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Mad Tea Party
Rockabilly / Surf / Garage

ZOMBIE BOOGIE out now! www.themadteaparty.com



ASHEVILLE, North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  11/4/2009
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   Mad Tea Party: General Info
Member Since4/12/2005
Band Websitewww.themadteaparty.com
Band Members

Ami Worthen: vocals, electrified ukulele, guitar.

Check out her blog at: www.ukulelerockstar.com

Jason Krekel: vocals, juke-joint guitar, fiddle, foot drums.

Charisma Artist: Booking

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Hasil Atkins, Doctor Ross, 5 Royales, Chuck Berry, Wanda Jackson, Bo Diddley, The Equals, Sonny Boy Williamson, Willie Nelson, Fats Waller, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, Reigning Sound, Lightnin' Wells, Charlie Feathers, Lee Dorsey, Squeeze, Cheap Suit Serenaders, Blue Rags, Beatles, Louie Bluie, The Hollies, The Cats & The Fiddle, Tobacco Tags, Baby Gramps, Fats Domino, John Hartford, Fleetwood Mac, Charlie Christian, Julia Lee, Abbott Vaughn Meader, King Kahn & BBQ Show, Nancy Sinatra, Michael Hurley, Link Wray, boogie woogie, doo wop, light rock (really), and much much more than we could ever list here.

Sounds LikeUke-abilly. Rock 'n' Roll.

Zombie Boogie
Mad Tea Party

MAD TEA PARTY: Found a Reason
2008

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MAD TEA PARTY: Big Top Soda Pop
2006

MAD TEA PARTY: Flying Saucers
2005

MAD TEA PARTY: 73% Post-Consumer Novelty
2004

Record Label

Nine Mile Records

Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 9 2009 8:00P
Mother in Law Lounge w/ 3 Piece Spicy Band New Orleans, Louisiana
Nov 10 2009 8:00P
Whirly Bird Lafayette, Louisiana
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Government Street Grocery Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Nov 13 2009 9:30P
Hopjacks Pensacola, Florida
Nov 14 2009 9:30P
Hopjacks Mobile, Alabama
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Westerwood Tavern Greensboro, North Carolina
Nov 27 2009 9:30P
Legal Grounds Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Dec 4 2009 7:00P
Grey Eagle Tavern w/ Southern Culture on the Skids Asheville, North Carolina
Dec 5 2009 8:30P
Cats Cradle w/ Pinche Gringo and Southern Culture on the Skids Carrboro, North Carolina
Dec 31 2009 10:00P
The Garage Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Jan 8 2010 12:00P
ElvisFest Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jan 9 2010 12:00P
ElvisFest Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jan 23 2010 9:00P
Common Market Charlotte, North Carolina

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   About Mad Tea Party

Mad Tea Party - "Every Way" (2008) from Skizz Cyzyk on Vimeo

Mad Tea Party

Uke-abilly. Retro-Pop. Rock 'n' Roll.

Mad Tea Party brews up rock 'n' roll, garage-pop and honky tonk to create a fresh and intoxicating sound. "It's B-52s meets Buddy Holly with a lot more thump." Musical conspirators Ami Worthen and Jason Krekel serve up an exciting live show to music lovers thirsty for upbeat, original refreshment. Delicious harmonies glide over electrified ukulele, juke-joint guitar, scratchy fiddle and pulsing foot percussion. Catchy songs are steeped in raw rockabilly with shreds of doo wop and devilish blues. Drink deep - Mad Tea Party concocts a musical recipe that will make you boogie.

This October the band is releasing ZOMBIE BOOGIE, a frighteningly cool Halloween record! Get your copy at a show, or by clicking the image to the left.

The word on the street...

