The Mad Tea Party (band)

The Mad Tea Party (originally Ami Worthen's Mad Tea Party) is an eclectic uke-abilly band based in Asheville, NC. The high energy group was formed by Ami Worthen (vocals, ukulele, and other occasional instruments) and Jason Krekel (guitar, ukulele, slide whistle, kazoo and other assorted items), who performed and recorded as a duo for several years. The duo quickly caught the attention of the indie scene in their hometown. National Public Radio stations across the country began picking up their 2004 album "73% Post-Consumer Novelty". Lora Pendelton joined the band on bass later that year. The trio released "Flying Saucers" in 2005, also to great response on NPR stations.

Mad Tea Party's album "Big Top Soda Pop" came out in October 2006. It was enthusiastically received at college and NPR stations nationwide, and charted on the CMJ’s Top 200. Pendleton left the band at the time of the album's release, and Joe Edel stepped in for a year. The band returned to a duo format in 2008 and soon after signed with Nine Mile Records.

Recordings

"73% Post-Consumer Novelty" (2004)"Flying Saucers" (2005)"Big Top, Soda Pop" (2006)"Found a Reason"(2008)