"Live show a frontrunner for Madison's craziest." (Onion vol. 43 no. 46, Nov. 15-21, 2007)
"Easily worth a half-hour of gawking ... if that sounds backhanded, it's not -- with just enough imagination and perversion, performance-art elements can legitimately beef up a show's sensory impact." (Onion vol. 43 no. 46, Nov. 15-21, 2007)
"Deepened its industrial creepery onstage with the help of gas masks and other morbid visual elements." (Onion vol. 44 no. 16, Apr. 17-23, 2008)

Joel Pingitore and the PlayGround of Sound are a guitar oriented blues /rock band based out of Madison,WI. that must be experienced live. Joel & the PlayGround have become one the strongest and most entertaining blues bands in Southern Wisconsin with a very loyal fan following that is growing by the day. With blend of original music and cover songs by influences such as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, etc. they keep the crowd wanting more late into the night.

Joel Pingitore is a truly unique talent on guitar and anyone who sees him perform comes away knowing they have witnessed something special. The rhythm section of Frank Queram on bass and Joel Brantmeier on drums is rock solid. Queram is an accomplished bassist with a flair for blues and funk. Brantmeier is a groove king on drums with a dynamic style that keeps the music fresh and interesting. Brad Reichert handles the vocals for the PlayGround. His powerful and soulful voice is a perfect fit for the band. This singers infectious personality and big voice keeps the crowd entertained throughout the show.

Lords of Discipline reformed on November 15th of 2008. 5 guys from Wisconsin came together with a common vision of mental discipline...." To achieve the highest level of excellence at our instruments whilst staying true to pure heavy metal." Members of Lords have opened for the likes of Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Black Label Society, Gwar, Mark Rizzo, Dope, and Cannibal Corpse. Taking these influences in Lords of Discipline brings you their take on metal. the crowd entertained throughout the show.