"More a spectacle than a traditional two-person band, Mad Tea Party consists of vocalist and ukulele strummer Ami Worthen and guitarist, fiddler and drummer Jason Krekel. As Worthen reels out charming and quirky songs with an arch sense of humor, Krekel does double- and triple-duty, creating the illusion of a much bigger band with only two arms and two legs. It's a sight to behold...but Mad Tea Party's unique sound is just as worthy of note. A bubbly amalgam of juke-joint blues, pop, tiki exotica and rockabilly, the band has honed an approach that is unique and affecting." - Metro Santa Cruz

“Worthen jump-starts the beat on soprano ukulele while ace musician Krekel fortifies the groove on electric guitar, plus two drums and a cymbal he plays with pedals. The results will have listeners up and dancing.” – WNC Magazine

"Who said two people couldn't sound and play like five?" - The Village Idiot

"If The White Stripes and Southern Culture on the Skids mated, had fraternal twins and raised them to rock out with ukulele accompaniment, we would have Asheville, NC’s Mad Tea Party." - Southeast Performer

"The duo from Asheville plays rockabilly, early punk, old time, and 1960s rock and roll (among others) with a Buddy Holly swagger and the authenticity of 1930s street performers." - PopMatters

“A collection of infectious indie stompers and honky-tonk pop tunes that make sitting still not an option…FOUND A REASON is a jaunty, high-speed romp through the theatrical Americana made popular by groups like Southern Culture on the Skids." - Bold Life Magazine

"Hipsters rejoice...Mad Tea Party, made up of Jason Krekel and Ami Worthen, offer up good ol’ raw rock ‘n’ roll." - On Tap Magazine (Washington, D.C.)

"Garage-rock radness with boy-girl vocals and thumping foot-drums." - KUCI 88.9 FM, California

"When guitarist Jason Krekel climbs up and down the frets of his guitar, he plucks the strings with an energy Elvis would respond to, and their songwriting channels that of Chuck Berry." - Beyond Race Magazine


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Mad Tea Party's Friends Comments
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Tiger RoxXx

Tiger RoxXx



Nov 8 2009 10:28 PM

Feline Entertainment & Fanatique de Glam present: Burlesk! Freaky Friday the 13th w/ Viva le Vox and the Goddamn Gallows, freaks, geeks, and all kind of scary peeps!

Burlesk! Freaky Friday the 13th will be featuring spooky and freaky performances by well-known local and traveling magicians, musicians, and burlesque artists to thrill and chill you!

Artistika 523 S. Elm Doors @ 7pm,
Burlesk! Show @ 8pm
$10, $8 if curiously clothed

Bands Immediately Following Burlesk Revue

The weirdest, creepiest, eeriest, most bizarre, peculiar peepshow you've seen yet!!
Tiger RoxXx

Tiger RoxXx



Nov 6 2009 7:14 PM

Feline Entertainment & Fanatique de Glam present: Burlesk! Freaky Friday the 13th w/ Viva le Vox and the Goddamn Gallows, freaks, geeks, and all kind of scary peeps!

Burlesk! Freaky Friday the 13th will be featuring spooky and freaky performances by well-known local and traveling magicians, musicians, and burlesque artists to thrill and chill you!

Artistika 523 S. Elm Doors @ 7pm,
Burlesk! Show @ 8pm
$10, $8 if curiously clothed

Bands Immediately Following Burlesk Revue

The weirdest, creepiest, eeriest, most bizarre, peculiar peepshow you've seen yet!!
The Flatland Ramblers

The Flatland Ramblers



Nov 3 2009 1:41 AM

Thanks for the add!!
Best wishes from Iowa,
The Flatland Ramblers
Dixieghost

Dixieghost



Oct 20 2009 3:35 PM

Hey Mad Tea Party! We're playing the WDVX (102.9fm) Blue Plate Special on Oct. 20th @ 12 noon. It will also be broadcast over the internet at http://www.wdvx.com/webcast.html
Tiger RoxXx

Tiger RoxXx



Oct 20 2009 12:11 AM

Check out this event on Friday the 23rd
Strawberry Cheesecake For The Cure
Cabaret for the Cure
doors open at 7pm

http://www.gotriadscene.com/event/detail/19971
Buy Tickets Here!!!
Nueva Fecha Bulldog Cafe... 29 de Noviembre!!

Nueva Fecha Bulldog Cafe... 29 de Noviembre!!



