Max Ink Radio

Warner E. Hodges International All-Stars are coming to AtwoodFest

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Warner E. Hodges is a founder of Jason & The Scorchers, was in Drivin’ and Cryin’ and played in Dan Baird & Original Sin in his 5 decades of rock n’ roll.

Catch Warner E. Hodges International All-Stars coming to AtwoodFest Saturday, July 25th on the Sugar Maple Stage at 8:15 PM.

Warner has great stories and a lot of history and clues us in on what to expect when he makes his comeback to the Madcity.

Warner E. Hodges

Guests: Warner E. Hodges

The Band Feel coming to AtwoodFest

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Band Feel is closing AtwoodFest on Sunday, July 26 at 6pm and founder/guitarist Tyler Armstrong of The Band Feel calls into the Max Ink Radio studio to talk about his beginnings, passion of vintage guitars, history of the band their new album “What Of Now”, and settling a bet between Rökker and his daughter Lizzie on a piece of The Band Feel trivia!

Tyler Armstrong of The Band Feel

Guests: Tyler Armstrong

Madison Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100 years with Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

For 100 years, the Madison Symphony Orchestra has enriched Wisconsin’s cultural landscape with world-class performances and community engagement.

On Max Ink Radio, board member Derek Smith and French horn player Emma Potter discuss the orchestra’s remarkable history, the leadership of Maestro John DeMain, and the free Centennial Festival celebrating a century of music.

The weekend includes local musicians, cultural performances, family activities, food, and John DeMain’s final appearance as Music Director after more than three decades leading one of the nation’s premier regional orchestras.

Jane Lowy, Derek Smith, Emma Potter, Rökker

Guests: Derek Smith, Emma Potter

Milwaukee's Rap J proving talent can be limitless on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Rap J is a hip-hop artist from Milwaukee – and about to play his first show in Madison at the Rigby, next Saturday, May 16.

But, Rap J doesn’t just bring the music – he is on a mission to prove talent can be “limitless.” And he shows it while performing from his wheelchair.

Rap J was born with cerebral palsy.

He joins us by phone to share his inspiring story.

Milwaukee Hip-Hop artist Rap J

Guests: Rap J

Addicted to Pain - Mac O'Brien performs new song on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Mac O’Brien was scheduled to play at Whiskey Jacks on State Street and she walked over to the Max Ink Radio studio with her guitarist Scott G to chat with us, premier her new song Alien and play one of new new songs live… Addicted to Pain.

Jane, Scott G, Teri Barr, Rökker, Mac O’Brien

Mac O’Brien performing Addicted To Pain on Max Ink Radio

Mac O’Brien promo

Guests: Mac OBrien

Outlaw and a Lady - newleyweds Jenny Lupien and Mason Meyer are live on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Jenny is a gymnastics coach from North Dakota.

Mason plays with bricks and builds stone walls.

Jenny moved to Madison to start a career in music and Mason tore down those walls to give a voice to the Outlaw Country music in his head.

Then, Jenny met Mason. Mason and Jenny dated. Jenny and Mason formed a duo called Outlaw and a Lady and later added guitarist Jayme Poster on electric guitar.

Jenny married Mason.

The newlyweds are Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio premiering brand new music and telling great stories along with guitarist Jayme Poster.

Jane, Jayme,Teri, Jenny, Mason, Rökker, Dana

Jenny Lupien peforming live on Max Ink Radio

Mason Meyer peforming live on Max Ink Radio

Jayme Poster peforming live on Max Ink Radio

Guests: Jenny Lupien, Mason Meyer

The Earthlings are peforming at Contact Modality XPO

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Madison’s own UFOs The Earthlings will be performing live at Contact Modality XPO on Saturday, May 2nd in Delavan, Wisconsin. Find more information and tickets at ContactModalitiesXPO.com

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Jane, Rökker, Elliot Gilfillan

Guests: Elliot Gilfillan

Play Machine: Synth wizard meets drum master Live on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Clutch recording studio owner Brian Liston is a multi-tasking synth wizard and Joey B. Banks is the drummer’s drummer! Together they perform their unique music and groove out in the Max Ink Radio studio as performers on Live from the Madcity.

Guests: Brian Liston, Joey B. Banks

20 Years of The Pistols at Dawn on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Tim Consequence and Matt Viper stop by Max Ink Radio to talk about their history, music catalog and re-releases of their surf-punk farfisa driven music.

Jane, Matt Viper, Rökker, Tim Consequence

Guests: Matt Viper, Tim Consequence

Peace Love Hope make music from Fruit Salad Live on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Early 90s Racine, Wisconsin band Fruit Salad achieved some success then vanished. Members surfaced in bands like Natty Nation, Prophets of Rage, Dub Foundation or the Aerospace industry.

After 30 years the funky reggae rock fusion trio have reunited as Peace Love Hope. Jah Boogie, Paule Willis, and Chad Hanstedt are in the studio performing and interviewing on Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio.

Jane, Paule, Chad Hanstedt, Rökker, Jah Boogie, Shenn

Guests: Chad Handstedt, Jah Boogie, Paule Willis

12 y/o Cece Erling performs new song live and interviews on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Cece Erling is 12, but don’t let that fool you. She handles her own in an interview with Rökker and performs one of her new songs live during her debut appearance on Max Ink Radio.

Jane, Cece, Rökker, Genya,and daughter

Guests: Cece Erling

Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Paul Filipowiscz back with new album on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Paul Filipowicz is back with a new album and he stops into the studio to talk about the album and some if his rich music history in the Wisconsin, Chicago and beyond.

Jane, Paul Filipowicz, Rökker

Guests: Paul Filipowicz

Bro-Thai Saucepreneur Brota Oroian stops in with chips on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

At 50, Brota Oroian had to re-invent himself, so he went on vacation….. to Thailand to visit the homeland of his mother. After a fun time with the family, Brota went on a journey to learn the secrets of Thai cooking from the source. He did. And it was really good. Bro-Thai sauce.

Listen to Brota’s adventure

Rob Robers, Brota Oroian, Rökker

Guests: Brota Oroian

High schoolers Candy Cigarette smoke Max Ink Radio with live performance

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Hailing from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, high school power-trio Candy Cigarette journey to the Madcity to perform songs from their upcoming album. The band features identical twins with Isaac (bass) and Lucas (guitar) Deitz along with drummer Evan Sterken… and they brought along their Dadager, Tom Deitz, for a great time in our studio.

Rob Roberts, Evan, Isaac, Lucas, Rökker

Candy Cigarette from the control room

Guests: Candy Cigarette, Evan Sterken, Isaac Deitz, Lucas Deitz, Tom Deitz

New band Peace Love Hope premiere new song on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Souteastern 90s band Fruit Salad takes a 30 year hiatus and now they are back as Peace Love Hope. Jah Boogie and Paule left Racie and Fruit Salad years back and now they’ve reunited with their old guitarist Chad to form this new band.

Rob Roberts, Paule, Chad, Jah Boogie, Rökker

Guests: Jah Boogie

Make Music Madison director Meri Rose Ekberg stops by Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Make Music Madison director Meri Rose Ekberg stops by to talk about the annual music festival and venue registrations.

Jane, Meri Rose, Rökker

Guests: Meri Rose Ekberg

Marta Hansen premieres new "Mom Rock" cover album on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Piano Gal, Marta Hansen, stopped into Max Ink Radio with new music from her upcoming “Mom Rock” cover album, and a ukulele in tow to perform one of the songs live.

Jane, Marta Hansen, Rökker

Guests: Marta Hansen, Marta the Piano Gal

14 year old songwriter Mane Thompson debut radio performance on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Mane Thompson is just 14 years old, but at 6’4″ many forecasted his calling in sports, but Mane followed his heart into music and performance. Check out Mane’s first appearance on radio Live from the Madcity on Max Ink.

