Adam Bones is a direct reflection of the charismatic music that he generates. Similar to his well-crafted look, he combines pure rock, melodic pop hooks and raw energy to concoct a lethal brew of rock 'n' roll that’ll get your hips shakin'. Despite his youth, Adam is something of a traditionalist, eschewing modern production techniques and gimmicks in favor of a back-to-basics approach that relies on genuine vocal and instrumental prowess and the ability to write actual hooks.
An L.A. transplant, Bones began his gigging rounds two years ago at such notable clubs as Knitting Factory Hollywood, Viper Room, the Roxy, and King King to name a few. Since arriving, he has taken his newest batch of done-the-way-you-like-‘em songs into the studio with a variety of producers and players. Bones worked with rock 'n' roll guru Bruce Duff (Angus Khan, Adz) of producing duo Messiaz (Prima Donna, Thor, Circle) to lay down some initial recordings. Most recently, Adam prepared a new EP titled Feel For Tomorrow, recorded by producer/composer Evan Beigel (Ambrose, Eddie Cohen, Troup, Merchants of Moonshine) and mixed/mastered by Randy Wine (U2, Bruce Springsteen, Dido, Danzig, Santana). Feel For Tomorrow is a sturdy hybrid of Who/Tom Petty style rock ‘n’ roll, the power pop of Cheap Trick and Tinted Windows, and a sure-fire ballad meets balls out rock in the form of the title track. The clear, ringing guitars are guided by Adam’s songwriting panache; he avoids the typical chord changes and usual melodic inventions, mapping his own individual musical journeys. Using the familiar to carve out something highly original seems to be an Adam Bones trademark.
Hailing from Chicago, Adam Bones fronted rock 'n' roll quartet the Late Nights. The band melted faces all over the windy city and set up a D.I.Y. tour the summer of '06 hitting various cities including St. Louis, Kansas City, Des Moines, Santa Fe, San Diego, Ft. Collins, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. The Late Nights also self-produced and released an EP which contains six of their most prominent songs, including two live tracks that compel listeners to soak in the band's live energy. Accompanying the EP was a self-directed and produced DVD that consists of three music videos, both live and staged, and a special "making of" documentary short. The EP/DVD package received great response from fans and was praised by the Columbia College Chronicle: "Local rock band the Late Nights had the crowd dancing under the big tent for nearly an hour....the Late Nights are ridiculously awesome for all the right reasons. If you aren't shaking your hips, you don't belong at their shows."
Bones also recently filled in and toured with Australian powerpop group, the Wellingtons (Thistime - Japan, Rock Indianna - Spain, Lojinx - U.K., Zip - US). The band played in cities all over the US sharing the stage with Scissors for Lefty, the Click Five, the Major Labels and even toured the west coat with powerpop cult icon Bleu. At their Hollywood stop, Kim Shattuck of the Muffs joined the Bones/Wellingtons on stage.
Adam Bones' clear vision of making authentic rock 'n' roll won’t disappoint. Cutting through the fat, Bones unites brain embedding hooks with the might of the electric guitar. So, ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together, get ready to sweat and start moving your ass because Adam Bones is gonna rock it up some!
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