The American South has a long history of serving as a fertile breeding ground for singer/songwriters who instinctively meld the various musical elements of their environs. Alabama native Adam Hood carries on that tradition. Like a really good gumbo, there are a lot of subtle flavors mixing together in his personal brand of Southern music – blues, folk, country, rock – all wrapped around lyrics that sound too insightful for someone his age. "DIFFERENT GROOVE” marks Hood’s first effort for Little Dog Records and his first full studio album. A true collaborative effort, Hood found a musical kinship with Grammy Award-winning producer/guitarist Pete Anderson (Dwight Yoakam, Roy Orbison, k.d.lang, Sara Evans, Buck Owens, Flaco Jimenez, Michelle Shocked) and entrusted him to help capture the spontaneity and compelling nature of his music within the parameters of a recording studio. In the end, they decided the only way to accomplish this was to cut the basic rhythm tracks live, pulling together some of the most soulful roots players in Los Angeles. Starting with this musical “roux,” Pete went on to add further seasoning to get everything just right. The results are obvious – this is a “deep” and riveting work, harkening back to the raw musicality of early recordings by Bob Dylan, The Band, and even Al Green. Hood has already built a strong following by touring nearly 300 days a year. Recently, he has been a regular opening act across the country for the legendary Leon Russell. He has also opened shows for such artists as Pat Green, Todd Snider, Delbert McClinton, Dave Alvin, Ian Moore, and Shelby Lynne, among many others.
In 2001, Adam recorded a demo of his songs, which circulated among Auburn University students and quickly created a demand for a full length CD. Hood began to save money from his day gig as a land surveyor, eventually using the funds to record and self-release a live album, “21 To Enter.” Soon after, he hit the road full time to support his album and further hone his music.
Traveling as a solo artist with just his guitar, Hood began to gain a reputation as a modern-day troubadour, often playing twenty-five shows a month. “This was my real schooling. When you’re traveling and performing by yourself, it forces you to become completely self-sufficient, both emotionally and musically. It forces you to grow quickly.”
Hood, just back from the cold slopes of Steamboat, Colorado, could be coming to a venue near you soon. Go to
www.Adamhood.com to find more updated material.
| Date | City/State | Venue | Details |
| 01.31.2008 | Birmingham, AL | Zydeco | 9:00 PM
Opening for JJ Grey & Mofro |
| 02.01.2008 | Oklahoma City, OK | Wormy Dog Saloon | 10:00 PM |
| 02.02.2008 | Lawton, OK | private event | 8:00 PM |
| 02.06.2008 | College Station, TX | Schotzi's Sports Bar | 10:00 PM
Jessica Ansell's Birthday Extravaganza!!! |
| 02.07.2008 | San Antonio, TX | Rolling Oaks Sports Bar & Grill | 9:00 PM |
| 02.08.2008 | Fort Worth, TX | Woody's Tavern | 10:00 PM |
| 02.09.2008 | Houston, TX | Firehouse Saloon | 9:00 PM |
| 02.15.2008 | Atlanta, GA | Dixie Tavern | 10:00 PM |
| 02.16.2008 | Auburn, AL | Strutting Duck | 10:00 PM |
| 02.21.2008 | Nashville, TN | Station Inn | 04:00 AM
Showtime TBA |
| 02.22.2008 | Auburn, AL | Fat Daddy's | 10:00 PM |
| 02.29.2008 | Chicago, IL | Joe's Bar | 9:00 PM |
| 03.01.2008 | Chicago, IL | Joe's Bar | 9:00 PM |
| 03.07.2008 | Auburn, AL | Fat Daddy's | 10:00 PM |
| 03.13.2008 | Wichita Falls, TX | Outskirts Nightclub | 9:00 PM |
| 03.14.2008 | Austin, TX | Midnight Rodeo | 04:00 AM
Showtime TBA |
| 03.15.2008 | San Antonio, TX | Rolling Oaks Sports Grill | 9:00 PM |
| 03.22.2008 | Birmingham, AL | Zydeco | 10:00 PM |