Jane, Tasha, Lorenzo, Rökker, Mane

Guests: Mane Thompson

John Gay's musical journey is Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

John got busted for growing weed and spent nine years in the the pokey and used the time to hone his writing and performance skills and now John Gay is a full time musician releasing music and playing gigs nearly every weekend. Hear his journey and songs Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Jane, John Gay, Rökker

Guests: John Gay

Madcity Party Bus arrives on Max Ink Radio with owner George Chaconas

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Madcity Party Bus has been rocking Madison’s Streets with a fleet of vehicles for any event. Owner George Chaconas tells stories and details from his years of owning Madcity Party Bus.

Jane, George Chaconas, Rökker

Guests: George Chaconas

Madison All-stars Generation Jones premiere new music on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Madison All-stars Generation Jones have a new album coming out later this year, and the first few tunes are just being released. MAMA Lifetime Achievement inductee Michael Massey and Kyle Henderson from the 80s wonderband The Producers stop into the studio to chat on Max Ink Radio.

Jane, Michael Massey, Kyle Henderson, Rökker

Guests: Kyle Henderson, Michael Massey

La Crosse's Charlieboy with new music on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Keegan, Maya and Owen stop into Max Ink Radio on their way to a show in the Madcity to check out a few songs from their new album.

Jane, Maya, Owen, Rökker, Keegan

Guests: Charlieboy

God's Outlaw tells "Tales of the Hardway" on Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Milwaukee’s rebel country rockers God’s Outlaw make the journey to Madison to perform and interview on Live From the Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Playing songs from their new album “Tales Of The Hardway”, singer and acioustic guitarist Big Brian Smith, picker and slide guitrarist Eric “E-man”, and upright bassist Jason “Sawboss” Kloss rip it up with a brilliant performance.

Jane, Big Brian Smith, Rökker, Eric “E-man” Bulgrin, Jason “Sawboss” Kloss

Big Brian Smith of God’s Outlaw on Max Ink Radio

Eric “E-Man” Bulgrin of God’s Outlaw on Max Ink Radio

Jason “Sawboss” Kloss of God’s Outlaw on Max Ink Radio

Guests: Eric "E-Man" Bulgrin, Eric Bulgrin, Jason Kloss

Telepathy and Aliens with Melissa Cain, Contact Modalities XPO founder

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Contact Modalities XPO founder Melissa Cain calls in to talk about the upcoming event on May 1-3, 2026 at the Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin. Telepathy, UFO’s and Harmonic Ascension are all part of the conversation.

Contact Modalities XPO founder Melissa Cain

Guests: Melissa Cain

Ultimate Arts Tattoo owner Stripe suggests the best place to get poked in the Madcity

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Ultimate Arts Tattoo has been a part of the Madison community since the lae 80’s when it started out next to the Harmony Bar. After purchasing the shop more than 2 decades ago, owner Stripe has relocated the shop. Learn the history, inspirations, community involvement and mission of Ultimate Arts Tattoo.

Jane, Stripe, Rökker

Guests: Stripe

New band Barby Lane is on fire in the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A new all-star band is on the rise in Madison and their name is Barby Lane. Featuring singer and guitarist Adem Tesfaye, drummer Michael Haefner, bassist Michael Sommer and guitarist Richard Stanek.

Catch this amazing performance and interview with lots of fun moments!

Jane, Michael Sommer, Adem Tesfaye, Rich Stanek, Rökker, Michael Haefner

Guests: Adem Tesfaye, Michael Haefner, Michael Sommer, Richard Stanek

Rockonsin's Dennis Graham talks 2026 Highschool Garage Band Competition

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Rockonsin founder Dennis Graham is in the studio to talk about the annual statewide high school garage band competition

Jane, Dennis Graham, Aaron Weber, Rökker

Guests: Dennis Graham, Rockonsin

Dana Perry premiering new music on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dana Perry moved to Madison because of the vibrant and inviting original music scene. More than a decade later she is exective director of the Madison Area Music Association, music director at Cargo Coffee East, an instructor at Girl’s Rock Camp.

Dana Perry premieres a new song and chats about upcoming releases and shows.

Jane, Aaron Weber, Dana Perry, Rökker

Guests: Dana Perry

Taylor Schereck rips it up on Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Taylor Schereck is in the studio with new songs and fun stories for an interview and performance on Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio.

Jane, Rökker, Aaron Weber, Taylor Schereck

Guests: Taylor Schereck

Max Ink Radio #260214

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Rökker & Jane are spinning local, Wisconsin-made music with an interview of recent MAMA Lifeteime Achivement winner Robert J. Robert speaks with MIR’s Teri Barr on his award and the 10 year anniversary of the MAMA Cares fund.

Madison Legend Robert J Conaway

Soundcheck Entertainment and WAMI have partnered for the 2nd annual Battle of the Bands. This year includes Madsion at the Bur Oak on Febrary 21st. Michael Grassman is on the phone with details.

Michael J Grassman of Soundcheck Entertainment

The Butcher’s Kid
John Nelson grew up as the Butcher’s kid and his father along with his uncles fueled his passion for music growing up. John is releasing a new album “Choice Cuts” and is in the Max Ink Radio studio to perform new songs and talk about his music.

Jane, John Nelson, Rökker

Battle of the Bands coming to Madison

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Michael Grassman of Soundcheck Entertainment has partnered with the Wiconsin Area Music Industry to bring the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands to Madison for a semi-final showdown featuring 9 bands at the Bur Oak and the Finals in March at Rally Point Station in Occonomowoc.

Michael is on the phone from West Allis to tell us the details for the contest.

Michael J Grassman of Soundcheck Entertainment

Guests: Michael Grassman

Robert J receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Madison Area Music Association

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Robert J has been rocking Madison’s music scene for more than 40 years as a solo artist as well as bands like the Moon Gypsies, Rowdy Prairiedogs. Recently, the MAMAs have recognized his career with their Lifetime Achievement Award.

MAMA Cares (a fund to help musicians in crisis which was founded by Robert J) celebrates it’s 10 year anniversary in March with a party!

Robert J Conoway Interview by Teri Barr on Max Ink Radio.

Madison Legend Robert J Conaway

Guests: Robert J Conaway

Choice Cuts from The Butcher's Kid - Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

John Nelson grew up as the Butcher’s kid and his father along with his uncles fueled his passion for music growing up. John is releasing a new album “Choice Cuts” and is in the Max Ink Radio studio to perform new songs and talk about his music.

Jane, John Nelson, Rökker

Guests: JOhn Nelson

Whitney Mann is back with new music on Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Whitney Mann was a rising country artist and left it behind for an oridnary life in Fort Atkinson.

Now, Whitney is back with a new passion and will release her songs this summer. But First, we get to hear them on Max Ink Radio as Whitney Mann is Live from the Madcity.

Jane, Whitney Mann, Rökker

Guests: Whitney Mann

ModernArte hosting "Love Songs For Everyone" at Lucille in Madison

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Find out about Maya of ModernArte and her 14 piece ensemble playing “Love Songs For Everyone” at Lucille restaurant just off the Capitol Square in Madison on February 11th.

Jane, Maya of ModernArte, Rökker

Guests: ModernArte

Madison's Gentle Brontosaurus releasing third album after six year break

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Gentle Brontosaurus is releasing a new album titled “Three Hares” and celebrating with a party at the Crystal Corner Bar on February 14th.

The band comes to the studio to chat on Max Ink Radio.

