Vince Adáme >Drums pronounced ah | DAH | may
Accolades While music feeds the soul, nothing else props up a musician quite like praise from the artists who hire him and the folks behind the scenes. I'm honored by the opportunities that find me, allowing me to reach new levels and broaden my musical scope. My father, a doghouse bassist from the rock and roll 50's, gifted me with some advice that I continue to live by, and it works in other areas besides music. He said "Son, if you really want to play music for a living, just show up on time, stay sober, and be professional. Do that and you will never be out of work. In other words: don't be late, don't get drunk, and don't be a dick." Oh, the pearls of wisdom that came from my pop. I humbly submit the following:
"Vince, your drumming last night was stellar! Relentless, relaxed, and natural. When you lay down a shuffle, everything flows from that -- nothing superfluous, nothing strained. It was like listening to Fred Below come to life from the grave. Even Josh Fulero had to turn around and look! I will play with you any time -- anywhere."
-David Kahl, bassist at large-Dover Weinberg Quartet, Portland OR "Yes, thanks Vince-you rock! I appreciate your help!" -Joe McMurrian, Woodbrain, Portland OR "You get props for being prepared and doing your homework- that made big points with me and Vance and Lars." -Mark Stuart, Bastard Sons Of Johnny Cash, Austin TX "Vince-it was great to have you playing drums on my trip-thank you so much! Hope to see you again before long. -Big Joe Louis, Blues troubadour, London UK "It's always such a pleasure to play with a professional musician." -Melody Guy, hit songwriter/singer, Nashville TN Well, after hearing Vince on that first pass, he pretty much is a click-track." -Brad Wager, Vault Studios, Portland OR | "Vince Adame is perhaps one of the brightest shining stars to come out of Portland, Oregon in over a decade. His energy and proficiencies give to him an aura of complete control and mastery of his instruments. Vince Adame is one of the area's busiest and most popular drummers and for good reasons. He is of professional appearance, tight in style, and his meter is perfect."-Bruce Maier, damngoodtunes.com
"You are a machine" -Robbie Laws, award winning guitarist, Portland OR "As far as I'm concerned, there are only three drummers in Portland I will hire, and you are one of them." -Danny Hay Davis, guitarist and entertainer, Portland OR "Nice job with Big Joe Louis at Duff's Friday. Fun show!" -Greg Johnson, president, Cascade Blues Association, Portland OR "You rule. Thanks for saving the show last night, and for kicking major ass in the process." -Sean Nowland, bassist-Funk Shui, Portland OR "Vince, you added something good to the mix the other night that was appreciated by all." -Rooster Ross, guitarist, Portland OR |
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