Dia Madden - Lead & Backing Vocals, Percussion, Guitar, and Various Other Sundries

I had a lot of classical training growing up. I played piano, cello and had some operatic vocal training as well. But I always loved rock, blues, jazz and Motown…good old soul and R&B (old school).

I’ve played guitar on and off since 8th grade…I’m still only a rhythm player. The guys keep trying to get me to play a lead here and there, but I think Bob handles leads just fine.  I play congas and some small percussion too, but not as often any more.

I have been singing for as long as I can remember. Growing up in a Lutheran family, it’s totally true, you do sing together in four part harmony in the car on vacations…long, long rides in the car!

I sang in choirs and small groups and with any bar band that would let me get up and sing. My husband played in one of them. We have been in many duos and bands since then. We have played with many musicians in the Chicago area, and have recorded with some of them.

We’ve done shows from the Roxy and Orpahans in Chicago, to biker events, and coffeehouses. I sang with Grace  & Glory, (a kickn’ gospel choir out of JPUSA) for a while too. I love being part of a band though, more than a large choir. It’s the rock and soul in me.

CruiseMachine is the latest band. We’re like family, it’s awesome! I never had brothers growing up, but God has given me many now.