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Sam’s Burger Joint
Goodspeed: Adam Hood riding wave at Sam’s
By John Goodspeed
If you’re not in the mood to rodeo, you’re in luck — a wide variety of music is on tap, beginning Thursday night with Adam Hood at Sam’s Burger Joint.
Hood, an Alabama native who’s no stranger to Texas, is touring with a new album, “The Shape of Things,” a diverse collection of roots rock/country/blues that is getting a lot of buzz in the wake of his touring with Willie Nelson and a new fan — Miranda Lambert.
She happened on his performance at Tavern on the Gruene some time back and was taken by Hood’s songs from his previous album, “Different Groove.” That led to meeting Frank Liddell of Carnival Records, who produced several of her albums.
Liddell signed him to Carnival, and Hood’s been on the best ride of his career. Kyle Reed will open.
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The Guitar Shoppe Offers Music Workshops
Kristin Oliver
The Corner News
Published: February 15, 2012 8:10:05 pm
Want to learn how to write a hit song, promote yourself in the music industry, jam out or just listen to great music? If yes, The Guitar Shoppe’s free monthly workshops can help turn these musical dreams into a reality.
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“Whether you are a player, want to be a player or just love music, you’ll enjoy it,” said owner Mark McKenzie. “It’s friendly, it’s casual, it’s organic. We generally do something most every Tuesday night, and all of the events are designed to be community-building events and a gathering for musicians.”
The first Tuesday of every month there is an electric jam session open to all skill levels.
“We have a wide variety of players – some are just starting, some have been playing all their lives,” McKenzie explained.
The second Tuesday of each month features varying workshops.
McKenzie said the shoppe offers different artist workshops, and there are manufacturer-sponsored events from time to time where they will demonstrate technical things on products like recording gear, amplifiers or certain guitar product lines.
Songwriter’s night is also once a month.
“It focuses sometimes on creativity and how to actually get ideas down,” McKenzie said. “It also goes into the business aspect of things like how to promote yourself.”
Adam Hood, a singer-songwriter from Opelika who has toured with numerous artists including Pat Green, Miranda Lambert and Willie Nelson, often makes appearances at The Guitar Shoppe’s workshops.
“Adam Hood has led the past three songwriter’s workshops we’ve had, and Tony Brook joined him on the last one to share songs and advice.”
Another popular event is the bluegrass jam.
“It’s really turned out to be one of the biggest ones,” McKenzie noted. “There are a lot of people who play bluegrass around here, and it’s one of my personal favorite things to do. I have my heart in that one.”
Currently, The Guitar Shoppe is working on a series of workshops for worship leaders.
“The workshop will focus on praise and worship music, how to put together programs and also how to be a leader in that situation,” McKenzie said
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There are also showcases that feature The Guitar Shoppe’s Auburn School of Music students. The program currently has about 150 students who take everything from guitar, bass, piano, drums, vocals and theater.
“The student showcase is awesome because you will see kids and adults that six months ago never picked up an instrument, and now they are performing,” McKenzie reflected. “It’s gratifying to see people really excel and learn.”
Seeing students learn to play music is not the only thing McKenzie enjoys about his job.
“I love for people to realize how much talent there is in this community,” McKenzie explained. “It amazes me when people come in that you’ve never seen or heard of, and they’re just awesome players.”
McKenzie welcomes anyone who has a passion for music to attend the monthly musical gatherings.
“It’s a great thing to keep yourself motivated or if you just enjoy hearing music.”
For more information about The Guitar Shoppe’s music workshops, visit www.auburnguitar.com or www.facebook.com/auburnguitar.
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Music City Syndicate
ADAM HOOD TO PLAY 3RD ANNUAL RIDE FOR READING BENEFIT CONCERT ON FEBRUARY 25TH
Carnival Music singer/songwriter Adam Hood is putting his talents toward a good cause for the 3rd annual Ride for Reading Benefit Concert on February 25, 2012. Hood will be performing with fellow songwriter Sean McConnell at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, TN.
Ride for Reading is an organization whose mission is to promote literacy and healthy living through the distribution of books via bicycle to children from low-income neighborhoods. All proceeds from the show will go towards Ride for Reading. Last year’s show was a sell out and the venue anticipates that this year will be a huge success as well.
Adam’s new album, The Shape Of Things, has been generating incredible buzz. The Shape Of Things is a superbly crafted album that features ten songs, all co-written by Hood. Known for his seamless integration of roots, blues and soul, Hood’s vocals blend effortlessly with his musical storytelling. Adam was recently featured in Sunday’s The Boston Globe (see article HERE) as one of the “12 Musical Acts to Listen for in 2012,” as well as other notable outlets like American Songwriter and Billboard. You can listen to the full album here.
