From the Past: Man… Or Astro-Man?

Man... Or Astroman? on the cover of Maximum Ink in October 1996 - photo by Craig Gieck
Maximum Ink music magazine has been published in print and online since March 7, 1996. Based in Madison, Wisconsin Max Ink is distributed throughout Madison and Surrounding Areas.

Maximum Ink print magazine focuses on live music in Madison and serves as a guide to help Madisonians surf through the hundreds of shows and events taking place throughout the city and surrounding areas each month. Featuring a monthly live music calendar listing venues and events, Max Ink interviews the artists and previews the shows.

Maximum Ink's online presence includes all of the articles, interviews, and monthly columns from the print magazine plus other content not appearing in print like show reviews, cd reviews, and other timely interviews. Max Ink's famous live music calendar is also online and always available on your mobile device, bookmark us now!
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INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES:


The Charlatans UK join forces with Ride for a North America tour
The Charlatans UK and Ride
Two legendary bands co-headline the Majestic Theater, Madison WI February 8th
Posted: Monday, January 16, 2023 at 9:51 AM
By John Noyd
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Bobby Weir and the Wolf Brothers
Bobby Weir and the Wolf Brothers featuring the Wolfpack
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Ace February 28th at Madison's The Sylvee
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2023 at 10:05 AM
By John Noyd
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VIDEO PODCAST: Cars, Coaching & Country: Q&A with Singer-Songwriter Jackson Taylor as His Music Hits a High Note
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 6:07 PM
By Teri Barr
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VIDEO PODCAST:  The Jimmys Winter Tour. Q&A with band leader Jimmy Voegeli; plus stories from the road (& the farm)!
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 4:32 PM
By Teri Barr
(8054) Page Views

VIDEO PODCAST: Growing Up a Nielsen: Q&A + Stories from Rockford-based Musician Miles Nielsen of The Rusted Hearts
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 6:27 PM
By Teri Barr
(5828) Page Views

Tim Baker
Tim Baker
Hey Rosetta!'s Tim Baker brings The Festival to Madison
Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM
By John Noyd
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OJ clearing out the dance floor - photo by Tony Mueller Phine Art Photography
Superorganism
Live at The Majestic Theatre
Posted: Monday, October 24, 2022 at 10:51 PM
By Tony Mueller
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VIDEO PODCAST: On with the Ride: Q&A with Eclectic Alt-Rocker Dusty Bo as his National Tour Hits its Stride
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 10:02 PM
By Teri Barr
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VIDEO PODCAST:  Inspired by Family to Make Music: Q & A with Holland Zander & Dana Buck of The Sensations
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Monday, October 10, 2022 at 8:19 PM
By Teri Barr
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VIDEO PODCAST:  “This Band has No Past. How Cheap Trick became Cheap Trick.” Q & A with Author Brian Kramp about His New Book
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 3:46 PM
By Teri Barr
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MONTHLY COLUMNS


Letter To The People
Commentary by the Publisher
Posted: Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 9:48 AM
By Rökker
Read This Month's Column

Rock Star Death Notices
Posted: Monday, July 19, 2021 at 1:22 PM
Find out who kicked the bucket this month!
Read This Month's Column

Slipped Discs
Discs you may have missed by John Noyd
Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 9:05 AM
Read This Month's Column

Eclectic Vibes
By Andrew Frey
Show Previews and Reviews plus Micro-Reviews
Posted: Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 6:25 PM
Read This Month's Column

De Wook Tour
Interviews & photos
Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7:43 AM
By De Wook
Read The Latest Post


BOOK REVIEWS


Fleetwood Mac in Chicago: The Legendary Chess Blues Session - January 4, 1969
Author: Robert Schaffner & Jeff Lowenthal
Book Review by Bruce Alexander & Michael Sherer
Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 9:39 PM

ROCK MONSTER: MY LIFE WITH JOE WALSH
Author: Kristin Casey
Book Review by Tommy Rage
Posted: Friday, February 19, 2021 at 9:42 AM

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CD/DVD REVIEWS:


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Barefoot On Diamond Road
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Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:14 PM

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SHOW REVIEWS:


Nikki Lane
Nikki Lane with Jamie Wyatt
Review by John Noyd
Posted: Friday, December 23, 2022 at 10:08 AM

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt
Review by John Noyd
Posted: Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:33 AM

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