Mad River are a Canadian folk-rock band with blues and country influences… Swamp Music!

Neill Lanz, singer/songwriter, resides in Duntroon, Ontario, home of Mad River Recording. Previously, Neill and Rick Garner released a folk country album, “Tickler”; four songs received radio play in Canada, USA, Europe and the U.K. Neill was formerly in the band Butterfoot in the 80-90’s playing cover tunes and original music locally and in Toronto. Rick Garner performs locally,in Collingwood, with his son in the Aaron Garner Band. Craig Smith, musician/producer, has released 3 solo albums, performed internationally with bands and as a solo artist. Craig hosts Open Mic sessions and performs locally at the Crow, Huron Club and Blue Mountain Resort, to name a few.

LOVE GROWS (2020)  – Neill Lanz, Rick Garner, Craig Smith, John Hall, guests – Nelson Beattie (sax).

SWAMP MUSIC (2017) – Neill Lanz, Rick Garner, Craig Smith, Michael Donovan, David Garner, Kevin Hackett. Guests: Nelson Beattie (sax), Aaron Garner (guitar).

From award winning producer Steve Brown: (Steve produced Sir Elton John, Freddie Mercury (Queen), The Cult, The Pogues and many others): “Just listening to your album right now Neill, sounding great to me…Highly recommend the album people”.