Alicia's View On All Things Music: March 2013

With rock vocals that reach out and demand attention, Joshua Adams is making his mark on the music scene. Joshua is building a loyal fan base by creating music with lyrics that everyone can relate to….and, oh yeah, that rocks! Anchored by vocal ability rarely heard today, his self-penned songs provide both the hardest edge and the softest melodies. Possessing all the goods….the drive, the look, the talent, he is well on his way to paving the road to a long-lasting career.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Joshua. He not only gives us some insight into his musical journey so far, but also provides a glimpse of what’s coming in the near future.

AV: Where did you grow up? Do you have a musical family?

JA: I was born in Brooklyn, NY and I grew up in a small, but historic town called Saint Augustine in northeast Florida. It's famous for being “The Oldest European Settlement in the United States”, being founded in 1565 by the Spanish. It's a quiet town, but nice place to
grow up. I’m not really from a musical family, although my parents have always been
supportive of me and my musical path. My younger brother is in the corporate world up in
NYC and my older brother is a screenwriter/film director.

AV: How did you come to know music was your future?

JA: Some of my earliest memories are enjoying music and dancing around the house to it. It wasn't until I was around 12 or 13 when I was inspired to learn how to play the guitar. Soon after that I was writing and singing my own songs.

AV: Who were your musical influences growing up?

JA: I've been asked this question a lot lately and the more I think about it, the more my influences point to Michael Jackson and Van Halen. Eddie Van Halen is the reason I wanted to start playing the guitar and Michael Jackson was always an inspiring performer.

AV: You’ve played over 250 shows during the past couple years. Tell us about those experiences….favorite moments, surprises, etc.

JA: The road always provides countless stories, both good and bad, so I'm not sure where to begin. I can say that throughout all the show dates, I was consistently asked about my hair and how I keep it so healthy. I'm typically pretty professional on the road, so most of the “funny” stories have been directly related to musicians and band members I've used over the years. Most of my favorite moments from touring usually come from fans enjoying the show or expressing how my songs have touched them personally.

AV: Along with your incredible vocal ability, you’ve also become known for your dancing on stage. Any professional dance training?

JA: I've never really taken any dance training, however I did go to a few modern / hip hop dance classes in high school because I liked a girl in the classes. I even dragged one of my friends with me.

AV: Love that!

AV: Who have you worked with, both on stage and in the studio?

JA: I've been lucky to be able to work with some great talent and hope to work with many more
talented artists in the future. Some great talent along the way have been Teddy Gentry of Alabama, Jason Scheff of Chicago, Mark Slaughter, hit writer Don Rollins, hit writer
Jennifer Adan, and many others.

AV: Describe your sound. Do you write your own songs?

JA: My sound could probably be labeled as Alternative Rock with Pop and Dance influences.
My entire new album is full of songs solely written by me. I'm also doing all of the programming, playing all the instruments, and engineering the release.

AV: You’re entered in a contest called the VeeWall Vocals video contest with your single, “I Promise You.” Tell us about that.

JA: The VeeWall Vocals contest is a song/video contest where the winner gets a prize of $100,000. It's based on daily fan voting and runs until April 29^th. I don't normally enter contests like this one, however I saw it as an opportunity to raise money for a great cause. Anyone interested in watching my video entry and voting can find “I Promise You” at
http://www.veewall.com/vocals/video/joshuaadams

AV: What prompted you to commit your contest winnings to breast cancer research among other charities?

JA: Many of my fans and friends have been directly affected by breast cancer and I've always
wanted to contribute to the cause. If I win the VeeWall contest, I'll be contributing to a few other charities as well.

AV: What’s coming up next for you?

JA: I'll be releasing the full album both online and as a hard copy this May. I’m also in the
process of setting up performance dates. I'm always looking to make new fans and friends through social media and at live show dates.

A huge thank you to Joshua for taking the time to chat. We are definitely looking forward to the release of his new album along with those tour dates!

For booking information, email booking@atomsbomb.com

Be sure to check out Joshua’s tunes on:

Reverbnation http://www.reverbnation.com/joshuaadams

Youtube http://www.youtube.com/officialjoshuaadams

Follow Joshua at:

Website www.joshuaadamsmusic.com

Facebook Official Joshua Adams

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJoshuaAdams?fref=ts

Twitter @joshuaadamsrock

https://twitter.com/JoshuaAdamsRock

Thompson Square, country music’s new power duo, is on quite a run. Husband and wife team, Keifer and Shawna Thompson, who met at a songwriting competition in Nashville, are proving that determination and hard work do in fact pay off.

After pounding the pavement and paying their dues for 15 years, their recent ascent to the top of the country music duo scene is quite impressive. Radio airplay magic came in the form of their first #1 Platinum single, “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not.” The song became the iTunes Country Song of the Year for 2011, as well as the Most Played Song At Country Radio in 2011 (Mediabase).

As if that wasn’t impressive enough, what happened next is nothing short of amazing….and much deserved! The awards and accolades started flooding in:

American Country Awards Single of the Year by a Group

American Country Awards Single of the Year by a New Artist

American Country Awards Music Video of the Year by a New Artist

………..all for Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not

Grammy Nomination for Best Country Song

Grammy Nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance of the Year

American Music Award Nomination for New Artist of the Year

Perhaps the most impressive of all…the 2012 Academy of Country Music’s Vocal Duo of the Year. They are the first new duo in 20 years to win this category!

On the heels of their massive success, Thompson Square is set to release their 2^nd CD, “Just Feels Good,” on Stoney Creek Records March 26^th. The first single, If I Didn’t Have You, written by Keifer, Shawna, Jason Sellers and Paul Jenkins, is already breaking career sales records.

The future is certainly looking bright indeed for this talented pair. Be sure to catch them on tour in a town near you. They are out with Luke Bryan on his Dirt Road Diaries Tour through October 2013. In the meantime, enjoy the songs that helped put them on the map.

Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not http://youtu.be/FDUOcHg5ijg

I Got You http://youtu.be/F5yNYMp7DPQ

Glass http://youtu.be/tPd1GIwjRFM

If I Didn’t Have You http://youtu.be/UptgRHX4JsI

Pictures courtesy of www.thompsonsquare.com

For more information and updates….follow Thompson Square at:

Website http://www.thompsonsquare.com/

Twitter @thompsonsquare

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thompsonsquare?fref=ts

MySpace http://www.myspace.com/thompsonsquare

YouTube http://www.youtube.com/thompsonsquare

Tumblr http://thompsonsquare.tumblr.com/

Pinterest http://pinterest.com/thompsonsquare/

Instagram http://instagram.com/thompsonsquare

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