Madison Violet

Prizewinning Canadian duo Madison Violet is set to perform at The Victory Hall, in Whimple.

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Since releasing their last album, No Fool for Trying, Madison Violet won the 2009 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their track The Ransom, took home the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, and were nominated for multiple East Coast Music Awards and a 2010 JUNO Award for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year (Group).

Though Madison Violet seemingly made their mark in the last year or so, success was hard earned, spending up to eight months a year on the road, winning fans and champions the old-fashioned way, one song at a time, one gig at a time.

Their first disc, Worry the Jury (2004), was an introduction to the lush arrangements and harmonies that would become a Madison Violet hallmark, with their next album Caravan (2006) further exploring and incorporating country-infused, toe-tapping melodies.

Their breakthrough album, No Fool for Trying (2009) showcased Madison Violet’s heartfelt (and often heartbreaking) lyrics in brilliant contrast to their uplifting arrangements, pushing their graceful harmonies to the surface.

Their latest release, The Good in Goodbye, is an album born from their growth, both together and apart. It is a diary of their personal and professional experiences together as friends and musicians, unique relationships that affect each other in profound ways.

Receiving a mass of acclaim from outlets including the BBC, the CBC, Maverick magazine, NPR, and Penguin Eggs magazine, No Fool for Trying made dedicated fans of even the most hard-to-crack critics. Ultimately,

Madison Violet captured the attention of Mojo magazine, landing “Small Of My Heart” on the publication’s distinguished playlist, “Mojo’s Top 10,” in December 2009. Madison Violet also have the unique distinction of being the only Canadians to win The John Lennon Songwriting Contest.

The duo has sold-out venues across North America and Europe, had the prestigious distinction of touring with Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Cafe, and has shared stages with contemporaries such as Chantal Kreviazuk, Ron Sexsmith and The Indigo Girls. With their newest effort, Madison Violet prove they’re among Canada’s brightest singer/songwriters.

In support will be Abi Rich from Axminster, a young lady whose voice will captivate the entire audience, and who must surely have a great musical career ahead of her.

This will be a musical event not to be missed, at a price of only £6.50 per ticket. Do yourselves a favour, and go along to see Madison Violet, all the way from Canada on their UK tour, supported by a future star, Abi Rich.

The duo are set to perform on Friday, February 3.

Tickets, priced at £6.50 each, are available from Tourist Information Centre in Ottery St. Mary or online from www.onawhimpromotions.co.uk