A Week of SXSW 2008: Madeline

[photo credit to richmerrituga from Flickr]

[March 12]
Madeline
Sounds Like: Singer-Songwriter
Drinking Buddies: Iron & Wine, Rachel Lee Bowman, Feist
Synopsis: Georgia folk.
Appearances at SXSW:

• Bourbon Rocks! (12:45 PM, March 12)
• Spiros [The Orange Twin Showcase] (8:00 PM, March 12)
  

[Myspace]




All this week, Voilà! is covering South By Southwest!
Day one, and it's time for the first Voilà! featurette.
Today, the featured SXSW artist is Madeline.

Madeline hails out of the deep south, down in Athens, Georgia, and comes a'singin' her catchy acoustic folk songs. Reminiscent of Sam Bean and his Iron & Wine act (who hails from neighbouring South Carolina), except with a feminine twist, Madeline stakes a claim in folk music with her catchy melodies and rhythms. As I find it impossible to give a shout out to one of my most favourite bands right now, I must say, the similarity between Rachel Lee Bowman (of Ghosts & Liars) is uncannily familiar to Madeline's own style.

Madeline has three albums out presently, including her two LPs, Kissing and Dancing, and The Slow Bang, as well as a split EP with fellow label-mate Dead Bird, all of which are available through links on Madeline's Myspace. This month, she will be releasing her first LP, Kissing and Dancing, on vinyl, so excitement will ensue. But moreover, in the early parts of this year, she will begin recording her latest album with a full band! We can definitely expect more from Ms. Madeline as the year progresses.

In concerns to SXSW, you get one and only one day and two chances to partake in Madeline's beauty (musically and otherwise) before she blows this popstand that is Austin. By the time I finish writing this article, she has already be into her lunchtime performance at Bourbon Rocks! (which started at 12:45). Her last show for SXSW is at The Orange Twin Showcase at Spiros, tonight at 8:00, which also features the likes of Elf Power, Nana Grizol, Jeff Reacher, and Dark Meat. If you're willing to sacrifice a moment of your beloved week for Madeline, I suggest you not hesitate on this only remaining opportunity!