Sunrise On Avenue C - Music

James Maddock Born 1962 Is An English Singer-Songwriter And Performing Musician. Originally From Countesthorpe Leicester Maddock Has Been Based In New York City Since 2003. After Playing In A Few School Bands Maddock Decided To Play Professionally And Became A Regular Performer At Clubs Around The Midlands In England. Maddock Further Refined His Skills As A Songwriter And Performer In London Eventually Landing A Demo Session At The Famed Abbey Road Studios. As A Result His Music Came To The Attention Of Columbia Records In New York City. In The End Maddock Walked Away With The Record Deal That Enabled Him To Take His Band "Wood" Into The Studio. The Record "Songs From Stamford Hill" A Reference To Where He Was Living At The Time Was Born. "Stay You” The Single From The Album Became A Top 5 Hit On The Adult Alternative Charts. Songs From The Album Found Homes On The First "Dawsons Creek" And The Major Motion Picture “Serendipity” Both Substantial Placements For A Debut Artist. Maddock Toured With The US With Train Paula Cole Meshell Ngegecello As Well As Headlined Shows All Over The States. Since Leaving Columbia Maddock Moved To New York And Signed An Exclusive Publishing Deal With Razor And Tie Music Publishing. His Band Features Spin Doctors Drummer Aaron Comess And Ryko Recording Artist Leslie Mendelson. His Albums Sunrise On Avenue C 2009 Won The 2010/11 NY Music Award For 'Best Americana Album'. Maddock Subsequently Released Sunrise On Avenue C Jimmy & Immy Live At Rockwood Music Hall With David Immerglück Wake Up And Dream James Maddock Live At Rockwood Music Hall And Another Life. read less