Adam Torres (singer)

Adam Torres
Born Albuquerque, United States
Genres Folk
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 2006–present
Labels Fat Possum Records, Misra Records
Associated acts Southeast Engine
Website adamtorres.tv

Adam Torres is an American singer and songwriter. He has released two albums and is currently signed to Fat Possum Records.[1]

Career

Torres was born in Albuquerque, NM,[2] grew up in West Chester, Ohio, and moved to Athens, Ohio in 2003 where he enrolled at Ohio University.[1] He became part of Southeast Engine and featured on the album A Wheel Within a Wheel.[1] In 2006 he self-released the album Nostra Nova that was produced with the help of local musicians.[3][4] The material had been written in Switzerland during his stay with his parents over the summer in 2005.[5] The album was re-released on Misra Records in April 2015.[6] After settling in Austin, TX, he signed with Fat Possum records.[1] Here Torres recorded his second album while he toured Europe as support to Monk Parker.[1] In September 2016, the album Pearls to Swine was released,[7] and Torres embarked on a headlining tour of North America in support.[8]

Live Torres performs with Aisha Burns (violin), Dailey Tolliver (bass/piano) and Thor Harris (percussion).[9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Smith, Grant. "For Adam Torres, NMF becoming a (good) habit". Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  2. ↑ "First Watch: Adam Torres, 'Juniper Arms'". Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  3. ↑ "Adam Torres Returns for 2016 Nelsonville Music Festival". WOUB Digital. May 20, 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  4. ↑ "Exclusive: Stream Adam Torres' cult classic album Nostra Nova". April 6, 2015. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  5. ↑ "Adam Torres | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  6. ↑ "Adam Torres – "Dusty Wing Spirit" (Stereogum Premiere)". March 10, 2015. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  7. ↑ "Pearls to Swine – Adam Torres | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  8. ↑ "Thor and Friends announce fall tour with Adam Torres (dates)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  9. ↑ "Billions Welcomes Adam Torres – Billions". billions.com. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
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