** The Maddhatters ** 8-9-06




Athcast - Athens Music! show

Summary: The Maddhatters The Maddhatters are... Robby - Guitar Nick "The Reverand" - Sax Jake - Drums Maaike - Trumpet and Trombone Trent Petty - Vocals Kenny "Ryan" Razor - Bass Doc Hoovie - T-Bone The Maddhatters sound at its roots is ska, yet distinct sounds of punk, rockabilly and hardcore/metal can be heard. Formed in the late summer of 1997 in a small, quite part of the south east known as the Port City (Wilmington, N.C.) In that time, the Maddhatters have played over 1200 shows, with over 2000 bands all over the U.S. and Canada. The band has shared the stage with many great talented ska and punk bands such as The Toasters, The Slackers, VGS, The Casualties and many more. The Maddhatters sound has been compared to bands such as The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Voo Doo Glow Skulls and Madness. If you have never experienced a Maddhatters show then hang on. The Maddhatters are known for there high-energy live performances and stage antics. Keeping the crowd moving comes very easy for this band.