Adrian's music is like Jack Johnson taking a summer stroll with Leonard Cohen.
Rhythm and Meaning combine in big, beautiful and brave songs delivered with a drop dead voice, virtuoso guitar playing and occasional harmonica twists. His live sets flow effortlessly with songs, stories and insights.
The unique nature of Adrian's songs is the brilliant combination of method and message. The music (method) is a fascinating combination of influences such as Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, Jack Johnson, Neil Young, Ryan Adams, David Bowie, Rickie Lee Jones, Prince, John Martyn, David Gray, Nick Cave, Radiohead and The Go Betweens. The words (message) have been described as "pure poetry" "beautiful imagery" and "sit up and listen lyrics" that truly get the listener engaged and reflective.
STOP PRESS – Adrian is a finalist in the prestigious International Songwriting Competition for the lyrics of Sail On (as judged by Neil Finn, Robert Smith- Cure , Tom Waits, Ray Davies et al.
Adrian is now a solo performer backed up by his band for bigger live gigs. For solo gigs he has developed a strong ability to storytell and interact with his audiences between songs that really gets connection happening. He was recently accepted to play at the annual Jeff Buckley tribute concert in Chicago.
An Australian citizen, born in London Adrian has travelled the world playing gigs in some amazing places from the steps of Sydney Opera House to the Dalai Lama's Summer Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. He can probably lay claim to the highest altitude gig - 4500metres, Annapurna base camp, Nepal (rider - yak milk tea and Tibetan pancakes !)
An Australian citizen, Adrian grew up in London and wrote his first composition at age 8. Trumpet then became the main instrument and during his early teens Adrian played in orchestras and jazz bands as well as singing alto in a very successful choir which that conducted a tour of Europe.
Adrian then combined his piano, singing and trumpet skills with the guitar and just never looked back, recording his debut ep tape in his late teens, Several years in the band "Gravy Train" saw him gigging around the clubs of London and UK from the Half Moon in Putney to supporting Jesus Jones on part of their UK tour during their heyday.
The beauty of Australia tempted Adrian to stay and he formed "Painted Ruby" - his band that combined his then Britpop style with the more panoramic sounds of Australian bands such as the Triffids and The Go Betweens
Just wanted to say that your songs are great, really love the lyrics and was a pity I had to leave before your set was over. Good luck with your music,
