The eMpTy Vees

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The six members of The eMpTy Vees.

The eMpTy Vees

media release: The eMpTy Vees are a dance party band from Madison playing all your favorite '80s new wave , synth pop and rock hits! The eMpTy Vees play songs from Madonna, Duran Duran, Joan Jett, Soft Cell, the Bangles, Queen, the Go Go's, Human League, Prince, Eurythmics, INXS, and many more!

The band includes former House of Large Sizes and Pilot drummer, Mark Munn, who was inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame last year. He has also been nominated for WAMI percussionist of the year as well as winning Madison Magazine Band of the Year awards several years in a row. Randy Wright, guitarist and keyboards, is an economics professor at the UW. He also plays in local band Honeyshot. Joelle Taft on vocals. Joelle recently relocated to Madison from Illinois, where she sang in another '80s band. New additions to the band include:Kurt Quickel, also of the Retro Specz. Kurt is a close friend to the Cheap Trick family and is an amazing guitarist. Jim Chiello, who also plays bass for the Retro Specz will also be in charge of production for the band. And new singer, Shawn Anthony Smith will share the front person duties. He hails from Chicago area playing in multiple award winning projects over the years. He recently relocated to Madison and is a great fit for the band! Go check them out!

During the summer, bring your vintage autos from 5-10 pm for Car Night on Wednesdays (music at 6 p.m.), and Thursdays welcome motorcycle riders for Bike Night (music at 6:30 p.m.); Bike Night and Car Night admission is free. Weekend shows in the fall and winter generally have a cover charge.