Artist description MCD CD's / Epidemic 1996 / Virus 1999 / Prion 2001/ This young band has created a solid reputation for their hot vocals, danceable rhythms and timeless lyrics. MCD promises to deliver a show filled with distinctively original rock music that is truly infectious! An established popular midwest group that is fully capable of playing for any modern rock audience. The guys have performed over twenty concerts each year since 1995, including appearances at the MP3.com Music & Technology Tour, The National Cattle Congress Fair, MDA Telethon events, Children's Miracle Network Festivals, various college/university venues and showcases. The "Disease" can easily perform a two hour set with either their own music or a combination that includes many standard rock covers. MCD is constantly working on new music to add to a growing list of original hits. Check back here often for newly added stuff. Their music is also available at CD Baby... http://www.cdbaby.com/madcow

Music Style Power Rock

Musical Influences Anything Rock from soft to heavy metal, R.E.M. to Metallica

Similar Artists The Nixons, Matchbox 20, Nirvana, Pearl Jam

Artist History The brothers Stainbrook did some jamming as far back as 1994, however the Midwest-based band, Mad Cow Disease, actually first began with the addition of a drummer in the Fall of 1996. Their first original song written was O.W.I., as a driver's education project. Soon the group sought out and added a lead guitar player. In their first year, they wrote over 15 original songs, lost and replaced the lead guitarist, recorded eleven of their originals for MCD's "Epidemic" CD, and performed 'live' 28 times. Since that year, the now seasoned band has continued to write and record enough music to produce several more CD's. MCD scaled back to a trio during the Summer of 1998, with each of the brothers taking turns at the drums, or playing their music with recorded drum trax. Neither felt impared by the diminished band size, writing some of their most popular new material as a collection of separately recorded tracks. Their second album "Virus" continues the attack on strong bass lines, haunting melodies, and a pop-type mix with keyboards and drum trax. "Big Guy" joined the group, after they once again lost their lead guitarist. BG brought with him a variety of skills as a vocalist and keyboard player. The band has toured the Midwest and Florida, and also appeared on the first mp3.com Music & Technology Tour! "Prion" is the most recent collection of songs produced by this constantly working power rock band. Even though is only has eight songs, judging by fan reaction, it is by far their best effort to date.

Group Members Trent Stainbrook, vocals, lead guitar, lyricist Travis Stainbrook, vocals, bass guitar Craig Stainbrook, vocals, keyboard, trax, soundman

Instruments Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Drum Machine

Albums Epidemic /copyright 1997/ Virus /copyright 1999/ Prion /copyright 2001/

Press Reviews 10/11/99 - "My attention was drawn to Mad Cow Disease by their merchandise. The band was handing out stuffed cows with their trademark "MCD" imprinted upon them. A young trio with an uncanny marketing sense, Mad Cow Disease is bound to go places, thanks to their contagious songs and refreshing creativity. Jen McInnes, Tour Reporter, MP3.com Music&Tech Tour. **************************************************** Other press reviews located on the bands website: Florida's JAM Magazine -- Bandslam Online -- KLYV K-Live, Dubuque KUNI, Cedar Falls --Musician Magazine -- ICON, Iowa City -- CD Baby Online -- IDN Indie Online Distribution Network

Additional Info Band's email address....trspartners@pitnet.net

Location Waterloo, Iowa - USA

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