Keith Maddison (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, sax)
Jeff Mosher (bass, vocals, sax)
Aaron MacDonald (lead guitar, vocals)
Jody Lyne, vocals (keyboards, trumpet, percussion)
Mark Reid (drums)
Influences
Little Feat, The Band, Springsteen, CCR, Rolling Stones, Paul Pena, Bob Seger, Eagles, Tom Petty, Van Morrison, Doobie Brothers, JJ Cale, Neil Young, Police, Black Crowes, Ben Harper, Zep, HALIFAX MUSIC SCENE!!
Maddison Avenue is a country rock 'n roll outfit made up of
seasoned professional musicians based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Their debut self-titled EP delivers a dose of rich harmony and
traditional rock rhythm, channeled through a smooth, rootsy
vocal performance.
“…the thoughtfully arranged songs, the passionate singing and
careful production all combine to make this particular six-song
release sound like something from Toronto rather than Halifax.” –
Reviewer, Ron Foley Macdonald (May 2008)
The contrasting sounds of guest pedal steel, Dale Murray, and an
expert horn section – Maddison studied saxophone and his
bandmates happen to also play in Halifax’s funk soul super group
the Mellotones – results in a fest for the listener: a perfect blend of
the eclectic and the traditional.
Lead by singer/songwriter, Keith Maddison, the band got their
first break at JunoFest 2006 with a featured showcase. Their
sound has been compared to Bob Seger, Van Morrison, the Rolling
Stones, and even the Black Crows.
Recorded at Echo Chamber Audio in Halifax, “Maddison and his
cronies rock hard, bring the noise and the pain. Tuff beats, kool
tunes, chops ...the whole package. Get on board the Maddison
Avenue bus or lose your mind!" - Charles Austin, Echo Chamber Audio
“Halifax-based Maddison Avenue's self-titled debut EP is a catchy
blend of gritty rock and country beats not unlike Van Morrison,
Tom Petty and CCR. The addition of professional horn players
(including members of local funk-factory The Mellotones) adds a
rich jazzy tone to the mix--it bursts with vocal harmonies and
keyboard solos that will pull you onto the dance floor. The first
track, ‘Look How Far We've Come,’ is a great opener for the album
since it traces the journey from 'Down in the basement, with my
good friends playin' vids/makin' fun of the kids on the other side of
the city’ to the success they've reached today.” - Genevieve MacIntyre, The Coast
Thanks for the add. It's cool to see so meany great bands popping up in Halifax. By the way "What Stays" is available for free download on our page. I hope to see you play sometime soon.
