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Mane Thompson is just 14 years old, but at 6'4" many forecasted his calling in sports, but Mane followed his heart into music and performance. Check out Mane's first appearance on radio Live from the Madcity on Max Ink. Guest: Mane Thompson

Madcity Party Bus has been rocking Madison's Streets with a fleet of vehicles for any event. Owner George Chaconas tells stories and details from his years of owning Madcity Party Bus. Guest: George Chaconas

John got busted for growing weed and spent nine years in the the pokey and used the time to hone his writing and performance skills and now John Gay is a full time musician releasing music and playing gigs nearly every weekend. Hear his journey and songs Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio Guest: John Gay

Keegan, Maya and Owen stop into Max Ink Radio on their way to a show in the Madcity to check out a few songs from their new album. Guest: Charlieboy

Madison All-stars Generation Jones have a new album coming out later this year, and the first few tunes are just being released. MAMA Lifetime Achievement inductee Michael Massey and Kyle Henderson from the 80s wonderband The Producers stop into the studio to chat on Max Ink Radio. Guests: Michael Massey , Kyle Henderson

Milwaukee's rebel country rockers God's Outlaw make the journey to Madison to perform and interview on Live From the Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Playing songs from their new album "Tales Of The Hardway", singer and acioustic guitarist Big Brian Smith, picker and slide guitrarist Eric "E-man", and upright bassist Jason "Sawboss" Kloss rip it up with a brilliant performance. Guests: Eric Bulgrin , Jas...

Dana Perry moved to Madison because of the vibrant and inviting original music scene. More than a decade later she is exective director of the Madison Area Music Association, music director at Cargo Coffee East, an instructor at Girl's Rock Camp. Dana Perry premieres a new song and chats about upcoming releases and shows. Guest: Dana Perry

Rockonsin founder Dennis Graham is in the studio to talk about the annual statewide high school garage band competition Guests: Rockonsin , Dennis Graham

Ultimate Arts Tattoo has been a part of the Madison community since the lae 80's when it started out next to the Harmony Bar. After purchasing the shop more than 2 decades ago, owner Stripe has relocated the shop. Learn the history, inspirations, community involvement and mission of Ultimate Arts Tattoo. Guest: Stripe

Contact Modalities XPO founder Melissa Cain calls in to talk about the upcoming event on May 1-3, 2026 at the Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin. Telepathy, UFO's and Harmonic Ascension are all part of the conversation. Guest: Melissa Cain

A new all-star band is on the rise in Madison and their name is Barby Lane. Featuring singer and guitarist Adem Tesfaye, drummer Michael Haefner, bassist Michael Sommer and guitarist Richard Stanek. Catch this amazing performance and interview with lots of fun moments! Guests: Adem Tesfaye , Michael Sommer , Michael Haefner , Richard Stanek

Taylor Schereck is in the studio with new songs and fun stories for an interview and performance on Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Guest: Taylor Schereck

Rökker & Jane are spinning local, Wisconsin-made music with an interview of recent MAMA Lifeteime Achivement winner Robert J . Robert speaks with MIR's Teri Barr on his award and the 10 year anniversary of the MAMA Cares fund. Soundcheck Entertainment and WAMI have partnered for the 2nd annual Battle of the Bands. This year includes Madsion at the Bur Oak on Febrary 21st. Michael Grassman is o...

Robert J has been rocking Madison's music scene for more than 40 years as a solo artist as well as bands like the Moon Gypsies, Rowdy Prairiedogs. Recently, the MAMAs have recognized his career with their Lifetime Achievement Award. MAMA Cares (a fund to help musicians in crisis which was founded by Robert J) celebrates it's 10 year anniversary in March with a party! Robert J Conoway Interview by...

Michael Grassman of Soundcheck Entertainment has partnered with the Wiconsin Area Music Industry to bring the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands to Madison for a semi-final showdown featuring 9 bands at the Bur Oak and the Finals in March at Rally Point Station in Occonomowoc. Michael is on the phone from West Allis to tell us the details for the contest. Guest: Michael Grassman

John Nelson grew up as the Butcher's kid and his father along with his uncles fueled his passion for music growing up. John is releasing a new album "Choice Cuts" and is in the Max Ink Radio studio to perform new songs and talk about his music. Guest: JOhn Nelson

Gentle Brontosaurus is releasing a new album titled "Three Hares" and celebrating with a party at the Crystal Corner Bar on February 14th. The band comes to the studio to chat on Max Ink Radio. Guest: Gentle Brontosaurus

Find out about Maya of ModernArte and her 14 piece ensemble playing "Love Songs For Everyone" at Lucille restaurant just off the Capitol Square in Madison on February 11th. Guest: ModernArte

Whitney Mann was a rising country artist and left it behind for an oridnary life in Fort Atkinson. Now, Whitney is back with a new passion and will release her songs this summer. But First, we get to hear them on Max Ink Radio as Whitney Mann is Live from the Madcity. Guest: Whitney Mann

Shortwave Records is hosting a music showcase on February 7, 2026 at the Crystal Corner Bar with bands from the label. Founder Eric Hartz and members from his band The Flavor That Kills stop into Max Ink Radio to talk about the show and archiving local band recorings. Guest: Eric Hartz

Chad Vader became an early viral video series on YouToube in 2006 and winning the George Lucas Fan Film Award. Now, 20 years later creator Aaron Yonda of Blame Society Films is in the studio to talk about creating a newly updated series and a gofundme campaign to raise production funds. Plus some great stories including meeting Jack Black in a bathroom.... he was a fan? Guests: Aaron Yonda , Chad...

Becca Murray is a rising singer/songwriter in Madison who decided to branch off on her own to write, record and perform her own music. Becca is a currenbtly a member of accomplished bands like 90 Proof and Atomic Blonde, but the Wildflowers allow Becca to blossom in a new garden. Guest: Becca Murray

Chris “Bubba” Hawbaker has been a photojournalist with WISC TV for 12 years. Chris works on news weekdays and plenty of weekends. Often he’s the man behind the camera asking the unheard questions that inspire the statements you see people give on the Channel 3 news. But Chris has another passion, local music, and produces a show called “Morning Notes” featuring interviews and stories on local musi...

On December 26th 2024 911 operator Alyssa Engen answered an emergency call from a frantic wife at a live music venue whose husband had just gone down while playing drums.  And like that, Ayssa stepped into the moment to bring the impossible situation under control and start saving a life. Mine.  Now, Alyssa and her husband Tom want to save another life, a child’s life. Together they are...

Madison rockers Sean Michael Dargan Trio are back on Max Ink Radio performing songs from their catalog and talking about upcoming shows and new album. Guest: Sean Michael Dargan