MADHOUSE is Anthony Altino (guitar & lead vocals), Bobby Brennan (acoustic & electric bass and vocals), Jamie McKenna (percussion and vocals), Brian Petras (keyboards) and Mark Kiser (drums). Their music falls loosely under the heading of "pop" but is really a unique blend of many musical styles such as rock, folk, latin, country and swing. The music is very upbeat, saturated with extremely catchy hooks and lyrics that often tell stories with a decidedly "tongue in cheek" flare. At times it sounds a little "retro" but at others much more contemporary. Groups that have been influential to their style are Barenaked Ladies, Dave Matthews, XTC, The Beatles, Crowded House, They Might Be Giants and Elvis Costello, just to name a few. Their music's energy seems to jump right off their CDs as you play them. You're gonna want to use this in place of any of those antidepressants you've been taking! THIS music is the antidote to all of that dark, angst ridden, brooding and whiney music you will find out there today without becoming overly sentimental or sappy. MADHOUSE is just plain FUN!!! The band's live shows are quite a spectacle to behold, with loads of antics, props and peculiar dance moves. These guys are not just musicians...they are entertainers! The music is delivered with energy and musicianship to spare, and the audience is always made to feel they are part of the show. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.