James Maddock

James Maddock

James Maddock is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter whose raw, soulful voice and unique blend of folk rock and Americana touches audiences worldwide. After fronting the Columbia Records band ‘Wood,’ whose debut album ‘Songs From Stamford Hill’ was featured on TV shows such as ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and included the BBC Radio 2 Record of the Week track ‘Stay You,’ Maddock relocated from England to New York City. His album ‘Sunrise On Avenue C’ won a New York Music Award for Best Americana Album, and his follow-up ‘Wake Up And Dream’ was ranked among the top albums of the year in WFUV’s (NYC) Listener Poll. Vin Scelsa has praised Maddock's music as “heartbreakingly beautiful and exquisitely crafted music that touches the soul".

James has performed alongside many notable figures in American music, including Bruce Springsteen, Pete Seeger, The Waterboys, The Counting Crows and Willie Nile. As a songwriter, he has had many of his songs featured in both mainstream US TV and Hollywood Blockbuster films and has co-written songs with other well-known artists such as Gary Barlow, The Waterboys and more. Rolling Stone magazine named him as the ‘man to watch’.

In June and July 2025 James has toured in the Netherlands for the first time with six shows including the ABC Club (live review) and de Oostkerk (news paper article and live video of the performance). And you can read here why the Netherlands has had a special place in his heart for years. In 2025, James was also the support act for the Counting Crows on their European tour, performing at the Royal Circus, (Brussels), at AFAS Live (Amsterdam) and the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, among others. His new album “Forever June” will be released around Spring of 2026.