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Mia Adams
Folk Rock / Indie / Pop

"Fashionably Late Bloomer makin up for lost time..."

Burlington, Vermont
United States

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/miaadamsandthescenicroots  

   Mia Adams: General Info
Member Since8/15/2006
Band Websitecoming soon
Band MembersAn everchanging star studded cast of characters inclulding: Buddy Mondlock, Tom Kimmel, Sam Bacco, David Rynhart, Kyle Tullis, Toni Catlin, Patrick Fitzsimmons, Jake Armerding, Amelia White, D.Davis, David Halley, Dana Cooper, Brett Hughes, Rob Meehan, Justin Thompson, Jack Silverman, Antoine Silverman, Gordon Stone, Michael Lille, Abi Tapia, Jerry Craft, Dave Pomeroy, Jim Hoke, Steve Shehan, Mickey Grimm, Richard Julian.....come see who I've lured in this time!!
InfluencesBrezsny's Real Astrology.....Edie Brickell, The Story, Dayna Kurtz, Jonell Mosser, Beth Neilson Chapman, Carly Simon, Sara K., Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Maia Sharp, Aimee Mann, Sam Phillips, Natalie Merchant, Kim Richey, Shawn Colvin, Michelle Shocked, Maria McKee, Mary Black, Nancy Griffith, Joan Osborne, Leona Naess, Shannon McNally, Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, Imogen Heap, Tanita Tikarim, Maria Rita, Astrud Gilberto, Eddi Reader, Suzanne Vega,Amelia White, Grace Potter, Anais Mitchell, Norah Jones...... the list goes on and on and on...
Sounds Likeshe means it
Record Labelyes, please
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 26 2008 3:00P
GREAT WATERS FOLK FESTIVAL- Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
FILMING "SONG OF FISHES" - AUG 15-21 Burlington
Aug 16 2008 4:00P
- Private event - Wedding in Woodstock 05091
Aug 17 2008 1:00P
LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME FESTIVAL Sunday show BURLINGTON, Vermont
Aug 31 2008 1:00P
NEIL YOUNG TrIbUtE CoNcErT - Battery PArk Burlington, VT
Sep 6 2008 7:00P
THE LAKEMONSTERS - singing anthem at last game! Burlington

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   About Mia Adams
"Mia Adams' soulful heart and earthy groove infuse her singing and make everyone who hears her feel a little less lonely each time she takes the stage." - Tom Kimmel--------------------------------------------- In the musical tradition of Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Rondstadt or Maura OConnell, Mia Adams has a knack for choosing undiscovered covers written by top-notch songwriters. A passionate fan of passionate music, she sleuths for songs at picking parties, songwriter circles, folk festivals, jazz clubs and rock concerts and makes them her own with her silky, earnest alto. She submitted her own compositions to the Jim Beam Country Band Search Contest on a whim. With a combination of her own and others tunes, winning the live competition to a packed house at The Wildhorse Saloon was a surprise as her music is more funky folk pop than country, but it does go to show that she can put across a song. Her cover of Dana Cooper's "Standing in My Own Way" was featured in Lifetime Television's "Marriage Material". ------------------------------------------- After graduating Bennington College in her native Vermont, this songbird packed her bags and migrated south to Nashville. Learning the ropes as a backup singer, Adams has performed live and/or recorded vocals with notables such as Norah Jones, Richard Julian, Amos Lee, Ellis Paul, Tom Kimmel (visit Tom's myspace page to hear her singing backup on "POETIC JUSTICE"), Adrienne Young, Buddy Mondlock, Dana Cooper, Michael Lille, Greta Gaines, David Halley, Toni Catlin, Kate Wallace, Scott Christopher Murray, Sam Bisbee, Patrick Fitzsimmons, Lowell Thompson and Brett Hughes. Recently she had the pleasure of performing on The Today Show singing backup for Norah Jones ,on Mountain Stage with Richard Julian broadcast nationally on NPR and being featured on her own on The Songwriter Sessions on Nashville Public Radio. She opened for Maia Sharp and Vusi Mahlasela earlier this year.------------------------ Mia grew up on a mixed musical diet of New England folk (Cheryl Wheeler, Carly Simon), 70s disco & rock (Stevie Wonder, Elton John) and 80s pop (Prince, The GoGos, Marshall Crenshaw). A true renaissance gal, Mia is an accomplished actress as well. She has been featured in videos for Suzi Ragsdale and Buddy Mondlocks music on European MTV and made a cameo in Norah Jones Sunrise (see NorahJones.com, go to the media page and you can see the video...), and was featured in David Lee Murphy's video for The Road You Leave behind (also viewable at davidlee.com). Mia also appeared in various independent movies and has been featured on TNN, CMT, CBS, PBS, and PAX TV. Her dream role would be to portray the life of a singer a la Sissy Spacek or Jessica Lange. She is currently developing a one-woman show to showcase her talents. "My acting background affects the material I choose," she says, "Most of it is very emotionally driven either through the story or the melody. I find myself gravitating towards songs that are almost like monologues. An infectious groove will also get me every time." She counts Maia Sharp, Shawn Colvin, Patti Griffin, Eliza Gilkyson, Aimee Mann, Jonatha Brooke and Natalie Merchant on her short list of contemporary influences.----------------- Also a percussionist on occasion, anything from brushes on an upside down Crystal water container to Fischer Price Toys has been turned into a beat keeper in her hands. "So far no drummers taken a shaker out of my hands, and I usually get approving nods.", she says, "I play self taught auxiliary percussion with professional instruments mixed with odd noisy stuff I find at yard sales."--------------------- Currently, Adams is pulling resources to record her first albums worth of material. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

