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MADISON VIOLET (aka Madviolet)

MADISON VIOLET (aka Madviolet) Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Acoustic / Folk / Pop

    Location Toronto, Ca

    Profile Views: 237931

    Last Login: 11/19/2012

    Member Since 10/18/2005

    Website www.madisonviolet.com

    Record Label True North Records / PASSENGER SOUNDS

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Finding the good in goodbye is always bittersweet. JUNO nominated roots duo Madison Violet (Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac) can attest to that with their latest release, The Good in Goodbye, out on September 6 (True North Records). An album born from their growth, both together and apart, The Good in Goodbye is an open diary of their personal and professional experiences together as friends and musicians, two very unique relationships that affect each other in profound ways. Since releasing their last album, No Fool for Trying (2009), Madison Violet won the 2009 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their track "The Ransom," took home the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, and were nominated for multiple East Coast Music Awards and a 2010 JUNO Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year (Group). As a follow-up to their breakthrough successes in 2010, The Good in Goodbye captures the duo's growth and musical maturity. Their distinct take on iconic Americana-inspired up-tempo melodies beautifully contrasts with their breathtakingly sweeping and personal lyrics, creating songs that blend nods to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch with radio-friendly flecks of The Court-Yard Hounds. To capture the intimacy of The Good in Goodbye, Madison Violet returned to the studio with trusted friend and producer Les Cooper (Jill Barber) while bringing a collective of remarkable musicians into the fold, including Joel Stouffer (Dragonette) on drums, Adrian Lawryshyn (Andy Stochansky) on bass, and vocals from Ruth Moody (The Wailin' Jennys) and singer/songwriter Blair Packham. Though Madison Violet seemingly made their mark in the last year or so, success was hard earned, spending up to eight months a year on the road, winning fans and champions the old-fashioned way, one song at a time, one gig at a time. Their first disc, Worry the Jury (2004), was an introduction to the lush arrangements and radio-friendly harmonies that would become a Madison Violet hallmark, with their sophomore album Caravan (2006) further exploring and incorporating country-infused, toe-tapping melodies. Their breakthrough album, No Fool for Trying (2009) enlisted, for the first time, the help of producer Les Cooper. The record showcased Madison Violet's heartfelt (and often heartbreaking) lyrics in brilliant contrast to their uplifting arrangements, pushing their graceful harmonies to the surface. Receiving a mass of acclaim from outlets including the BBC, the CBC, Maverick Magazine, NPR, and Penguin Eggs Magazine, No Fool for Trying made dedicated fans of even the most hard-to-crack critics. Ultimately, Madison Violet captured the attention of Mojo Magazine, landing "Small Of My Heart" on the publication's distinguished playlist, "Mojo's Top 10," in December 2009. Madison Violet also have the unique distinction of being the only Canadians to win The John Lennon Songwriting Contest. The duo has sold-out venues across North America and Europe, had the prestigious distinction of touring with Stuart McLean's Vinyl Cafe, and has shared stages with contemporaries such as Chantal Kreviazuk, Ron Sexsmith and The Indigo Girls. With their newest effort, Madison Violet prove on they're among Canada's brightest singer/songwriters. MADISON VIOLET CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Awards - 2005 ECMA nomination (Best New Artist) - 2005 ECMA nomination (Pop Recording of the Year / Worry The Jury) - 2007 ECMA nomination (Group Recording of the Year / Caravan) - 2008 ECMA nomination (Folk Recording of the Year / Caravan) - 2008 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination (Best Vocal Group) - 2009 Canadian Folk Award - (Best Vocal Group) - 2009 Winners of the "Maxell Song of the Year Award" from the John Lennon Songwriting Competition - "The Ransom" - 2010 ECMA nomination (Group Recording of the Year / No Fool for Trying) - 2010 ECMA nomination (SOCAN Songwriter of the Year/ "Small of my Heart") - 2010 JUNO Award Nominees - Roots & Traditional Album of the Year, Group - 2011 Independent Music Awards Folk/Singer-Songwriter Song of the Year for "The Ransom" For publicity inquiries, product request or interview opportunities, please contact Meghan Gamble at True North Records, meghan@truenorthrecords.com 905 278 8883 ext 234

