Past Shows
Mad Bread Shows
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RIB FEST - The HorseshoeFri, Jun 11 - 2010 | 9:00 PMOne 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 - DevonSun, May 30 - 2010 | 4:00 PMA 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
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Brat Fest - Madison, WISat, May 29 - 2010 | 10:00 PMShow 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
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The Dry Bean - near Madison, WIFri, May 28 - 2010 | 9:00 PMAn 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
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Stanley's Kitchen and TapSat, May 22 - 2010 | 6:00 PMPig 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 PubSat, May 15 - 2010 | 10:00 PMAnother 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
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Red Line TapTue, Apr 13 - 2010 | 9:00 PMOpening 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 - DevonSun, Apr 11 - 2010 | 4:00 PMOur 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
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Uncommon Ground - DevonSun, Mar 28 - 2010 | 4:00 PMSing For Your Supper Residency
The fourth installment in our residency at Uncommon Ground.
Click to view map | 1401 W Devon, Chicago
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Uncommon Ground - DevonSun, Mar 14 - 2010 | 4:00 PMSing For Your Supper Residency
The third installment in our residency at Uncommon Ground.
Click to view map | 1401 W Devon, Chicago
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The Celtic KnotSat, Mar 13 - 2010 | 10:00 PMSt. 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
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Uncommon Ground - DevonSun, Feb 28 - 2010 | 4:00 PMSing 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
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Elbo RoomTue, 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 - DevonSun, Feb 14 - 2010 | 4:00 PMSing 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
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Uncommon Ground - DevonSat, Jan 16 - 2010 | 10:00 PMwith 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
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The Store ('til 4)Fri, Dec 4 - 2009 | 9:00 PMFirst 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
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The Celtic KnotSat, Nov 14 - 2009 | 10:00 PMReturning 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 coverClick to view map | 626 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
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Uncommon Ground - WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 13 - 2009 | 10:00 PMUnplugged 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
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Uncommon Ground - DevonFri, Oct 30 - 2009 | 6:00 PMHonky 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
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The Horse ShoeFri, Oct 9 - 2009 | 10:00 PMMad 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 PlaygroundWed, Sep 30 - 2009 | 10:00 PMBluegrass/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
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Reggie's Music JointSun, Aug 23 - 2009 | 6:00 PMOur 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
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Stanley's Kitchen and TapSat, Aug 22 - 2009 | 6:00 PMBecause 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 ShowFri, Aug 21 - 2009 | 5:15 PMReturning 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.
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The Celtic KnotSat, Jul 11 - 2009 | 10:00 PMThe 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 TapSat, Jun 20 - 2009 | 5:00 PMFirst Pig Roast at Stanley's
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The HorseshoeSun, Jun 14 - 2009 | 8:00 PMRibfest Show
The Horseshoe
Click to view map | 4115 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, Il
http://horseshoeonlincoln.com/
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Reggie's Music JointSun, 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
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Miska'sSat, May 2 - 2009 | 7:00 PMJoin 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
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Underground LoungeThu, Apr 9 - 2009 | 10:30 PMMad 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 JointSun, Mar 15 - 2009 | 8:00 PMOur 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
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Tonic RoomFri, Feb 20 - 2009 | 10:00 PMTonic 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.hide this
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Bottom LoungeMon, Feb 9 - 2009 | 9:00 PMBottom Lounge
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Live n Kickin Bluegrass ShowSun, Feb 8 - 2009 | 1:15 PMLive n Kickin Bluegrass Show on WLUW
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Elastic ArtsSat, Jan 24 - 2009 | 9:00 PMCD Release Party
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Red Line TapSat, Jan 10 - 2009 | 1:00 PMRed Line Tap
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Elastic ArtsSat, Nov 22 - 2008 | 8:30 PMElastic Arts
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Jackie's Graduation PartySat, Jun 21 - 2008 | 6:00 PMJackie's Graduation Party
