Madrone is an American Alternative Rock band based in Roanoke, Virginia, formed on frontman and guitarist John "JD" Sutphin's birthday in February 2005. After several member changes, the line-up solidified as a power-trio featuring Joey Coleman on drums in 2005 and Blaine Davis on bass guitar and live back-up vocals in 2007. The group broke through the Billboard Mainstream Top 200 in summer 2010 with their single "Daybreak", written about a close friend who died from a heroin overdose. The song entered the chart at #82 and climbed for 8 weeks; peaking at #50. Madrone has been inactive since 2015 when the lead vocalist formed The Low Low Chariot. According to Madrone Facebook, they are on hiatus. [1] As of June 2023, the band is still on hiatus while J.D. continues to work on new music with The Low Low Chariot.