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Her name is Music, and She is our Sugarmama... |
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| Location: | Nigh Boston, Massachusetts |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Mar 13, 2008 (655 days back) |
About Me |
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| 2ADAM12 MERCHANDISE!! "Acoustic singer-songwriter Adam Payne...should appeal to fans of Ben Harper and newcomer Ryan Shaw. That means it's neo-soul with a jam band vibe..." -Boston Globe WHO IS ADAM PAYNE? The problem with rising acoustic talents is that a lot of them sound the same; but there is no mistaking the sultry sounds of Adam Payne. With a smile and sound as big as his afro, Adam entertains full crowds with his fusion of Funk, R&B, Folk, and Acoustic. Theres no denying his musical talents so the question is, who is he? Adam is about as eclectic as his sound. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts to an Italian mother and African American father. In the late eighties, Adam and his family moved to Sarasota, Florida. By the age of 8, Adam drew his musical inspiration not from haughty music teachers, such as Mozart or Beethoven, but from Saturday morning cartoons, Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario. Adam picked up the piano as he mimicked the music from cartoons and video games. During his senior year of High School he took on the drums, and later in college, he picked up the guitar. Although music is a major part of who he is, there's much more to him than that. Adam earned a B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Statistics and was a founding father of the Eta Psi chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Central Florida. He continued on to earn a M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. These days, Adam works at Bentley College by day, and by night, can be found vibing out solo, or with the full band, 2Adam12. Recently, Adam was twice-featured on CBS Channel 4 Boston's 'Sundays with Liz Walker' and he was also generously recognized in the Boston Globe. "Recognition is not something I strive for..." says Payne - "Connecting with the audience and putting on a good show is more important to me than that. But, it's always nice to get a tip of the hat from people whom you respect." So who is Adam Payne? He'll make you dance, make you smile, and help you with your homework all in one day. He's the Northeasts resident father of Soul Rock and he's coming to a venue near you. -Amanda Crump 2ADAM12 [Pronounced "TWO ADAM TWELVE"] "Are you ever clicking too fast on your iPod, hit play on the main menu and end up playing the first song from the first artist in your iPod catalog? I end up doing this at least once a day...That song is “Stop” by 2Adam12...While parts are highly reminiscent of Science-era Incubus — including the impromptu rap stanzas — there’s also some fabulous Trey Anastasio-worthy guitar riffs here. 2Adam12 have a bright future, and until another number 2 band graces our iPod catalog, we’ll think twice before hitting stop on this group in the future..." Perfect Porridge; Minneapolis, MN "At the border which separates Funk from Rock, there sit 4 gents who come together and deliver a cross-section of something exciting, fresh, and nourishing to the ears. Their name is 2ADAM12..." R.E. Cheshire, CT "...2Adam12 brings the same kind of expertise to their music as the Neville Brothers. Which is to say, everything is focused around the groove, which is the paramount ingredient that makes all the other elements work, no matter how disparate they may appear to be" -Jay Miller, The Patriot Ledger "The self-titled debut is a musical manifesto for the band's huge sound... The album features a slew of embellishments that brings each track to its highest level. From the chilling Hammond organ on "Passive Aggression" to the ultra-funky horn ensembles on the "If You Want to Love Me," the album utilizes every available tool to heighten the band's sound. While many tracks features guest spots from outside musicians, most of the band's complexity comes from its core." -Patrick Walsh, The Vanguard 2ADAM12 was formed when Adam Payne crossed paths with guitarist Adam Dehner at an open mic in Jamaica Plain, MA in 2005. The two struck up a friendship, and began experimenting with some of Payne's songs. A month or so later, drummer Mark Purrington and bass player Mik Mersha were added to the mix, and the ease in which it all came together suprised everyone. They mastered Payne's repertoire of 30+ originals and a select mix of eclectic covers in no time... Obviously the chemistry was working. Their debut at Bentley College in early March as The Adam Payne Project was well received by a large crowd and immediately garnered press. Every show since has seen larger and larger crowds as their fanbase grows and they continue their quest to bring their mix of soul, funk, hip/hop & jam-inspired rock n' roll to the people. .. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- CDBABY LINK for ADAM PAYNE: Just Me -- |