Oct 14 2009 4:52 PM

Los Liquits, Los Estramboticos, Soneec y una banda sorpresa super especial, proximo 4 de Diciembre en el woda (antes roots magic club) boletos en preventa $230 taquilla $280 ; no te lo puedes perder... adquiere tus boletos llamando al tel: 5560 7349 o envia un mensaje con tus datos a soinbutourrock@live.com.mx Soinbu.
ATOMIC BOOGIE

ATOMIC BOOGIE



Oct 14 2009 4:52 PM

just wanted to stop by and say it was good seein ya'll last month in alabama. love the zombie boogie!!!
Piedmont-Triad Hippo

Triad Hippo



Oct 12 2009 3:22 PM

To thank the many folks that have supported the Hippo over the years we decided to present a concert by one of our favorite acts, Igor & the Red Elvises. You received this because you are one of our favorite people and we would like to give you free tickets to the show (up to 4 per person). Limited number available.

You can pick them up between 10am and 4pm Tuesday thru Friday at Terra Blue located at 518 South Elm Street in downtown Greensboro (336 275-0653) or the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership located on the second floor at 305 W. Fourth Street in downtown Winston-Salem (336 354-1500)
Will Dockery

Will Dockery



Oct 11 2009 9:36 PM

Greetings from Shadowville, hope y'all come back our way (Doo-Nanny & Rick Edwards' place) soon!
Amethystone

Amethystone



Oct 5 2009 2:26 PM

Thanks for adding us. Ashville is a great place. Love your tunes...best of luck to you. If you ever make it up to Ohio, you'd be a hit in Athens.
Red Hot Rebelettes!

Red Hot Rebelettes!



Sep 29 2009 3:37 PM

can't wait to see you in charleston!
Will Dockery

Will Dockery



Sep 9 2009 3:43 PM

Greetings from Shadowville, thanks for the friendship, MTP!
Street Orchestra Ukulélé Klub

Street Orchestra Ukulélé Klub



Sep 9 2009 3:43 PM

Hi
Thanks for adding us!
Dylan "The Manu Master" Benedict

Dylan "The Manu Master" Benedict



Sep 7 2009 9:05 PM

Thanks for the add! Heard you guys in the movie The Graduates. Love the song Never was a Cool One.
Strawberry Farm Band

Strawberry Farm Band



Sep 3 2009 2:09 AM

Thanks for the friendship. I hear that you will be in our neck of the woods in Sept. Hope to see you.
The Dusty Buskers

The Dusty Buskers



Aug 25 2009 3:08 PM

Thanks for the add!
Cheers and Godspeed from us Sonoran Desert troubadours.
SCRATCH

SCRATCH



Aug 20 2009 2:37 PM

THANX
Beautiful Mind

ALI X



Aug 17 2009 2:00 AM

Thanks for adding your song...peace love and smileing eyes
david de lhuile

david de lhuile



Aug 15 2009 12:50 AM

Thanks!!!!
Robin Walker

Robin Walker



Aug 8 2009 3:28 PM

thank you for friending. love the music!
Truth & Salvage Co.

Truth & Salvage Co.



Aug 8 2009 3:27 PM

Can't wait to see ya in Asheville!
It's going to be totally RAD!!!!!!
Erin

Erin



Aug 7 2009 5:25 PM

Hope you lovebirds are having a rockin' summer!!
Much love,
E
Tiger RoxXx

Tiger RoxXx



Aug 6 2009 5:22 PM

Burlesk Dog Days of Summer will be featuring sweltering performances by well-known local and traveling magicians, musicians, and burlesque artists sure to bring more fun in the sun this one hot night!

Friday, August 7th
Doors @ 8pm, Show @ 9pm
Artistika
523 S. Elm Street
Greensboro, NC
$10 Admission
the Barn Rats

the Barn Rats



Aug 2 2009 12:19 AM

sounding great as usual!!!
frenchy thyme

Sari Janczlik



Aug 2 2009 12:19 AM

I can't make it tomorrow night, but you can come visit me at one of my works: Channel Cafe in Fort Point 10:30-4PM then Friendly Toast in Cambridge 5-1AM.

...even better let's do an early-ish brunch on Saturday before y'all head out of town!

xo,
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