For more info, visit www.RideforReading.com and www. Adamhood.com. Also, tickets for the show are available now at www.3rdandlindsley.com.
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Adam nominated for 5 LoneStarMusic Awards
We are very proud to announce that Adam was nominated for 5 LoneStarMusic Awards. The award show will be held April 1st at the Texas Music Theatre in San Marcos, TX.
Album Of The Year
Adam Hood – “The Shape Of Things”
Cody Canada & The Departed – “This Is Indian Land”
Hayes Carll – “KMAG YOYO”
Jason Boland & The Stragglers – “Rancho Alto”
Stoney LaRue – “Velvet”
Various Artists – “This One’s For Him: A Tribute To Guy Clark”
Whiskey Myers – “Firewater”
Best Americana/Roots-Rock Album
Cody Canada & The Departed – “This Is Indian Land”
Damn Quails – “Down The Hatch”
Folk Family Revival – “Unfolding”
Hayes Carll – “KMAG YOYO”
Jason Isbell – “Here We Rest”
Reckless Kelly – “Good Luck & True Love”
Whiskey Myers – “Firewater”
Best Country Album
Jason Boland & The Stragglers – “Rancho Alto”
Kevin Fowler – “Chippin’ Away”
Kyle Park – “Make Or Break Me”
Pistol Annies – “Hell On Heels”
Stoney LaRue – “Velvet”
Sunny Sweeney – “Concrete”
Weldon Henson – “One Heart’s Gone”
Best Singer-Sonwriter/Folk Album
Adam Hood – “The Shape Of Things”
Drew Kennedy – “Fresh Water In The Salton Sea”
Lucinda Williams – “Blessed”
Mike Ethan Messick – “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday”
Robert Eark Keen – “Ready For Confetti”
Robyn Ludwick – “Out Of The Blues”
Various Artists – “This One’s For Him: A Tribute To Guy Clark”
Song Of The Year
Adam Hood – “Flame & Gasoline”
Cody Canada & The Departed – “Skyline Radio”
Hayes Carll – “Another Like You”
Hayes Carll – “KMAG YOYO”
Jason Isbell – “Codeine”
Reckless Kelly – “Good Luck & True Love”
Whiskey Myers – “Ballad Of A Southern Man”
Best Male Vocal
Adam Hood – “The Shape Of Things”
Cody Johnson Band – “A Different Day”
Jason Isbell – “Here We Rest”
John David Kent – “John David Kent”
Kyle Park – “Make Or Break Me”
Mike McClure Band – “50 Billion”
Stoney LaRue – “Velvet”
Best Female Vocal
Amanda Shires – “Carrying Lightning”
Bri Bagwell – “Banned From Santa Fe”
Gillian Welch – “The Harrow & The Harvest”
Lucinda Williams – “Blessed”
Miranda Lambert – “Four The Record”
Robyn Ludwick – “Out Of The Blues”
Sunny Sweeney – “Concrete”
Best Live Act
Bob Schneider
Dirty River Boys
Hayes Carll
Kevin Fowler
Reckless Kelly
Turnpike Troubadours
Whiskey Myers
Emerging Artist Of The Year
Damn Quails – “Down The Hatch”
Dirty River Boys – “Train Station EP”
Folk Family Revival – “Unfolding”
John David Kent – “John David Kent”
Robert Ellis – “Photographs”
Ryan Beaver – “Constant”
Whiskey Myers – “Firewater”
Musician Of The Year
Charlie Shafter-Charlie Shafter
Cody Braun-Reckless Kelly
Cody Tate-Whiskey Myers
Corby Schaub – Multiple Artists
David Abeyta – Reckless Kelly
Gary Clark Jr. – Gary Clark Jr.
Lloyd Maines – Multiple Artists
Songwriter Of The Year
Adam Hood – “The Shape Of Things”
Drew Kennedy – “Fresh Water In The Salton Sea”
Hayes Carll – “KMAG YOYO”
Jason Isbell – “Here We Rest”
Owen Temple – “Mountain Home”
Ryan Beaver – “Constant”
Will Hoge – “Number 7″
Best Album Artwork
Damn Quails – “Down The Hatch”
Hayes Carll – “KMAG YOYO”
Jason Boland & The Stragglers – “Rancho Alto”
Mike Ethan Messick – “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday”
Mike McClure Band – “50 Billion”
Reckless Kelly – “Good Luck & True Love”
Whiskey Myers – “Firewater”
Best Live Music Venue
Cheatham Street Warehouse – San Marcos, TX
Firehouse Saloon – Houston, TX
Granada Theater – Dallas, TX
Gruene Hall – New Braunfels, TX
Luckenbach Dancehall – Luckenbach, TX
Texas Music Theater – San Marcos, TX
Whitewater Amphitheater – New Braunfels, TX
The Shape of Authenticity
{Brad’s Corner} February 2012: The Shape of Authenticity
Posted by Brad Beheler on Wed, February 01, 2012
Authentic and genuine are two words that get thrown around quite a bit in regard to Texas Music. Rightfully so in my opinion. What many of us love so much about our kind of music, OKOM, is that it (most of the time) comes from a very real place.
