Birmingham SlossFest profile: Ryan Adams and The Shining
The prolific Ryan Adams is bringing his latest band, The Shining, to SlossFest. (Julia Brokaw)
Performer: Ryan Adams and The Shining
Type of music: Rock/Alternative Country
About: Born in Jacksonville, N.C., Ryan Adams grew to popularity as the frontman and songwriter for Whiskeytown, one of the leading bands in the alternative country movement of the 1990s. He went solo in 2000 with the critically acclaimed “Heartbreaker” (recently re-released in a deluxe version) and has had a successful, mercurial solo career as well as with a second band he put together known as The Cardinals. Adams made headlines in September 2015 when he released a cover album with his version of the songs from Taylor Swift’s chart-topping “1989” album. His latest band is The Shining and will perform with Adams at SlossFest.
Adams’ live shows have also evolved. During his early solo days, Adams was known for his quick temper and volatility. More recently, his live shows have been known for great performances as Adams and his band pull from his extensive catalog.
You can follow Adams on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Source: http://paxamrecords.com/
Discography: “Heartbreaker,” “Gold,” “Demolition,” “Rock N Roll,” “Love Is Hell” (Parts 1 and 2), “Cold Roses,” “Jacksonville City Nights,” “29,” “Easy Tiger,” “Cardinology,” “Orion,” “III/IV,” “Ashes & Fire,” “Ryan Adams” and “1989.”
You might have heard: “New York, New York” off of “Gold,” for which Adams was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.” The song “Gimme Something Good” off “Ryan Adams” has also become a radio staple.
Playing at SlossFest: Ryan Adams and The Shining will perform on the Blast stage Saturday, July 16, from 10 to 11:30 p.m.
Sloss Music and Arts Festival takes place at the historic Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham July 16-17 and features 40 performers on four stages. Tickets can be purchased here.
