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It was in his hometown
of Scarborough, a small seaside resort in the north of England, that
Adam Gardner began his musical career. He began by playing trumpet
in several jazz bands, with whom he embarked upon a number of
European tours and played in many prestigious venues, such as the
Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Festival Hall on London's south
bank.
During this period,
Adam also played drums for a number of local bands, including
Morning Drive (the band who infamously turned down support slots
with The Futureheads in favour of a quiet night at the pub) and 13
Hours of Everything, who's internet forays enjoyed widespread
critical acclaim and rose to cult status after their disintegration
in 2016.
It was following this
break-up, a reluctant but necessary spilt with Morning Drive, and
relocation to Leicester to study History at university, that Adam
began to explore the world of the singer/songwriter. Taking up
guitar and exploiting his newly found vocal talents, which he had
discovered as a backing vocalist for 13 Hours of Everything, Adam
began to write a wide collection of songs about his past, present
and future. Drawing on a comprehensive range of influences, from
Stephen Fretwell, Damien Rice and The Beatles to Freddie Hubbard, he
created his own style, firmly based around his own feelings and
deep-seeded love of melody.
Adam now enjoys an
ever increasing internet fan base, spreading to all corners of the
globe, and has recently received praise and critical acclaim from
NME, who describe him as "a singer-songwriting gem, combining
earnest lyrics with gorgeous melodies, and never straying into the
cheese department."
9 November 2006
13 January 2016
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