Artist description "Self-classified as a mixture of funk, blues, metal, folk, alternative, and punk, the sound leaves you at a loss for description"- The Liberty Press"In some songs, it's not unusual to be pulled from a free-form jazz richt into the frenzied feel of punk- similar to the plot twists and turns of a good suspense film."- The Wichita State University Sunflower

Music Style Rock/Alternative

Musical Influences Guns 'n' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Motley Crue, Megadeth, Bach

Similar Artists depending on the song- The Doors, Hole, Veruca Salt, Concrete Blonde, CCR, Janis Joplin,

Artist History 1/2 Mad Poet was conceived in the fall of 1995 in a tiny sweaty attic in Wichita, KS- the entertainment mecca of Karaoke. Playing loud rock music was one of the only ways to cover up the screeching and wailing of a thousand would-be stars in the local bars. The line up of the band has remained the same throughout their career except for the replacement of former drummer, Rhea Sewell, with the formidable talents of Janet Cramer. The band started out playing dirty puke-smelling bars for little or no pay. They have since traveled the country playing for larger clubs, casinos, festivals and fairs, including the 1998 Lilith Fair. The band has opened for a number of nationally known acts including: Joan Jett, Sugar Ray, Marcy Playground, and Weird Al Yankovich. Currently, the band has released one CD titled "Ain't I a Woman!?!" and are hard at work on their second, due to be released some time in 2001.

Group Members Janet Cramer, drummer, has a Master's in Music from Wichita State University. She has played and studied with internationally recognized percussionists such as Michael Spiro, Jesus Alphonso from Los Munequitos de Matanzas and Regino Jimenez in Havana, Cuba. She has years of playing and teaching experience in in Latin, jazz, folkloric, music theatre and rock.Sheela Reddy, bassist, has a BA in Music from Wichita State University. She has a solid background in various styles of music ranging from orchestral to jazz to Latin to rock to music theatre. She is both a professional musician and a music teacher.Anita Chase, guitarist and lead vocalist, also has a BA in Music from WSU. She has played in a variety of bands ranging from country, to punk, to folk, to metal, to alternative. She also writes music for other artists and dance choreographers.

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Vocals

Albums Ain't I a Woman

Press Reviews "Even though the group has a sometimes lighthearted approach to music, they faithfully work at improving their abilities and breaking stereotypes about women rock musicians"- Wichita State University Sunflower"1/2 Mad Poet's music does have a hard edge, laced with aggressive guitar solos and tough solos"- The Wichita Eagle"...this band breaks stereotypes and barriers into the realm of rock-n-roll by women"- The Liberty Press"I love this band!"- GoGirlsMusic.com

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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