“He's made a name for himself as both collaborator and solo artist.

Adam Ness is here.”

-These Days


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Bio

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Growing up in Detroit, Adam Ness has always had the innate gift of music. Inspired by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and Erykah Badu, Adam is a unique blend of finesse, soul, and power. Adam’s journey with music started in his early childhood.  He recalls his mother sitting him next to the record player as a baby, just to watch how intense his face would become as he soaked in every drum and key.   

As a teenager, Adam joined the famed youth program, ”Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit”, where he began exploring the world of music and stage performance.  He also performed and recorded with popular local gospel ensembles, further honing his vocal prowess. 

With notable industry experience under his belt and a growing fanbase, Adam relocated to Chicago to launch his solo career.  He recorded and released his debut EP in 2016, #HighPlaces. The project spread like wildfire in the indie R&B scene, with his single "Blush" ferociously leading the charge. The progressive and eclectic fusion of soul, rock, R&B, funk, and jazz throughout the project firmly placed Adam in the category of master songwriter and he became regarded by followers as “The Music Bender”.  

Adam’s second major music project is his two-volume album, and Sagittarius Vol. 1 and Sagittarius, Vol. 2 , both garnering industry-wide attention with critics citing them as “richly organic” and “vibrant”. The album featured memorable collaborations with fellow R&B artists such as Jamila Woods, Eryn Allen Kane, Durand Bernarr. His recent works have achieved placements in major TV series and big screen film projects, to include The Chi, Queen Sugar, and B-Boy Blues.

Adam is an explosive live performer, selling out several events including his debut headlining concert and the successful airing of his virtual live concert, which was viewed globally.  He has headlined across the nation, in cities including Chicago, Atlanta, Tampa, Dallas, Detroit, and LA. He also performed as a special guest for artists such as Lalah Hathaway, Eryn Allen Kane, Justine Skye, Cece Peniston, and TC Carson. From a touring perspective was a featured vocalist for each show of Noname’s 40 city US Room 25 Tour. 

Truly embodying his aesthetic, musical, and lifestyle, Adam Ness is on a journey to enlighten and make love with the world through beauty and sound.

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Music

 

Albums/EPs

Sagittarius Delux - Vols 1 & 2

The Kat at RaxTrax

Adam Ness Live at Audiotree

Sagittarius, Vol. 2

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Sagittarius, Vol. 1

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High Places

 
 

Press Links

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Performances

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  • Kheemerfest (Headline Performer) - Chicago, IL

  • City Winery (Amber B. Opening Act) - St. Louis, IL

  • Chop Shop (Headline Performer) - Chicago, IL

  • Uncommon Ground (Headline Performer) - Chicago, IL

  • Center Stage (Headline Performer) - Atlanta, GA

  • Hideout (Headline Performer) - Chicago, IL

  • Tribe (Headline Performer) - Chicago, IL

  • City Winery (TC Carson Opening Act) - Chicago, IL

  • The Promontory (Headline Performer) - Chicago, IL

  • Road to Rootz - Virtual

  • Lotus Lounge (Headline Performer) - Tampa, FL

  • Scout (Headline Performer) - Dallas, TX

  • “Nessperience” virtual concert (Headline Performer) - Global viewership

  • Guest appearance and performance on the hit TV series The Chi

  • Promontory (Eryn Allen Cane Opening Act) - Chicago, IL

  • “Have a Good Time” featured on the hit TV series Queen Sugar

  • Schubas (Headline Performer) - SOLD OUT - Chicago, IL

  • Noname - Room 25 Tour (Featured Vocalist) - National

  • House of Blues (Lalah Hathaway Opening Act) - Chicago, IL

  • Sandagas 813 - (Headline Performer) SOLD OUT - Dallas, TX

  • Elizabeth Theatre /Park Bar (Featured Performer) SOLD OUT - Detroit, MI

  • Aisle 5 (Featured Performer) - Atlanta, GA

  • Taste of Chicago (Headline Performer) - Chicago, IL

  • The Shrine (with Justine Skye) - SOLD OUT - Chicago, IL

  • #HighPlaces Rooftop Concert (Headline Performer) - SOLD OUT - Chicago, IL

  • Promontory Party Noir Presents: Black Metropolis NYE (Tiffany Gouché Opening Act) - Chicago, IL

  • Late Night with Stephen Colbert (Featured Vocalist) - National TV

  • Queer the Pier (Featured Performer) - Chicago, IL

  • WGN Morning News (LINK) - TV

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Contact

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Management:

Kim Manuel-Dickens

phone: (312) 622-0728