Summary: If only there were marching bands as wild and hilarious as Mucca Pazza when we were in high school. A sprawling ensemble numbering somewhere between 25 and 30 members, Mucca Pazza leans into the weirder, and funkier side of that band geek archetype: Dressing up in ill-fitting, colorfully clashing uniforms, tall hats with speakers strapped on, and retro cheerleader costumes, the Chicago-based group -- which takes its name from the Italian phrase for "crazy cow" -- has perfected a live show full of visual mayhem and dance-ready music. That's even more the case as the group parades around the stage and amid the crowd, like a big celebratory circus. Pulling from soul and funk, psychedelic rock and punk, New Orleans brass bands and "Gypsy-reggaeton," Mucca Pazza's songs are chaotic fun that's easy to get swept away in. Hear the band somehow cram itself into the humble confines of the Soundcheck studio to perform songs from it's 2014 album, L.Y.A. Hear more songs from the session on New Sounds. Set List: "Subtle Frenzy" "All Out Of Bubblegum" "Rabbits And Trees" "Lunchtrays And Goldfish" Personnel: Greg Hirte, ViolinRonnie Kuller, AccordionGary Kalar, MandolinCharlie Malave, GuitarMaria Hernandez, SaxDave Smith, SaxAiran Wright, Bari Sax/ClarinetJustin Almolsch, TrumpetSam Johnson, TrumpetNick Siegel, TrumpetElanor Leskiw, TromboneNick Broste, TromboneTom Howe, TromboneMelissa McNeal, TromboneTom Curry, TubaAndy Deitrich, PercussionLarry Beers, PercussionBrent Roman, PercussionRick Kubes, PercussionDaniel Villarreal, PercussionSharon Lanza, CheerleaderMeghan Strell, Cheerleader
