06/10 - Summer NAMM Nashville & Other Things!
So I'm back over in the USA! I pulled into Nashville and had an amazing time playing for Cole Clark Guitars. There were acouple of amazing impromtu jams with the Grammy Award winning Randy Kohrs, and old friend Anthony Snape. Here is a review and video of one of my performances at the show from International Guitar Magazine. They also published a very nice review of Out Of My Hands.
And speaking of reviews, I finally got my copy of UK's Acoustic Magazine and you can read their review by clicking below.
Adam
03/10 - NAMM and 2010 update
In January 2010 I headed over to LA to play the NAMM show for Cole Clark Guitars. I had an amazing time checking out heaps of gear and some playing with some amazing artists including Trevor Green, Marc Beauregard, Derick Sebastian. One of the highlights was meeting and jamming with the amazing Australian guitarist Irwin Thomas. Also played some really cool gear from Nik Huber Guitars, Benedetto Guitars, Eastman Guitars, and TV Jones. You can check out vids of my playing at Cole Clark America's site, and here are a couple of others from youtube.
From there I headed over to NYC to check out a Charlie Hunter gig, and do some jamming. Charlie is an absolute monster, and probably my favourite musician! Also caught up with Gordon and Rudy at Rudy's Music. Will have to buy something more than strings there soon! There new shop in Soho is amazing and very dangerous!!
On the way back home I stopped into Santa Barbara and Seymour Duncan. Had a great time with Evan Skopp basically just talking about Robben Ford! Had a great impromptu show at the Soho club too with good friend Andrew Jackson. An amazing guitarist and generous guy!
I'm back home and settling into writing for a new album. Very excited about taking it around the world. There's also rumour of a great review of Out Of My Hands in the issue 39 of UK's Acoustic Magazine. I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive!
Adam
12/09 - ABC Newcastle Music Awards Win
In mid November I was awarded the Best Instrumental for my song Traffic in the ABC Newcastle Music Awards! THis was my first solo win in of one of these after many years of nominations.
I'm currently heading into the studio to work on a few productions with other artists while I give my hands a bit of a rest. Also looking at a few new projects too, aswell as heaps of touring next year.
See you soon
Adam
11/09 - Long Overdue Update - Mark II!
Wow! What a few months it has been!
In August I finished of Jason Lowe's debut album 'Grey Cap Times'. I co-produced this with Jason, and recorded and mixed it, as well as played quite a few instruments on it. Rick O'Neil put the final mastering touches on it. It is an amazing epic record, highlighting Jason's amazing songwriting ability. It's available in stores now through ABC Records. Go grab it!
I went to for a short trip to NYC for a bit of a personal holiday. While there a managed to catch quite a bit of inspiring music including Mike Stern, Robben Ford, and two Charlie Hunter shows! I was fortunate enough to spend some time with Charlie and we grooved a bit in his little music room! It was amazing!
I also went on amazing tour of Afghanistan with Jenny Morris playing for the Australian and Allied forces! I can't describe just how incredible this was, and the once in a lifetime experiences (tactical landings on a Hercules???). The guys over there looked after us way too well, and really opened my eyes on the whole situation over there.
Upon returning from overseas I've hooked up with one of Charlie Hunter's old band mates, Drummer Simone White. We did our first show together at Mars Hill Cafe in Parramatta on the 31st October and it was a ball! I was playing my 8 string guitar. You can check out some of the gig in the live section of the site.
So I've got more shows coming up in Newcastle, Sydney, and Melbourne, and hopefully a few others around the place. Hope to see you round and drop me a line if you have time! mail@adammiller.com.au
Adam
08/09 - Long Overdue Update
I've been flat out over the past six months playing, travelling, and recording. Thankyou to everyone who's bought a copy of Out Of My Hands - I hope you enjoy it!
I'm currently putting the final touch on the mixes for Jason Lowe's debut album which is being released through ABC Music.
I'm trying to rotate the live music section of site as much as possible.
Adam
01/09 - In-Store Performances for Cole Clark Guitars and Magazines
Through January I'll be doing a stack of In Store performances for Cole Clark Guitars in Tamworth, Queensland, and Sydney. Check out the gigs page for more details.
I have also been featured as a 'Guitarist to Watch' in the latest issue of Australian Guitar Magazine.
Adam
12/08 - Out Of My Hands NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
You can now purchase Out Of My Hands as a digital download from itunes and Amazon! Check it out!
There's also a free download of Dinosaurs from the album launch in the LIVE section!
Adam
11/08 - Album Launch / Review / Out Of My Hands NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Firstly thanks to everyone who came out for the official launch at the View Factory in Newcastle. It was such a fun night with a great turn out and will certainly be looked at with fond memories!
The first review for Out Of My Hands has surfaced - you can check it out here!
Out Of My Hands is also now available in the SHOP section of the website. I will let everyone know when it becomes available at itunes, Amazon, and other online stores.
Also found a very brief review of Jazz In The Vines and a cool pic of myself with the Cole Clark Ukulele!
