our bi-weekly residency at Uncommon Ground.

  Click to view map | 1401 W. Devon, Chicago

  http://www.uncommonground.com

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• Elbo Room
  Tue, Feb 16 - 2010 | 10:00 PM

  Join us for our first gig at Elbo Room. This will be a very special show, because our old friend Joel Blumenfeld will be opening for us in his very first solo show. Joel starts at 9pm, Mad Bread starts at 10pm (and there will certainly be some crossovers, so be sure to see both sets!) See you there!

  Click to view map | 2871 North Lincoln Ave

  http://www.elboroomchicago.com

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• Uncommon Ground - Devon
  Sun, Feb 14 - 2010 | 4:00 PM
  Sing for Your Supper Residency

  Join us for the first show in our new bi-weekly residency at Uncommon Ground, 4-6pm. Great family-friendly time and venue!

  Click to view map | 1401 W. Devon, Chicago

  http://www.uncommonground.com

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• Uncommon Ground - Devon
  Sat, Jan 16 - 2010 | 10:00 PM
  with special guests the Big Sky String Band

  Mad Bread will be returning to Uncommon Ground, one of the finest live music venues in the city. We're thrilled to share the stage with the Big Sky String Band, one of the pillars of folk/rock music in Chicago. Don't miss this one! DINNER RESERVATIONS IN THE MUSIC ROOM GUARANTEE SEATING: 773-465-9801

  Click to view map | 1401 W. Devon, Chicago

  http://www.uncommonground.com

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• The Store ('til 4)
  Fri, Dec 4 - 2009 | 9:00 PM
  First gig at this great Lincoln Park venue

  Our first gig at the Store, Lincoln Park’s best late-night hangout. We’ll be splitting the bill with another group, Lodge Shocks. Mad Bread plays from from 9pm-11pm. Lodge Shocks from 11pm-1am. Drinking from 1:01am-4am.

  Click to view map | 2002 N Halsted, Chicago

  http://www.thestoretil4.com

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• The Celtic Knot
  Sat, Nov 14 - 2009 | 10:00 PM
  Returning to Evanston's Premiere Irish Pub

  We'll be flyin' solo for this show. Come on by and enjoy the best pub grub we've found this side of the Atlantic. Great atmosphere for dinner and a Mad Bread show.
  
  no cover

  Click to view map | 626 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201

  http://www.celticknotpub.com/

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• Uncommon Ground - Wrigleyville
  Fri, Nov 13 - 2009 | 10:00 PM
  Unplugged in the heart of Wrigleyville

  It may be Friday the 13th, but there's nothing to be afraid of! We'll be playing an acoustic set just 1 block from Wrigley Field. Come enjoy the music at Uncommon Ground, an intimate room ideal for acoustic music.

  Click to view map | 1214 W Grace

  www.uncommonground.com

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• Uncommon Ground - Devon
  Fri, Oct 30 - 2009 | 6:00 PM
  Honky Tonk Happy Hour!

  Mad Bread will be playing at Uncommon Ground's weekly Honky Tonk Happy Hour. It's been a long week, and it's time to kick back and relax and get ready for Halloween Weekend. Great food and drink specials, no cover charge.

  Click to view map | 1401 W Devon

  www.uncommonground.com

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• The Horse Shoe
  Fri, Oct 9 - 2009 | 10:00 PM
  Mad Bread returns to "the Shoe"

  We're heading back to the Horse Shoe, Northcenter/Lincoln Square's #1 Texas BBQ joint. Start your weekend off right with cold drinks, hot food, and hours of great music from Mad Bread. This will be our first show after 6 weeks of recording the new album, so we're going to be itching to get back in front of a live crowd. You'd be a damn fool to miss this one.

  Click to view map | 4115 N Lincoln Ave. Chicago

  http://horseshoeonlincoln.com/

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• The Kinetic Playground
  Wed, Sep 30 - 2009 | 10:00 PM
  Bluegrass/folk night sponsored by the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival

  Mad Bread's first concert at one of the hottest live music venues in the city, the Kinetic Playground! We'll be playing the 10pm slot for the first-ever folk/bluegrass night, hosted by the Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival. You do NOT want to miss this one!

