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“WHO IS ADAM PAYNE?
The problem with rising acoustic talents is that a lot of them sound the same; but there is no mistaking the sultry sounds of Adam Payne. With a smile and sound as big as his afro, Adam entertains full crowds with his fusion of Funk, R&B, Folk, and Acoustic. There’s no denying his musical talents…so the question is, who is he?
Adam is about as eclectic as his sound. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts to an Italian mother and African American father. In the late 80s, Adam and his family moved to Sarasota, Florida. By the age of 8, Adam drew his musical inspiration not from haughty music teachers, such as Mozart or Beethoven, but from Saturday morning cartoons, Sonic the hedgehog and Mario. Adam picked up the piano as he mimicked the music from cartoons and video games. During his senior year of High School he took on the guitar and the drums.
Although music is a major part of who he is, there’s much more to him than that. Adam earned a B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Statistics and was a founding father of the Eta Psi Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Central Florida. He continued on to earn a M.A. in Industrial Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
These days, Adam can be found vibing out solo, or with the full band, 2Adam12. Recently, he was featured as the musical entertainment two times on CBS Channel 4 Boston's 'Sundays With Liz Walker.'
2ADAM12
2ADAM12 represents the full band version of Adam Payne's songs with a backdrop of some of the Boston area's best musicians.
2ADAM12 was formed when Adam Payne crossed paths with guitarist Adam Dehner at an open mic in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. The two struck up a friendship, and began experimenting with some of Payne's songs. Once the other members were added to the mix, the ease in which it all came together surprised everyone. They mastered Payne's repertoire of originals and a select mix of eclectic covers in no time... Obviously the chemistry was working. Their debut was well received by a large crowd and immediately garnered press. Every show since has seen larger and larger crowds as their fan base grows and they continue their quest to bring music to the people.
Solo:
Adam Payne - Vocals, Guitar, Loops
2Adam12:
Chuck Jones - Bass
Adam Dehner - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Adam Payne - Guitar, Vocals, Songwriting
Mark Purrington - Drums
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Johnny Simon - Lead Guitar
Eli Winderman - Keys/Bass
Mik Mersha - Bass
Michelangelo Carruba - Drums/Percussion
Yahuba Garcia - Percussion, Backing Vocals
Tony Hall - Drums
The Quelling (2009)
2ADAM12 (2007)
Just Me (2006)
Websites: www.2adam12.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/ampayne
Email: adam@adampayne.biz
“His musical style is soothing and fun, and at times brutally honest. With the talent of Jimmy Hendrix, the smooth sound of Al Green, the race of Alicia Keys, and at the heart of it all- the funk of James Brown, Adam’s popularity has exploded into a cult-like following here in Charlotte. He has a beautiful voice and an incredible talent for writing the most intimate, multi-faceted lyrics that can only lead me to believe I’ve been blessed with a peek into his inspiring journey through this life. He is a most honorable man to work with and someone that I am glad to know. ~ Jacki Forrest, The Wine Vault, Charlotte, NC
"...2Adam12 brings the same kind of expertise to their music as the Neville Brothers. Which is to say, everything is focused around the groove, which is the paramount ingredient that makes all the other elements work, no matter how disparate they may appear to be"
-Jay Miller, The Patriot Ledger
"The self-titled debut is a musical manifesto for the band's huge sound... The album features a slew of embellishments that brings each track to its highest level. From the chilling Hammond organ on "Passive Aggression" to the ultra-funky horn ensembles on the "If You Want to Love Me," the album utilizes every available tool to heighten the band's sound. While many tracks features guest spots from outside musicians, most of the band's complexity comes from its core."
-Patrick Walsh, The Vanguard
For updated show information, click www.adampayne.biz
Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 CD’s are available for purchase and download on CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, iSound.com, Napster & MusicNow.com. You can get the CD through the following websites:
www.adampayne.biz
www.myspace.com/ampayne
www.2adam12.com
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