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About Me

Keith Varon was enjoying the success of having ten of his songs placed on shows such as "Laguna Beach" (MTV), "The Hills" (MTV), "Next" (MTV), "What About Brian" (ABC), and "Paradise City" (E!) as well as a prevailing tour; however, Keith felt as if something had been missing from his career as a solo artist. Though his songwriting and lyrics were proving to be successful within the mainstream culture, he believed that his music would be represented best by the power and energy of a full band, and so he set out to discover a group of artists with a similar passion and drive for music.
Madison Parkway was formed in San Francisco after Keith was introduced to MJ Gonzales, former drummer of the Bay area band Hope Kills, through their management, MusicISP. Keith and MJ quickly discovered that they had multiple influences in common including U2, Jimmy Eat World, John Mayer, and The Goo Goo Dolls. They both aspire to discover a unique sound within the rock genre that they suspect has been absent for years. That sound is one of genuine honesty that can and will influence an extremely diverse audience.
Chris Carrington, former guitarist for Bay area band Maxwell Adams, joined forces with the duo shortly after their union. With influences ranging from Circa Survive to Splendor, Chris has developed a versatile style with tasteful riffs that shaped the rock edge Madison Parkway was searching for.
Shortly after their union with Chris, Keith and MJ approached Will Doll, MJ's former band mate and guitarist for Hope Kills, and offered him the position of bassist and backup vocals within their musical endeavor.
According to Keith, "Being out on the road by yourself is difficult. I really felt like I wanted some camaraderie in going out there again. I also have always been envious of that connection I see bands like U2 sharing on stage where everyone in the audience can feel that brotherhood that has been built for years out of touring and being one."
The superior expertise that all four members provide combined with Keith, MJ and Will?s writing skills produces a life and energy to Keith?s songs that had never been present within his solo career. The harmonious bond between Madison Parkway's members creates a compelling and unique form of music that will certainly communicate with a diverse and devoted audience.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/29/2004
Band Members:

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ADD THE MEMBERS OF MP! We love talking to our fans.

Keith Varon : on Vocals, guitars
Will Doll : on Bass, vocals
Chris Carrington : on Electric guitar
M.J. Gonzales : on Drums

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MANAGEMENT
Mark Sandoval
http://www.musicisp.com

MERCHANDISE ORDERS
Alex Negranza
[email protected]

Sounds Like:

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TRLL Live at Betty's Rock Bar 3-7-08:

About Keith Varon & His Debut Record: Love is a Hero

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"Safe Escape" | Featured on MTV'S Laguna Beach

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Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Band Pics!!!

Hey Everyone!!!! Come check out our new band Pics!!! "Dude They got new band pics Dude...," "Really Dude no waydude..""dude..yes way dude" "Dude no way" " Dude I gotta see em first thing when i get h...
Posted by Madison Parkway on Tue, 13 May 2008 04:52:00 PST

RECORDING!!

Hey Guys,Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing. I know it's been a while since I have written to you all. So how is everyone? Summer is coming and I am super excited. The band and ...
Posted by Madison Parkway on Mon, 12 May 2008 12:40:00 PST

The Long Road...

Hey Guys,Just felt like writing to you all about my friend Katy Perry (myspace.com/katyperry). Her and I have been friends in this music biz for almost 7 years. We both started out in in college at ...
Posted by Madison Parkway on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:12:00 PST

Photoshoot!

Hey Guys and Gals- It's Sean here, just giving you guys an update on the journey we just got back from today. This morning we all met up at the casa de Keith to get ready to go out and get some pictur...
Posted by Madison Parkway on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:15:00 PST

THE RED LETTER LIE

Hey Guys,How is everyone. Man it's been raining like crazy over here. NON STOP!! Good thing the new band and I have been under cover rehearsing our &*& off. So, some of you might have noticed some...
Posted by Madison Parkway on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:06:00 PST

MORE NEW MUSIC ON THE WAY...

Happy New Year Everybody!!!So how was everyone's Christmas? Was Santa good to you all? I wanted say thank you to everyone that left me comments wishing me merry christmas and happy new year. I appr...
Posted by Madison Parkway on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:58:00 PST

THANKSGIVING AND VIEWS...

Hey Guys,We did it! We got to 100,000 views!!!! It looks amazing. Thank you all so much for supporting my music. So how was everyone's T-day? Mine was full of Turkey alternatives and pie. I must...
Posted by Madison Parkway on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:50:00 PST

100,000 PLAYS!!!

Hey Guys,OMG!!! I almost have 100,000 plays! That's crazy. It's been a long time coming... We are definitely gonna have to celebrate when that counter reaches it's 100,000th view. Thank you all s...
Posted by Madison Parkway on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:11:00 PST

THE NEW SONGS...

Hey Guys,So I am down with a little bit of a cold right now. Don't really know what happened yesterday I was at the gym getting huge :P and then the next thing I know I am waking up in a cold sweat w...
Posted by Madison Parkway on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:01:00 PST

NEW SONGS HERE!!

Hey Guys!!I am so so excited to show you two of my latest songs written and recorded at Revolver Studios where Colbie Caillet recorded, OneRepublic, and Augustana! Andrew Dixon and I wrote them both ...
Posted by Madison Parkway on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:02:00 PST