  Click to view map | 1113 W. Lawrence

  www.thekineticplayground.com

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• Reggie's Music Joint
  Sun, Aug 23 - 2009 | 6:00 PM
  Our third appearance at this awesome venue.

  Mad Bread will be returning to Reggie's Music Joint, our favorite spot on the South Side. Reggie's will be having an all-you-can eat pig roast and other food and drink specials. We will be performing with several other great acts: Connor Dodson, Mississippi Gabe Carter, Grace Askew, and Sam Sliva and the Good. Music starts at 6pm. Mad Bread will go on around 8:30.

  Click to view map | 2105/2109 S STATE ST CHICAGO, IL 60616

  http://www.reggieslive.com

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• Stanley's Kitchen and Tap
  Sat, Aug 22 - 2009 | 6:00 PM
  Because you asked for it again - ANOTHER PIG ROAST!!

  This will be our second time this summer playing at one of Stanley's famous summer pig roasts, and we could not be more excited. If you missed it the last time, take our word for it that Stanley's knows how to show their guests a good time.
  
  There will be an awesome buffet of almost every southern favorite you can think of, from pork barbecue to Moon Pies, as well as a great selection of tap and bottled beers.
  
  We'll be playing four sets of music starting at dinner time and lasting right through party time.

  Click to view map | 1970 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60614-5404 (312) 642-0007

  http://www.stanleyskitchenandtap.com/

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• Full on Friday with Di Radio Show
  Fri, Aug 21 - 2009 | 5:15 PM
  Returning to WLUW

  Tune in to 88.7 WLUW, Loyola college radio on Friday at 5:15 PM. We'll be playing a few songs live on Full On Fridays with Di to promote the concerts this weekend, and showcase a few of the songs that are likely to be on our upcoming second album.

  http://www.wluw.org

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• The Celtic Knot
  Sat, Jul 11 - 2009 | 10:00 PM
  The Celtic Knot

  The Celtic Knot was a great change of pace for us. The crowd was all there for dinner, which let us play more slower numbers to start the night.

  What's great was the crowd went with us the whole night. We sped up the bluegrass tempo as the night continued - and people began to get up and dance

  This was also the first time we got to play with Joel in a few shows. Always a great time when we get to do his songs as they're supposed to sound.

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• Stanley's Kitchen and Tap
  Sat, Jun 20 - 2009 | 5:00 PM
  First Pig Roast at Stanley's

  First Pig Roast at Stanley's

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• The Horseshoe
  Sun, Jun 14 - 2009 | 8:00 PM
  Ribfest Show

  The Horseshoe

  Click to view map | 4115 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, Il

  http://horseshoeonlincoln.com/

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• Reggie's Music Joint
  Sun, May 10 - 2009 | 9:30 PM

  Come join us for our first gig on the South Side! We’ll be playing at "Bluegrass Night" at Reggie’s, one of the best places to see live music in Chicago.

  Click to view map | 2105 S. State Street, Chicago Il, 60616

  http://www.reggieslive.com

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• Miska's
  Sat, May 2 - 2009 | 7:00 PM
  Join us for our first show at Miska’s!! We will be playing with several other acts for this Saturday concert. NO COVER!!

  Premiere performances of Chattering Teeth and Penny.

  2156 W Belmont Ave, Chicago IL, 60657

  http://www.miskasliquors.com/

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• Underground Lounge
  Thu, Apr 9 - 2009 | 10:30 PM
  Mad Bread playing with Lauren Hubert, Stealth Like A Canoe and Empire State Express

  Underground Lounge, yeah

  Click to view map | 952 W Newport Ave, Chicago IL, 60614

  http://www.myspace.com/undergroundlounge

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• Reggie's Music Joint
  Sun, Mar 15 - 2009 | 8:00 PM
  Our second Reggie's appearance

  Bright and early Sunday morning we were at Reggie’s Music Joint in the south loop to provide the entertainment for the pre-partiers on their way to the Saint Patrick’s Day parade on the south side. They were serving up a beer and breakfast buffet, and free buses to the parade.
  
