There was an incredibly special gig I played when I was around 14 years old that completely changed my outlook on music. It was my band’s album release show, and it was the first time I had felt the satisfaction of hearing the lyrics of songs we wrote being screamed back at us from the darkness of the sold out hall. It is, without a doubt, the single most important experience I have to look back on as a musician. It not only serves as a reminder of how wonderfully fulfilling the experience of making music can be, but it set the bar for me personally and that specific feeling is what I hope to pass on to everyone who chooses to make music with me.
Chasing this wonderful experience has defined my career path. It’s pushed me to get a degree in music and to try my hand at every musical situation I possibly could in a never-ending search for new challenges and inspirations. My journey as a musician has taken me across a large portion of the country as well as the world abroad; into enormous sold out theaters alongside the some of the most intimate clubs. I put my all into everything that I do, and approach every project I engage in from the perspective of the listener, focusing on making creative choices that suit the music, above all else.
Photo Credit: Lisa Czech
Artists I've had the pleasure of making music with:
Alec MacGillivray Anna Madsen Annie Brobst Anthony Coovert April Cushman Ash Lee Ashkan Ashley Howard-White Beau Sloane Blair Leavitt Bonus Cat Brooks Young Band Claudia Lopez Cosmic Analog Blue Dale Newman Dana Sheridan Datcha Eleanor K Eli Autry Elsewhere Eric Marcs Florie Namir Horns Become Halos House Lights Houston Bernard Jack Fruit Jenna Lotti Jennifer Greer Julia Mark Kat Kennedy Kevin Herchen Lost At Home Lovina Falls LUX Lyssa Coulter Major Moment Maeve Riley Marco DeLiso Matt Guilherme Nathan Roy Nellie Bentz Paola Bennet Paolo Ballard Pete Wicher RCX Rory Scott Skeleton Screen Sold Under Sin Temme Scott That One Eyed Kid The Tripping Souls The Under Twelve Days In June Two Step Alley Western Education 28 Degrees Taurus
AND MANY MORE
Testimonials
“Adam is not just an excellent and versatile drummer but, more importantly, is an empathetic and highly collaborative musician. In a live situation, he has a great ear for what the rest of the band is doing and always delivers what best serves the song. His studio work is spot on and flawless. I have hugely enjoyed creating original music with him and look forward to continuing to do so going forward.”
- Jeff MacLean
“Adam always delivers for me and my projects. I can count on him to take the notes, get to work, and produce professional takes that are ready to go. The man is a machine!”
- Adam Kay of Beware of Safety
“The best part of working with Adam is that I know he's going to do something amazing with my songs, but I still eagerly anticipate hearing exactly what it will be. He never fails to make my music sound better than anything I could've imagined."
- Dave Hulegaard of Twelve Days In June
“Adam is a true professional - from his ability to provide you with any percussion sound you could ever dream of, to the way he creates the perfect rhythms and beats to match your composition - there are few drummers who can do exactly what he does. His work is impeccable - creative, driving, and intricate. I highly recommend hiring Adam to take your project to another level.”
- Mathew Laramie of House Lights
"Adam is truly a unicorn among a myriad of musicians for hire! He has tremendous natural ability as well as a relentless work ethic that is peerless among the other session guys in the {Boston] area."
- Micheal Aroian of Elsewhere
“Adam is a startlingly talented drummer, and a consummate professional. He's got the technique, musical sense, and production know-how to elevate any project.”
- Ben Sternbaum of The Bell Star
“Adam is the consummate music professional. Not only does he have unparalleled versatility as a drummer, but he has expert knowledge in engineering, video production, and the music industry in general. I’ve been working with Adam over 5 years and he would be the first person I’d recommend if someone needed a drummer and/or a producer.”
- Daniel Costa of The Under
“I've played and recorded with a lot (a lot, lot, lot) of drummers over the years, but Adam makes my music sound better than it ever has. I am so thrilled to be able to work with him!”
- Molly Starlite