Album Notes

"crushing grrl power with Pop and Metal edges, now with an increasing focus on cutting loose and rocking out." (CityBeat - Cincinnati, Ohio)

"This band breaks stereotypes and barriers into the realm of rock-n-roll by women, the sound leaves you at a loss for description." (The Liberty Press - Wichita, KS)

"It takes a certain amount of poetry and lunacy to play with the intensity like this band." (www.ackphooey.com - Chicago, IL)

1/2 Mad Poet is an unpredictable rock trio that conveys a powerful rock sensibility. This Chicago band's musical prowess and ability for diversity allow them to play venues ranging from parties and bars to local and national festival stages. Some of their larger shows include Lililth Fair and performing with acts such as Joan Jett, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Evil Beaver and Warrant. 1/2 Mad Poet travels to more than 11 states ranging from Minnesota to Texas bringing their distinctive sound to an ever-growing legion of fans.

"The group takes punk to a new level with the new album." (Nuvo � Indianapolis, IN)

"If Joan Jett and Ani DiFranco had a baby, 1/2 Mad Poet is what you would get." (GoGirlsMusic.com � Houston, TX)

"1/2 Mad Poet are a tough, hard rock band and for the first three songs I was holding on to the table in front of me to stop myself from being blown out of the bar and onto the sidewalk." (Night Spots - Chicago, IL)

"Despite their wide array of influences, 1/2 Mad Poet retains a tight-knit musical cohesiveness that captivates the listener, similar to the plot twists and turns of a good suspense film." (The Wichita State University Sunflower - Wichita, KS)

SHOWCASES

MidPoint Music Festival - Cincinnati, OH
MECCA Music Conference - Chicago, IL
Millennium Music Conference - Harrisburg, PA

MEMBERS

Guitarist/ Lead vocalist, Anita Chase, has written and performed for country, folk, punk and rock bands since age 16 as well as singing with a gospel choir and various ensembles since grade school. Her raw, aggressive playing and singing have invited comparisons to Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, and Ann Wilson.

Bassist/ vocalist, Sheela Reddy, began studying music in first grade with classical piano until she discovered a passion for playing bass, both upright and electric. She has since played jazz, Latin, music theatre, classical, blues, funk rock and also sang in a gospel choir. Sheela lays down some serious grooves with her funky, melodic playing, giving a nod to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Bee Gees and Motley Crue.

Drummer - once again, she combusted!

AWARDS
GoGirlsMusic.com "Cool Band"
Girlmedia.com "Best Girl Band Top 10"




Instrumentation
"Anita Guitarist" Chase - Guitar/Lead Vocal
Sheela "Bassplayingdiva" Reddy - Bass/Vocal


Discography
"Ain't I a Woman?!?" (LP) - 1999
"Pictures" (LP) - 2002
"Run-I'm Not the One- More Than That- Imbroglio" (EP) - 2005

Links
http://www.halfmadpoet.com