Hi folks, 

Just a quick note to let you know about a full-band show coming up on 16th March at ‘Winchcombe Live’ at the White Hart in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. This will be the first outing for a new band line-up featuring Ian Jennings on bass and Garry Kroll on drums…I’m really excited to be working with these guys and we’re looking forward to getting this first gig under our belts! If you’re in or around that part of the world we’d love to see you there:

In other news for March I’ll be playing solo gigs at the Thomas Tripp in Christchurch on Wednesday 7th, the Rum and Crab Shack in Exeter on the 17th, the Eyre Court in Seaton on the 18th, Café René in Gloucester on the 28th and the Blues Bar in Plymouth on the 29th.  

And after the first of our ‘1st & 3rd Thursday’ shows at the White Hart in Colyford had to be cancelled due to the snow, it’ll be back to business as usual there with Alan West & Steve Black on Thursday 15th. 

Full listings and all the details can be found on the website as always…keep in touch and I hope to see you out there somewhere soon! 

All the best, 

Adam

Hi folks, 

The third and final video from the live session recorded at Momentum Studios last month is now available:

In this final instalment I’m taking on the slow-burning title track from my ‘Take Your Time’ EP, featuring a rare live appearance of the Höfner resonator guitar…I hope you enjoy it!  

I’ve just a handful of gigs left before Christmas, details of which can be found on the website here…so if I don’t see you before Christmas I hope you have a good one!! 

All the best, 

Adam

Hi folks, 

Just a quick note to let you know that the second live video from the recent session at Momentum Studios is available to watch now:

In this video I’m playing Jackson Browne’s classic ‘These Days’. As many of you know I’ve always had a soft spot for this song…so much so that it made it on to my latest EP. 

Hope you enjoy this live version. Please feel free to share, and you can subscribe to the YouTube channel here. 

The third and final instalment from the session will be along soon! 

All the best, 

Adam

Hi folks, 

After a superb time at Tenby Blues Festival last weekend (thanks to all of you came to one, or both of the shows!!), I’m sorry to have to bring you news of some cancellations… 

First up this Sunday I was due to be bringing the full band to the Cellars Bar in Teignmouth as part of the Jazz & Blues Fringe Festival. Sadly the venue has recently closed and despite our best efforts we have been unable to find another venue to stage the gig, so it’s not to be. Hopefully we’ll be seeing you at the 2018 festival instead!   

Secondly, it seems the twice-monthly residency at The Wheelwright in Colyford alongside Alan West & Steve Black has come to an end. There may be more gigs happening here in future, but for now the new management are unable to host these regular music nights. Thanks to all of you who have supported this gig so loyally over the last couple of years…we’ve had some really great nights. My next gig with these guys will be at Chettle Hall near Blandford on Friday 1st December - contact Jan on 07776 323198 for tickets www.chettlemusic.co.uk 

In the meantime you can still catch me playing in Devon this weekend – I’ll be out with The Perfect Strangers doing the classic-rock thing at The Sorry Head in Exeter tonight (Friday) and at the Axminster Inn (in Axminster!) on Saturday, both from 9:30pm. And on Monday 20th I’ll be playing solo at Kingskerswell Church nr Newton Abbot supporting Winter Mountain – doors 7pm, tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/415628 

Hope to see you out there somewhere soon. 

Thanks, 

Adam 

P.S. thanks for all the kind words about the new live video - the next one will be on the way soon! 

Hi folks, 

On Monday of this week I had the pleasure of spending the day in the company of Josiah Manning at his awesome studio in Plymouth. The aim of the day was to capture some live acoustic performances on film, and I’m pleased to report it was a successful session…and a lot of fun too! 

So what I’ve got for you is a series of live studio videos recorded, filmed and produced by Josiah at Momentum Studios. The first video is ‘New Friend’, and it’s ready and waiting for you to watch here:

I hope you enjoy it, and if so please feel free to share it. I’ll be in touch with the next instalment soon. 

Thanks! 

Adam 
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The set-up at Momentum Studios, Plymouth 6/11/17

Hi folks, 

I hope this reaches you well. Somehow November is almost upon us and there are a few gigs in particular I should let you know about… 

First up on Friday 3rd November I’ll be playing a concert at Chettle Village Hall near Blandford Forum in Dorset (DT11 8DB). This is a gorgeous venue I’ve had the pleasure of playing a couple times alongside Alan West & Steve Black (I’ll be joining them here again on December 1st too!) but this will be my first solo show here…really looking forward to it. Tickets are £10 and can be booked in advance by contacting Jan on 07776 323198…plenty of wine, local beer and food available on the night too! 

