"PURE ENERGY & ROOTSY-BLUES SASS"
- MusicOntario
AUDIO
Recent singles off of Madison Galloway's upcoming sophomore album.
Album to be released June 2024.
Released August 12, 2022
Released October 6, 2023
Released August 18, 2023
Released November 17, 2022
Past Albums
"Moon & Mercury" LP - May 2019
"Who Knows Where" EP - Jul 2015
Discography
Shade in the Shadows - SP - Nov 2023
Whiplash - SP - Oct 2023
Freedom - SP - Aug 2023
The River - SP - Oct 2022
Open Your Eyes - SP - Aug 2022
Moon & Mercury - LP - May 2019
Season of Treason - SP - 2019
Rose Coloured Glasses - SP - 2019
Devil in Her Eye - SP - 2019
Who Knows Where - EP - 2015
ABOUT
Madison Galloway, an award-winning Canadian artist from Fergus, Ontario, radiates pure energy and rootsy-blues sass, as praised by MusicOntario. With a soulful voice, guitar, harmonica, and a dynamic band, she captivates audiences with original tunes and a high-energy stage presence. Drawing from folk, rock, and blues influences, Madison pays homage to musical legends while crafting a unique sound. A rising star in the Canadian music scene, she has graced renowned festivals like Kitchener Blues Festival and Riverfest Elora, and shared stages with artists such as 54-40, Ron Hawkins, and Jack De Keyzer, solidifying her reputation as a must-see performer.
ACHIEVEMENTS
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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Winner of “Southern Rock / Country Rock Artist of the Year” - Josie Music Awards, Nashville, TN (2023)
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Nominated for "Rock Song of the Year" - Josie Music Awards, Nashville, TN (2023)
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"Open Your Eyes" reached over 88,000 streams (2023)
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Recipient of Ontario Arts Council's "Music Recording Projects" Grant - Full Length Album (2023)
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"Open Your Eyes" named "Top 10 Best Rock Songs" by the World Songwriter Awards (2022)
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Placement on Spotify's Modern Blues Rock curated playlist (2022)
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Placement on Joe Bonamassa's Cutting Edge Blues Playlist (2022)
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Winner of CBC Toyota Searchlight’s Fan Choice Finalist (2022)
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Recipient of Ontario Arts Council's "Career Catalyst" Grant (2022)
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Recipient of Canada Council for The Arts' "Professional Development for Artists" Grant (2021)
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
2023
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Belmont Village Bestival - Kitchener, Ontario
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Headline Show - Brockville, Ontario
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Kitchener Blues Festival - Kitchener, Ontario
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Paisley Blues Festival - Paisley, Ontario
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Canadian Music Week - Toronto, Ontario
2022
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Riverfest Elora - Elora, Ontario
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Kitchener Blues Festival - Kitchener, Ontario
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Beaches Jazz Festival's Streetfest - Toronto, Ontario
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1000 Islands Blues Festival - Brockville, Ontario
2021
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64 shows (live stream & in-person combined)
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Kitchener Blues Festival's Crossroads 2.0 - Kitchener, Ontario
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Paisley Blues Festival - Paisley, Ontario
2020
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Over 75 live stream shows beginning in March 2020
2019
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Opened for Tyler Shaw and Virginia to Vegas - Guelph, Ontario
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Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival - Owen Sound, Ontario
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The Filberg Festival - Comox - British Columbia
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39 Days of July - Duncan, British Columbia
2016-2018
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Mariposa Folk Festival - Orillia, Ontario
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Riverfest Elora - Elora, Ontario
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Hillside Inside - Guelph, Ontario
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175 Shows (2016-2018 combined)
PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
Great Dark Wonder (Martin Noakes), US - 2023
Great Dark Wonder (Richard Clark), UK - 2022
Lonesome Highway (Eilis Boland), Ireland - 2020
Fatea Magazine (Adam Jenkins), UK - 2020
The Blues and Roots Music Blog (Marty), Australia – 2019
The Rock Doctor (John Kereiff), Canada – 2019
Paris-Moves (Patrick Dallongeville, France - 2019
"...She rose above the other (high calibre) artists. This poised young woman delivered a searing performance... Her performance brought the house down and we’re excited to see her on the Mariposa stages."
- Liz Scott, Artistic Director, Mariposa Folk Festival