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Music:Member Since: 6/30/2005Band Website: 2adam12.com Band Members: Solo: Adam Payne - Vocals, songwriting, guitar, loops 2ADAM12: Mik Mersha -Fretted/Unfretted/Upright Bass, backing vocals Adam Dehner - Lead Guitar, backing vocals Adam Payne - Lead vocals, acoustic guitar, songwriting Mark Purrington- Drums Special Guest(s): Eli "The Wondah" Winderman: keys, bass, flava Yahuba: percussion Tony 'Holla' Hall - Drums Paul Chiasson - Drums/Bass Johnny "2Bad" Simon - Lead Guitar Adam Payne featuring Adrian Reid: Adrian "Beatbox" Reid - Human Beatbox/vocals Adam Payne - Acoustic guitar, vocals, songwriting, loops. Influences: ADAM PAYNE: Bill Withers; Al Green; Marvin Gaye; Vince Guaraldi; The Pharcyde; Blackalicious; A Tribe Called Quest; Stereolab; America; Joao Gilberto; Most of the music from the Sega Genesis game system... 2ADAM12: Every Funk Band from the 60s and 70s; The Meters; Early 90s Hip Hop; Jeff Beck; Phish; Lettuce; Soulive; Santana; A nice, rowdy crowd; The Female Gender... 2ADAM12: 2ADAM12 A mix of soul, funk, hip/hop, and jam-inspired rock n’ roll 2ADAM12 ITUNES BUY ALBUMS THROUGH PAYPAL: .. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- CDBABY LINK for ADAM PAYNE: Just Me --BUY THE ALBUM!! Download Adam Payne Tunes Here! Napster Sounds Like: 2ADAM12: 2ADAM12: Powered by iSOUND.COM Powered by iSOUND.COM .. width="425" height="350" .. Wine Vault, Charlotte, NC (courtesy of Beecher Denton) Join the Adam Payne Mailing List at StarPolish . First Name Last Name E-mail (Required) Record Label: Funk Majal Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Soul / Funk / R&B) |
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Thank you for listening |
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| Just wanted to thank everyone who has been visiting the page. We sincerely appreciate it, and hope to see you at a show soon! We already have a good amount of gigs planned for 2008. ... Posted by Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:17:00 PST |
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Keene Music Festival |
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We want to thank Eli Rivera and everyone else who made the 2007 Keene Music Festival possible. It was a great day for music, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. CLick the link belo... Posted by Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 06:53:00 PST |
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God |
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| Guy: Hey, John, Guess what?
John: What?
Guy: I found God!
John: For real!?? Where at?
Guy: Well, I was at Target picking up some toilet paper, turned down the bedding aisle, and... Posted by Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:19:00 PST |
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New Video |
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| New 'Stagnant' Video from our CD Release is on the left side of the page. Peep it.
Posted by Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:20:00 PST |
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Big Up America |
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| No, no, no, this isn't some politically motivated patriotic rant about this nation in which I live, although I'm sure that's what tweaked your interest. I'm talking about the band America, who h... Posted by Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:16:00 PST |
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Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 Merchandise |
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| Gear is here. Everything from T-shirts to hats and bags. Peepeth:
http://www.spreadshirt.com/shop.php?sid=120843
... Posted by Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 on Tue, 29 May 2007 12:56:00 PST |
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International |
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| So, much like Johnny Cash's tune suggests, I've been everywhere man this year. It's been great to see so many places, people, and ways of life. Pictures just don't do it justice... Posted by Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 on Fri, 11 May 2007 09:08:00 PST |
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BENEFIT FOR JANE |
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| Hiyah -
I am hosting a Benefit for Kidney Cancer next Wednesday, 1/31 at the Sky Bar in Somerville. 2ADAM12 will be playing as well. Click on the flyer on the page to read more about the e... Posted by Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:04:00 PST |
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Songs from the album now up on the page. |
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| There are three songs from the 2ADAM12 debut album now available for a listen on the page. Peepeth! Posted by Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:07:00 PST |
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Did you hang with 2ADAM12? |
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If you kicked it with us recently, we should have some pictures of you!
Go to http://www.2adam12.com and check out the 'photos' section to see if you got snapped!
... Posted by Adam Payne / 2ADAM12 on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 08:44:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Mark Purrington, Mikael, Adam Dehner, Eli Winderman, Johnny Simon, Nuno Baker, RAY HENDRICKS REVIVAL, Tom Bianchi, Primary Others, Paul Chiasson, Jude Nemo, Los Sugar Kings, Cahill, JESSE DEE, J-Moye, sean, josh, aptak, Adrian, Evan Tibideau, Jason, Nutticus, Robb, Tim, AJ Edwards, The New Familiars, Devin, Beecher ™, Yahuba "EL POLLO" Garcia, Wes, Sean Altrui, Michelle $10.00 Boutique, Patrick DeCoste, Mrs. a/k/a/Mom and Godmum, Tri Orlando, Turkuaz, Johnny Madwreck - New Album Out Now, red letter blue, Beth, ♫SHANTAYA♫, 6thDegree, Pretty Toya aka The Black Paris Hilton, Cracky Kidd, Sefi, Holly, APB, Anne Mironchik, lyn*ation, Mid Atlantic Music: IBS, Cassidy, delhill, The ParanormL - New 12" Vinyl ft.Eccy, Hope, Zac Galen, Singers' Circle - indie radio, Carmen Gutierrez, Joanna, BraNded©, Dave, Rick Slater, Susan, chris, *KATE*, MuzikMafia Massachusetts Street Team, John Aruda, SMASH
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