Adam Karch

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Natif de Montréal, il découvre la guitare à l’âge de 12 ans; celle-ci deviendra sa meilleure amie et complice. Dès l’âge de 14 ans, il commence à faire des spectacles dans les différents festivals et dans les bars.

Son grand talent est rapidement remarqué par l’illustre guitariste et chanteur Walter Rossi qui produira en 2002 l’album d’Adam – Crossroad Diaries – sur l’étiquette Justin Time Records. Commence alors une série de spectacles en solo ou il met sa voix en évidence. D’ailleurs, on la compare à celle de Colin James ou Brian Seltzer.

Son nouvel album – Cotton Fields – sortira en juin 2011 sur l’étiquette Bros. L’enregistrement revisite des succès blues des années 30 et cinq pièces originales. L’album rejoint les racines de la musique noire américaine et constitue un hommage à la longue marche du peuple afro-américain et à une de ses héroïnes méconnues : Harriet Tubman.

Le spectacle d’Adam Karch est disponible en version solo acoustique et en trio.


ENG

Montreal native, Adam Karch, discovered the guitar at age 12, an instrument that would become his best friend and musical partner. By age 14, he was performing at various festivals and bars.

His immense talent was noted by the famous guitar player and singer, Walter Rossi who would produce Adam’s first album “Crossroad Diaries” for Justin Time Records. Soon after, Adam began performing solo guitar shows, where his soulful voice was highlighted, as well as his spirited guitar stylings. In the early days his voice was often compared to Colin James and Brian Setzer, but more recently, he has developed a range that is reminiscent of such greats as Van Morrison and James Taylor.

His new album, “Cotton Fields” will be released in June on Bros Records. This recording revisits blues hits throughout the ages (from the 1930’s to present day) and offers five new original songs. The album explores the roots of the blues while offering a hommage to the long walk to freedom taken by so many African-Americans, as well as a dedication to Harriet Tubman, a visionary heroine who worked with the Canadian Underground Railroad in an effort to abolish slavery.
The Adam Karch performance is available as a solo acoustic show and as a trio.