  • Members

    MADISON VIOLET:.. Brenley MacEachern - vocals, acoustic guitar, tenor guitar, banjo.. Lisa MacIsaac - vocals, fiddle, acoustic guitar, mandolin.... SIDE PLAYERS:.. Adrian Lawryshyn - bass.. .... International Record Label.. True North Records.. Unit 14 - 3245 Harvester Road.. Burlington, ON L7N 3T7.. 905.278.8883 ext.230.. geoff@truenorthrecords.ca.. www.truenorthrecords.com.... Canadian Booking Agency.. The Wilson Agency Bob Wilson.. 1451 White Oaks Boulevard.. Oakville, Ontario L6H 4R9.. 1.866.400.1003 x242 .. bob@livetourartists.com.. www.livetourartists.com.... German Booking Agency.. Stahl Entertainment.. Jürgen Stahl.. 50933 Köln.. 0221/95571-0, fx-23.. stahl@stahl-entertainment.de.. www.stahl-entertainment.de.... Publicity.. Meghan Gamble meghan@truenorthrecords.com.. 905.278.8883 x234....

  • Influences

    Neil Young, Nick Lowe, Kate Wolf, Cat Stevens, Simon and Garfunkel, T-Rex, Todd Rudgren, Ron Sexsmith, The Rolling Stones, Charlie Rich, Dolly Parton, Elvis, The Beach Boys, The Bee Gees, Steve Earl, Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch, Iron and Wine, Elton John.

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  1. MADISON VIOLET (aka Madviolet)

    Wow. There are a lot of very tipsy people on the street right now. A near horizontal girl just yelled 'Happy Canada Day!'. #wrongweekend

  2. MADISON VIOLET (aka Madviolet)

    Just posted a photo http://t.co/6FPtUaq09n

  3. MADISON VIOLET (aka Madviolet)

    Just posted a photo @ Rogers Centre http://t.co/9a4kj37YSq

  4. MADISON VIOLET (aka Madviolet)

    After reading a tweet fr @Sia a while ago, I decided 2 watch @craigslistjoe Great flick! Wonder if a band could do that? #generosity

  5. MADISON VIOLET (aka Madviolet)

    Awesome! :) "@ridgmont: @madisonviolet Great to hear The Ransom in new BBC drama "Case Histories""

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  • Alessandro Passarelli-P…

    graceful tunes in this space!
    peace

    a.

    2 years ago
  • Lucky

    Hi Brenley, Lisa and Adrian, when you're in Berlin again? Or in Potsdam, maybe. It's my Hometown. ;-) I like your emotional Songs and your "Performance" on stage, your charisma and your good humor. I like your great gigs in small clubs and I like it to sing all your Songs. I'm inspired, to write own Songs and I like it to play my Guitar more often. And I bought me a mondoline. Thank you! Love and Peace Astrid (Lucky) :-)

    2 years ago
  • Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Man…

    Enjoying your site !

    I'll be entering the UK Folk Scene in 2011
    From bardic roots.
    With hats, double neck guitar, loop machine, stories and medieval mischief

    Please enjoy. Ash :o)

    2 years ago
  • Maria

    Thank's for the great Show on Sunday in the "Bluesgarage"!!!!

    2 years ago
  • Matt Walker

    GREAT SHOW AT BLUES GARAGE LAST SUNDAY
    THANK YOU !!!

    2 years ago
  • Lucky

    Hi Adrian, hi Brenley and hi Lisa, we met us in NBI Club in Berlin 21th of Oktober. My daughter and me, we sang very loud all your Songs and I wished from you this Song "The Woodshop"and your turned around, back to the Stage and played this Song, just for me. ;-) Thanks so much.
    Lucky and Bianca

    2 years ago
  • Acoustic Cuts

    Just stoppin' by to say hello!

    2 years ago
  • College Underground rad…

    Thanks for adding us to your friends...

    We're launching the Toronto stream of College Underground Radio THIS WEEK.

    If you're interested in having YOUR song played in regular rotation visit us at: http://www.toronto.collegeundergroundradio.com

    To submit your song, click on "Get On Our Playlist" for more information !

    Please add us to your TOP FRIENDS and help support unsigned and new Canadian acts !

    2 years ago
  • BlackDogHat

    Thank you for the friendship and for sharing the sounds, greatly appreciated
    Cheers
    Blackdoghat London

    2 years ago
  • Sarah Jones

    Hi Girls,

    just bought 'No Fool For Trying' and loving it! Will see you in the UK when you're over if I can.

    best wishes,
    Sarah

    2 years ago
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