Many of the lyrics written by our favorite artists come from a very deep place within their life experiences and soul. Whether that’s a rowdy recounting of a particular night out or a more somber reflection on their lot in life. Even when fictional characters are involved and the song is written entirely in the 3rd person, their are elements of the artist bubbling just underneath. As Randy Rogers once said…”that’s a true story I made up all by myself.”
When Adam Hood talks about being broke during a long, cold winter in Nashville and running out of money while chasing his dreams you can tell he’s lived every single syllable. That type of reality based songwriting draws listeners in. There’s a reason guys like Hood, Sean McConnell and Will Hoge have connected to Texas audiences in a way many artists from within the state borders never have or could.
Believability.
If you want to sing about floating the river, at least make it sound like it’s something you truly enjoy and not just a half-baked idea you had to capitalize on something that came before you.
Townes Van Zandt wrote from the point of view of a drunken lunatic because that’s essentially what he was. The reason he’s still so revered is because he was so damned true to himself.
Pre-famous Ryan Bingham wrote about being a desperate troubadour caught somewhere between hell and redemption, and his vocals matched every word to the point you felt like you yourself were on that same exact journey.
When Evan Felker talks about awkwardly running into his old girlfriend at the grocery store in the Turnpike Troubadours “7&7″, you can relate even though he made the story up. You feel his despair and live every second of that awkward moment with him.
The reason people are responding in growing numbers to these types of artists is because in the ever expanding and fractured music climate of 2012, people are seeking true connections.
For a decade, pop and rock music has continued to get more plastic and software driven. There’s always been a rebellious attitude toward that around Texas, but it’s a movement that’s growing. Fans want something that they can hold onto and claim as their own.
Texas/Red Dirt music fans are savvy. They listen to Brandon Rhyder sing about the backroads of this county and immediately connect because they’ve driven the same type of routes in their own county.
Casey Donahew is as popular right now as Pat Green was in 1999 because he appeals to the teenage party crowd. He doesn’t live in a double wide and his best friend isn’t really a tractor tech named Junior, but there are plenty of his fans that can relate to that lifestyle and therefore respond to it.
Even bad music can be authentic. If it comes from a real place and not simply with visions of a cash register ringing. There’s a reason rootsy acts like Lincoln Durham, Jason Eady and The Damn Quails are some of the most buzzed about acts right now. They adhere to the definition of authenticity: of undisputed origin. There is no gray area or marketing plan. The music speaks for itself and people are responding.
Without a genuine base to your art, you’re just a fad. Fads come and go. Truth lasts forever. There’s a reason people still go back to Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. They never burnt up the charts or bigtimed around on tourbuses to play at tiny bars, but they’ve outlasted the influence of many of their contemporaries.
Why?
Authenticity.
The shape of authenticity is in good hands as we move forward in 2012. True artists will stand the test of time. Despite the over-saturated playing field now, in 30-40 years when music historians look back on this scene, there will only be a handful of names recounted. Think of all the records released each year. Who will make the history defining cut? Time will tell in a very genuine and authentic manner.
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Adam Hood @ Schotzis
Maroon Weekly
Adam Hood @ Schotzis
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
By Morgan Brown
You may have never heard of Adam Hood if it wasn’t for a broken-down car one night in Gruene, Texas. After country star Miranda Lambert and her mother had some malfunctions with their vehicle, they decided to go have a beer and a sandwich at Tavern on the Gruene where Hood was performing that night. Lambert, who was impressed with Hood’s music, introduced herself after the show. After handshakes and small talk, Hood handed Lambert some of his CDs, and just a few weeks later she called and invited him to open a string of shows for her. Of course, he accepted her offer.
In recent years, Hood has garnered a lot of attention from fans and even other musicians. Some of his songs have been recorded by country music artists such as LeAnn Womack and Eli Young Band. With 5 albums out and just off the Willie Nelson Country Throwdown Tour, Adam Hood seems to be headed in the right direction, including College Station, where he’ll be plugging in and performing.
