Gregory Adams

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Gregory Adams
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Background information
Origin
Genres Rock, Alternative, Pop-Rock
OccupationMusician
Years active2005-present
Member of
Formerly of
  • O Wildly
  • Rabid Young
  • Brandon Tyler
Website gregoryadams.music

Gregory Adams is an American musician from Lodi, CA. He is best known for his live guitar work with singer-songwriters Brandon Tyler, Jesse Pino, and Ted Sablay.

Music Career

Brandon Tyler (2007–2015)

In 2007, Adams took on the role of guitar player for Sacramento based singer-songwriter Brandon Tyler's live shows. Performing Something About Dreams with members Tyler Gregory, Lee John Madeloni, and Josiah Walker. Touring in support of the third EP Turbulence, the release held at the Guild Theater in Stockton, CA, opened by singer-songwriter Megan Slankard. [1] [2]

Jesse Pino (2016-present)

Adams relocated to Las Vegas, NV joining singer-songwriter and local native Jesse Pino's project The Vital Signs. [3] The 2018 release show for Signal Received EP was held at Vinyl Las Vegas at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. [4]

In February 2020, Adams, Jesse Pino, and drummer Rob Whited recorded at Battle Tapes studio in Nashville, TN. [5] Recorded by Grammy award winning engineer Jeremy Ferguson [6] [7] and produced by David Hopkins. [8] Mixed and mastered by James Doviak, [9] released on Geykido Comet Records. [10]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Adams, Jesse Pino, and Rob Whited recorded a cover of Only a Shadow by Martin Newell's The Cleaners from Venus. Released July 2020, the tracks were recorded remotely and then mixed at Adams' home studio. [11]

A remake of Cuts You Up by Peter Murphy was also recorded with Jesse Pino, Rob Whited, and Bobby Lee Parker, but not released until October 31, 2024. [12]

Rabid Young (2017–2018)

Adams played guitar for synth-driven electro, rock band Rabid Young for a summer run of shows and EP release. [13] [14]

O WILDLY (2018–2019)

With Las Vegas American Rock band O WILDLY, Adams played Bass. [15] [16] In 2018 opening for Train, [17] Blues Traveler [18] and playing the Life is Beautiful Festival. [19]

Ted Sablay (2023-present)

In 2023, Adams began playing guitar live for Ted Sablay. [20] [21] Opening a number of dates for The Wallflowers [22] and Chris Isaak. [23]

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