The Madison Folk Music Society presents James Keelaghan. James’ songwriting has often been cited for its keen sense of history.

Songs like “Hillcrest Mine” and “Cold Missouri Waters” instantly come to mind. On SECOND-HAND James also takes on a number of topical issues of concern to us all “Walk On” about overcoming depression and “The Benefits of Surrender”- allowing oneself to be more open to life’s possibilities. These, coupled with a command of the language and delivered with an unmistakably rich baritone, and it’s not surprising that James has come to be considered one of Canada’s great singer songwriters.

SECOND-HAND finds James at the top of his game with ten new songs including co-writes with Catherine MacLellan, Lynn Miles, J.D. Edwards, Cara Luft and Dave Gunning. “I love co-writing,” he says, “it’s the spark that gets me motivated – the fresh approach to a lyric or a different way of forming a melody for a song is so stimulating.”

ALBUM REVIEW

“He displays a genius for finding his way deep inside big stories, building them outward from palpably intimate moments.” – The Boston Globe

“He is one hell of a good songwriter, and as a guitarist his playing is practically faultless.” – Time Out, London

“Canada’s finest singer songwriter.” – Dave Marsh, Rock critic, historian & author

More about the artist:

James Keelaghan

Date: Friday, March 6, 7-9:30 pm
Venue: The North Street Cabaret, 610 North Street, Madison, WI 53704

Event website:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/madisonfolkmusicsociety/1960134
Tickets: $29 advance, $32 day of show