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’. James is producing a new solo album and in June / July of 2025 he's travelling to Europe for a new and exciting European tour, which will include The Netherlands for the first time. Known for his soulful lyrics and captivating performances, James Maddock is set to bring his unique sound to fans across the continent accompanied by long-time friend and musical collaborator Nick Murphy on percussion.

More information

For contact info about booking James go to this page. He'll perform in the Netherlands from June 26th until July 1st 2025 (go to this page for the tour schedule). In 2026, James is also available for the Netherlands and Belgium during the European tour (provisional period is May 2026). If you are already interested in booking for that period, please contact me for a reservation.

For more information, please visit James Maddock's official website. You can also visit the social media pages for more news and information:

- Facebook;
- Instagram.