MADTOWN MANNISH BOYS

The Madtown Mannish Boys are a Madison-based Blues band who are steeped in Chicago-style Blues, including artists like Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Otis Spann, Paul Butterfield, and Little Walter. They perform with raw exuberance and driving rhythms that make you want to boogie. Some of their tunes are harmonica-driven, played with gritty fervor and intense energy. Others are soulful ballads, heavily influenced by the likes of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke. This mix of styles and genres makes for an entertaining and dynamic show that you won’t want to miss.

Andy Smith has a powerful and soulful voice, reminiscent of some of the greats from Blues and R&B. Paul Schwoerer wields his harmonica with a chip on his shoulder and his vocals are gripping and yet smooth. Jesse “Honey Boy” Steinberg injects melodic flurries of guitar riffs into the lively grooves laid down by Tim Payne (bass) and John Payne (drums). Todd Phipps is one of the most sought-after Blues keyboardists in the Midwest. He is a sponsored artist by Hammond Organ and plays with various other bands in the Midwest.

AWARDS:

• Madison Magazine’s “Best of Madison” award for being one of the best Blues bands in the Madison area in 2020.
• Finalists for Madison Area Music Awards (MAMA) – Best Blues Band in 2020.
• Finalists for the 2019 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) award for best Blues band in the state of Wisconsin.
• “Mad Faves” award in 2019 for being one of the top three Blues bands in the Madison area by The Isthmus.
• Finalists for Madison Magazine’s “Best of Madison” award for being one of the best Blues bands in Madison in 2019.

Host or Publisher Al Rasho