Vardo
World Folk • Steampunk • Spectacle
A shape-shifting musical caravan blending folk traditions, world music, cinematic storytelling, theatrical invention, and a healthy dose of mayhem.
Enter the caravanThe shape of the thing
Not one band.
Not one genre.
A gathering place.
Not one genre.
A gathering place.
For now, think of Madness & Moore as the shared front door. Some artists have their own established homes. Some projects live here. Others cross paths for a performance, recording, or strange new collaboration.
This page is intentionally built to stay flexible as the larger project takes shape. Each artist can keep their own identity while Madness & Moore gives visitors one elegant place to discover the people, sounds, and worlds connected to the collaboration.
Artists & projects in focus
Meet the company
Each doorway leads somewhere a little different. Follow the artist to their primary home, or step into Vardo to explore the caravan.
Chickpeazio
Thomas Moore • Musician • Performer
A theatrical musical world from Thomas Moore, known as Chickpeazio. Visit his page for current performances, music, imagery, and dispatches from the road.
Visit Chickpeazio
Brian Grimm
Composer • Multi-Instrumentalist • Sound Designer
A Wisconsin-based composer, performer, and sound designer whose work moves through world music, folk, jazz, theater, improvisation, and collaborative sonic storytelling.
Visit Grimmusik
UlanWay Emay
Guzheng • Piano • Chinese Musical Traditions
Performer and teacher Emay brings guzheng, piano, and Chinese musical tradition into a body of work rooted in performance, education, culture, and collaboration.
Visit UlanWay Emay