A new tour set to begin here in Texas, Hood is bringing his new record The Shape of Things into town. With a blend of soul and country, the new album released in October has received good reviews and even better crowd approval.
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The Boston Globe
12 musical acts to listen for in 2012
JANUARY 22, 2012
ADAM HOOD
This Alabama-spawned roots-rock and country singer-songwriter raised his profile considerably after a chance encounter with Miranda Lambert led to Hood opening some shows for her. Willie Nelson also took a shine to Hood and included the former land-surveyor on his Country Throwdown tour. Several artists have covered his songs, including David Nail, who tackles “Grandpa’s Farm’’ (a tune Hood co-wrote) on his latest release, “The Sound of a Million Dreams.’’ Check out Hood’s own version on his late 2011 album, “The Shape of Things.’’ [SR]
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{Through The Glass} Amberlynn Fett Benefit
Amberlyn Fett was a truly amazing and inspirational young lady. Through her courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis, she taught us all invaluable lessons about life and the proper way to live it. Her infectious personality and love for music will never be forgotten. It was with great passion and a true sense of love that many of the musicians she had impacted with her journey came together this past Monday night to celebrate her life and raise money for a great cause. What transpired in that room on Monday was magical. It was one of those things you just had to be there for. But, if you weren’t lucky enough to go, our girl Jalys Mabry was on the scene and her pictures tell a remarkable story.
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All Access Texas
Happy 2012, Y’all!
Posted on January 16, 2012
What’s up? Hope the New Year has been as good for you as it’s been for us here at All Access Texas!
We had a full, but fun, load last week as we caught up with Kevin Fowler before his show at Graham Central Station in Longview. I tell ya, considering his undying love for hunting and the outdoors, you’d think that wrangling up a tiny little mouse would be kid stuff.
A mouse, you ask? That’s just the beginning. Can’t wait for you to see that interview.
Then we hit the road and met up with Adam Hood at Charlie’s BackYard Bar in Marshall… and it was so damn cold, our souls could feel it.
But they have this heater mounted the entire length of the patio… and son, it put out some SERIOUS heat! So hot you could feel your hair burn… well, if you have hair.
Adam was awesome! He shared some interesting stories from the road that shocked the hell out of us… and that’s pretty tough to do.
Be sure to check out our interviews with Kevin and Adam that will be posted soon. And keep checking in for the latest in hot Texas Music News.
“We’ll See You on the Road!”
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10 Questions with Adam Hood
Thomas McAleer, Austin Local Music Examiner
January 16, 2012
Adam Hood is once again heading to Texas for another tour. While a resident of Opelika Alabama, Hood is also one of the most popular songwriters in Texas. His songs are covered by many Texas bands and songwriters, and he has a legion of fans in the state. His tour this time brings him to Cheatham Street Warehouse on Jan. 20. Hood’s career has really taken off due to two chance meetings. While performing at a club in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2004, Adam received his first big break when he had a chance encounter with producer Pete Anderson. Adam spent the next two years making trips to the West Coast to write the material for what would become the album, A Different Groove, produced by Anderson and released in March of 2007.
After releasing A Different Groove, Tavern on the Gruene in Gruene, TX was the site of a second big break. Adam was appearing on Ray Wiley Hubbard’s weekly radio show on KNBT. Miranda Lambert and her mother were driving through town when their car broke down. While they sorted out their transportation problems, they caught most of Adam’s set. Miranda was impressed. She introduced herself to Adam, later asking him to open a string of shows. One of these shows was at Joe’s Bar in Chicago, where she introduced him to her producer, Carnival Music partner Frank Liddell, who signed Adam as writer to Carnival Music Publishing and to their record label as an artist.
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The Shape of Things, released in October 2011, is a collection of new material that Adam has been writing and recording over the past couple of years during breaks in his touring schedule. The album contains eleven songs penned or co-penned by Adam. Earlier in 2011, he appeared on Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown tour. A self-titled EP was released in May 2011 to coincide with the tour. In advance of his upcoming Texas tour, Adam answered 10 questions for me.
Who are your songwriting influences?
John Hiatt is probably my biggest influence and has been since I was 16. I’ve always been a big Delbert McClinton fan but I pull more from his style that I do his lyrics. Steve Earl, Lightning Hopkins, Ian Moore, Willis Alan Ramsey, The Wood Brothers, Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones have all impacted me and shaped my writing style.
Where was your first public performance?
First United Methodist Church in Opelika, Alabama. I was 15 and it was for a 3 day youth group event that traveled to 3 churches. For some reason I was asked to put a band together for all three nights. The first night, there were 4 of us. By the third night, there was a horn section.
What was the first record or cd you purchased with your own money?
