The Mud Angels are a blues rock band based in Madison, Wisconsin. With a name like the Mud Angels, you might think water is their main element, but fire is more likely -- their live performance has been described as "blazing", "incendiary" and "steamy" (Rick's Cafe, regional music magazine). The Mud Angels include five musicians with notable and varied musical stories. The Mud Angels’ fire is created by the powerful vocals of Ashlie Johnson and the fireworks of Lead Guitarist Kenny Cobb. With the Smoke seen from the band’s core -- drummer Andy Mosey, bassist Mike Burden and guitarist Jackson -- the Mud Angels sound is created with a "fine wine and a hammer".

Vocalist Ashlie Johnson, the band’s newest member, was raised on music and performing. Ashlie's powerful vocals with an bluesy edge has made her into one of the areas musical stars. Ashlie's years of classical training and touring with a deep love for the weathered voices of Etta James and Aretha results in powerfully soulful renditions of classics by Etheridge, Tedeschi, and more.

Lead guitarist Kenny Cobb, provides the stylistic adhesion that pulls together the tightness of the core and vocals with guitar artistry to create a full and rousing sound. Cobb is a true professional with formal training in music (B.A. UW Whitewater) and a day job at Music Notes playing his guitar for the development of Guitar Guru software. He has played all over the country in a variety of bands and ensembles including his own band, Big Blue.

The "Core" is comprised of three accomplished musicians -- Jackson on guitar, Mike Burden on Bass, and Andy Mosey on drums -- These three have played together for over fifteen years and have nearly one hundred years of experience combined. Jackson not only holds the rhythm but rips up leads frequently splitting those duties with Kenny. The energy that bassist "Mikey" Burden displays at any live show is infectious and entertaining. On drums Andy Mosey's enthusiasm ties all aspects of the band into one cohesive unit.