Adam Sweeney & the Jamboree http://www.adamsweeney.net Indie Folk Rock From Portland, Oregon Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:24:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Return of the solo artist: opening for Tracy Grammer http://www.adamsweeney.net/return-of-the-solo-artist-opening-for-tracy-grammer/ http://www.adamsweeney.net/return-of-the-solo-artist-opening-for-tracy-grammer/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:23:17 +0000 The Sweenster http://www.adamsweeney.net/?p=638 Continue reading →]]> Hi Friends,

It’s been a while — are you all still out there? Let’s find out… The Jamboree has been on a bit of a hiatus, and probably will be for the foreseeable future. Lately I’ve been feeling the need to prove myself as a solo performer. I’ve always been more comfortable playing in bands or with other accompanists, but I think it’s time I tried carrying a show on my own shoulders, just me with no one to hide behind.

Well, looks like I’ll be getting that chance! I’ll be opening for my friend Tracy Grammer at The Alberta Rose Theatre on Friday, May 10. I’d love it if you would come join us! You can get tickets ahead of time on the Alberta Rose website.

See you there?

]]> http://www.adamsweeney.net/return-of-the-solo-artist-opening-for-tracy-grammer/feed/ 0 Leave of absence http://www.adamsweeney.net/leave-of-absence/ http://www.adamsweeney.net/leave-of-absence/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:58:05 +0000 The Sweenster http://www.adamsweeney.net/?p=635 Continue reading →]]> I know things have been a little slow here of late… I’ve been super busy finishing up a record and preparing for a west coast tour with The Cabin Project. But I’m happy to announce The Jamboree has a radio performance and a new show coming up in November!

We’ll be performing live on KZME 107.1FM on the “Hello Cruel World” radio show Saturday, Nov 17.

Then we’ll be performing with our friends Supercrow at The White Eagle on Friday, Nov 30. Mark your calendars… these may be our only shows this fall, so we hope you can make it!

]]> http://www.adamsweeney.net/leave-of-absence/feed/ 0 Farewell to St. Dolores http://www.adamsweeney.net/farewell-to-st-dolores/ http://www.adamsweeney.net/farewell-to-st-dolores/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 07:44:58 +0000 The Sweenster http://www.adamsweeney.net/?p=625 Continue reading →]]> 10 years ago today Dave Carter died. To my ear, he was one of the greatest songwriters to ever grace this earth. In honor of his memory and the songs he left behind, here’s our take on “Farewell to St. Dolores” like you’ve never heard it before. Click to listen.

]]> http://www.adamsweeney.net/farewell-to-st-dolores/feed/ 0 Covering The Boss and Chris Pureka! Plus KINK.FM interview and Mission Remission Benefit http://www.adamsweeney.net/covering-the-boss-and-chris-pureka-plus-kink-fm-interview-and-mission-remission-benefit/ http://www.adamsweeney.net/covering-the-boss-and-chris-pureka-plus-kink-fm-interview-and-mission-remission-benefit/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:21:31 +0000 The Sweenster http://www.adamsweeney.net/?p=613 Continue reading →]]> In case you haven’t been keeping up, we’ve released 3 new downloads on our Twelve For Twelve project: covers of “Doralee” by Jesse Sykes, “Better Days” by Bruce Springsteen, and “Porch Songs” by Chris Pureka. Head over to our Bandcamp page to check them out!

In other news, KINK 101.9FM will be featuring us on their Homegrown Spotlight on Monday, April 16th at 8:30 pm. Portland area folks can tune in, and the rest can stream the segment at http://www.kink.fm

We’re also playing this great benefit show for our friend Kamina, a local artist who has been fighting colon cancer. Macadam’s Pub has graciously agreed to donate a percentage of the bar towards her medical expenses. So come on out and dance the night away for a good cause!

]]> http://www.adamsweeney.net/covering-the-boss-and-chris-pureka-plus-kink-fm-interview-and-mission-remission-benefit/feed/ 0 New song each month of 2012, plus we’re opening at The Triple Door! http://www.adamsweeney.net/new-song-each-month-of-2012-plus-opening-at-the-triple-door/ http://www.adamsweeney.net/new-song-each-month-of-2012-plus-opening-at-the-triple-door/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:15:17 +0000 The Sweenster http://www.adamsweeney.net/?p=607 Continue reading →]]> The Jamboree is embarking on a new recording project called “Twelve For Twelve”. We’ll be releasing a new recording every month of the year on our Bandcamp page.

All the songs were written by other people, but we’re making them our own. A new track will become available each month on a pay-whay-you-want basis. You can even download or stream them for free!

This month we’ve recorded our own take on “Doralee” by Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter. We hope you like it!

