With a unique blend of influences, Mad Tea Party often find themselves between genres. They incorporate old-time jazz and early stringband styles, as well as psychedelia and vintage rock 'n' roll. AllMusic calls it “Americana for the modern generation. Shreds of ragtime, tatters of R&B, touches of blues, bursts of rockabilly, slivers of C&W, tinges of hillbilly hoe-downs, lashes of pop, snippets of rock, a feathering of folk, and even…the hurdy-gurdy sound of the circus.”

Mad Tea Party’s amusing and sharp approach to an evolved brand of folk music makes them one-of-a-kind. Their offbeat sense of humor and irony appeals to savvy listeners who appreciate the band's cleverness and cheerful energy. Whether performing in front of a festival audience or the original New York City underground punk scene, this band carries its weight. The exotic harping of the ukulele, the familiar guitar and the plucking bass will transport audiences to a different time and place – both traditional and progressive, both comfortable and foreign.