Jane, Huan-Hua, Nick, Paul, Rökker

Guests: Gentle Brontosaurus

Chad Vader celebrating 20 Years with creator Aaron Yonda on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Chad Vader became an early viral video series on YouToube in 2006 and winning the George Lucas Fan Film Award. Now, 20 years later creator Aaron Yonda of Blame Society Films is in the studio to talk about creating a newly updated series and a gofundme campaign to raise production funds.

Plus some great stories including meeting Jack Black in a bathroom…. he was a fan?

Jane, Aaron Yonda, Rökker

Guests: Aaron Yonda, Chad Vader

Madison Record Label Shortwave Records to host live showcase at the Crystal Corner

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Shortwave Records is hosting a music showcase on February 7, 2026 at the Crystal Corner Bar with bands from the label. Founder Eric Hartz and members from his band The Flavor That Kills stop into Max Ink Radio to talk about the show and archiving local band recorings.

Jane, The Flavor That Kills, Rökker

Guests: Eric Hartz

Becca Murray & the Wildflowers melt the studio with stunning performance on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Becca Murray is a rising singer/songwriter in Madison who decided to branch off on her own to write, record and perform her own music. Becca is a currenbtly a member of accomplished bands like 90 Proof and Atomic Blonde, but the Wildflowers allow Becca to blossom in a new garden.

Jane, Becca Murray & the Wildflowers, Rökker

Guests: Becca Murray

Morning Notes explores Madison's local music scene on WISC TV

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Chris “Bubba” Hawbaker has been a photojournalist with WISC TV for 12 years. Chris works on news weekdays and plenty of weekends. Often he’s the man behind the camera asking the unheard questions that inspire the statements you see people give on the Channel 3 news.

But Chris has another passion, local music, and produces a show called “Morning Notes” featuring interviews and stories on local music groups and personalities.

Rob Roberts, Chris “Bubba” Habaker, Rökker

Chris “Bubba” Hawbaker with Rökker on Max Ink Radio

Guests: Chris "Bubba" Hawbaker

The adoption journey for Baby Engen is about overcoming challenges

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

On December 26th 2024 911 operator Alyssa Engen answered an emergency call from a frantic wife at a live music venue whose husband had just gone down while playing drums.

And like that, Ayssa stepped into the moment to bring the impossible situation under control and start saving a life. Mine.

Now, Alyssa and her husband Tom want to save another life, a child’s life. Together they are looking to adopt a child and the process is daunting with challenges both legally and financially.

Here in the studio to talk about their journey, goals and efforts is Alyssa and Tom Engen.

Rob Roberts, Alyssa Engen, Rökker, Tom Engen

Alyssa & Tom Engen in the WMDX studio with Rökker

Alyssa Engen an Rökker

Guests: Alyssa Engen

Katie Scullin is Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Fort Atkinson based singer/songwriter Katie Scullin is Live from the Madcity performing songs from her past catalog and a few new ones. Dain DiMattia accompanies Katie for an acoustic duo peformance.

Jane, Dain DiMattia, Katie Scullin, Rökker

Guests: Dain DiMattia, Katie Scullin

Sean Michael Dargan Trio is Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Madison rockers Sean Michael Dargan Trio are back on Max Ink Radio performing songs from their catalog and talking about upcoming shows and new album.

Jane, Sean Michael Dargan, Joe, Bill, Rökker

Sean Michael Dargan striking the Elvis Costello pose, photo by Jane Lowy

Guests: Sean Michael Dargan

Gin Mill Hollow premiering new songs on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Gin Mill Hollow co-founder, singer and guitarist Dan Plourde along mandolinist Joshua “Juice” Giudice are in the studio to premiere new music from the americana-fusion band.

Jane Lowy, Joshua “Juice” Giuduce, Dan Plourde, Rökker

Guests: Dan Plourde, Joshua "Juice" Guidice

Shiver's Justin Blair: LA Band with Madison Roots

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Los Angeles rock band Shiver has Madison roots and singer Justin Blair is home visting for the holidays and has some new songs to premier.

Jane Lowy, Justin Blair, Rökker

Guests: Justin Blair

Madison Uphoff accepts the fate of Four Corners on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Singer/Songwriter Madison Uphoff peforming Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with in-depth interview.

Jane Lowy, Madison Uphoff, Rökker

Guests: Madison Uphoff

Ethical Trade Co takes gift shopping for the holidays to the Next Level

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Where can you buy goods made around the globe knowing your purchase is making a difference?

It’s Ethical Trade Co in Madison.

Ethical Trade Co is a local non-profit whose product sales help end modern slavery by creating more opportunities for the Artists.

Co-founder James Ferrett stops into the studio to talk about new location, prodcuts and more.

Stop into Ethical Trade Co at 1904 Winnebago Street, on the second floor

Open from 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday thru Saturday

Ethical Trade Co is closed December 24th thru Jan. 2nd

Shop online anytime at EthicalTradeCo.com Goods for a better world.

Jane Lowy, James Ferrett, Rökker

Guests: James Ferrett

12 y/o Paige Keber premieres new song and performs Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Rising Madison singer/songwriter Paige Kleber comes into the studio to premiere her new song “Give in and Cry” and peform other songs from her catalog plus a Christmas song for the holidays.

Jane Lowy, Paige Kleber, Rökker

Paige Kleber, Rökker

Guests: Paige Kleber

Joey's Song founder Michael Gomoll on music legends and epilepsy research

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Joey’s Song founder and Freezing Man Festival creator Michael Gomoll is in the studio with Rökker and Jane talking about the upcoming Freezing Man Festival at the Sylvee Theater in Madison on January 9-10 in 2026.

Jane Lowy, Michael Gomoll, Rökker

Guests: Mike Gomoll

High school rockers No Limit are Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Midwestern alt-rock band No Limit was formed when young Madison area musicians from Monona Grove High School and Columbus High School came together at the Madison Music Foundry, a rehearsal studio and music lesson complex.

Now independently writing, recording, and performing on their own, No Limit is releasing their first full length record.

Here in the studio to talk about their new EP, the band and perform songs live is Isaac, Aiden, Huck and Jordan of No Limit.

Jane, Isaac, Jordan, Huck, Aiden, Rökker

Alice & Jane in the control room, Isaac and Huck and Dadager Paul

Jordan and drumset in the lobby, Huck in the studio

MIR, No Limit, Dadagers and Momagers….

No Limit pre-production for Live in the Lair on Max Ink Radio

Guests: Aiden Fieweger, Huck Gladuestolz, Isaac Peck, Jordan Moorad, No Limit

Gamma Ray Bar getting AED with owner Kevin Willmott II

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Gamma Ray Bar owner Kevin Willmott II is on the phone from behind his bar talking about acquiring an AED device, the importance of CPR training and hosting Rökker and Ironplow and Last Crack on the one year anniversary of his sudden cardiac arrest on-stage.

Gamma Ray Bar owner Kevin Willmott II talks about opening up a new, independent live music venue in the old Frequency space in Madison.

Guests: Kevin Willmott II

Max Ink Radio #251129B

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Rob Roberts spinning Wisconsin-made music

Rob Roberts Max Ink Afterhours

Guests: Rob Roberts

Max Ink Radio #251129A

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Rob Roberts is spinning local, Wisconsin-made music and Teri Barr speaks with Craig Bauman of People Brothers Band on their annual band/fan trip Jam for Jamaica.

Rob Roberts

Guests: Craig Baumann, Rob Roberts, Teri Barr

Unleashed in Japan with Lords of the Trident's Ty Christian

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Fang Von Rathenstein, aka Ty Christian, is singer for the most metal band on Earth, Lords of the Trident. Ty stops at nothing talking about the 2024 tour of Japan which included foods not fit for radio, his house full of bidets, and upcoming Euro tour.

