Colin Grant-Adams
Colin Grant-Adams & His Guitar
© 2004 Colin Grant-Adams
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Solo acoustic artist- blending traditional Scottish/Irish/Celtic favorites and original songs, in a new cleverly arranged twist of unique intricate guitar utilizing standard and alternate guitar tunings and compelling vocals.
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Colin Grant-Adams (Balladeer/Guitarist)
Nationally touring artist Grant-Adams performs songs of the British Isles, American/folk and Bluegrass music, adding elements from his own musical experiences of thirty years, to create a refreshingly spirited sound uniquely his own.
From traditional, contemporary and original material, Grant-Adams’ solo performance, demonstrates an artist crafted in his work. Strong vocals, stories, humor and intricate guitar work, and an accomplished yodeler, Grant-Adams takes the audience on a magical journey.
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Carnegie Recital Hall Concert NYC, Stephen Holden New York Times calls him “a spirited spokesman of a vigorous Scots folk tradition that is unabashed in its expression of patriotism.”
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Colin Grant-Adams’ stimulating stage performance, fine guitar work and stirring vocals make him one of the most popular and versatile Scottish Celtic musicians in America today. His repertoire ranges from the contemporary and traditional music of Scotland and Ireland to the Bluegrass music of Kentucky, to his acclaimed original compositions.
Grant-Adams played the folk circuits of Great Britain and Europe, both as a solo artist and as a member of the highly acclaimed folk group, The Ozark Mountain Boys.
Colin lived in Oban, on the West Coast of Scotland, for about twenty years, where Grant-Adams performed and presented Celtic and Country music at the Great Western Hotel, and touring extensively throughout Scotland, the Hebrides and Orkney Islands, Europe and America.
In 1996, the Glasgow Highland Games of Kentucky awarded Colin an Artist in Residence Fellowship in Scottish and Celtic music, enabling him to study, compose and record music about the early Scots who arrived in America bringing with them a wealth of culture. It was through the residency that Grant-Adams came to relocate to the United States and the Glasgow, Kentucky.
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Stephen Holden, New York Times
“A spirited spokesman of a vigorous Scots folk tradition...unabashed in its patriotism.”
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Patrick Campbell, Irish Echo, NY
“ Is a balladeer in the tradition of Alex Campbell, Liam Clancy and Tommy Makem".
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Celeste Ray, Highland Heritage-Scottish Americans in the American South
“Grant-Adams, is one of the premiere performers for his cultural phenomenon."
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Richard Van Kleeck, Artistic Director/Producer, Kentucky Center for the Arts
“Any performance by a musician with Colin Grant-Adams, artistic credentials, no matter the venue, implicitly educates and increases public understanding of our own cultural heritage and the passing of tradition from one generation to the next.”
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Don Thomason, The Amplifier
You feel his acoustic instrumental work; you notice his singing upfront. There is so much character in the low passages and the boldness of his long notes.
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Chris Range, Celtic Grove Web Radio
“Engaging stage presence and approachability make him one of the most sought after Celtic folk singers on the circuit today.”
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Robert E. Harrison, President of the Glasgow Highland Games
“An extraordinarily talented vocalist and guitarist. Colin Grant-Adams’ live presentation demonstrates his awesome ability to both deliver his own songs with meaning, and adds depth and insight to many traditional favorites; best Scottish Balladeer in the world today.”
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Intensely emotional vocals, fiery guitar work and strong personality are just some of the terms; used to describe Grant-Adams who has a national and international standing in his genre.
Booking contact: Dr. Julia Schooler
104 Hatchett Court,
Glasgow, KY 42141
Phone/Fax 270-651-3823
E-mail:
cgaceltic@glasgow-ky.com or jschooler@glasgow-ky.com
Web:
www.colingrant-adam.com