Max Ink Radio

We often talk about the way music has a “healing power.” And with Veterans Day on Monday, we wanted to look into the growing number of art programs centered around helping military members. Some Veterans learn to play guitar, while others are writing about their experiences.    One of these programs in Wisconsin is called “Warrior Songs.” Teri Barr talks with our friend Kelsey Miles...

Lonelyproof is a new band featuring singer, songwriter and guitarist Kyle Rightley (Driveway Thriftdwellers, Big Payback), drummer Max Morkri (WURK), Lo Marie (Furious Bongos), and bassist Jeff Weiss (Big Payback). Guest: Kyle Rightley

Old Oaks founder and WURK guitarist and singer Frank Laufenberg is in the studio to talk about new music from both WURK and Old Oaks. Guests: WURK , Frank Laufenberg

Michael "Tinker" Tierney and Nora are a Celtic songwriting duo out of Milwaukee performing their own music plus a cover song from the 1500's called Matty Groves. Scandalous! Find Black Willow Starling online at: blackwillowstarling.bandcamp.com instagram.com/blackwillowstarling facebook.com/blackwillowstarling Guest: Black Willow Starling

Rökker stops into the studio for the John & Gordy show to preview 11 year old rising star Paige Kleber's new song "Playin' Hard to Get" and talk about her role in the upcoming SpongeBob the Musical - youth edition. Hint: she plays a rockstar! Guests: Rökker , Paige Kleber

x-Sexy Esther vocalist Lyndsay Evans, x-Charm School Rejects vocalist Sharona York, and Dana Perry have formed an new band and premiering a new song on Max Ink Radio. Guest: Lyndsay Evans

Can music make a difference?   Teri Barr introduces us to Green Bay based musician, Bob Balsley. The 76-year-old has taught thousands to play guitar and shared his songs around the world.  He was also recently honored with two sold out shows at The Tarlton Theatre in Green Bay – tribute concerts celebrating Bob’s life and music.  Here’s Bob’s incredible story. And why for him, it really...

Michael Gomoll (and his son Sam) are in the studio to talk about the new partnership between the Epilepsy Foundation and Joey's Song for free tickets in 2025 Guest: Mike Gomoll

The MAMAs' Dana Perry stops into Max Ink Radio to talk about the 2024 MAMA Awards show at the High Noon Saloon. Guest: Dana Perry

Alex White and the Friends perform "Biggest Small Town in America" and songs from their latest album. lus interview Live in the Lair on Max Ink Radio. The popular song with many Madisonian references was written by Alex White and his longtime writing partner Nick Clutter and originally performed by their band the Pine Travelers. Learn all about Alex, Asha, David and Matt Guest: Alex White

Max Ink's Rökker is in to preview the weekend local music show, upcoming Halloween events and play clips of local music. Guests: Rökker , John & Gordy Show , Gordy Young , John Peterson

What does Bob Dylan and Madison.. or Elvis and Green Bay have to do with each other?? Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp has created some special songs after digging into these very unique stories. Guest: Trapper Schoepp

The Earthlings have landed and founding member Noah Gilfillan talks about Freakin' Halloweekend and the band covering Radiohead. Guest: Noah Gilfillan

Freakin' Halloweekend 2024 at the High Noon Saloon in Madison and organizer Adam Schabow spills the details. Guest: Adam Schabow

Cathy Couture has an amazing story of her journey with cancer, Ladies Rock Camp, and creating her legacy with music. Guest: Cathy Couture

Aaron Weber is setting his Compass to a brand new direction, sets his sights on Monopoly, and displays this months socks! Guest: Aaron Weber

Powerful and vulnerable at the same time. We’ll learn more about the new Kanopy show coming up at the Overture Center in Madison with Artistic Director Lisa Thurrell. Guest: Lisa Thurrell

10th Flannel Fest is coming to Madison and Kimberly Wisconsin in November with national acts Blitzen Trapper and Old 97s along with local artists The Mascot Theory and Beth Kille Band Guests: The Mascot Theory , Erik Kjelland

Live performance with Graham Marlowe and his Lakewaves Trio band featuring Mason "Mamo" Aumanstal on bass and drummer Will Bailey. Guests: Graham Marlowe , Mason "Mamo" Aumanstal , Will Bailey

Where is The Key preview Mad Farm Moto's Halloween 2024. Guitarist Tyler Quinn and Mad Farm's Josh talk about the 4th annual bash in Brooklyn, Wisconsin featuring 18 bands. Guest: Tyler Quinn

Teri Barr speaks with Ben Jaeger of Sunspot. He isn’t just a rock-n-roller. Why he’s also teaching future generations of musicians. Guests: Sunspot , Ben Jaeger

Guitarist and songwriter Jeremiah Jams talks about his music, backround, wife and bandmate Emily playing Sax in a wedding dress and more! Guest: Jeremiah Jams

HoneyBee Cannabis Company owner Wade Woods loves to give back to the community and this year Glass For Good benefits Brown Paws Rescue and features music, glass blowers, Smash Burger Food Trucks and more. Guest: Wade Woods

Somehow, Jimmy K, Rökker and Teri Barr start talking about the legendary annual Spam Carving Festival held in Madison, reactions, experiences, Spam recipes and more! Guests: Teri Barr , Jimmy K , Rökker

Singer, guitarist, songwriter and Marsden founder Joe Marsden brings in the full band for a live performance and interview. Guests: Marsden , Joe Marsden