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Aftershock Classic Arcade founder Brad Van is in the studio talking Pac Man to Joust to Robotron to local Pinball Wizards! Guest: Brad Van

Lo Marie performing Live in the Lair and talking about the Respect: A Celebration of Women in Music coming to the Majestic Theater in Madison. Lo even performs Pink Pony Club by Chappel Roan acoustic, a song she will perform with the Big Payback at the Respect show. Guest: Lo Marie

Maestranza founder and guitarist Nathan Relles and sax player Zach Ramirez talk about the new Maestranza release Phish Gutz. Guests: Nathan Relles , Zarch Ramirez

Teri Barr catches up with Jimmy Voegeli of The Jimmys. The band is working on new music, and explains why being part of the MAMA Cares show is important to the group. Guests: Teri Barr , Jimmy Voegeli , Jimmys, The

Madison singer-songwriter trio Gin Chocolate and Bottle Rockets perform on Max Ink Radio for a record 4th time in the Lair! They are back in our studio to tell us about upcoming shows including MAMA Cares 10 year anniversary and perform a few songs live. Guests: Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets , Beth Kille , Jen Farley , Shawndell Marks

Teri Barr put together a story featuring Maino & the Mayor's interview with BAMMY (Green Bay Area Music Awards) organizer Tarlton Knight. Guest: Tarl Knight

Atwood Music Hall and Burr Oak owner Toffer Christensen is in studio to talk about the new music hall, grand opening and star studded list of shows. Guest: Toffer Christensen

M Shays singer/songwriter Meggie Shays is in to talk about her record release party at the Crystal Corner in Madison and premiere a new cut, "Fog". Guest: Meggie Shays

Emy Castro recently moved to Madison from Peru and is performing live in Madison and Baraboo with her band. Emy Stopped in the studio along with her sax player Sebastian and guitarist and translator Richard to perform three songs live. Emy is an award winning singer of Peruvian Creole music and her mission is to empower the discovery of Peruvian music and culture. Guests: Emy Castro , Richard Hild...

This "Best of" clip features Jimmy K & Rökker talking about a "Wife Carry" at the Monona Community Festival. Guests: Jimmy K , Rökker

Soundcheck Entertainment, in a partnership with the Wisconsin Area Music Industry, is putting on the Milwaukee Battle of the Bands in March and April 2025. Soundcheck's Michael J Grassman is on the phone talking about the details. Guest: Michael J Grassman

He is one of the featured artists at the upcoming "MAMA Cares" 10th Anniversary celebration. Teri Barr sits down with singer-songwriter Sam Ness -- a lot has changed since the last time we talked with him. An interesting interview and music from Sam. Guest: Sam Ness

Madison legend Robert J catches up with Teri Barr and get's the history and big announcements about the upcoming 10th Anniversary celebration of MAMA Cares, a program to help musicians in their times of crisis. Guest: Robert J Conaway

Loxley Live music venue's Rachel Bauer talks about how she came to be co-owner of the Loxley and the upcoming music schedule.

Nashville based Singer/songwriter Laura Sawosko calls in to talk about her summer life in Washington Island running her family's restaurant, The Albatross Drive-in (home of the "Best Burger in Door County", her new album "Not What I Do", her song writing process and premiering new songs. Guest: Laura Sawosko

It's almost a David versus Goliath story! An independent Wisconsin artist is taking a stand against what he calls the "big business of streaming music."  Brett Newski is based in Milwaukee but has been touring the world full-time for more than 12 years. He says after taking a hard look at the money he makes from streaming, he will NOT be adding his new album to any of the services when it comes ou...

Singer, guitarist and cofounder Cory Swadley stops in the studio to talk about the Lower 5th upcoming shows and new recording along with a few Luke Jorgensen memories. Guest: Cory Swadley

Singer/Songwriter Jenny Lupien stops in to the State Street studio for an interview and performance live on Max Ink Radio. Jenny talks about her recent 2 years away from Wisconsin, recording in Nashville, and how she got started playing music, plus her latest country hit and more! Guest: Jenny Lupien

Kaylin Kole and Lexi Lew stop by Max Ink Radio to talk about their tour, and brand new music play a couple of songs live. Guests: Kaylin Kole , Lexi Lew

Yonie recently transplanted from Chicago area to Madison and released new material. Hear about his journey, new music, and he even plays a song live in the studio with Jimmy K. Guest: Yonie

Rökker and wife Alice are in the studio with Jimmy K and Teri Barr for the first time since Rökker's heart attack and Jimmy and Teri have a surprise a concert announcement for Rökker's Jamboree at the Bur Oak in Madison on May 4 featuring Last Crack, Subatomic, Mind Ox, Electromag, and Magic 7. Rökker is nearly speechless and Alice in tears as the announcement is made. Guests: Rökker , Alice Schne...

Screenwriter, actor, comedian, film maker and host of Nite Life on Civic Media, Pete Schwaba phones in to talk to Jimmy K about his show, movies and career. Guest: Pete Schwaba

Have YOU seen the "Green and Gold" film? Rotten Tomato ratings will keep it in theaters for another week! YAY! Here's Terri's interview with screenwriter Michael Graf -- from a few weeks ago. He reveals this is a special (rare), made-in-Wisconsin movie, and why it’s important... Guest: Michael Graf

The Flavor that Kills' Ryan and Educational Davis stop in studio to talk about their next show, Max Ink Radio's The Happy Hour of Love on February 14th at the Gamma Ray Bar in Madison and talk about plans about new album this summer. Guest: The Flavor That Kills

Jeff Massey is guitarist, singer, songwriter for Chicago's The Steepwater Band and Jeff calls in to talk about their upcoming tour, where the band name comes from, and their plans to release a new album in 2025. Guests: Steepwater Band , Jeff Massey