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Singer/songwriter, Chadwick is a soulful, pop/ dance recording artist. Think GaGa meets Lambert with a throw back to the soul of Aretha Franklin and you can almost picture it. His sound draws it's individuality from his unique vocal tone and soul stirring edge that begs to be paired with a hot dance beat. 2010 has brought Chadwick some exciting projects... -Writing and recording the song, "Finally Found Love" for the hit gay romantic comedy, "Is it just me?". This film, written and Directed my JC Calciano was in over 30 film festivals this year and has distribution through TLA. DVD release Nov. 1st, 2010. "Finally Found Love" is featured on the soundtrack and can be purchased on itunes.-He also had his debut this year as an actor in the feature film, POP-U-larity, which will hit the festival circuit early in 2011. Think of this comedy as "Best in Show" meets "American Idol".....set in a small town in the Midwest, Chadwick plays the character Sebastian Walker, the gay assistant to the wealthy diva character, Katrina Whitman. Chadwick also wrote 3 songs for the film. -He released 2 pop/ dance singles this summer when he re-made "I want You, to want ME" formerly a hit for Cheap Trick in 1980 and "What About Love" a former hit for Heart in 1985. Both can be purchased on itunes. -In September 2010 we celebrate the international release of his next single "INTOXICATED", which he co-wrote and co-produced with Matt Bobb and Christopher Farrell. -Currently Chadwick is in the studio writing, and recording a song for JC Calciano's (Mission Impossible) next film "I-cupid", which begins filming this fall and is set for release in 2011.
The beginning: Born in Wisconsin, Chadwick spent his early years performing duets with his grandmother in church and training horses on his family’s ranch. Chadwick is a former (National High School Rodeo Association) NHSRA rodeo champion, his involvement in team roping and horse training jump started his desire for a career in music. By the age of 17 he had performed the national anthem at more than 40 rodeo competitions throughout the country, for several thousand people. In pursuit of a career as a recording artist, Chadwick relocated to Los Angeles, where he became a regular at numerous open mic venues. Due to his brilliant performances, he became a collaborator of several influential songwriters and Producers such as: David Foster, Allan Rich, Jud Friedman, Michael Jay, Art Reynolds, and Judithe Randall.Over the past few years Chadwick has had the great honor to perform for many great events from solo shows to charity events and share the stage with such greats as: Linda Hopkins, Katherine McPhee, Brooke White, Gwen Stewart, Cyndee Peters, John Kluge, Justin Guarini, Harry Middlebrooks, and many others. And in 2006 he had the honor of a lifetime when he met and performed for President Bill Clinton at fundraiser in Beverly Hills, CA. In the summer of 2007, Chadwick released his debut album, "Addicted". This pop/soul record features both original and cover songs with an acoustic style production. Several songs on the album feature fantastic saxophone solos by Smooth Jazz recording artist, David Olivas, making for a blend of smooth jazz and soulful acoustic pop, exhibiting a vast and vivid range of emotion. Chadwick collaborated with film composer, Christopher Farrell, putting his vocals on the title track, "One Helluva Ride" for the new 2008 Steve McQueen documentary, "Steve McQueen, An American Rebel". Chadwick has went on to work much more with Mr. Farrell, recording Farrell's song, "Finally through with you", as well, "Addicted" for the 2009 film noir, "One in the Gun". The tail end of 2009 held some huge moments for Chadwick as he performed in his first European tour, joining Swedish Tenor, John Kluge and Swedish Gospel Queen, Cyndee Peters in November and December for a sold out Christmas tour in Sweden and Finland. Chadwick keeps true to his heart and continues to impassion his audience with the soul and sincerity of his music, while remaining on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry. |
