Shawn Patrick Matney, a prominent DJ in the Colorado electronic music scene known primarily by the alias Spark Madden, has built a career spanning over three decades, beginning in 1994. Based largely in Durango and Denver, he has shared stages with numerous international artists.
Career Overview
Early Career (1994-2000s): Matney began his journey in Durango in 1994, with early gigs at local spots like the San Juan Room and Steamworks Brewing Company. His early career also included out-of-state performances, notably at the Anaheim Convention Center for a Fox Sports Broadcasting event in 1997 and Club Freedom in Phoenix, AZ, in 2002.
Durango and Denver (2000s-Present): Adopting the name Spark Madden, he became a fixture at Colorado venues such as  the Abbey Theater, Purgatory Ski Resort, and The Summit. His period in Denver (2011-2016) featured a consistent weekly gig at Opal and performances at Sunday Funday @ Meadowlark. Between 2012 and 2017, he frequently played at  Back Stage & Moe's in Durango, @ the Animas City Theatre he opened for GAUDI & Danny Ladwa in 2021.He also opened for major artists like The Crystal Method. In 2023.
Recent Activity: His recent engagements include a performance at the River Of Souls Music Festival at Tico Time River Resort in Aztec, NM, alongside artists Dj Tennis and Tara Brooks. In 2023, he headlined at Bar Standard with Kevin Callison, and in 2024, he shared the stage with Mark Farina & Beat Kitty. Looking ahead to 2025, he played with Ski Tour and  Fort Knox 5. Currently maintains a five-year-long residency at 11th Street Station in Durango and holds a one-year residency at Black Heron.

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