Thanks!
Adam
10/08 - NEW ALBUM - Out Of My Hands - November 2008
Yes I know it's been a year since I've written anything, but I've been very busy! I'm so proud to announce that my new album 'Out Of My Hands' is finally finished. It will be available at shows from November, via itunes and Amazon from late November, and hopefully some selected retailers not too far down the track. This really has been a labour of love and has honestly been recorded quite a few times over the past few years.
The final album was recorded in a few days in July, August, and September 2008. It features myself playing acoustic guitar in a trio format with Peter Gray on electric bass and Nic Cecire on drums. These guys are both incredible musicians who I've looked up to for nearly as long as I've been playing. They brought their magic to each track. There's also a solo song, and a duet with the composer extrordinaire Chris Harley playing piano. The final song is a little ditty I wrote on Ukulele (plus I play a few other instruments on it) and was very fortunate to have aquired a Cole Clark Ukelady to track it on.
The feel of the album is very raw and gritty, with plenty of honesty (mistakes)! I really do believe it will appeal to a range of music lovers and not just guitar heads - they just pick all my mistakes anyway.
I'm really looking forward to taking this out on the road over the next few months - primarily solo to begin with and then hopefully with a trio a bit down the track.
Thankyou so much for your support and am excited to hear your feedback!
Adam
10/07 - New Live Music Section
I'm very pleased to report that we've added a live music download section to the site. For now this will be free, and currently features 2 unrealesed tracks, Traffic and Dinosaurs, which will be on the new album. Let me know what you think!
Adam
09/07 - US and Switzerland Update
Finally got a chance to update and fill you in on my US and Swiss trip - I guess insomnia is good for something! Before I get into that though, I produced a CD for the amazing slide guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Jason Lowe just before I left. He's doing great things with it and is getting a fair bit of radio coverage. Also have just finished recording Marissa Saroca's debut album, which will no doubt be huge!
So to give you a brief overview had a superb time away, and have many great oppurtunities on the horizon. Stopped into to the Two Rock factory in California, met the guys, and came away with one of their Jet combos (amazing!). Guest spotted with Tommy Emmanuel in Chattanooga, Tennesse. Had a great time and some dodgy Italian with Charlie Hunter in Rochester, NY.
The Montreux Jazz Festival was incredible. Holly (Clayton) did amazing in the vocal competition, whilst not making the finals, she learnt alot about the competition which means she can enter again and win next year! Hopefully though we'll just be performing! Her performances were videoed, so demand they go on youtube soon!
Also managed to guest spot for two shows at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York with Les Paul and his trio. This was just phenomonal and I'm still pinching myself about this! Also did a fantasic benefit concert in Santa Barbara put on by a sensational guitar player Andrew Jackson. I played with a number of artists at the show, including award winning jazz vocalist Jeri Brown.
So I'm currently doing my best to organise getting back to the US, with possible trips to the UK, Japan, and Europe in the meantime. I'm ACTUALLY starting to record my new album through September too, whilst doing a number of shows. About to start on the road with Morgan Evans, who has his firs single coming out in September. We shot a film clip a few weeks ago so keep an eye out for that too - I didn't play on the single, I was just hired for my good looks!
Adam
06/07 - US and Switzerland
Well I'm heading off on a bit of a scouting mission to the USA and Switzerland. I'm going to be in San Francisco, Nashville, then duck over to Montreux, Switzerland (to do some yelling in support of the amazing Holly Clayton who is a finalist in the vocal competition there), then back to New York, and home through LA. I'll be doing some open mic nights and guest spots along the way. I'm freaking out - but it's going to be so much fun.
Adam
06/07 - New Cole Clark Angel
I finally received my very own Cole Clark Angel Custom! I'm very excited about this guitar and am looking forward to blowing a few people away with it overseas! Thanks Brad and Phil.
Adam
12/06 - Site launched 12/2006
After a few weeks of tweaking the new site is up and running. Not all features will be available just yet, and some more exciting things like live shows will be coming very soon.
12/06 - New album on the way
I'm very excited to let you know that my new album is coming along slowly. I've recorded quite a number of new solo acoustic instrumental tunes already. You can find some of these to listen to at myspace. I'm also experimenting with a number of vocal tunes which I must say is quite daunting. Those who have seen my shows in the last year or so will know I've started singing a little more, but I've only managed to play one of my own songs maybe once! So I'm going to be extra critical about these new tunes. Just have to see how they turn out - they only have to be perfect! I'll keep you posted with all the progress.
Adam
12/06 - 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival
I will once again be heading to good ol' Tamworth (say it with a piece of straw in your mouth) to do a number of shows playing my own stuff finally! I'm going to be involved in showcases and demos with Cole Clark Guitars and Music Headquarters. Heaps of other great artists on the bill too - Anthony Snape, Amy Vee, Bob Corbett, Lloyd Speigel, Jetty Road, Katie Brianna, Morgan Evans, and James Blundell. Should be fun as always!
Adam