Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear

They say a boy's best friend is his mother, but Madisen Ward knows she can also be a good person to make music with. Ward and his mother, Ruth Ward, unexpectedly became the talk of the roots-music scene in 2014 when the mother-and-son duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear gained a bundle of media attention for their music, a low-key but powerful blend of acoustic guitars and vocals that melds elements of folks, blues, and gospel, creating a sound that draws on the past and the present. Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear's debut album, 2015's Skeleton Crew, was a document of their fol...