The first was Van Halen “1984”. The second was Stevie Ray Vaughn “In Step”.
What was the first live concert you attended?
I attended Atlanta Fest at Six Flags. Jeff Moore was there, Steven Curtis Chapman and a few other Christian bands. As you can tell, I started my musical career in church.
Which venue would you most like to play that you haven’t yet/ and which is your favorite venue to play?
The Gorge in California and any Fillmore that would have me.
Gruene Hall is my all time favorite place to play, no question.
What is the best career advice you’ve been given, and by whom?
Frank Liddell said once that the most successful songwriters that he knows are the ones that were the most persistent. Everything takes time and the tuff part about this business is being patient enough to give it the time that it takes.
Who are you listening to now?
Thanks to my daughter, I listen to more Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift than I’d like to admit. She got the new Miranda Lambert album for Christmas and since then it has become the most listened to CD in my truck. Drew Kennedy gave me his book and CD the last time I was in Texas and I can truly say that both are incredible. Stoney LaRue “Velvet” is on constant rotation. I haven’t moved past Keith Gattis “Big City Blues” in over a year.
What is your best story about life on the road?
I spent the summer of 2011 on the road with Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown. I collected a few stories on that tour that I will never divulge, however, we did go through border patrol is South Texas. It’s strange feeling to wake up with someone screaming “Are you a US citizen” at you while you are sleeping in your bunk.
What recordings are available to the public and where can they be purchased?
“21 to Enter”, “6th Street”, “Different Groove”, “Adam Hood EP”, and “The Shape of Things” are all available on my web site www.adamhood.com. They can also be purchased from Lone Star Music and iTunes or Amazon.
When and where are you playing next?
I start a Texas run on January 13th to January 21st. I’m playing a birthday party in Marshall at Charlie’s Backyard Bar, Nacodoches at Frank’s, San Marcos at Cheatham Street, and Alvarado at The Silver Star.
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{Recommended Roadtrip} January 13
Posted by Galleywinter on Thu, January 12, 2012 ·
By all accounts, including those of our own, 2012 MusicFest in Steamboat was perhaps the best yet. One of the most notable omissions from the Steamboat lineup this year was Adam Hood. Hood had a monster finish to 2011 and is starting out his 2012 touring with a Texas run that kicks off in Marshall at a joint called Charlie’s Backyard Bar. Some of the shows on this run will be full band, but this one is pure, acoustic gold Adam Hood. The man, his voice, his songs and his stories. Hood will perform two complete acoustic sets Friday night in Marshall. This is the type of show Hood paid dues with for years in Alabama and throughout the south. There are finer listening environments to be sure, but seeing Hood in this element will give you a true appreciation for his immense talent. If you’re within three hours we suggest you make this show.
Adam Hood @ Charlie’s Backyard Bar-Marshall, TX-9PM-January 13, 2012.
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WTF? When did 2012 get here?!
Posted: January 7, 2012
Damn, and I was doing so well with posting about once a week. Then “life” happened. Had to start doing more baby stuff (healthy baby boy born 11/11/11 BTW) and I just plain ran out of time (or forgot) to update this ol blog thingy.
SO my goal is to not fall behind on posting stuff on here. Whether it’s just something small and random OR something meaningful and uplifting… like how to make the perfect PB&J (PB on both pieces of bread is the key.)
Figure I’ll kick off the new year with my thoughts on the best Texas/Red Dirt CD’s of 2011. There were a lot of great ones and I know I’ll upset someone if I leave them out, if so, my apologies.
The only one I’ll give a number to is what I believe was the absolute best album of the year. To me, it just didn’t get any better than Whiskey Myers “Firewater.”….
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The rest of my list will just go in alphabetical order of albums I strongly suggest you get if you haven’t already.
Adam Hood – The Shape of Things
Brandon Rhyder – Live At Billy Bobs Texas
Casey Donahew Band – Double Wide Dream
Foster & Lloyd – It’s Already Tomorrow
Granger Smith – Poets & Prisoners
Jason Boland & The Stragglers – Rancho Alto
John David Kent – John David Kent
Kevin Fowler – Chippin’ Away
Kyle Park – Make or Break Me
Reckless Kelly – Good Luck & True Love
Rosehill – White Lines & Stars
Ryan Beaver – Constant
Zack Walther – Into The Fray
I know there are a ton of other CD’s that came out and if I didn’t list one, it doesn’t mean I didn’t like it, this just happened to be my favorites of the favorites of the year. They each have something special and unique about them that set them apart from other things. Give them a listen and get ready for a great 2012 with Roger Creager, Pat Green, and many others ready to release CD’s this year!
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