Item 9 & The Mad Hatters Debut Album Item 9 & The Mad Hatters hail from Iowa City, Iowa but play their unique blend of rock n roll styles all across the country. This is a show you won’t want to miss. Be it the wailing double lead guitars, the unique but memorable lyrics, the melodic bass drums, tight drumming, or Joe Cocker-esque front man, Item 9 will have you holding onto your seat from the get go. Item 9 started playing original music in 2010 but dates back a while before that. Over the past 2 years Item 9 has played over 120 shows in 11 states (Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Nevada) and has been featured on many college and rock radio stations.