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The Mascot Theory ALBUM RELEASE SHOW (Appleton) w/ Gabe Burdulis
Join Madison folk rock band The Mascot Theory as they celebrate the release of their 5th full length album "Dawn and What Comes After" with an intimate stripped-down acoustic show with special guest Nashville artist Gabe Burdulis.
About "Dawn and What Comes After"
The seemingly infinite winter chill of early 2018 provided the ideal catalyst to hunker down with a newborn set of lyrics and melodies and begin the process of creating what would become the foundation for Dawn and What Comes After, the fifth studio album from Madison, Wisconsin folk rock band The Mascot Theory. Paradyme Productions in Madison, WI was the de facto "cabin in the woods" as the studio of choice to grow and document these new seedling songs, and owner Jake Johnson became the trusted gardener/studio engineer. Long time The Mascot Theory members Erik Kjelland, Nick Fry, and Paul Metz were joined by decorated singer/songwriter Corey Mathew Hart (of Lost Lakes) to provide the electric guitar and harmonies for the album and future live shows.
With previous albums the band used their live shows to flesh out arrangements for most of their new songs prior to hitting the studio. Dawn and What Comes After represents a slight departure from this method, as the band entered the studio environment with bare song arrangements, allowing freedom to explore new paths and styles without preconceived live performance constraints. Alternate musicians and instrumentation were brought in to expand the sonic landscape of the tunes, including singer/songwriter Kari Arnett as a guest vocalist, Kenny Leiser (Wheelhouse) on fiddle, Brady Bachmann on cello, Shawndell Marks(Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets) on keys and organ, Sam Wilson (Sons of Bill) on pedal steel, Jeremy Henning (The Lower 5th) on trombone and horn arrangements, Al Falaschi (Phat Phunktion) on saxophone, and Jimmy Doherty (Phat Phunktion) on trumpet. Madison hip-hop artist Rob Dz laid down a smooth verse on the song The Monster. Kjelland teamed up with long-time visual collaborator Vince Padilla to create the concept for the album cover.
Lyrically, Dawn and What Comes After paints a broad picture of longing for something just out of reach, both future aspirations yet to be achieved and past accomplishments that have gone unnoticed and under celebrated. There is a sense of moving on with a cautionary flare to proceed at a slightly slower pace, to remember the ups and downs of the past, and to cherish every ghost along the way that shaped the path of the road traveled.
THE MASCOT THEORY
A high-energy dose of toe-tapping Americana folk-country rock drenched in tight harmonies spewing lyrics of love, loss, regret, death, and hope. With groups like Mumford & Sons, The Avett Brothers, and Dawes setting the tone, the sub-genre of acoustic folk rock made its way to mainstream radio and captured an incredible and very loyal fan base. With the release of their Nashville-recorded album Hand Me Down Miracles, the Esperanto EP, and the most recent Trust and Bones album, The Mascot Theory is set to be the next band in that category to make a major impact, as they have quickly moved up the popularity ranks of Madison's music scene with their infectious songwriting and energetic live shows. They balance on an alternative folk influence and pull it together with a rootsy bluegrass blended Americana feel to give something that fits alongside their counterparts, but also has enough freshness to it to give it a unique spin and create their own sound as well, with a sonic backbone of 4-part harmony swells. Along with a 2017 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) win for Best Male Vocalist (Erik Kjelland) and a nomination for Best Americana/folk artist, The Mascot Theory has won 22 MAMA (Madison Area Music Association) awards including back to back 2016 and 2017 Artist of the Year awards. They have played major festivals throughout the Wisconsin including Summerfest, Freak Fest, and Mile of Music Festival, and have shared the stage with BoDeans, Vance Joy, Frank Turner, The Jayhawks, The Verve Pipe, Chase Rice, Kaleo, The Wild Feathers, Guster, Blitzen Trapper, Cory Chisel, Andy Frasco and the UN, Don McLean and Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts.
http://themascottheory.com
GABE BURDULIS
Gabe Burdulis is a 22 year-old singer-songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. His roots began in Madison, WI where he spent most of his time playing at bars, staying out way too late for school nights. Burdulis began teaching himself guitar after he first picked up his fathers guitar in 7th grade. Writing and performing became a passion very early on, he started playing in multiple bands locally including playing guitar for drum legend, Clyde Stubblefield. Before graduating high school, Burdulis had already become a two-time recipient of the Les Paul Launchpad Award and won multiple Madison Area Music Awards. Burdulis has toured the country playing major festivals including the worlds largest music festival, Summerfest, and shared stages with Acts like X Ambassadors, Sylvan Esso, Cheap Trick, B.O.B. and Wynona Judd. He spent most of 2017 on the road with his duo, Future Stuff, opening for acclaimed guitarist, Doyle Bramhall II who went on to produce their record full length record (not released yet). Mixing bluesy roots and a love for pop melodies, Burdulis music sits somewhere in a more folk/americana based style. Picking up on early influences like Cat Stevens and James taylor and some more contemporary influences like John Mayer and The Weepies, his lyrics are meaningful with a strong acoustic driven feel. His live shows are energetic yet intimate whether it be solo or with a band.
https://gabeburdulismusic.com/
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LocationLou's Brews (View)
233 E. College Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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