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Asheville's Mad Tea Party combine juke-joint guitar with electrified ukulele and some serious stompin' foot drums for an intoxicating sound they call "uke-abilly." Catchy slogans aside, the duo of Ami Worthen and Jason Krekel are planted firmly in the tradition of eclectic Carolina neo-roots pioneers Southern Culture On The Skids and Squirrel Nut Zippers. Their latest rave up is titled Found A Reason and it hits the streets in July 2008.

Praise for Mad Tea Party

"Americana for the new generation."
- All Music Guide

"On their killer new collection Found a Reason, nonchalant singer/ukulele player Ami Worthen and guitarist/drummer/singer Jason Krekel manage some pretty intoxicating sounds."
- Charleston City Paper

"A bubbly amalgam of juke-joint blues, pop, tiki exotica and rockabilly, the band has honed an approach that is unique and affecting without being too precious."
- Metro Times Santa Cruz

• Visit the official Mad Tea Party website