Jane Lowy, Ty Christian, Rökker, Rob Roberts

Rökker interviewing Ty Chrsitian of Lords of the Trident

Guests: Lords of the Trident, Ty Christian

Melting brains with Lakewaves Trio on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Lakewaves Trio is synthesizer wizard Graham Marlowe’s band of local jazz greats spilling out an experimental, structurally improvised music fulfuilling the notions of modern new-age music. Lakewaves Trio is a quartet for this show featuring drummer Will Bailey, bassist Mamo Aumanstal, and guitarist Bruce Wassterstrom.

Jane Lowy, Bruce Wasserstrom, Graham Marlowe, Mamo Aumanson, Will Baily, Rökker

Lakewaves Trio’s Bruce Wasterstrom and Graham Marlowe on Max Ink Radio

Lakewaves Trio’s Mamo Aumanstal and Graham Marlowe with Rökker on Max Ink Radio

Lakewaves Trio’s Graham Marlowe on Max Ink Radio

Will Bailey’s in the isolation chamber

Guests: Bruce Wasserstrom, Graham Marlowe, Mason "Mamo" Aumanstal, Will Bailey

Magic Conch share their all-knowing sea shell of wisdom on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Magic Conch bassist Mark and drummer Andrew stop by to talk new music and show in the Madcity, plus, how they’ve stated together as a tri-city, tri-state band.

Jane Lowy, Andrew, Mark, Rökker, Rob Roberts

Mark, Rökker, Andrew

Guests: Magic Conch

Madison jammers BAMM are on fire on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Bo Allen Messer grew up on blues and Southern rock and is known for his soulful vocals, heartfelt songwriting and spontaneous live jams.

Bo is in the studio tonight with his band BAMM for Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio.

Bo is joined by keyboardist Mark Goodden, drummer Dyan White, and bassist Pete Koconis (violinist Tomek not present)

BAMM invades the Civic Media Conference Room waiting to play on Max Ink Radio

Guests: Bo Messer

"Planets as Stars" creator Gina Cornejo talks premiere at Theatre Lila

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

ART House 360‘s Jessica Lanius and in-residence artist Gina Cornejo talk about Theatre Lila’s new show “Planets as Stars” coming up in Verona.

Jane Lowy, Gina Cornejo, Jessica Lanius, Rökker

Guests: Gina Cornejo, Jessica Lanius

VO5 celebrating 20 years of turning everyone back to Disco!

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Madison supergroup VO5 is celebrating it’s 20th year with a celebration concert at Atwood Music Hall on November 15th and founding members John Feith and Gail Campbell are in the studio talking about early band history, memories and the extravaganza show featuring past members, guests, string section, added horns…. listen for details.

Jane Lowy, Gail Campbell, John Feith, Rökker

Guests: Gail Campbell, John Feith

Milwaukee's Lily Slay tames the Madcity Dragon

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Milwaukee singer/songwriter Lily Slay is Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with solo acoustic performance of song from her catalog and in-depth interview and tales from her musical journey to Wisconsin!

Rob Roberts, Lily Slay, and Rökker

Guests: Lily Slay

Madison hard-rock legends Badwolf on the hunt again on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison hard rock legends Badwolf are releasing a new album “The Dotted Line” after many years of hiatus and one-off reunions. After peforming at Kenny “Gonzo” Keith’s celebration of life they decided to write new music and book shows.

Charles Thomas, Wade Otis, Rob Jolin and John Richardson are in the studio for their first interview since reuniting.

Rob Roberts, Badwolf, and Rökker

Wade Otis, Charles Thomas, Rökker, John Richardson, and Rob Jolin

Guests: Badwolf, Charles Thomas, John Richardson, Rob Jolin, Wade Otis

Beth Kille back from Scotland and headed for Flannel Fest

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Just back from Scotland from a tour with her band Gin Chocolate and Bottle Rockets, Beth talks about bringing fans on tour, solo shows and upcoming Flannel Fest.

Rob Roberts, Beth Kille, and Rökker

Guests: Beth Kille, Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets

Singer/Songwriter Madison Uphoff ascending in the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Marrying wandering melodies and twisted words, Madison Uphoff, 21, is a Wisconsin-born folk artist. Her debut album, ‘Holding Pattern’, written and recorded in Los Angeles, was released in May of 2024. Interested in exploring the cultural goings-on and her own related misgivings, she’s set to record a 4-track-cassette-recorded EP in 2026.

Jane, Madison, Rökker

Guests: Madison Uphoff

Chloe Louise is Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison singer-songwriter Chloe Louise performs 6 songs and talks about her music, new songs, challenges, stand-up comedy and more!

Chloe Louise on Max Ink Radio

Guests: Chloe Louise

Teri Barr at premiere of "No Packers No Life" movie with director Craig Benzine

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Teri Barr calls in from the Madison premier of the film, “No Packers No Life.”

Director Craig Benzine, who also wrote three of the songs in the film, including the one we shared for the first time on Max Ink Radio tonight, “Men of Action” by his band Driftless Pony Club.

(He’s originally from Marshall and formed the band in 1999 at UW-Madison.)

Teri Barr on the phone live with Max Ink Radio from the Madison premiere of “No Packers No Life”

Direct Craig Benzine and Teri Barr

Guests: Teri Barr

Author Susan Masino's book "The Story of AC/DC - Let There Be Rock" being released as audiobook

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Susan Masino is an author and rock and roll historian, who has written six books, including Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy-My Life and Times with AC/DC, Van Halen, Kiss…Famous Wisconsin Musicians with a foreword written by Les Paul, The Story of AC/DC-Let There Be Rock, which is now in 11 languages, Family Tradition-Three Generations of Hank Williams, AC/DC FAQ with a foreword written by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Secrets of The Universe – Universal Laws, Past Lives, Ghost Adventures and More.

But before all that, Susan Masino created Rock Central magazine in 90s and later co-created the 94.1 JJO’s Local Stage radio show.

Jane, Susan Masino, Rökker

Guests: Susan Masino

Jeff Burkart brings guitar and performs two songs during interview on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison singer/songwriter and non-profit guru Jeff Burkhart is in studio to premiere a new song, talk about upcoming shows… and he brought his guitar to play a few songs live on Max Ink Radio!

Jane, Jeff Burkhart, Rökker on Max Ink Radio

Guests: Jeff Burkhart

Megatone Recording Studio on the move with Paul Schluter

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Megatone Studios owner Paul Schluter. You may remember Paul as the guitarist in legendary bands like Last Crack, Magic 7, Muzzy Luctin or from his current bands like 90s cover band Foo Foo Doll or shredding solos in his wife’s band, The Elizabeth Mary Band….. Paul has Megatone Studio news and some new music.

Jane, Paul Schluter, Rökker above State Street at the WMDX studio

Guests: Paul Schluter

Midwest Struggle Country artist Robbie Sender is Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Milwaukee singer/songwriter Robbie Sender performs solo acoustic and sings from the heart and talks about the struggle of addiction and the triumph of redemtion.

Jane, Robbie Sender, Rökker at WMDX

Guests: Robbie Sender

Max Ink Radio preview with Rökker for #251010 on John & Gordy in the Morning

John and Gordy — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:08:10 +0000

Catch John, Gordy and Rökker debating the merits of the Disney-made Star Wars.

Then, it’s previews of this weekend on Max Ink Radio (Oct 12 2025) highlighting Megatone Studios’ owner Paul Schluter, Madison singer/songwriter Jeff Burkhart, and Live from the Madcity with Milwaukeean Robbie Sender.

Rökker premiers new music from Jeff Burkhart and a clip from last week’s performance by Horace Greene.

Plus, previews of upcoming shows with clips from Harmonious Wail, the Jimmys, Mac Obrien, and Becca Murray.

