Saint Mad
brings a wealth of collective experience to
their particular brand of pop. Rich vocal textures,
unusual harmonies, and a fusion of diverse musical
influences are the hallmarks of their
original tunes
and arrangements of familiar
standards
- everything from
Frank Sinatra
to
the Beatles.
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Martha,
Molly,
and
Jim
met in the choir at
St. Madeleine Sophie Church
in Philadelphia, PA, where Molly was music
director, in 2001. They soon began writing songs
together and playing at various venues and
charitable events in the
Philadelphia
area. In 2005, they asked
Lynda Chen
- already a fan - to
join the band, and happily, she agreed.
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Saint
Mad was voted into the People's Choice Concert at
Philadelphia's Folk Factory coffeehouse in 2005 and
2007
Our
first album of original songs,
Waiting to
Start,
is available now
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THE
BAND
Musical roots: Swing Band, Philly Soul, Beatles Pop
Memorable gig: Playing for members of congress in the U.S. Capitol
Humor columnist: Chestnut Hill Local. Co-author of the book, Local Humor
Former mascot, "Big Shot," for the Philadelphia 76ers
Creator of award-winning comedy website, Jimbob's Journal
Co-founder, Public Eye: Artists For Animals
Pre-Saint Mad CDs: Transcendental Vaudeville and Life's a Mess Let's Dance with King Platypus
Born: Philadelphia, PA
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Martha
Michael:
Trumpet, Pennywhistle, Harmonica, Vocals,
Songwriting
Musical
roots:
Jazz, Gospel, Trippy Jam bands
Memorable
gig:
Once played on same bill as Phish
Pre-Saint
Mad CD:
Lost World
with Jay Ansill
Born:
Rural Maryland
Molly Mahoney:
Piano, Organ, Synth, Accordion, Vocals
Musical
roots:
Choir, Liturgical, Show Tunes
Memorable
gigs:
University of Maryland Chorus International
Concert Tour, 1987, singing with Antal Dorati in
London, Dresden, Moscow and Berlin
Sang with the Regina Opera Company in New York
and Philadelphia choral ensemble, Voces Novae et
Antiquae
Pre
St Mad CD:
When We Remembered
You
with Voces Novae et
Antiquae
Born:
Kansas City, Kansas
Lynda Chen:
Euphonium, Tuba, Sax, Flute, Alto Horn, Piano,
Vocals
Musical
Roots:
Classical
Pre-Saint
Mad CDs:
Persichetti: Choral
Works,
Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia.
Fresh Cut,
Anna Crusis Women's
Choir.Rasputin,
Ted Neely.
Penderecki: Utrenja, the Entombment
of Christ,
The Philadelphia
Orchestra.
Memorable
Gigs:
Performed Mozart's Requiem
in Salzburg while on a European tour
Born: Another planet!
Audrey Bookspan:
Saint Mad is privileged and thrilled to have this legendary
Dancer, performer, teacher, and all around fun person
sitting in on percussion for all of our monthly performances at Crossroads Coffee House