On November 11th I’m really excited to be heading to Tenby Blues Festival for the first time. I’ll be playing twice - first up as part of the evening show at Church House on the bill with Bella Collins and Max & Veronica, and then I’m playing again for the late night session back at the Fourcroft Hotel. Head to www.tenbyblues.co.uk for tickets and to find out more about the festival…it looks fab! 

Another highlight for November will be a full-band show on Sunday 19th at the Cellars Bar in Teignmouth as part of the Teignmouth Jazz & Blues Fringe Festival. Joining me for this one will be my good friends Simon Garrett on bass and Chris Page (ex Andy Fraser, Chris Spedding) on drums. We’ll be playing from 4-6pm so be sure to come and check it out if you’re heading to the festival that weekend. 

The full list of everything I’m up to over the next couple of months can be found at www.adamsweetmusic.com/shows. The twice-monthly Thursday night residency at The Bellows at The Wheelwright Inn in Colyford with Alan West & Steve Black takes a night off for the first week in November whilst the pub is closed for a change in management. We wish Kirstin & Mark well for the future and thank them wholeheartedly for all they have done in building this venue over the last 3 years…we’ve had some really special nights here. The 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month shows will resume from the 16th November.  

In the meantime the bookings for 2018 are rolling in and I’ll start posting these on the website soon…if there’s anywhere you’d like to see me play next year then let me know!  

All the best and hope to catch up soon, 

Adam

Hi folks, 

Hope you’re all well. Just a quick note from me to let you know about a couple of full-band shows coming up… 

On Thursday 10th August we’ll be playing at The Bronx in Teignmouth, hosted by the Teignmouth Jazz & Blues Club. I’ve had the pleasure of playing a Club Night at this very cool venue once already this year as a member of the band Hucklebuck, so I’m delighted to be returning for a night fronting my own band. Doors are at 7:30 for an 8pm start, £10 on the door, less for club members and students etc.…full details at teignmouthjazz.org 

We’ll also be playing at Sidmouth FolkWeek with a return to the Anchor Garden Stage on Sunday 6th August – we’ll be closing the evening, taking to the stage around 9:30pm, and praying it won’t rain (anyone who’s come to see me play here the last 2 years will understand…). 

For these band gigs I’ll be joined once again by my very good friends Simon Garrett (bass) and Dave Sandercock (drums). We’ll be featuring material from the first album as well as some tracks from the recent acoustic EP re-worked into full-band mode!  

Those of you heading to Sidmouth FolkWeek can also catch me playing solo at The Volunteer Inn on the Monday afternoon (7th) from 3pm – always a great afternoon here! 

Don’t forget to check out adamsweetmusic.com/shows for the full rundown as there are more solo gigs throughout August, as well as the twice monthly residency at The Bellows in Colyford with Alan West & Steve Black, which continues tomorrow (Thursday) night. 

Hope to see you soon… 

All the best, 

Adam

Hi folks, 

It felt about time for another instalment of gig news, so here’s a quick rundown of what’s happening during July, which is set to be one of the most diverse yet with all of the various acts I’m involved in getting some action! 

As a result I’m only playing one solo acoustic show this month, but as solo gigs go it’s a pretty special one – Upton Blues Festival! I’m delighted to be back on the Acoustic Stage again this year with a slot on the Sunday afternoon of the festival (23rd July) at 4:30pm. 

I’ve some ‘Adam Sweet Band’ shows lined up this summer, starting at Bar Brunel in Bridgwater this Sunday 9th, 6:30pm. Joining me will be my good friends and long time playing partners in The Perfect Strangers rock band Simon Garrett (bass) and Dave Sandercock (drums). We’ll be playing material from the ‘Small Town Thinking’ album as well as some tracks from my latest ‘Take Your Time’ EP getting their first airing in full-band mode…can’t wait! News on more of these full-band shows soon. 

