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Chris Lay

A longtime Tone Madison contributor and former archivist for the Wisconsin State Journal, Chris Lay has also been referred to as a “cool ninja” by the Insane Clown Posse.

Chris's Latest Articles

Madison calendar, July 16 through 22

By Tone Madison, Scott Gordon, Chris Lay & Joel Shanahan ● Music ● July 15, 2015 June 14, 2022

Ex Hex, Thee Tsunamis, The Appleseed Cast, and more of the best stuff in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, July 9 through 15

By Scott Gordon, Chris Lay & Joel Shanahan ● Music ● July 8, 2015 June 14, 2022

The Mekons, Melt-Banana, Claude Young, Melvins, and more of the best stuff in Madison this week.

My hatred of the pedal pub is deep and true

By Chris Lay ● Culture ● July 15, 2014 April 18, 2023

The pedal pub is a sign of a depressing, tacky cultural erosion in Madison.

Brat Fest’s own prison

By Chris Lay ● Culture ● May 22, 2014 May 22, 2022

Madison’s annual pork bender is now also partly a Christian-rock fest. What could go wrong?