Rökker previewing Max Ink Radio on John & Gordy in the Morning on WMDX

Guests: Rökker

Max Ink Radio #251004

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Max Ink Radio features Wisconsin music and interviews with artists and personalities on Saturday nights from 6-8pm followed by our Live from the Madcity show featuring a peforming artist and in-depth interview.

This Week features Serial Killer Expert Dr. Scott Bonn, Madison Latin Jazz legend Tony Castaneda, and Live from the Madcity with Horace Greene.

Serial Killer Expert Dr. Scott Bonn

Criminologist, producer, best-selling author, and serial killer expert Dr. Scott Bonn has profiled, corresponded with, and interviewed some of the most infamous killers of all time including Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer.

Scott provides insights into the motivations, fantasies, and compulsions of infamous serial killers and explains the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths.

Serial Killer Expert Dr. Scott Bonn

Tony Castaneda

Tony Castaneda has been a fixture of the Madison music and activism scene for more than 20 years. A former radio host and social justice activist, Tony is the percussionist and frontman of the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band, who have been getting Madison in a jazzy mood since 1998.

Tony Castaneda is in the studio to talk about his current musical ventures, weekly residency at the Cardinal Bar, and upcoming projects.

Jane Lowy, Tony Castaneda, Rökker

Live from the Madcity with Horace Greene

If Prince was from Oshkosh and joined a jam band it would be called Horace Greene. Tony, Sam, Todd and Austin are in the WMDX studio with interview and performance including their new single, Cream.

Horace Greene/Max Ink: Jane Lowy, Sam, Todd, Tony, Austin, Rökker

Guests: Dr. Scott Bonn, Horace Greene, Tony Castañeda

Madcity Latin Jazz Legend Tony Castaneda on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Tony Castaneda is in the studio to talk about his current musical ventures, weekly residency at the Cardinal Bar, and upcoming projects.

Jane Lowy, Tony Castaneda, Rökker

Guests: Tony Castañeda

Serial Killer Expert Dr. Scott Bonn on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Scott provides insights into the motivations, fantasies, and compulsions of infamous serial killers and explains the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths.

Serial Killer Expert Dr. Scott Bonn

Guests: Dr. Scott Bonn

Oshkosh's Horace Greene is Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

If Prince was from Oshkosh and joined a jam band it would be called Horace Greene. Tony, Sam, Todd and Austin are in the WMDX studio with interview and performance including their new single, Cream.

Horace Greene/Max Ink: Jane Lowy, Sam, Todd, Tony, Austin, Rökker

Alice, Tony, Austin, Sam, Rökker in the WMDX Studio

WMDX studio and Austin’s Ludwig drum kit

Jane Lowy in the control room and Horace Greene’s Tony on his classic Gretch guitar

Horace Greene’s bassist Sam with Rökker

Guests: Horace Greene

Max Ink Radio #250927

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This Week features Terry Talbot, Frankie Furillow of the Central, and Chakari Daezhare is peforming on Live from the Madcity.

This Week:

Terry Talbot has been documenting Madison’s music and art scene since 1971, photographing some of our storied artists like Luther Allison and Paul Filipowitz and continues to this day covering the current scene.

Jane Lowy, Terry Talbot, Rökker

The Central’s Frankie Furrillo

Madison experimental Grindcore duo The Central’s Frankie Furrillo is talking band history, new recordings and show at the Gamma Ray Bar on 9/27.

Jane Lowy, The Central’s Frankie Furrillo, and Rökker

With a voice that commands attention and an infectious spirit that radiates joy, Chakari Daezhare embodies the magic of performance. A passionate singer, each note she delivers is infused with her love for the art and gratitude for the opportunity to share it.

Tonight Chakari Daezharee is in the studio with us tonight to perform Live From the Madcity on Max Ink Radio.

Listen Here on Civic Media: C hakari Daezhare: Live from the Madcity

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Jane Lowy, Chakari Daeshare, Rökker

Guests: Chakari Daezhare, Frankie Furrillo, Terry Talbot

Chakari Daezhare stuns Max Ink Radio with amazing vocal performance

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison singer/songwriter Chakari Daezhare sings six songs plus in-depth interview. All of the songs Chakari performs are with produced backing tracks with a full band and her own backing vocals which were recorded on her phone in the bathroom!

Don’t miss this special performance of Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio.

Jane Lowy, Chakari Daeshare, Rökker

Guests: Chakari Daezhare

Frankie Furrillo on his Madison Grindcore band "The Central"

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison experimental Grindcore duo The Central’s Frankie Furrillo is talking band history, new recordings and show at the Gamma Ray Bar .

Jane Lowy, The Central’s Frankie Furrillo, and Rökker

Guests: Frankie Furrillo

Madison photo-historian, gallery owner, and musician Terry Talbot

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Terry Talbot is in the studio with Jane while Rökker jumps into the control room, it’s Freaky Friday!

Terry has great stories from Madison’s past and has a big surprise about his gallery.

Jane Lowy, Terry Talbot, Rökker

Guests: Terry Talbot

Max Ink Radio #250920

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Max Ink Radio features Wisconsin music and interviews with artists and personalities.

This week, Rökker, Teri Barr and Jane Lowy are in the WMDX studios in Madison with Audifax, a local artist and mural painter. Plus The Skintone’s Tony Leskinen and Peter Ress.

Jane Lowy, Audifax, Rökker, Teri Barr

Jane Lowy, Tony Leskinen (the Skintones), Rökker, Teri Barr

Guests: Audifax, Pete Ress, Skintones, The, Tony Leskinen

Legendary Madison Punksters The Skintones play Halloween Bash at Mad Farm Moto

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison’s legendary punk band The Skintones are performing a flurry of shows this fall into winter and drummer Tony Leskinen and singer and guitarist Peter Ress are in the studio and on the phone to tell us about the band and upcoming shows.

Jane Lowy, Tony Leskinen (the Skintones), Rökker, Teri Barr

Tony Leskinen of The Skintones. Photo by Teri Barr

Guests: Pete Ress, Skintones, The, Tony Leskinen

The Mascot Theory's Cosmic Hit And Run: Live from the Madcity

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Mascot Theory are releasing their latest album “Cosmic Hit and Run” and before it hits the street they are performing songs live in the WMDX Studio on State Street for Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with Rökker, Teri Barr and Jane Lowy.

Catch singer/songwriter Erik Kjelland talking about the inspiration for hte ablum: the passing of his father and the diagnosis of a potentially life threatening brain condition.

Jane Lowy, Cory Swadley, Erik Kjelland, Nick Fry, Paul Metz, Teri Barr

The Mascot Theory performing live in the WMDX Studio above State Street in Madison

The Mascot Theory with Teri Barr & Rökker

Guests: Cory Swadley, Erik Kjelland, The Mascot Theory

International Mural Painter Audifax is right here in Madison!

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison mural painter and artist Audifax is talking about going to Spain to pursue street and mural painting and coming back to Madison to continue her community work and murals around Dane County.

Jane Lowy, Audifax, Rökker, Teri Barr

Audifax and Rökker in the WMDX studio above State Street in Madison, Wisconsin.

Guests: Audifax

Music Community Coming together for local drummer Big John Smolak

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 03:58:13 +0000

Local Madison drummer Big John Smolak spent 2023 in the hospital when his diabetes went haywire. Big John talks about his health journey, obtaining a prosthetic to get back to work and playing drums, and the upcoming fundraiser for Big John at the Crucible nightclub in Madison on the east side on Sunday, September 14th from 2-7pm with local bands Motherhive, Static Affliction, Ironplow, and Abaddon’s End.

Local Madison drummer John Smolak of Go Play God

Guests: Go Play God, John Smolak

Max Ink Radio #250913

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Max Ink Radio features music and interviews with Madison and Wisconsin based bands, artists, industry folks and local personalities.

