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Maddock's "heartbreakingly beautiful and exquisitely crafted music touches the soul." (US Radio legend Vin Scelsa).

James Maddock has ?the ability to stun a crowded room into awe with just himself and a guitar?, ?all his songs share a haunting guitar backdrop, and his voice is a marvel, torn and battered by life but infinitely resilient? (Stuart McLachlan from LouderThanWar)

A rock & roll lifer, James Maddock has been carving his unique path since the 1980s, when the New York City based singer/songwriter kicked off his career with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller's sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock.

Originally from Leicester, he spent 10 years in London where he sang and played with various bands, ultimately fronting the Columbia Records band Wood, whose debut ?Songs From Stamford Hill? was featured prominently on TV shows such as ?Dawson?s Creek?. The single ?Stay You? released from that album was Johnnie Walker?s record of the week on Radio 2 ?drive time? and can still be heard frequently on U.K. radio.

James moved from London to New York City in 2003 where his 2009 album Sunrise On Avenue C won a New York Music Award for Best Americana Album, while the follow-up Wake Up And Dream ranked among the top albums of 2011 in WFUV's (NYC) Listener Poll. With the release of Another Life (2013) and 5 further albums over the following 7 years, two of them created over the Corona Virus pandemic- No time to Cry (2020) and Little Bird in the Neighbourhood (2021) ? which all garnered critical acclaim and extensive radio play.

His latest release in 2023 ?Night Work? is a beautiful collection of songs reminiscent of The Eagles and Credence Clearwater Revival - no imitation, simply landing effortlessly in the space between. Recorded with close musical friends from New York and the U.K. including Steve Jackson (drums) and James O?Malley (bass) from his days in the band Wood. Mixed by the great Dave O?Donnell (Keith Richards, James Taylor, John Mayer). Amongst the first reviews, Dan French from ?Point Blank? wrote - ?James?s remarkable talent for capturing the kaleidoscope of life in superbly crafted, heartfelt songs - ranging in mood from poignant heartbreak to upbeat joy, with the promise to nourish your spirit?.

James Maddock continues to demonstrate why many consider him to be one of the best singer/songwriters working today.

He has performed regularly with Willie Nile, Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors), David Immergluck (Counting Crows), Brian Mitchell (Levon Helm Band) and SNL drummer Shawn Pelton and has shared the stage with many well known artists such as Bruce Springsteen, The Waterboys, Pete Seeger, Levon Helm and many others.

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Licensed Cafe.
By day our Cafe serves delicious home-cooked food, Fairly Traded coffee & tea and homemade cakes & pastries. All with a nod to local and ethical sourcing. We cater for Vegetarians, Vegans and dietary issues, just ask if you need anything not catered for on our menus. We also have a Delicatessen serving our own home-cooked food daily.

On Sunday to Thursday evenings we host the best acoustic music in the City, specialising in Folk, Roots and Americana.

On Friday and Saturday evenings the Cafe is available for private functions, weddings and parties, please call or email for more details.

Opening times shown don't include music events / comedy, most of which are ticketed.

17 York Road,

Kings Heath,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

England,

B14 7SA.

0121 443 4725