Episode One: Madeline

Madeline Adams, a native Athenian, played her first show at the X-Ray Cafe when she was 15 years old.  She experienced a small taste of local success as part of the Sugar Shakers, a band that gathered a noticeable following even though they were together less than a year.  Her solo records, starting with Kissing and Dancing (2002) and evolving through The Slow Bang (2007), are the story of an artist mixing punk sensibilities with a natural talent for folk songwriting.  Her newest record, White Flag (2009), is a refinement of that theme, a set of transportive melodies laid on music that relies on both a traditional Southern sound and the work ethic of a touring band.

As satisfying as her recordings are, seeing Madeline play live is something else entirely.  Playing live is what she likes best, and watching a joyful artist at work is one of the better ways to spend an evening.  For now, you can check her website for a list of show dates.

Madeline was patient enough to suffer through our first recording experience, and for that we are grateful.

In this episode: Madeline, Lucinda Williams, Daniel Johnston, The Chiffons, Nana Grizol, Hot New Mexicans, Magnetic Fields, Willie Nelson.

Next Episode: Andy Gonzales, the gentleman behind Marshmallow Coast.