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adam agati: guitar
keith carlock: drums
mike whittaker: keys
mark douthit: sax
Time: Thursday, July 16, 2009 @ 9pm
Location: 3rd & Lindsley
Street: 816 3rd Avenue South
City/Town: Nashville
Website or Map: http://www.3rdandlindsley.com/
Contact Info: (615) 259-9891
The June, 2009 issue of Bass Player Magazine features an article on the latest happenings in Adam’s career, including the story behind the “Liminal” CD and the events that led to its release. Special thanks goes out to Bryan Beller for penning the interview, and for his support of Adam’s musical endeavors over the years.
The Bass Player website will also feature exclusive video content from this interview, including Adam’s demonstrations of key grooves taken from the new “Liminal” CD. Stay tuned to adamnitti.com for more details!
Adam once again joins forces with Keith Carlock, Tom Hemby, Mike Whittaker, and Mark Douthit Thursday, May 21st at 3rd & Lindsley, Nashville, TN.
Show starts at 9:30 pm.
Keith Carlock currently tours with the legendary Steely Dan, and has also performed or recorded with such musical phenoms as Sting, Faith Hill, Wayne Krantz, Harry Belafonte, Chris Botti, Richard Bona, and the late Grover Washington, Jr. He is heralded as one of the greatest drummers of all time. In 2006, he was honored by being named “#2 Best All-Around Drummer” in Modern Drummer’s Readers Poll, finishing second to the legendary Vinnie Colaiuta. 2007′s poll results tagged Keith as “#2 Best Pop Drummer” and #3 Best All-Around Drummer (following only to Steve Gadd and Vinnie Colaiuta.) In 2008, Keith was honored with winning the “Pop” category and being voted 3rd “Best All-Around” in Modern Drummer’s Readers Poll.
Mike Whittaker recently moved to Nashville from L.A. and brings with him a star-studded performance resume and successful production career. He has appeared with such artists as Warren Hill, Cake, Wayman Tisdale, Mindi Aibair, Jeff Golub, Eric Marienthal, Lionel Richie, Brenda Russell, Stacie Orrico. Mike also has also written scores for such television series as America’s Most Wanted, X-Men, Paranoia, Addam’s Family Values, and the Michael Jordan Story. His highly acclaimed “Modern World” album projects blend elements of Jazz, Fusion, and World Music, and feature an impressive collection of some of the best players in L.A. and Nashville. Mike is also a member of the Adam Nitti Band.
Tom Hemby has lived and worked in Nashville as an active guitarist, producer, and composer for the last 28 years. His recording credits include such artists as Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Peter Cetera, Rob Thomas, Faith Hill, Steve Winwood, and many others. Tom’s songwriting credits are no less impressive. He has written songs that have been recorded by Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Hank Williams Jr., Bebe and Cece Winans, Dionne Warwick, and Michael English. Tom has also won a Grammy for his work producing Bill Carroll, as well as 4 Dove Awards. His solo acoustic project released in 2004 was named “Instrumental Album of the Year.”
Mark Douthit‘s resume reads like a “Who’s Who” of the music industry. He has recorded with such artists Elton John, Amy Grant, Billy Joel, Vanessa Williams, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Michael W. Smith, Hank Williams Jr., Whitney Houston, Billy Ray Cyrus, Michael McDonald, Neville Brothers, Peter Cetera, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, DC Talk, Donny Osmond, Patty Loveless, Wynonna Judd, Point of Grace, Steven Curtis Chapman, Bob Carlisle, Ben Folds, Yolanda Adams, Larry Carlton, and many others. His performance credentials are no less impressive: How about names like Michael McDonald, Toni Braxton, James Ingram, India Arie, Edwin McCain, Mark Cohn, Christopher Cross, Don Henley, Bebe & Cece Winans, Natalie Cole, Peter Cetera, and Billy Ray Cyrus, just to name a few… Mark also won the 1997 “Instrumental Album of the Year” Dove Award for his work with “The Players”.
Hey folks! Lots going on this month… I thought I’d share with you some of my upcoming performances…
Thursday, May 7 – “Liminal” CD Release Concert
7-9pm @ 3rd & Lindsley: Nashville, TN
If you are in the Nashville area, come on out and celebrate the release of my new CD! We will be performing music from the new album, and I’m thrilled to have some of the most amazing musicians sharing the stage with me: Mike Whittaker (keys), Marcus Finnie (drums), Adam Agati (guitar), and Rahsaan Barber (sax).
Saturday, May 9 – Bassbreak LIVE!
8am-4:30pm @ the Doubletree Hotel: Wilmington, DE
I will be teaching and performing at Bassbreak LIVE! again this year. BassBreak LIVE! is a music workshop dedicated to the gathering together of all instrumentalist for the purpose of sharing, learning, and enjoying music from the bass perspective. At BassBreak LIVE!, “IT’S ALL ABOUT SHARING!”
Wednesday, May 13 – Armed Forces School Of Music
Norfolk, VA
I will be doing a masterclass and concert at the Armed Forces School of Music. Located aboard the Naval Amphibious Base in Norfolk, Virginia, the Navy School of Music provides specialized training for selected personnel of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, and is the first stop after basic training for instrumentalists and vocalists seeking to join the ranks of America’s military bands. Due to the specialized nature of this appearance, it will not be open to the public.
Thursday, May 21 – w/Tom Hemby Band
9pm @ 3rd & Lindsley: Nashville, TN
I’ll be performing again with the Tom Hemby Band at 3rd & Lindsley. It’s an all-star lineup, featuring: Tom Hemby (guitar), Keith Carlock (drums), Mike Whittaker (guitar), and Mark Douthit (sax). Come on out and enjoy some high-energy instrumental music!
I will be doing a masterclass and concert for the students of the Armed Forces School of Music on May 13. This will be my second time there doing this, and it is such an honor and priviledge to be invited back. As this is an appearance specially put together for these students, this clinic will not be open to the public.
I will be appearing at Bassbreak LIVE! again this year in Wilmington, DE. If you are in the area, be sure to check out this unique event created for bass players!
