Album Notes

Who is Adam Payne?

The problem with rising acoustic talents is that a lot of them sound the same; but there is no mistaking the sultry sounds of Adam Payne. With a smile and sound as big as his afro, Adam entertains full crowds with his fusion of Funk, R&B, Folk, and Acoustic.
There's no denying his musical talents...so the question is, who is he?

Adam is about as eclectic as his sound. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts to an Italian mother and African American father. In the late eighties, Adam and his family moved to Sarasota, Florida. By the age of 8, Adam drew his musical inspiration not from haughty music teachers, such as Mozart or Beethoven, but from Saturday morning cartoons, Sonic the hedgehog and Mario. Adam picked up the piano as he mimicked the music from cartoons and video games. During his senior year of High School he took on the guitar and the drums. Although music is a major part of who he is, there's much more to him than that.

In 2002, Adam earned a B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Statistics and was a founding father of the Eta Psi Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Central Florida. He continued on to earn a M.A. in Industrial Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2004. These days, Adam works at Bentley College by day, and by night, can be found vibing out solo, or with the full band, 2Adam12.

So who is Adam Payne? He'll make you dance, make you smile, and help you with your homework all in one day. He's the Northeast's resident father of "Soul Rock" and he's coming to a venue near you.


JUST ME (2006)
This album is dedicated to my Ma, the late Jane, and my brother Matt...Two people whom I owe everything positive in my life. And the late Ray Chicca, my grandmother, for inspiring me to have strength in even the most unfavorable of situations. A huge thanks to Mik Mersha for taking time out of his life to make this happen -- it's much appreciated, man. I'd also like to acknowledge everybody who has helped to nudge me along with kind words, reassurance, and smiles. Youz really keep me going. While I'm at it, let me thank everyone that has ever negatively affected my life; without you all, I'd never know how not to be, so I thank you.

The songs on here are varied. Some old, some fresh out of the oven. I have never been one to gloat on my own creations, but I do hope that something finds you. If not, try some weird business, like listening to it while slicing red bell peppers, or syncing it with the movie 'Falling Down.' Whatever itches your pits. Please choose your own adventure with these songs, and make of them what you wish.

There is much more to say, and much more that could have been done with this album. I may come back to these songs later and fill in a few spaces with other instruments and such, but for now, it's just the bare bones. Just the lyrics and a guitar. Just me. I thank you.