Adam James

CONCERT REVIEW
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VAN HUNT @ SMITH’S OLDE BAR 7/29/06

I’m branching out a bit here! i would like to go on record as saying that this is probably THE BEST live show I’ve ever been to! Van and his band are an incredibly well oiled machine in the tradition of James Brown and Prince. In addition to being the frontman, Van’s also taking on the role of “conductor” if you will
The band started out with a tune I wasn’t familiar with and then fell seamlessly into “If I Take You Home,” the first track on his new record. After that, they started up “Seconds Of Pleasure” with a slightly different intro than what was on the record, but once it fell in, he took the audience deep into the sexy groove of that tune. A little later on, they played some of the more rock numbers of the set with fantastic versions of “After A Slow Dance,” and “Ride Ride Ride,” that were (at least in the case of the latter) better than their recorded counterparts! Again, the band was driven by Hunt’s expert showmanship, definitely a marked improvement from the already great show they played at 10 High in March.
As great as Van Hunt’s albums are, you only get a TRUE sense of who he is as a person and as a musician thru his live show. Not only is the show great, but it’s FUN!!! I danced, sang, snapped, clapped, jumped, etc. with the rest of the very enthusiastic audience at Smith’s. Catch him soon cuz you won’t be able to get $15 tickets to his shows for long!

G’day boys ‘n’ girls!

We’ve got a fair bit to cover today and Adam went to bed reeeeeeeally late last night, so I’m trying to be brief so as to save valuable energy!
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NEXT SHOW!!!!
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WHEN: Saturday August 5th, 2006 10pm
WHERE: The Red Light Cafe, Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta
INFO: 18+ show $7 for people 21 and up/$10 people Under 21

This is gonna be a FUN show!!! The Red Light is a great little joint, and Joal Rush is gonna be playing too! Those of you who have been pining away for an under 21 show, HERE’S YOUR SHOW! Let’s make this one a night to remember!
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STUFF THAT MAKES MY MOMMY PROUD OF ME!!
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-First off, the Myspace page (www.myspace.com/adamjames) has a new look to it! Come check it out and if you’re a myspace member, leave me a nice comment! :^D

-Secondly, I’m currently working on an acoustic EP that’ll be available as a free download on Myspace. Should be done in mid August and will feature a couple new tracks and some acoustic takes on some more familiar ones, and who knows what else! I’ll keep you posted!

Hello children

I just wanted to send a reminder about the Red Light Cafe show on August 5th at 10pm. Again, the cost is $7 for people 21+ and $10 for those under 21. I know, it IS tough being under 21, you have less money and clubs make you pay MORE because you can’t drink, but the Red Light Cafe is a great place to just chill out and catch some music. They also have great food there as well. Joal Rush will be on the bill and if you like my stuff, you’ll probably like Joal’s too! Once again, the Red LIght Cafe is on Amsterdam Ave which is off of Monroe Ave in the city. EMAIL ME IF YOU’D LIKE SOME DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE and I will gladly provide them!

I’ll be sending another couple emails about this show as I REALLY want to make this a big night. The Red Light’s been kind enough to let us come down and rock the place out, so we might as well have some asses in the seats! ;^) Everyone stay cool (in all senses of the word, it’s hot as hell out!) and come out on the 5th! You won’t regret it! Peace ‘n’ be wild! Adam