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"His vocalizing has a sweet, soulful quality ala Robert Cray or at times Bobby Bland. And his electric six string takes definite cues from his idol, B.B. King…" – All Music Guide

"Adams fortifies his distinctive, velvety voice with restrained emotional heat. He's strong enough to be gentle, and confident enough to sing from his heart…" – Chicago Reader

Arthur Adams is not for the faint of heart. So if your audience is meek and puritanical, it would be wise not to expose them to the exorcism that takes place during an Arthur Adams live show. To put it frankly, Arthur becomes possessed on stage. It's as if he's coming unhinged and the spirits of blues greats are being released with every lick he plays. Pouring sweat and shaking like a madman, Arthur ventures out into the audience with his cordless guitar and gives the audience a dose of the vaccine for blues fever. This is the type of performance one can only give when they've got the blues literally oozing out of every pore in their body! While Arthur displays an obvious stylistic affection and debt to the six string attack of longtime friend B.B. King, he also ventures way far out into the stratosphere where T-Bone Walker meets Jimi Hendrix. As if his searing guitar wasn't enough, his sweet vocals are enough to rot your teeth, giving you the chills of a silk negligee.

The aptitude of Arthur Adams can only be vouched for by the very best as he's contributed his talents to numerous recording projects with legends like Jimmy Smith, Nina Simone, Quincy Jones, Lowell Fulson, The Crusaders and Bonnie Raitt. In 1991, Arthur bestowed B.B. King with two songs - "Mean and Evil" and "Something Up My Sleeve," for B.B.'s album "There Is Always One More Time" on MCA Records, as well as contributing rhythm guitar to the album. Eight years later, B.B. King returned the favor by appearing on Arthur's release, "Back on Track." Arthur Adams' brand new album "Stomp The Floor" is set for release November 2009 on Delta Groove Music and features Arthur's signature brand of soulfully sweet rhythm & blues filled with melodic hooks, classy arrangements and impeccable songwriting.

So if your festival is truly ready to feel the blues, Arthur Adams is a must on the lineup as he will give you a performance you will feel in your bones for years to come. You'll not soon forget the feeling of true blues running through your veins!