Madi
Madi is a singer/songwriter and guitarist with a wealth of songs and experience. He has busked the city streets, played countless paid gigs at all sorts of venues, jammed with many bands and musicians and he is currently part of Railroad Bill and will be playing Glastonbury 2004. Not afraid to experiment Madi can go from gentle acoustic and bluesy ballads to instrumental guitar compositions and through to hard rockin' and electronic freakouts with songs that evoke John Martyn meeting the Incredible String Band, Led Zeppelin and Nick Drake!
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Madi has been a busker, and Madi has been a musician who can make a good living from gigging. Madi has played countless solo gigs as well as backing other singers and being part of various bands. He has backed the Bard of Ely in the past and recorded sessions with him. Madi currently lives in Cardiff and is part of Railroad Bill but is also following a solo career.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes, all sorts of venues from pubs and small clubs through to festival stages.
Your musical influences
John Martyn, Nick Drake, The Stones, Beatles, Django Rheinhart and too many acts to list...folk music, rock and the blues.
What equipment do you use?
Whatever is at hand!
Anything else?
Catch Madi at Glastonbury 2004 when he is playing in the band Railroad Bill.