I’ll also be back out with ‘Hucklebuck’ on Thursday 13th July at the Otterton Mill near Budleigh Salterton. The band features Ian Jennings on double bass, Richard Glazebrook on drums and fronted by Ian Briggs on harmonica and vocals. I've played a handful of shows with these guys now and really enjoying getting stuck into some real swingin' blues, R&B and rockabilly! Call 01395 568521 for details and tickets. 

I continue to play regularly with Alan West & Steve Black (we had a fab gig at the Sevenoaks Festival last Friday with our buddy Justin Johnson) and our residency at The Bellows at The Wheelwright in Colyford is still going strong - we're here on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 8:30pm.  

Finally, I must tell you about the ‘Hand in Hand’ benefit concert at the Axminster Guildhall on Tuesday 18th July, hosted by Alan and Steve, raising money for victims of terror attacks in the UK. I’ll be joining them as part of a great line-up of local acts, and also closing the night with The Perfect Strangers. Doors are at 7pm with a suggested minimum donation of a fiver.  

And talking of The Perfect Strangers our other gigs this month include the York, Exmouth (7th); New Inn Cowley Bridge, Exeter (8th); Eyre Court, Seaton (16th); Yarty Party Festival, Axminster (22nd); Nags Head, Lyme Regis (27th) and Sorry Head, Exeter (29th)…so if you need a classic rock fix you know where to find us!  

Ok...I think that's the lot! Sorry that turned into quite a lengthy one, but I think that's everything for now. Look forward to seeing you out there somewhere in the coming weeks...I’ll be in touch with another (hopefully more succinct!) update again soon. 

Cheers, 
Adam

Hi folks, 

As promised it’s time for another update, and the month of May is looking to be a good one. I'll be supporting some of my favourite live acts and I’m excited to be involved in the Lyme Regis Jazz & Blues festival again at the end of the month, as well as return visits to venues in Christchurch, Dorchester and Plymouth for full solo gigs. Here are the highlights for the month ahead: 

Wednesday 3rd May – Thomas Tripp, Christchurch, 9pm. 

Saturday 6th May – The Bulls Head, Dorchester, 9pm.  

Monday 8th May – The Bellows @ The Wheelwright Inn, Colyford - supporting Hat Fitz & Cara. 
Doors 8pm. Tickets are £8 adv / £10 on the door. For more info and to book tickets visit www.wheelwrightinn.com/what-s-on or call 01297 552585. 

Wednesday 17th May – The B-Bar, Plymouth, 8:30pm. £2 admission. 

Tuesday 23rd May – The Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst - supporting Sari Schoor and the Engine Room.  
Doors 7:30pm. Tickets are £12 adv / £13 on the door. For more info and to book tickets visit www.feenstra.co.uk or call 0208 761 9078. 

Sunday 28th May – Lyme Regis Jazz & Blues Festival (Marine Theatre)  
On the Sunday night of the festival I’ll be opening the evening show at the Marine Theatre, supporting Wille & the Bandits. £14 seated / £12 standing, 8pm start. For more info and to book click here.  

Monday 29th May – Lyme Regis Jazz & Blues Festival (Marine Parade)  
On the Monday of the festival I’ll be playing a full-band set at the Marine Parade Shelters as part of the ‘Blues on the Beach’ afternoon. It kicks off at midday, check out the full lineup here. 

As always the full list is on the website...hope to see some of you out there in the coming weeks! 

All the best, 

Adam

Hi folks, 

2017 seems to be flying by already, so time for a quick update… 

Firstly, thanks to all of you who have bought the ‘Take Your Time’ EP. It seems to be going down really well, and the reviews in the press have been a joy to read, including the review in the recent issue of ‘Acoustic Magazine’ which I’ve included below in case you missed it. If you still haven’t got your copy of the EP yet then head over to adamsweetmusic.com/shop 

The gigs keep on coming as ever, but a couple coming up very soon that are worth noting… 
On Friday of this week (31st) I’ll be at The Beehive in Honiton opening for rip-roaring folk band Noble Jacks...you can still book advance tickets here. Then next Wednesday 5th I’ll be back in London and playing at the renowned Bedford in Balham. All the details and the full lineup can be found here...doors are at 7:30 and entry is free…if you’re in or around South London it’d be great to see you there!  

As always the full list can be found at adamsweetmusic.com/shows. Plenty of good stuff coming up and new shows are being added all the time, so I’ll be in touch again soon with another update. 

Cheers, 

Adam