Dave Madden

11/23/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from Big Bend!

09/27/2022

It is the Golden Time of the year at Barton Springs. The crowds are gone. It’s quiet. The water is clear. Do yourself a favor and get here soon!

08/14/2022

08/10/2022

07/25/2022

Monday morning half-mile before a full studio week with at

06/22/2022

Happy
Here’s my old trusty “Eight-Point Pose”

05/26/2022

05/23/2022

Got in some outdoor yoga before a few days of (much needed) rain

02/14/2022

Did you hear something?

11/19/2021

Next stop Big Bend. “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads!

08/21/2021

This ain’t no burger chain, y’all! These Five Guys are all Dave Madden and we would... they would... I would love to play you a new song!

Over 1,100 people have already registered to attend, and *you* are invited to tune in today at 1:00 PM Central time for a free online music festival benefitting Campaign Nonviolence. The event is called “For Goodness Sake”, and you can watch it live on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/DIGRTWj3Hls

While the whole festival is pretty long (4 hours), I’m one of the first few artists to perform, so tune in at 1:00! I’m premiering a new song right after Eliza Gilkyson, and right before a presentation by Dr. Sekou Franklin, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and author of “After the Rebellion: Black Youth, Social Movement Activism, and the Post-Civil Rights Generation”.

Other performers include Yo-Yo Ma, David Pulkingham, Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel, Danny Schmidt, Carrie Elkin, Mohammad Firoozi & Gurf Morlix.

For more information, visit: https://goodness-sake.org/

08/02/2021

Tracked 4 lovely songs today for at EAR Studio. Producer: Engineer:

08/01/2021

First time out to sotol distillery! 5 stars, highly recommend.

07/15/2021

Hey, at least you’re having a better day than this fish.

07/07/2021

Good boy and

07/05/2021

I have written so many good songs that will never be recorded.

06/26/2021

Make sure to follow

04/01/2021

I for one welcome our new robot overlords.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law today Senate Bill 3236, authorizing the purchase of the entire city of Austin, excepting the Capitol Complex and UT campus, by area Technoking Elon Musk, henceforth to also hold the title of "Iron Mayor."

Read more: https://austinchronicle.com/news/2021-04-02/elon-musk-purchases-all-of-austin-dubs-himself-iron-mayor

03/27/2021

11:59 Songwriting Group - Diaspora

11:59 Songwriting Group - Diaspora

01/08/2021

Dave Madden - Can I Borrow Your Love - Livestream Release Event

You’re invited to the *Livestream Release Event* of my new music video, “Can I Borrow Your Love”. It’s a virtual event on Thursday, January 7th at 7:00 PM CT.

The incomparable BettySoo hosts and the presentation will feature a screening of the music video, behind the scenes content and surprise guests. I’m really proud of this project, and I hope you can make it.

Please take two seconds to RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/LPXkosdu

01/04/2021

Episode 3: Dave Madden - “Can I Borrow Your Love - Behind The Scenes: Making Music in the Age of COVID-19”

For Episode 3, we're joined by the all-star horn section that took "Can I Borrow Your Love" to the next level. Brian Donohoe compares the song to an episode of The Simpsons. Mike Sailors picked up on the Steely Dan vibes. Like many musicians, Paul Deemer has added to his skill sets by working with recording softwares like Apple Logic Pro X and Ableton.

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12/28/2020

Episode 2: Dave Madden - “Can I Borrow Your Love - Behind The Scenes: Making Music in the Age of COVID-19”

“…and Dave, production like this usually takes like 15 people or something. When you think about those records that this song sounds like? It’s not just one dude, like you. This is really impressive.”
-Tony Roger, cellist on “Can I Borrow Your Love”

What has the pandemic been like for working musicians? Check out this behind the scenes video and RSVP to the “Can I Borrow Your Love - Livestream Release Event” (Thursday, January 7th, 7:00 PM CT on Zoom, link below)

“Episode 2: String Section” features Violinists Leigh Wallenhaupt and Christabel Lin, Brigid Bibbens on the viola, and Tony Rogers on the cello.
Leigh talks about contracting COVID-19 early in the pandemic. Christabel got a dog named Barbara and starting learning Pro Tools. Bridgid has continued teaching lessons online, and Tony talks about being the director for the Austin Cello Choir.

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“Can I Borrow Your Love - Livestream Release Event”
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Watch the full “Can I Borrow Your Love” music video here:
https://fb.watch/2oNtWwyicK/

12/15/2020

Episode 1: Dave Madden - “Can I Borrow Your Love - Behind The Scenes: Making Music in the Age of COVID-19”

“Episode 1: Vocals + Drums” features vocalists Akina Adderley and BettySoo, rap artist Ray Smith, and drummer Tyson Sheth.