Rökker is in with Jane Lowy and Chloe Louise with new music and interviews

Big John Smolak, drummer of Go Play God, phones in. Big John is holding a fundraiser to cover medical expenses including a prosthetic. Listen to his story about his journey back to health, work and one day back on stage with his band.

Local Madison drummer John Smolak of Go Play God

Channel 27 Newsteam multi-media journalist Renee Aldana is in the WMDX studio on State Street in Madison talking about moving from Los Angeles, to Michigan State, and the Madcity and her exciting moments as a roving reporter!

Jane Lowy, Renee Aldana, Rökker, Chloe Louise

Channel 27 Newsteam reporter Renee Aldana, Rökker in the WMDX Studio in Madison

Guests: Go Play God, John Smolak, Renee Aldana

Electric folker Melissa Kieler is Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Singer/songwriter and electric folker from Monroe, Wisconsin Melissa Kieler peforms her songs solo on her Nord keyboard. Inspirational and slightly intense, Melissa’s voice is amazing.

Jane Lowy, Melissa Kieler, Rökker, Chloe Louise

Guests: Melissa Kieler

Party at the Mad Farm Moto with Aaron Weber's socks

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Aaron Weber of the Aaron Weber Group is in the studio talking his Client Appreciation Party at the Mad Farm Moto & Music in Brooklyn, WI featuring bands, food, obstacle course and more! Free and open to the public, find more at MoveToMadison.com.

ps. We also checked to see if Aaron is still wearing different socks. He is, photo proof below!

Jane Lowy, Aaron Weber, Rökker, Chloe Louise

Aaron Weber wears different socks, find out why!

Guests: Aaron Weber

Channel 27 News Reporter Renee Aldana on Moving to Madison

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Renee Aldana is a mulit-media journalist who recently moved to Madison to work for the Channel 27 Newsteam. Originally from Los Angeles, Renee graduated from Michigan State and we get to hear about covering sports, fav restaurants, and covering news in the Madcity.

Jane Lowy, Renee Aldana, Rökker, Chloe Louise

Channel 27 Newsteam reporter Renee Aldana, Rökker in the WMDX Studio in Madison

Guests: Renee Aldana

Max Ink Radio #250906

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Rökker, Jane Lowy, Chloe Louise and Mike are in the WMDX Studio above State Street in Madison spinning local, Wisconsin-music plus interviews and performances with local personalities, artists and entrepreneurs.

This week features:

Aaron Weber of the Aaron Weber Group is in the studio talking his Client Appreciation Party at the Mad Farm Moto & Music in Brooklyn, WI featuring bands, food, obstacle course and more! Free and open to the public, find more at MoveToMadison.com.

ps. We also checked to see if Aaron is still wearing different socks. He is, photo proof below!

Jane Lowy, Aaron Weber, Rökker, Chloe Louise

Aaron Weber wears different socks, find out why!

Mac OBrien is busting out of the Nashville box with her brand new songs, new attitude, new look and new band members!

Jane Lowy, Mac OBrien, Rökker, The Dadager

Guests: Aaron Weber, Mac OBrien

Madison Guitar Legend John Masino is Live From the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

John Masino has been playing music in Madison and beyond for more than 5 decades with bands like Punch, John Masino Band, Clear blue Betty and many more.

We discuss his first concert, Jimi Hendrix, his band history all the way back to early 70s, and his new album “To The Stars and Back”.

John Masino is performing live from the WMDX Studios above State Street in Madison, Wisconsin .

Jane Lowy, John Masino, Rökker, Chloe Louise

John Masino & Rökker

Guests: John Masino

Mac Obrien premieres new song on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Mac OBrien is busting out of the Nashville box with her brand new songs, new attitude, new look and new band members!

Find more information at Mac Obrien’s website

Jane Lowy, Mac OBrien, Rökker, The Dadager

Guests: Mac OBrien

Door County's Wagon Roots are Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Sturgeon Bay’s Wagon Roots make the trip down from Door County to perform Live in the Madcity and talk about their music, Door County, Upright Bass, Steel Bridges and more!

Jane Lowy, Jen Polster, Michael Bleck, Rökker

Guests: Jen Polster, Michael Bleck

Max Ink Radio #250830

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Rökker and Jane Lowy spinning local, Wisconsin-made music plus interviews with Crustacean Records founder Chris Langkamp along with Frequency Live’s Darwin Sampson talking about the 30 years of Crustacean Records and the upcoming parties.

Plus we speak with Herbal Aspect co-founder Matt Nelson about cannabis, legalities and new stores!

Jane Lowy, Chris Langkamp, Rökker, Darwin Sampson

Jane Lowy, Matt Nelson, Rökker

Guests: Chris Langkamp, Darwin Sampson, Matt Nelson

Max Ink Radio #250823B

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Rob Roberts spinning local, Wisconsin-made music on Max Ink Radio

Rob Roberts in the WMDX control room on State Street in Madison

Guests: Rob Roberts

Max Ink Radio #250823A

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Rob Roberts spinning local, Wisconsin-made music on Max Ink Radio

Rob Roberts

Guests: Rob Roberts

Mars Hall's Perry Stephen Polito is Live from the Madcity

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Perry Stephen Polito has been playing in Madison bands since the early 70s with his first band Shock, and later Falcon thru the 80s. after a lengthy hiatus to start a family, Perry came back to the music scene founding his own band Mars Hall.

Perry is in the WMDX studios above State Street in Madison, Wisconsin to perform Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio.

Rob Roberts, Dom Lee, Perry Stephen Polito, Rökker, Jane Lowy

Perry Stephen Polito is performing at the WMDX studios on Max Ink Radio

Guests: Perry Stephen Polito

Max Ink Radio #250816

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Rökker, Jane, and Rob Roberts are spinning local, Wisconsin-made music plus interviews and live performance.

Interviews with Steven Beda, founder of Madison ska-fusion band One Beer Please, talking about upcoming show at the High Noon Saloon and premiering a new single on Max Ink Radio.

Rob Roberts, Dom Lee, Jane Lowy, Steven Beda of One Beer Please, Rökker

Dom Lee, producer for WMDX’s John & Gordy in the Morning, stopped by the studio to show us some tricks in the control room so we through him on a mic to find out more about his recent move to Madison after graduating from UW Oshkosh. We did find out he’s from Illinois but he won’t tell us if he’s a Bear’s fan!

Rob Roberts, Jane Lowy, Dom Lee, Rökker

Guests: Dom Lee, Steven Beda

One Beer Please premiere new song on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison based ska-fusion band One Beer Please founder, trombonist and vocalist Steven Beda stops in the WMDX studio to hang out with Max Ink Radio and talk Trombones, band history, and upcoming show and premiere a new song.

Rob Roberts, Dom Lee, Jane Lowy, Steven Beda of One Beer Please, Rökker

Guests: Steven Beda

John & Gordy's Dom Lee is hanging out with Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

John & Gordy in the Morning producer Dom Lee comes in on a Saturday to hang out with the Max Inkers and show us some morning show magic tips! Dom jumps on a mic with us to tell us his backstory, hobbies, and why he loves Madison!

Rob Roberts, Jane Lowy, Dom Lee, Rökker

Guests: Dom Lee

The Stolen Sea's Nate Meng is Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The Stolen Sea’s founder and singer/songwriter Nate Meng is our guest on Live from the Madcity for a performance and interview.

Jane Lowy, Nate Meng, Rökker, Chloe Louise

Guests: Nate Meng

ART House 360: A conversation with co-founder Jessica Lanius

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

By day, Jessica Lanius is Artistic Director for Theatre Lila in Verona. And afterhours, Jessica is the Co-founder of western Dane County’s newest art facility, ART HOUSE 360.

