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Gregory Adams

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Gregory Adams
Background information
Born (1987-08-18) August 18, 1987 (age 37)
Origin
GenresRock, Alternative, Pop-Rock
OccupationMusician
Years active2005-present
Member of
Formerly of
  • O Wildly
  • Rabid Young
  • Brandon Tyler
Websitegregoryadams.music

Gregory Adams (born August 18, 1987) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter from Lodi, CA. He is best known for his live guitar work with singer-songwriters Brandon Tyler, Jesse Pino, and Ted Sablay.

Music Career

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Brandon Tyler (2007–2015)

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In 2007, Adams took on the role of guitar player for Sacramento based singer-songwriter Brandon Tyler's live shows. Performing Something About Dreams[1] with members Tyler Gregory, Lee John Madeloni,[2] and Josiah Walker. Touring in support of the third EP Turbulence[3], the release held at the Guild Theater[4] in Stockton, CA, opened by singer-songwriter Megan Slankard.[5][6]

Jesse Pino (2016-present)

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Adams relocated to Las Vegas, NV joining singer-songwriter and local native Jesse Pino[7]'s project The Vital Signs.[8][9] The 2018 release show for Signal Received EP was held at Vinyl Las Vegas at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.[10][11]

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, in February 2020, Adams, Jesse Pino, and drummer Rob Whited recorded at Battle Tapes studio in Nashville, TN.[12] Recorded by Grammy award winning engineer Jeremy Ferguson[13][14][15] and produced by David Hopkins.[16] Mixed and mastered by James Doviak,[17][18] released on Geykido Comet Records.[19]

During the pandemic, Adams, Jesse Pino, and Rob Whited recorded a cover of Only a Shadow[20] by Martin Newell's The Cleaners from Venus. Released July 2020, the tracks were recorded remotely and then mixed at Adams' home studio.[21]

A remake of Peter Murphy's Cuts You Up[22] was also recorded with Jesse Pino, Rob Whited, and Bobby Lee Parker, but not released until October 31, 2024.[23]

Rabid Young (2017–2018)

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Adams played guitar for synth-driven electro, rock band Rabid Young[24] for a summer run of shows and EP release.[25][26]

O WILDLY (2018–2019)

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With Las Vegas American Rock band O WILDLY,[27] Adams played Bass.[28][29] In 2018 they opened for Train,[30][31] Blues Traveler[32] and played the Life is Beautiful Festival.[33][34]

Ted Sablay (2023-present)

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In 2023, Adams began playing guitar live for Ted Sablay.[35][36] Opening a number of dates for The Wallflowers[37][38] and Chris Isaak,[39] as well as playing in Zion National Park.[40]

References

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  1. ^ Something About Dreams - Brandon Tyler | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-11-14
  2. ^ "Lee John Madeloni". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  3. ^ Turbulence - Brandon Tyler | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-11-14
  4. ^ "The Guild Theater release show flyer". web.archive.org. 2009-02-22.
  5. ^ Haynes, Lee. "Brandon Tyler "Turbulence" Release Show, Guild Theater". Flickr. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  6. ^ https://www.last.fm/music/Brandon+Tyler/+wiki
  7. ^ https://www.gcrecords.com/jesse-pino
  8. ^ https://jessepinoandthevitalsigns.tumblr.com/about
  9. ^ Matview, Emily (2016-10-19). "Music: Jesse Pino and the Vital Signs "Hearts Collide"". Punks in Vegas. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  10. ^ Signal Received EP Release show flyer 2018-02-16
  11. ^ "2018-02-15 - Las Vegas Weekly by Greenspun Media Group - Issuu". issuu.com. 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  12. ^ Pino, Jesse (2020-03-02). "This whole experience recording in Nashville has been absolutely amazing". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  13. ^ https://www.instagram.com/battletapes/
  14. ^ "Jeremy Ferguson | Artist | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  15. ^ Pino, Jesse (2020-08-02). "It was an absolute blast working with Jeremy. His Battle Tapes recording studio". Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  16. ^ Pino, Jesse (2020-02-07). "David Hopkins sat in the Producer chair for these new tunes". Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  17. ^ https://www.doviak.uk/about
  18. ^ Doviak, James (2021-07-06). "A superb track mixed by your's truly".
  19. ^ Pino, Jesse (2021-06-26). "Produced by the David Hopkins, Engineered by the Jeremy Ferguson , mixed/mastered by James Doviak". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  20. ^ https://open.spotify.com/track/5qzJFAYkQHGAdEvKTbJTFh?si=ba0702a40ba847b4
  21. ^ Pino, Jesse (2020-07-31). "Recorded remotely from our home studios during the pandemic". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  22. ^ https://open.spotify.com/track/13rnClJI0Ux2tysizbI6Gj?si=237a629030d24563
  23. ^ Pino, Jesse (2024-10-31). "our take on the 1989 Peter Murphy classic 'Cuts You Up'". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  24. ^ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vUvxpdGcv6nKNO3NdTnVO?si=FufxzVfMTxaxsOAuD2fT_w
  25. ^ Rabid Young (2017-07-17). Rabid Young with Atlas Genius Recap Video (Video). Retrieved 2024-11-15 – via YouTube.
  26. ^ Adams, Gregory (2017-07-17). "Filling in on guitar for a summer run of shows with Rabid Young". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  27. ^ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5iV2ZMKzS20P5lTMfW0O79?si=kSL79jR2SLeWCygH6ORGPA
  28. ^ "and Gregory Adams (Bass and Vocals)". www.sofarsounds.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  29. ^ Adams, Gregory (2018-11-14). "Had such a great time playing Life is Beautiful with O WILDLY this year!". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  30. ^ "@train who is opening in Vegas?". Official Train Twitter. 2018-07-24.
  31. ^ "Train Live at The Pearl! – ZRockR Magazine". 2018-08-22. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  32. ^ "Veteran jam/rock band Blues Traveler, with local opening act O Wildly". Las Vegas Weekly. 2019-02-16. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  33. ^ "Life is Beautiful Presents: A Big Beautiful Block Party | 2024 Lineup". Life is Beautiful Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  34. ^ "Life Is Beautiful 2018 Lineup". Stereogum. 2018-04-24. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  35. ^ Sablay, Ted (2023-07-24). "Great night at @tavernacostera yesterday. Opening tonight 8pm for @thedirtyhooks at @soulbellybbqlv — see you there!". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  36. ^ Sablay, Ted (2023-07-28). "Band rehearsal at @sonicrodeo". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  37. ^ Sablay, Ted (2023-10-11). "had a blast opening for @wallflowersband last night in Austin. Looking forward to doing it again in Albuquerque this Thursday at the KiMo Theater". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  38. ^ Ted Sablay - Austin TX Full Concert 10.12.2023 (Supporting The Wallflowers), retrieved 2023-10-23
  39. ^ Sablay, Ted (2023-10-12). "Had a great time opening for Chris Isaak this past Friday in Las Vegas—a career highlight to say the least". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  40. ^ Sablay, Ted (2023-07-01). "July 2023 Newsletter". Retrieved 2024-11-15.
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