Don Adams has been writing songs for 35 years, songs which cover a wide range
of genres including folk, country, jazz, blues, gospel, soul, and
ballads. He has a distinctive style of his own and accompanies himself
on piano and guitar. His voice has been compared to Cat Stevens, James
Taylor, and Joe Cocker.
A life long resident of Northwestern Ontario, Don grew up on a farm in
Oxdrift and lived many years in Dryden. He now calls Thunder Bay home.
Don has performed over the years on a solo basis, as a duo, and as a
member of several bands.
Festivals: Trout Forest (Ear Falls), Sioux Mountain (Sioux Lookout) Blue Moon(Dryden)
Special occasions: Dryden Community Auditorium, Relay
For Life (Dryden & Atikokan), Dragon Boat Races - Thunderbay,
Harbourfront Kenora, Kenora Air Show, Don Adams Concert (Surprise
Arizona), Atikokan Arts Council Concert.
Cafes and Restaurants: Pappy’s Café (Wabigoon), Prairie
Ink (Winnipeg), Drifter’s Claim (Dryden), Bayview Hotel (Vermillion
Bay), Penny’s Restaurant (Dryden)
House Concerts: Red Lake, Winnipeg, Wabigoon
Don has also recorded and produced the following CD’s :
2003 released “Running Back in Time”
2005 released “In the Northwest” with Jim Gee.
2006 wrote & produced “Fly a Little” for Lisa Adams
2007 produced “ What Would Love Do” for Gwynne
Desaultels. Gwynne sang two of Don’s songs.
2007
released “ Christmas Cards”
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