It has all the elements of a great rock show with heart pounding volume and dazzling lights. It's viscerally elegant with steampunk costumes, an industrial set and painstakingly restored vintage film on a giant circular video screen. And it's a ballet, filled with sex, intrigue, murder and redemption. Bram Stoker's classic novel comes to life in Dracula, A Rock Ballet. Click on the link above to see a trailer.
Josh Dupont and his wife, Francie Phelps, run Piano Fondue as a family business, and they employ over a dozen musicians and technicians. The entertainers employed by Piano Fondue are second-to-none. Their talents and personalities are amazing, and Josh and Francie could not be prouder of their energy, loyalty, and client-focused work ethic. They bring expertise from every corner of the music industry, and these unique experiences inform their performances and make every show a treat.
Chaser is a band formed in the late 70's that continues to thrive today. Melodic, powerful rock and an exhilarating live show make them a must see. The album, "Jack's Bootleg" was released in 2019. Click on the link for news, photos and video.
Madison born, Chicago based Indie-rock band.
Computer animated feature for the Adler Planetarium in Chicago. Score by Jack LeTourneau and Mike Massey.
1981 video Directed by Jay Olson, Produced by Rick Ambrose, Paul J. Ripp and Chaser.
Interview on Channel 3 Live at 4 for "More," a memoir.
Interview for "More," a memoir.
Doug Moe feature on "More," a memoir for Madison Magazine/Channel 3000
Radio interview with Stu Levitan for Book Beat on WORT-FM 89.9
Book review for "More," a memoir by Rick Tvedt for Local Sounds Magazine.
Indie Band Slow Pulp, which includes Mike's daughter Emily, Live, on the prestigious KEXP, Seattle.
Michael Massey is a composer, author, musician, songwriter and producer with a story to tell. 30 years sober, Massey uses photographs and live performance to tell of a life as a performer, a cycle into the hell of alcoholism, strategies to help in recovery, and the triumphs and accomplishments living in a clear-headed, boundless world. And he’ll entertain you in the process.
3 live songs from Dublin and an interview on World Cafe/NPR.