ART House 360° is not just a movement for greater wellbeing, connection, and artistic expression through the arts but on August 14th ART House 360 celebrates moving into the material world with a ribbon cutting after renovating a 1917 historic school house that will feature a rehearsal studio and performance venue. And Verona Mayor Luke Diaz will be there! This is a big deal, and here in the studio to tell us all about ART House 360 is co-founder Jessica Lanius.

Jane Lowy, Jessica Lanius, Rökkr, Chloe Louise

Guests: Jessica Lanius

Eken Park Festival organizer Charlie McNulty with highlights in 9th year

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The 9th annual Eken Park Festival takes place on Madison’s northeast side on Saturday, August 16th from 11am to 8pm and features music, food, beer, kids fun and more. Organizer Charlie McNulty is in the studio with highlights.

Jane Lowy, Charlie McNulty, Rökker, Chloe Louise

Guests: Charlie McNulty

Bear in the Forest is caught live in the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Bear In The Forest is the musical soulcraft of a man known simply as Bear—a wandering troubadour whose songs shimmer with mysticism and memory. Born in New Orleans, raised amongst the lake and seasons of Milwaukee, and now rooted in Madison, Bear weaves his story through melody, lyric, and atmosphere.

A classically trained violinist, choir-honed vocalist, and self-taught guitarist, Bear’s sound is both studied and wild—elegant in its composition yet raw in its feeling. His early artistry was sharpened within the First Wave scholarship program at the University of Wisconsin, where hip hop, spoken word, and activism braided into his evolving voice.

Here in the studio to perform for us tonight is Alberto “Bear” Kanost, Ry Swaty and Joe Poznik. Bear, Ry, Joe, welcome to Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio.

Rob Roberts, Rökker, Joe Poznik, Bear, Ry Swaty, Jane Lowy, Chloe Louise

Guests: Bear in the Forest

A Light from the Darkness of Abundant Life School, Travis Agnew is Live from The Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison native Travis Agnew is a singer|songwriter who draws from his diverse travels across the U.S. and beyond to craft music that blends alt-country, folk, rock, blues, and reggae.

A story teller at heart, Travis was inspired by the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School late last year and felt compelled to support the community in light of the tragedy. Travis collaborated with talented artists, musicians and community members to write a song and create a video as part of that mission.

Jane Lowy, Travis Agnew, Rökker, Teri Barr

Guests: Travis Agnew

Award winners face hurdles on the road as All-Queer-Trans band

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison-based Kat & the Hurricane received 5 awards this year from the Madison Area Music Association and frequently tour the country but face issues along the way as an All-Queer-Trans indie pop band and tell us how they are working to be part of the solution.

Kat Rhapsody, Alex Nelson and Benjamin Rose are on the phone with Teri, Rökker and Jane.

Alex, Rökker Kat, Benjamin

Max Ink Radio girls in the control room

Guests: Alex Nelson, Benjamin Rose, Kat Rhapsody

Marta Hansen's new music video "Bang Bang" confronts school shootings and includes local partners

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Marta is a songwriter, vocalist, and pianist. She has been performing in the Madison area for many years and has been nominated for both MAMA and WAMI awards. Marta is piano technician and is the owner of The Piano Gal Shop in Sun Prairie.

Marta writes about complex issues and has finished production of a video for her song “Bang Bang” that deals with the sobering thought of school shootings from a mother’s perspective.

Telling the story as only she can is Marta Hansen.

Jane, Marta Hansen, Rökker

Marta Hansen The Piano Gal

Guests: Marta Hansen, Marta the Piano Gal

Luke Briggs brings Apps and online coaching to workouts, nutrition and weight loss

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Total Life Fitness founder Luke Briggs spent 8 years as an in-person personal trainer boutique gym in the Madison area. In 2020, Luke decided to branch out and start his own business, Total Life Fitness. Luke talks about his fitness program and background.

Jane, Lance Briggs, Rökker

Guests: Luke Briggs

Madison Film Maker Austin Galante releasing second feature film

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Austin Galante is a music producer, vocalist, director, cinematographer, and actor. Austin has worked on songs featuring major recording artists, worked at major motion picture studios while living in LA, and has 25 music videos and one feature film to his credit.

Make that 2 feature films. Austin is releasing his second feature film “Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless Road” and will premiere at the Marcus Palace Cinema in Sun Prairie on June 7th.

Jane, Austin Galante, Rökker

Guests: Austin Galante

The Lower 5th Duo performing live on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Lower 5th founding members Luke Jorgersen, Cory Swadley, and Paul Metz started working together in 2010 to write and perform songs that drew from and built on their eclectic musical roots. With the addition of Audrey Pescitelli (Bass), Jeremy Henning (Trombone & Guitar) and Michael Buerger (Trumpet) The Lower 5th has grown to become a band of power house musicians and leave it all on the stage with every performance. After the tragic loss of their Leader in 2018, Luke Jorgensen, the band committed to carry on in his honor an uplifting message of Hope and Togetherness that continues to resonate through their music today.

Cory and Audrey perform Lower 5th songs Live in the Lair

Jane, Corey Swadley, Rökker, Audrey Pescitelli

Lower 5th’s Audrey Pescitelli & Corey Swadley, and Jane (control room)

Lower 5th’s Corey Swadley and Jane (control room in the WMDX studio)

Guests: Audrey Pescitelli, Cory Swadley

High Noon Saloon Patio's live music series highlights with Joe Burbach

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

High Noon Saloon released their Summer Patio series featuring free, live music. Music programmer Joe Burbach is in to talk about the series and highlights.

High Noon Saloon’s Joe Burbach wondering where his left arm is

Guests: Joe Burbach

Genevieve Heyward touring through Wisconsin

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Lake Geneva native now Nashville recording artist Genevieve Heyward speaks with Rökker from backstage in Iowa on her way to a few shows across Wisconsin including Madison, Milwaukee and Appleton.

Genevieve Heyward

Guests: Genevieve Heyward

Madison singer/songwriter Jeff Burkhart is Live in the Lair on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison based singer/songwriter Jeff Burkhart is Live in the Lair to perform his songs and tell his story.

Jeff Burkhart & Rökker

Guests: Jeff Burkhart

Madison Malone premieres new song "Bravo" on Mother's Day

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Baraboo native singer/songwriter Madison Malone relocated to L.A., but stops back in town to play shows and visit.

Teri Barr caught up with Madison and to talk about the new album coming out this summer, premiere new music and as a salute to Mother’s Day INCLUDES the song “Bravo” that she wrote for her son, and presented to her Mom — all for Mother’s Day.

Madison Malone and daughter

Guests: Madison Malone

Cathy Couture is "Hard To Kill" on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Cathy Couture & the Bad Jacks interview plus performance of a few songs from her catalog and new album. Cathy’s band features Beth Kille on guitar and Jenna Joanis on percussion.

Jimmy K, Jenna Joanis, Beth Kille, Cathy Couture, Rökker

Beth Kille, Cathy Couture – photo by Michael Sullivan

Jimmy K, Beth Kille, Cathy Couture, Jenna Joanis, Rökker – photo by Michael Sullivan

Guests: Beth Kille, Cathy Couture, Jenna Joanis

Lousy Nuncio, veterans reunited in a musical duo, perform Live on Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Lousy Nuncio is Jage Nichols and Jon Schliesmann. They met in the Air Force while stationed in Okinawa, Japan in the ealy 90’s. After creating a band and finding some success came a hiatus until the pandemic, which put them back together and creating music in a duo called Lousy Nuncio. Performance and interview.