  Everybody really seemed to enjoy themselves, and the venue provided a great opportunity to play our songs for a lot of new folks who were just out to have fun. Check out the gallery in the photo section to see the highlights from the show, including Carl’s vintage shirt (the only green item in his wardrobe we’re told), and breadhead Randi sporting an awesome wig that made me laugh into my harmonica on stage.
  
  We even ended up making some new friends when we hung out to talk to members of the audience after the set. We are definitely looking forward to our next show at Reggie’s, which will be on their “Bluegrass Night” May 10th. Lately we’ve been throwing more upbeat, bluegrassy songs into the set list, both originals and covers, and this will be a great chance to try them out in front of a crowd of bluegrass fans.
  
  

  Click to view map | 2105/2109 S STATE ST CHICAGO, IL 60616

  http://www.reggieslive.com

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• Tonic Room
  Fri, Feb 20 - 2009 | 10:00 PM
  Tonic Room

  We had a great time playing the Tonic Room last night. The venue offered up exactly what we’ve come to expect from them, and what makes them a very conducive venue for our kind of sound: an intimate space with great acoustic properties and a straightforward sound set-up that lets us hear each other really well and basically plug in and play as though we were at practice. I thought the stage was a little bigger than I remembered it, but once we got all our gear up there we were still hemmed in pretty tightly against the wall. It was truly an occasion to be grateful that we don’t have drums.
  
  With no shows scheduled in March, I think we’ll be settling in to a little phase of songwriting work and low-key recording projects as a ramp to a more serious round of sessions that will produce a second album. Everybody watch “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” or “Don’t Look Back” for inspiration. Sifting through the material that is already written to figure out what to include on the next album will be a tricky step, especially since we are also just about ready to introduce a crop of new and re-worked songs like “Three Sided Record,” “I-90 Through Debuke,” “I Was Gonna Leave,” and “Close Eyed Sunrise.”
  
  Not to mention that somewhere in the midst of these other things, we have two more radio shows and a review in an Italian music magazine coming down the line.

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• Bottom Lounge
  Mon, Feb 9 - 2009 | 9:00 PM
  Bottom Lounge

  Bottom Lounge

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• Live n Kickin Bluegrass Show
  Sun, Feb 8 - 2009 | 1:15 PM
  Live n Kickin Bluegrass Show on WLUW

  Live n Kickin Bluegrass Show

  http://www.wluw.org

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• Elastic Arts
  Sat, Jan 24 - 2009 | 9:00 PM
  CD Release Party

  CD Release Party

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• Red Line Tap
  Sat, Jan 10 - 2009 | 1:00 PM
  Red Line Tap

  Red Line Tap

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• Elastic Arts
  Sat, Nov 22 - 2008 | 8:30 PM
  Elastic Arts

  Elastic Arts

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• Jackie's Graduation Party
  Sat, Jun 21 - 2008 | 6:00 PM
  Jackie's Graduation Party

  Jackie's Graduation Party

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• Celtic Knot
  Tue, Nov 30 - 1999 | 12:00 PM
  Mad Bread brings the Folk to Irish Evanston

  What is there to say about a show at the Celtic Knot? We have played a ton of shows there. Every one of them has been incredibly fun. Magners cider on draft. Need I say more? Do yourself a huge favor and have dinner there too.

  Click to view map | www.celticknotpub.com

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• Celtic Knot
  Tue, Nov 30 - 1999 | 12:00 PM
  Mad Bread brings the Folk to Irish Evanston

  What is there to say about a show at the Celtic Knot? We have played a ton of shows there. Every one of them has been incredibly fun. Magners cider on draft. Need I say more? Do yourself a huge favor and have dinner there too.

  Click to view map | www.celticknotpub.com

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