James Maddock — artist
James Maddock has 5 upcoming shows, next at 11th St. Bar on Tue, Aug 25. Dates, venues and tickets on Ckord.
A rock & roll lifer, James Maddock has been carving his unique path since the 1980s, when the New York City based, British-born singer/songwriter kicked off his career with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller's sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock. Since his early days in London, he's ridden the wave of a music industry that's ebbed, flowed, peaked, and crashed. Maddock has stayed afloat throughout the entire ride, enjoying a brush with commercial success during the late 1990s - including a major-label record deal, a Top 5 AAA radio hit, and a song placements on major TV Series - before transforming himself into an independent solo artist during the decades that followed. After fronting the Columbia Records band Wood, whose debut Songs From Stamford Hill was featured prominently on TV shows such as “Dawson’s Creek,” Maddock moved from England to New York City in 2003. His 2009 album Sunrise On Avenue C won a New York Music Award for Best Americana Album, while the follow-up Wake Up And Dream ranked among the top albums of 2011 in WFUV's (NYC) Listener Poll. With the release of Another Life (2013) and a 5 further albums over the following 7 years, two of them created over the Corona Virus pandemic - No time to Cry (2020) and Little Bird in the Neighbourhood (2021) - which garnered critical acclaim and extensive radio play. His latest release in 2023 ‘Night Work’ is a beautiful collection of songs reminiscent of The Eagles and Credence Clearwater Revival - no imitation, simply landing effortlessly in the space between. Recorded with close musical friends including Steve Jackson (drums) and James O’Malley (bass) from his days in the band Wood. As well as Aaron Comess, Drew Mortali, Ben Stivers, Brian Mitchell, James Hallawell, Jack Daley, Heather Hardy and Olivier Durand. Mixed by the great Dave O’Donnell (Keith Richards, James Taylor, John Mayer). Amongst the first reviews, Dan French from ‘Point Blank’ wrote - ‘James’s remarkable talent for capturing the kaleidoscope of life in superbly crafted, heartfelt songs - ranging in mood from poignant heartbreak to upbeat joy, with the promise to nourish your spirit’. James Maddock continues to demonstrate why many consider him to be one of the best singer/songwriters working today.
James Maddock upcoming shows
- James Maddock — 11th St. Bar — Aug 25, 2026
- Ricky Byrd, Frank Carillo, James Maddock, Eddie Seville — My Father's Place — Sep 3, 2026
- James Maddock — 11th St. Bar — Sep 30, 2026
- James Maddock — 11th St. Bar — Oct 28, 2026
- James Maddock — 11th St. Bar — Nov 25, 2026
James Maddock past shows
- James Maddock — The Bitter End — Aug 18, 2026
- Ricky Byrd, Frank Carillo, James Maddock, Eddie Seville — My Father's Place — Jul 2, 2026
- Counting Crows — Edinburgh Corn Exchange — Oct 27, 2025
- James Maddock — City Winery New York City — Sep 11, 2024