Hailing from small town Fergus, Ontario, Madison Galloway has been making a name for herself as a must-see act. She charms audiences with her refreshing original tunes, while delivering her signature bluesy roots-rock sound, hallmarked by her soulful voice and guitar prowess, and bolstered by her dynamic and talented band. She's brought her high-energy, charismatic performance to hundreds of stages, both nationally and abroad, including prominent festivals like Kitchener Blues Festival and Riverfest Elora, and sharing the spotlight with acclaimed artists such as 54-40 and Jack de Keyzer, among others.
Kicking off her musical journey with the release of her debut EP in 2015, Madison continued to impress with her full-length album Moon & Mercury (2019), earning accolades as a Blues & Roots Radio International Song Contest finalist. In August 2022, she unveiled a new single “Open Your Eyes,” in anticipation of her upcoming album, which swiftly became her most popular track yet, surpassing 145K streams on Spotify alone. The song found its place on significant playlists such as Spotify's “Modern Blues Rock” and Joe Bonamassa’s “Cutting Edge Blues”. Madison's achievements culminated in a noteworthy triumph as she was honoured with the title of "Southern Rock Artist of the Year" at the prestigious Josie Music Awards (Nashville, TN) in 2023. With Madison's highly anticipated sophomore album out now, she continues to captivate audiences with her unmistakable sound.
MADISON GALLOWAY
Bio
"PURE ENERGY & ROOTSY-BLUES SASS"
- MusicOntario
VIDEOS
Love Like Yours - Official Music Video (Trio)
LIVE VIDEOS
The River - Live in Newbury, UK (Trio)
Love Like Yours - Live in Newbury, UK (trio)
Open Your Eyes - Live in Toronto, Canada (5-pc)
DISCOGRAPHY
LATEST ALBUM - JULY 2024
Key Tracks:
Listen to the full album here
PAST ALBUMS
"Moon & Mercury" LP - May 2019
"Who Knows Where" EP - Jul 2015
NOTABLES
KEY PERFORMANCES
2024
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Opened for The Commoners - 7-Date UK Tour
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Lighthouse Blues Festival - Kincardine, Ontario
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
2018
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Mariposa Folk Festival - Orillia, Ontario
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Riverfest Elora - Elora, Ontario
SELECT PRESS
The Midlands Rocks (Paul H Birch), UK - 2024
Blues Matters! (Darren McIntyre), UK - 2024
Metal Planet Music (Manny Manson), UK - 2024
Devil’s Gate Music (Dave Jamieson), UK - 2024
Total Rock (Dawn Osborne), UK - 2024
Great Dark Wonder (Martin Noakes), US - 2023
Great Dark Wonder (Richard Clark), UK - 2022
Rrampt (Jesse Wilkinson), Canada - 2020
Fatea Magazine (Adam Jenkins), UK - 2020
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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Artist of the Year Southern Rock/Country Rock Winner - The Josie Music Awards - Nashville, TN (2023)
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Rock Song of the Year Nomination "Open Your Eyes" - The Josie Music Awards - Nashville, TN (2023)
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Spotify's Modern Blues Rock curated playlist - “Open Your Eyes” (2022)
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Top Ten Song “The River” - Blues & Roots Radio International Song Contest - Female Category (2022)
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CBC Toyota Searchlight Fan Choice Award Winner (2022) Grant - Canada Council for the Arts (2022, 2024)
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Grant - Ontario Arts Council (2020, 2021, 2022)