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James Maddock at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ

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Location: 360 Hamilton St, Rahway, NJ 07065
When: June 7, 2013
Time: 8:00 pm–11:00 pm

With the July release of his new album, Another Life, just around the corner, James Maddock affirms his status as a fixture in downtown Manhattan’s folk and Americana scene. As NPR says of the British transplant, “his timeless songwriting style, which seems to draw from great songwriters of every era, conveys quiet confidence and lovely intimacy.”

Nodding to ‘70s rock with shimmering acoustic guitars, an understated rhythm section and flourishes of fiddle, mandolin, piano and dobro, Another Life bridges the mainstream appeal of songwriters like Jesse Harris and Norah Jones and the quirkier sensibility of Loudon Wainwright. With funding entirely from fan contributions through PledgeMusic, James worked with producer Matt Pierson, multi-instrumentalist Larry Campbell (who’s played with Bob Dylan and Levon Helm) and bassist Tony Scherr (who plays with Norah Jones).

The 13 songs on Another Life paint a portrait of a man reaching the midpoint of his life, a natural progression from themes in James' earlier releases. He’s looking back on roads not taken, and isn’t always sure he chose the right one. On the title track, James wants an extra 50 years to try “acting, white-water rafting,” “some illegal substances,” even having a kid or three. “I’ve Been There Too,” built around an indelible guitar riff, shows James’ knack for instrumental hooks as well as lyrical ones. “Don’t Go Lonely,” in a well-timed moment of levity, hints at reggae with dub bass, bubbling organ and the chorus’s entreaty to “go get high, go get found, go crazy on this town / don’t go lonely.”

After fronting the Columbia Records band Wood, whose debut Songs From Stamford Hill was featured prominently on TV shows such as Dawson’s Creek, James 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 follow-up Wake Up And Dream ranked among the top albums of 2011 in WFUV's (NYC) Listener Poll. He's performed with Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nile, Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) and David Immergluck (Counting Crows), sang on an album with Susan McKeown, and is a resident artist at Rockwood Music Hall in NYC. According to radio legend Vin Scelsa, Maddock's "heartbreakingly beautiful and exquisitely crafted" music "touches the soul."

A seasoned live performer, James is sure to play songs from Another Life as well ashis earlier albums (including an old Wood favorite or two) at Hamilton Stage.  Tickets for this very special show are just $25 - log on to www.ucpac.org and get yours while the gettin's good!

Phone: 732-499-8226
Email: splitlevel2071@gmail.com
Price: $25

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