   Mia Adams's Friend Space (Top 24)
Mia Adams has 1202 friends.
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Mia Adams's Friends Comments
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Gretchen Peters





Jul 10 2008 12:15 PM

Hi Mia - that's crazy, you came to my yard sale??! I'll let you know when the next one is... ;)
We're looking forward to Great Waters Folk Festival, please come up and say hello after the show, and congratulations on your win!
peace,
Gretchen
Miss Tess





Jul 10 2008 9:57 AM

Hello Burlington! We're playing at the Skinny Pancake tonight (Thursday) at 9pm! 60 Lake Street, right by the water. Would be great to see ya there...

love,
Miss Tess
The Coffee Barn





Jul 1 2008 5:58 AM

Crafts Ruby
Thanks For the Add!!
From The Coffee Barn
Sandra





Jun 30 2008 8:06 PM

Yes, I guess we have something in common :)

thanks for the add,
sandra
Robin





Jun 26 2008 2:23 PM

What are you up to lovely one... can you come to this full moon fun???

Old Lantern Live July 19 full Honky Tonk
Joel





Jun 23 2008 2:11 PM

Missin your lovely voice.
When are you touring in the dirty south ?
Gary Spaulding





Jun 18 2008 5:27 AM

Thanks for the add Mia.
Rock On!
Nancy Terzian





Jun 9 2008 12:55 PM

Hi Mia,
You sound wonderful!!!!!!!
Can't wait to join you and Toni in Burlington in September...we shall have some fun, yes?
xo
Nancy
Tom Kimmel





May 26 2008 10:16 AM

Hey Girl, I'm home after 23 years on the road. Well seems like 23 years. This weekend was my 2nd one here since Feb. I think of of you often and pray all's well in VT. -- Oh yeah Amelia and I need to reconnect and finish that song. I have some other new ones too... More soon?
Elkie Brooks





May 25 2008 4:03 AM

Thanks for the ad,

All the best,

Elkie x
Robin





May 21 2008 9:23 PM

we gotta figure something out...
hope all is well... love... rr
Old Lantern "LIVE"
Ragz





May 19 2008 8:26 AM

hi mia :-)

thanx for the lovely message!
-really nice of ya :-)
good sound you have!

best of wishes,
ragz x
Wildlife Analysis





May 18 2008 7:41 PM

Mia, keep up the killer work! Looking forward to the jam session ;)
Katie Faith





May 9 2008 12:09 PM

Yeeeeah give me some soul!
Just listened to your interview from last week some damn fine musical goodness!!
Rex Foster





May 7 2008 1:09 AM

Hello dear,
What a treat to listen to your voice. It has been too long since we've met.
Please take good care of yourself.
Love to you and everyone,
Rex
WBKM.ORG





May 2 2008 1:46 PM

I'm a victim of circumstance! Soitainly! See you tonight!

Tony
Delacroix





Apr 29 2008 2:34 PM

Wait
KJ





Apr 28 2008 4:14 PM

you, beautiful lady, were WONDERFUL in "seeking..."!! i was so happy to watch you onstage, all actor-y & hot & impressive. i'm neck-deep in spielpalast world, teaching workshops in schools & such. got a new cat & she's in heavy-duty heat. you know, the usual.
may we bump into each other soon!
Earthdance Vermont





Apr 28 2008 2:05 AM

Thank you for your support and friendship! Looking forward to your show at Parima's on the 2nd of May.
Carol





Apr 22 2008 6:13 PM

Mia, your voice was soaring last night, and D's a D-light! Sorry I had to bug out so early, but glad I got a taste nonetheless. I'll catch you again real soon.
Summer fun isn't far away!
Al





Apr 22 2008 12:39 AM

Hi Mia, I like your voice, your songs are excellent.
Al
Tre





Apr 21 2008 1:49 PM

I've got you covered :) Hopefully I will be there tonight for the second half of the show!
SCARMAN, aka Ward Foley (AUTHOR)





Apr 20 2008 10:31 PM

Thanks and God bless ya, Scarman


www. wardfoley. com
Robert E.





Apr 14 2008 12:46 PM

Hey Mia, here is a word of encouragement - winter is officially over and Spring is crawling its way north! Take care~
Robin





Apr 6 2008 4:28 AM

just needing these songs on this sunday a.m. upon my "hard landing" at home after a fabulous trip to italia... wanna go with me next time?????
Grateful Dead & Phriends





Apr 4 2008 4:13 AM

Welcome aboard...watch your speed!
Peace,
Marc Smith
Grateful Dead and Phriends WNRN
Sat 9AM - Noon Est.
Randy





Apr 2 2008 11:07 PM


Hi Mia! Greetings from Massachusetts!
Dustin - Media Services





Apr 2 2008 7:36 AM

Most definitely, Mia.
Any summer tour/recording plans?
Tony Gallo/Group