Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Tues. June 19 Adam Olmstead www.agolmstead.com High Plains Drifter www.highplainsdrifter.ca DAKOTA TAVERN (Ossington & Dundas) 9:30 PM Adam Olmstead’s debut album, A.G.Olmstead, might just make a few waves over on Music Row. Adam’s lyrics and delivery will have 'em swearing he stepped out of the 1940’s, when tunes like these came with a good time guarantee. Impressed with Adam’s songwriting skill, veteran producer Alan O’Bryant also recognized the power in Adam’s vocal performance and enlisted the talent of members of the Grammy-award winning Nashville Bluegrass Band to create an album worthy of this great music. The result is sublime and fully satisfying. A.G.Olmstead captures the essence of the vintage song. Part poet, part country boy, Adam’s writing and vocal styles are reminiscent of old Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams records full of memorable tunes that range from flirty and frolicking ditties to heartfelt crooners. Nestled in the sweet spot between Bluegrass, Old Time and traditional Country Music, this album is extremely appealing from every angle. Adam crafts tunes from personal experience. He left his home in Eastern Canada as a teen, exploring the cities and back roads of North America, his old Kay jumbo bouncing in his arms as he played his way from one town to another, tune upon tune. Now 31, he has become an unassuming, charming man, easy to like, sure to recall your name. He can pick until sun up, never drop a lyric or repeat a song and is the last man standing at your party. He’s an awesome performer who moves everyone who has the good fortune to hear him play. Adam Olmstead’s new album will scratch your Old Time underbelly where it itches most. Take it for a spin and get ready to smile for a while... High Plains Drifter www.highplainsdrifter.ca High Plains Drifter is a rootsy funk-rock and world beat ensemble, whose dynamic live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Like imagery evoked by the mysterious quality of a traveling vagabond, High Plains Drifter is a collective of musicians traveling town to town bringing the energy of celebration to audiences everywhere. Leaning towards original roots, jazz, funk and world music, High Plains Drifter is a groove force that keeps dancehalls packed and bodies in constant motion. High Plains Drifter draws inspiration from artists as diverse as James Brown, Herbie Hancock and Jimmy Buffet. The group, known for their unpredictable stage show, has enjoyed collaborations with a number of Canadian musicians including members of The Jimmy Swift Band, Slowcoaster, Wassabi Collective, The Chameleon Project & Slammin' Jack as well as young horn players, percussionists and turn-tablists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 boom-bap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 the dakota can be a pretty fun place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 What's cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Adam and I grew up in the same town ... good ol' St. Stephen NB, I believe he still lives around there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 yeah the Dakota is the new alt-country hang in Toronto. Great little spot! Who did you end up seeing at Dakota AD? So far I've seen Mat Masters, Old Mand Ludecke and Flash Lightning P.S. --- NO COVER ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 i saw the bottom of 4 too many beers there a few months ago. have no idea who was on stage it was the night of the rheos last show though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 crazy night.. just got in. 4:30amthanks to marge, dave o, forbes, melissa, Gideon for making it. Adam knows a million songs, he wouldn't stop, he did like 50 tunes. Marc Roy on guitar was also stellar.High Plains Drifter played a great set, but Adam and his band were hot pickin' action!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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