Sean Michael Dargan Trio (album release), Wendy Bugatti

Sean Michael Dargan remains one of Madison’s most versatile musicians, with a resume that includes The Mersey Brothers, Madison Mystery Tour, The Kissers and several solo albums. His sixth record is titled A Little Bit Distracted…, and it’s loaded with a whole lot of power-pop goodness like the bouncy “Never Be Too Near," the unexpectedly heavy riffer “Give Me Away, All Day, For Free” and a horned-up remake of “Open Hands” (from SMD's 1994 debut Dance on the Windows). This album release show will feature local players Joe Lampe on bass and Bill Guetschow on drums, with a cameo by Aaron Scholz on B3. Opening will be Wendy Bugatti, another artist Madison is lucky to have.

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The Sean Michael Dargan Trio and instruments.

Sean Michael Dargan Trio

edia release: $10 Cover.

Sean Michael Dargan is almost too tall, standing six feet, four inches in his favorite black-and-white saddle shoes.  On a good day he writes and plays pop rock in the vein of Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, Aimee Mann, and the Gin Blossoms. Guitar and voice are his main instruments, but if you’re not nice he’ll go get out his bagpipes.

His sixth album, A Little Bit Distracted... drops on 15 April 2023 to some anticipated acclaim.  The full-length features twelve new original SMD songs, plus a remake of an old favorite from his 1994 debut, now with a horn section! SMD handles the guitars and lead vocals, and is joined by longtime bandmates: drummer Bill Guestchow and bassist Joe Lampe, plus guest B3 player Aaron Scholz.

The record was recorded in Madison's own Audio For The Arts by the fabulous Audrey Martinovich, mixed by Jeff Covert at Wally Cleaver's Recording in Fredericksburg, VA, and co-produced by SMD and his long-time BFF Chris Bonner.