Also, this weekend we’ll be opening at The Triple Door, one of the nicest venues in Seattle. We’re supporting Zoe Muth and her band The Lost Highrollers. I hope you can make it!

Tickets are going fast and are expected to sell out, so if you’re planning on coming I’d recommend buying tickets in advance.

Friday, Jan 13 @ The Triple Door
216 Union StreetSeattle, WA – 8pm
Opening for Zoe Muth & the Lost Highrollers
get tickets

See you soon!

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]]> http://www.adamsweeney.net/headlining-at-mississippi-studios/feed/ 0 iTunes, Backspace, and a tribute to The Band! http://www.adamsweeney.net/itunes-backspace-and-a-tribute-to-the-band/ http://www.adamsweeney.net/itunes-backspace-and-a-tribute-to-the-band/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:54:33 +0000 The Sweenster http://www.adamsweeney.net/?p=594 Continue reading →]]> Apple fans rejoice, our new album Adam Sweeney & the Jamboree is finally available on iTunes! You can download it here:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/adam-sweeney-the-jamboree/id476303086

I’m super excited about our upcoming show at Backspace on November 10th. Not only are we splitting the bill with a couple of fabulous bands — The Lower 48 & Lindsay Fuller — but the show is also ALL AGES! Backspace is one of the few all-ages clubs in Portland, so come on out kids and show us old folks how it’s done.

I’ll also be singing in The Next Waltz, a local star-studded recreation of The Band’s “The Last Waltz” concert. I’ll be filling in for Neil Young. That’s happening at the Alberta Rose Theater on November 26th, and it’s gonna be groovy — with Lewi Longmire, Holcombe Waller, Parson Redheads, Eric Earley, James Low, Kris Deelane, Dan Haley, Joe McMurrian, Darrin Craig, Jim Brunberg, The Don of Division Street, Jeremy Wilson and many more!

Come out and shake a leg (or a booty)!

]]> http://www.adamsweeney.net/itunes-backspace-and-a-tribute-to-the-band/feed/ 0 Traded Horses Live @ Doug Fir http://www.adamsweeney.net/traded-horses-live-doug-fir/ http://www.adamsweeney.net/traded-horses-live-doug-fir/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:59:50 +0000 The Sweenster http://www.adamsweeney.net/?p=578 Here’s a video of our song Traded Horses from our new album, performed live at the Doug Fir Lounge last June, opening for Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs.

]]> http://www.adamsweeney.net/traded-horses-live-doug-fir/feed/ 0 East Coast Tour Photos & Video http://www.adamsweeney.net/east-coast-tour-photos-video/ http://www.adamsweeney.net/east-coast-tour-photos-video/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:18:49 +0000 The Sweenster http://www.adamsweeney.net/?p=555 Continue reading →]]> Following our west coast run, I caught a plane to Northampton, MA to meet up with Peter Sohriakoff (of the Colonels) and Pete Van Dyck (who played drums on our new Jamboree record.) We played 6 dates in New England as an electric trio. Here are some photos and videos from the road.

Setting up for rehearsal in an old factory practice space

VIDEO: Setting out for our first show in Skowhegan, ME

VIDEO: Day off in Skowhegan

Pete’s parents put us up in their lake house and treated us to an amazing dinner of fresh Maine lobster!

VIDEO: The multi-talented Pete Van Dyck

VIDEO: Outside The Living Room in NYC

Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA

VIDEO: Bishops Lounge, Northampton MA

]]> http://www.adamsweeney.net/east-coast-tour-photos-video/feed/ 0 West Coast Tour Photos & Video http://www.adamsweeney.net/west-coast-tour-photos-video/ http://www.adamsweeney.net/west-coast-tour-photos-video/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:17:57 +0000 The Sweenster http://www.adamsweeney.net/?p=534 Continue reading →]]> Here’s a smattering of photos and videos from our West Coast tour from Portland down to L.A. We had a great time and met a lot of really great people along the way!

This is how you fit 5 dudes, drums, bass, 3 guitars, amps, and luggage into a 1998 Toyota Sienna

VIDEO: hanging out before our the show at Jon’s house in Cottage Grove

Playing Uke at the Axe and Fiddle


We got a great review of our San Francisco show in The Examiner

Read the Review…

VIDEO: Driving from San Francisco to L.A. with our new mascot

VIDEO: Rest stop on the way to L.A.

Meet our tour mascot, Darth Tater

Getting an In and Out Burger was high on my list of priorities for this trip… and man was it worth it!

VIDEO: Performing “Binding Link” in L.A.

VIDEO: Crashing with Emmy Award Winner Derek Smith in L.A.

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