Ray Smith explains how he’s always looking for “humor, irony and detail” in his creations. Akina laments how the pandemic has made her face her “tech demons”. BettySoo says “the pressure is on” when working on a project like this. And Tyson Sheth blows a bunch of smoke up my ass. We laugh, we talk a little shop, we laugh some more.

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Thursday, January 7th, 7:00 PM CT (on Zoom)
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Watch the full “Can I Borrow Your Love” music video here:
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12/15/2020

Dave Madden - Can I Borrow Your Love

"Can I Borrow Your Love" - Dave Madden

What does it mean to live in the Live Music Capital of the World when all the venues are closed? Austin-based musician Dave Madden attempts to answer that question through his new song called, “Can I Borrow Your Love” which premiered as the KUTX 98.9 Song of the Day.

This socially-distanced collaboration features a sprawling ensemble of creatives: a rhythm section, horn section, string quartet, background singers, audio engineers and dancers. In total, the project includes 21 local artists, all recorded from their own homes.

The music video is accompanied by a series of behind-the-scenes interviews hosted by Madden, in which he discusses life as a musician during COVID-19, providing a unique insight into the lives of artists as they are faced with the greatest challenge of their careers.

Can I Borrow Your Love
Written & Produced by Dave Madden

Vocals
Dave Madden
Ray Smith
Akina Adderley
BettySoo

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard + Piano: Dave Madden

Drums: Sheth

Choreography by Talisa Davis

Dancers
Talisa Davis
Taylor Webley
Jonas Vezia
Michelle Gomez

Recorded at Same Sky Productions, Austin, Texas
(and artists’ homes)

Engineered and Mixed by Andre Cantave
Mastered by Piper Payne at Infrasonic Sound, Nashville
Video Editing by Dave Madden

©Madden Music 2020. All Rights Reserved.

12/11/2020

"COVID Christmas" - Dave Madden & The Stocking Stuffers

“COVID Christmas”
Dave Madden & The Stocking Stuffers
Erin Ivey
Akina Adderley
BettySoo
Written & Produced by Dave Madden
Premiere featured by Austin American-Statesman and Austin360’s “On The Record” with Peter Blackstock

Donations Gratefully Accepted
Venmo:
CashApp: $DaveMadden
PayPal & Zelle: [email protected]
A portion of all offerings will be donated to the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

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“All right, everyone. I know 2020 has been a hard year,” nods lead vocalist and songwriter Dave Madden as the drums begin a familiar beat, “But unfortunately, I’ve got some more bad news.”

The bad news is in fact the existence of Dave Madden’s new song: COVID Christmas. As the songs itself admits, “it’s a song that no one asked for, a song that no one needs”.

Featuring Austin vocalists Akina Adderley, Erin Ivey and BettySoo (dubbed “The Stocking Stuffers” for this holiday-themed project), COVID Christmas is a bright, boppy 1950s rock’n’roll sendup showcasing doo-wop background vocals and silvery electric guitars.

“I was listening to a recent interview with Jerry Seinfeld,” Says Madden. “He made the point that as a society, we’re going to need to find ways to laugh at the tragedy of what we’ve all just gone through. COVID Christmas is an attempt to take something truly horrible and try to find some sense of joy and laughter.”

Madden invites listeners to donate directly to his work via Venmo (), CashApp ($DaveMadden), PayPal or Zelle ([email protected]). A portion of all offerings will be donated to the World Health Organization COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

COVID Christmas is self-referential and self-deprecating. The song’s lyrics describe the singer’s agonizing realization that “some idiot’s going to write a song called ‘COVID Christmas’. After bemoaning what this inevitable kitsch would be about—for instance, how Frosty gets a fever and melts, and how Santa spreads the virus with his ‘Ho, Ho, Ho’s!’—the songwriter reluctantly comes to the conclusion that the idiot who’s going to write this song “might as well be me”.

“And that’s really how it happened,” shrugs Madden. “As a prolific songwriter, the thought of writing a ‘COVID Christmas’ song had occurred to me. I decided that it was a horrible, tacky idea. But then I started listing all the things that such a horrible, tacky song would be about, and suddenly, there it was: COVID Christmas, a song that no one asked for—not even the songwriter.”

A trio of female vocalists known as The Stocking Stuffers plays the role of the Greek chorus, commenting with a collective voice on the action. After it’s revealed that “Rudolph wears his mask below his bright red nose”, the trio cries out, “Oh, deer!” in three-part harmony.

“Every time the song gets to, ‘Sha doop, We’re sorry, Sha bop bop’, I lose it,” laughs BettySoo. Akina Adderley jokes, “This is cinematic, y’all. Is there an Oscar category for this?” “It would be big news if The Stocking Stuffers broke out on their own,” muses Erin Ivey.