Jimmy K, Jage Nichols, Jon Schliesmann, Rökker

Lousy Nuncio is Live in the Lair (Jage Nichols & Jon Schliesmann)

Guests: Jage Nichols, Jon Schliesmann

Last Crack guitarist Paul Schluter on legendary Madison band's history and upcoming show

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Last Crack guitarist Paul Schluter is in the studio to talk about the band’s history from the 80s & 90s, getting signed, the Rökker Jamboree reunion show and playing in a country band with his wife.

Rob Roberts, Paul Schluter, Rökker

Last Crack’s Paul Schluter interviewed by Rökker

Guests: Paul Schluter

This Time Tomorrow Foundation and Random Acts of Kindness

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This Time Tomorrow Foundation co-founder Cory Zimmerman along with board member Mike Gosenheimer are in studio to talk about Random Acts of Kindness, upcoming events, and helping cancer patients and survivors across the country.

Rob Roberts, Cory Zimmerman, Rökker and Mike Gosenheimer

This Time Tomorrow Foundation co-founder Cory Zimmerman and Rökker

This Time Tomorrow Foundation co-founder Cory Zimmerman, Rökker, and Mike Gosenheimer

Guests: Cory Zimmerman, Mike Gosenheimer

Instar music and craft festival celebrating 4th year with new venue

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Instar 4 Music and Craft festival creator Sigra DeWeese is back at Max Ink Radio to talk about the 4th installment and new venue.

Rob Roberts, Sigra DeWeese, Rökker

Guests: Sigra DeWeese

The Spine Stealers haunt Max Ink Radio Live in the Lair with quintet

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Madison’s The Spine Stealers enter the Lair to perform their haunting folk music with a quintet featuring guitar, banjo, ukulele, bass, and pedal steel guitar.

Rob Roberts, Kate Ruland, Thad Logan, Molly Jayson, Emma O’Shea, James Strelow, Rökker

Emma O’Shea and Kate Ruland of The Spine Stealers on Max Ink Radio

Thad Logan and James Strelow of the Spine Stealers

Thad Logan, Molly Jayson, and James Strelow of the Spine Stealers

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Guests: Emma O'Shea, James Strelow, Kate Ruland, Molly Jayson, Thad Logan

Nawty Dog creator Elliot Franklin introduces new Hot Sauce: Bruns Farm

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Nawty Dog craft hot sauce creator Elliot Franklin debuts a new line of sauce, Bruns Farm with ingredients sourced from North Side Farmers Market vendors.

Jimmy K, Nawty Dog creator Elliot Franklin, Rökker

Nawty Dog hot sauce

Guests: Elliot Franklin

Scientists discover Ghost Particles are a band from Madison

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Ghost Particles feature members from Fire Town, Spooner, the Rousers, The O’Bros and are in studio to talk about their newest addition to the band, Ernie from the Rousers, and their new song “Oblivious” featuring Beth Kille.

Jimmy K, Phil & Ernie from The Ghost Particles, and Rökker

Guests: Ernie from the Rousers, Phil Davis

Power Take Off initiated, seatbelts tightened at Max Ink Radio

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Stryker Records recording artists Power Take Off are Live in the Lair with interview and performing songs from their catalog and new album “Revolution” out May 2.

Jimmy K, Mikey, Ethan, Rökker, Ayden, Scotty of Power Take Off

Guests: Ayden Theis, Ethan Schluter, Mikey Delp, Scotty Theis

NFL Draft: Doozey playing in the shadow of Lambeau Field

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Appleton rockers Doozey are releasing a new single for a song they wrote for the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field in Green Bay and guitarist and singer Andy Van Dusen is on the phone to tell us about the shows in the stadium district and preview a clip of the new song “Last One Standing” before it’s release.

Doozey on Max Ink Radio

Guests: Andy Van Dusen

Filmmaker Trevor Banks' mission to put Clyde Stubblefield into the R&R Hall Of Fame

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Filmmaker Trevor Banks is making a documentary on Clyde Stubblefield and is fronting an effort to get Clyde into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Teri Barr checks in with Trevor to hear about the effort and petition.

Trevor Banks and Teri Barr

Guests: Teri Barr, Trevor Banks

Celebrating Clyde Stubblefield's Birthday and PHD with Joey B. Banks

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Clyde Stubblefield received a honorary PHD from the University of Wisconsin music school and a there’s gig at the Memorial Union Terrace to celebrate! Plus, Clyde’s birthday is coming up with a tribute at the High Noon Saloon in Madison.

The Funkee JBeez will provide the music and play the music of James Brown, Clyde’s originals, and songs Clyde loved to play.

Drummer Joey B. Banks is in the studio to talk about the upcoming tribute shows and preserving the memory of Clyde Stubblefield.

Jimmy K, Joey B. Banks, Rökker

Guests: Joey B. Banks

Ethical Trade Co: 10 years of empowering vulnerable artisans

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

10 years of offering fair trade goods in Madison and empowering vulnerable artisans now in over sixty countries has Ethical Trade Co founders Manuel Ramminger and James Ferrett excited to announce re-construction of their retail location.

Manuel Ramminger, Rökker, James Ferrett, and Jimmy K up front!

Throwback photos of Ethical Trade Co

Ethical Trade Co. founders Manuel Ramminger and James Ferrett on Max Ink Radio

Manuel Ramminger – Co-founder of Ethical Trade Co.

Guests: James Ferrett, Manuel Ramminger

Former Italian Opera Singer Marisa Balistreri is Live in the Lair

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Marisa Balistreri is a Madison, Wisconsin-based vocalist. A former professional Italian opera singer, Marisa currently collaborates with her songwriter-guitarist husband, Stefan Hall on original folk-jazz tunes inspired by music from around the world. The Marisa Balistreri Group performs as a duo, trio and quartet (vocals, guitar, bass and drums) and plays jazz standards, jazz Manouche, Latin jazz and originals in several languages.

Interview and performance of six songs:
1. Spring
2. Messagio
3. Hear Me
4. I Want To Believe
5. One Day
6. New Monsters

Stefan Hall, Marisa Balistreri, Rökker and Jimmy K up front.

Marisa Balistreri with Jimmy K in the control room

Stefan Hall on guitar at Civic Media’s WMDX studio

Guests: Marisa Balistreri, Stefan Hall

Rockstar & Elise release new single Time Machine

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Emily AF is the is the brainchild and performer behind emerging nostalgia-pop project out of the Madcity called Rockstar & Elise. They have a new single, “Time Machine” with already more than 11k listens on Spotify.

Emily AF of Rockstar & Elise with Jimmy K and Rökker

Guests: Emily AF

Subatomic is back in the saddle, first live show in 6 years

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Subatomic hasn’t played a show in more than 6 years recovering from injury and health issues. Now, Subatomic is back and playing their first show at the Rökker Jamboree on May 4th at the Bur Oak in Madison along with Electromag, Mind Ox, Magic 7 and Last Crack to benefit Rökker and MAMA CARES.

Subatomic with Jimmy K and Rökker

Guests: Bryan Moll, Electromag, Jim Roof, Sparko, Subatomic

What color socks is Aaron Weber wearing? Sock Duality meets Real Estate

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Aaron Weber of the Aaron Weber Group is in to talk about Real Estate in Madison but we wanna talk about his socks.

Aaron Weber’s Socks on April 5, 2025

Aaron Weber Group supports local music

Guests: Aaron Weber

Rockonsin founder Dennis Graham talking details for 2025 high school garage band competition

Rökker and Jane Lowy — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dennis Graham, founder of the annual Rockonsin statewide garage band competition, is in studio to talk about how it works, applications and deadlines.

Rockonsin’s Dennis Graham with Jimmy K & Rökker

Guests: Dennis Graham, Rockonsin

Guitar Center of Wisconsin founder Greg Ginter: From roadie to thousands of guitars and everywhere between