Dave Madden: Meet Austin’s Dave Madden, voted Best Music Arranger at the 2013 AMP Austin Music Industry Awards and Top 10 Best Keyboardists as voted by the Austin Chronicle's 2014 Music Poll. The Austin-American Statesman declares, “Like summer, it would be nice if Madden's choruses lasted forever.” In the midst of a singer/songwriter sea of throaty voices, Dave Madden is a pleasant surprise. A talented guy, yes: His songs are catchy, yet fraught with meaning. Madden won Best Austin Record of 2010 with his ambitious pop-rock release, Open-Eyed & Broken Wide, an unprecedented double-album 20-page art-book and high-res audio download. Says Sean Claes of INsite Magazine, “This album is packed full of really, really good music and some of the most heartfelt and genius lyrics I’ve heard in a long time.” Music from Open-Eyed is featured by the City of Austin in a promotional video for the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau, and licensed for the movie Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List (2015) starring Victoria Justice. Following this epic studio release, Dave turned his sights to the stage, and has achieved a strong position in Austin’s live music scene. His funk-jazz project has wowed crowds at iconic locations such as the Texas State Capitol, Barton Springs Pool and the Long Center, as well as the famed stages of Antone’s, Threadgill’s and the Zach Scott Theatre. The 2011 record, “Live From Austin” captures the contagious energy of the live show. Dave Madden is the rare combination of accomplished songwriter and masterful multi-instrumentalist. His peers consider him a “musician’s musician”. He is an alum of the illustrious TED organization, having performed and presented a striking dissertation on music theory at TEDxNapaValley in 2015. Dave equally enjoys creating his own music and collaborating with others. He has been hired to perform with a diverse range of world-class artists, from reggae-pop favorite Michael Franti to legendary rock icon Steve Miller. Says celebrated producer Stephen Doster, "Dave Madden plays with confidence, versatility, and musicality. In other words, Dave plays like he means it!" Dave was hired as On-Stage Music Director for a National Youth Gathering concert at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, preparing and performing music for a crowd of 30,000. In addition to live shows and recording sessions, Madden composes for horns and strings, and scores music for TV commercials, winning contracts for companies such as AT&T. "Dave is a natural - he's consistently among the agency favorites in all the jobs where we've pitched his music. He has a knack for getting to the point without clutter." (Billy West, Head Composer, Primal Scream Music) A Philadelphia native, Dave is an alum of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he quickly rose to the top tier of students, playing the coveted Berklee Performance Center Singer’s Showcase. His working roots include such diverse experiences as playing Broadway in New York, touring in country bands based in Nashville, and recording sessions in Los Angeles. Artist Wendy Colonna affirms, "Where integrity, genius, talent and discipline align in perfect harmony is where Dave Madden resides. On top of being a brilliant songwriter, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and all around nice guy, Dave is calm, confident and capable - an incredible asset to any project he joins or leads." Wendy Colonna: Louisiana Native and Austin, TX resident, Wendy Colonna has a signature voice of grit-infused-honey and her songs echo swampy-southern tales of loss, mortality, joy, reclaimed innocence and celebration. Most recently, Coca-Cola released an Ad with music written and performed by Wendy that made it to the top of AdWeek. The ad has been warmly received by critics and fans with over 175k YouTube views. Wendy has released a full length single of the song, “A Happy Song” exclusively on iTunes. Colonna’s latest album, Nectar, released in fall 2013 has had coverage by many notable media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, American Songwriter, NPR’s Beale Street Caravan, No Depression, Lone Star Music, Buddy Magazine, (cover story), WFUV’s Sunday Breakfast (NYC) and more. In 2014 Songs from Nectar were featured in heavy rotation on Starbucks Coffee in-store playlists across the US. The San Antonio Express-News has noted the “soulful grit” and “tender-tough abilities” of Wendy’s distinctive southern voice, which the Austin Chronicle describes as “smoky” and “alluring.” “On Nectar, the sweet honey of Colonna’s voice fills our cups with the enduring energy of her pure songwriting. She has blossomed as a songwriter, but it’s the unadulterated beauty of each song that moves us from one flower to the other on the album.” - No Depression Wendy was included in top 10 of Austin Music Awards in Four Categories in 2013. #2 in Best Female Vocalist #5 Musician of the Year #6 Album of the Year “Nectar” #4 Best Folk Act. “. . .One of our favorite new artists . . . undoubtedly, the songwriting is superb and Wendy’s voice is warm and welcoming. There is not a bad song on ‘Nectar.’” -NineBullets “The songs . . . are all pearls to discover. No flaws. Wendy’s voice sounds more seductive than ever: it winds its way through with a pronounced, elegant diversity . . .” - Rootstime Magazine (Full English Version HERE) “soulful tunes of innocent sin . . . “Nectar” is a beautiful composition… it’s a collection of songs that has several lives to live” – Houston Music Review (Full Review Here) “A soulful performer, Colonna digs deep for her words and sings them with the kind of swamp/soul conviction that draws listeners in and keeps them in.” - San Antonio Express News “A sumptuous tour through swamps, smoky pool halls and empty church pews. . . a surprising album that manages to be both reverent and sexy.” – The Appetizer ( Full Review & Exclusive Interview HERE)