| Madeleine King is a singer/songwriter
whose music and personality form an instant bond with her
audience. Her Midwestern roots and longtime California home
base have found their way into her music, resulting in a mature,
eclectic style. Madeleine’s original music covers a
wide range, from soul-touching love songs to blues and jazz-infused,
get-up-on-your-feet-and-dance tunes. Primarily a vocalist
and guitarist, she is also proficient on the mandolin and
enjoys the variety and complexity of other instruments such
as the Appalachian dulcimer, psaltery, and percussive accompaniment.
Equally at home as a solo performer or in a full band, Madeleine
has performed in venues ranging from intimate coffeehouse
settings to large outdoor fairs and festivals to live radio
programs.
Having grown up in a musical family, Madeleine’s
interest in music began at an early age. As a child she studied
piano and sang in the school choir. With an older brother
and sister who were both guitar players, she became enamored
of the instrument and turned her attention to learning the
guitar to accompany her singing. She began penning her own
tunes and performing in earnest while in college in Bloomington,
Indiana. Playing coffeehouses, bars, state parks, and festivals,
Madeleine quickly developed a following in the university
town.
After graduating from the university with
a BA in art and education, she moved to Berkeley, California,
where she currently makes her home. Teaching music and guitar
lessons to children while working on her songwriting, Madeleine
is currently shifting her focus back to that which she loves
the most, performing. Having just released her first full-length
CD of her own material, she is busy booking gigs and promoting
the new release. As a person who loves the energy of live
performance, her undeniable connection with an audience works
in any setting, whether small and intimate or large and raucous.
Madeleine’s upbeat personality and love for a good story
make for a fun-filled, captivating performance.
Reservations are required.
Please contact Jeff
Rice for more information. |