The music video for COVID Christmas is a surreal mashup of boilerplate holiday scenery—pine trees, snow and twinkling lights—juxtaposed with giant floating coronavirus molecules. Digital video editing technology allowed for the illusion of six musicians all playing together in the same space. In reality, everyone recorded and filmed their parts from the safety of their own homes. Madden actually had green screens delivered to each singer via Amazon. “Leave it to Dave to push everyone to the next level,” says vocalist BettySoo.

For more information, visit Dave Madden’s website (davemaddenmusic.com) or email Dave directly at [email protected].

10/27/2020

This magnificent tree on Austin’s hike-and-bike trail usually votes for the Green Party — but not this year. With the Trump Administration reversing nearly 100 environmental rules, it’s rooting for Biden!

10/18/2020

Susie Scissors – A Sock Puppet Murder Ballad by Dave Madden

I made a sock puppet murder ballad and I dare you to make it through all eight (!!!) gruesome verses. Happy Halloween!

Please like, comment and *SHARE* . Donation info below.

Disclaimer: *Many* puppets were harmed in the making of this film.

(For the music theory nerds out there, enjoy the Neapolitan sixth chord.)

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“Susie Scissors”
Written, Arranged & Produced by Dave Madden

Vocals, Piano, Bass Guitar, Scissors
Dave Madden

Violin: Leigh Wallenhaupt
Clarinet: Paul Baker
Drums: David Messier

Puppets Created By
Dave & Sarah Madden

Audio Engineering & Mix: Andre Cantave

Recorded and Filmed at Same Sky Productions
Austin, Texas

©2020 Madden Music. All Rights Reserved.

09/18/2020

"Rock And Roll Forever" - Dave Madden - Powered by Cirrus Logic

“Rock and Roll Forever”
Written and Produced by Dave Madden
Powered by Cirrus Logic

This socially-distant rock anthem was commissioned by Austin-based tech firm Cirrus Logic and unveiled during a company-wide Zoom happy hour. The artists featured in this video would like to express their gratitude for Cirrus Logic’s continued support of Austin’s music community during the COVID-19 crisis. Thank you for empowering us to rock and roll… forever!

If your company or institution would benefit from engaging, branded content featuring Austin’s best musicians, contact Dave at [email protected].

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Vocals:
Dave Madden
Akina Adderley
Wendy Colonna
David Messier

Guitar: Scott Clark
Bass: Michael Stevens
Drums: Tyson Sheth

Audio Engineer: Andre Cantave
Recorded at Same Sky Productions

08/17/2016

Dave Madden

Dave Madden has a show on 08/18/2016 at 08:00 PM @ Cedar Street Courtyard in Austin, TX https://www.reverbnation.com/q/6p1ah9

Pop | Austin

06/07/2016

Over Austin () posted a photo on Twitter

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closing at 8:30pm. 121% full = submerged objects pose danger to boaters. Shot with permission. https://t.co/IMr3KN0qdA

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05/24/2016

I hope that in Heaven, every cup of coffee is your first cup of the morning, and every cocktail is your second drink of the night.

05/23/2016

There are times when running a 5k feels so effortless, like you're floating along. This was not one of those times.

05/13/2016

Dave Madden () posted a photo on Twitter

Hanging out before the show with Charlie Faye and the Fayettes https://t.co/euRT7b7Zni https://t.co/Uh1yGT6t4k

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05/12/2016

Dave Madden () posted a photo on Twitter

Oven-baked porkroll pineapple burger with basil yogurt sauce. Yes, it was amazing. https://t.co/FATSI4TtAO

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05/07/2016

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Healthy glow https://t.co/zp8DhOQREo https://t.co/rQyLM7p16B

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05/06/2016

Dave Madden

Dave Madden has a show on 05/07/2016 at 08:00 PM @ Strings on Grass in Austin, TX https://www.reverbnation.com/q/6kwfhi

Pop | Austin

05/03/2016

Philly Jesus Arrested at Apple Store

iPhone, iPad...the great iAm? Philly Jesus Arrested at Apple Store https://t.co/0C0GNeezhm via

It’s not clear which Philly Judas set the cops on him.

05/02/2016

at : "If this material goes well, I'm gonna use it next year at Goldman Sachs -- earn me some serious Tubman's."

04/26/2016

Dave Madden () posted a photo on Twitter

Fable Table Tuesday. Tonight at 7:07. The Backstage at El Mercado. https://t.co/bowhqIj7Vy https://t.co/MQqY6joRph

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04/25/2016

Instagram video by Dave Madden • Apr 25, 2016 at 7:06pm UTC

Rehearsing with David Messier for presented by… https://t.co/kfKqt5mit7

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