Band Info
MUD MUSIC -- Acoustic folk, rock and blues gumbo!
MUD Music is an acoustic band which plays an eclectic blend of American music drawing on a variety of styles including folk, blues, pop, jazz, country and bluegrass while paying tribute to some of the finest songwriters of our generation — from Woody to Willie; from Dylan to the Dead; from Lennon and McCartney to Neil Young and John Prine — MUD Music's vocal harmonies and unique arrangements will lead you on a journey down Americana's memory lane.
Mike Cahill: Acoustic Guitars and Vocals
Mike is an English teacher at Verona Area High School. He lives in the town
of Blue Mounds with his wife, Nancy, and their three dogs: Iris, Luna, and Zora Neale.
Tommy David Arnol: Harmonica and Vocals
Tommy David is a Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors. He has been
doing such since 1998 after having worked as a plant breeder for twelve years.
He is married to Tammy Holtan Arnol who is a school counselor at Verona Area
High School after having been a French teacher there for several years. They
have a young son Morty, born in December of 2007. Tommy David began playing
the harmonica in the early 2000s due much to the encouragement of the above
described "Uncle" Mike Cahill and they are the two original remaining
members of MUD Music. In addition to his family and playing music, TD enjoys
sports, both participating and spectating (three sport Badger season ticket
holder), and is dedicated to fighting the demons of aging by staying in good
shape. One of his goals in life is to some day be the only remaining person
in the world to have watched every single Super Bowl. He has lived in Wisconsin
most of his life but has also had short stints in Minnesota, Colorado, and
California. The opportunity to make music after having enjoyed it for a lifetime
(thank you Jerry) has truly been a pleasure.
Bob Rush: Percussion and Vocals
Bob lives in Madison with his wife, Kelly. They have three daughters, Alicia,
Claudia and Faith. Bob is manufacturing manager for Accuweb Inc.and is the
band's tallest member.
Chris Driscoll: Vocals and Percussion
Chris is a professed “lighting guru” with his family business, PKK Lighting
in Middleton. His spare time is spent pursuing his passions: snow skiing,
singing, bicycling & reading.
Gene Kent: Bass Guitar
Gene is the newest addition to MUD Music. He lives in Madison and is a software
developer for an agricultural cooperative. In his spare time he enjoys hunting,
fishing, flying, and cheering on the Badgers and Packers.
"Let there be songs to fill the air." (Garcia, Hunter)