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This weeks On The Horizon artist comes to us from Nashville, Tennessee.
Andrew Adkins has a great sound and I'm looking forward to listening more and finding out more about this up and coming artist. Stay informed with the links posted and keep an ear on this one. ~Jeff/TOR
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Biography Andrew Adkins is an eclectic blend of singer/songwriter. Adkins is better known for being half of the songwriter/singer duo in psychedelic/roots-rock band, Mellow Down Easy. Their last album, "COSMISUTRA" has been praised by critics from Rolling Stone, No Depression, Outlaw Magazine, Vintage Guitar magazineand a host of other publications as "the most original style in the last decade" and a "breath of fresh air" for the band's unique sound and mixture of influences.
His music has also been used on MTV, ABC and USA networks. Born in the Midwest, moved to Nashville, TN out of high school, Andrew has spent the better part of the last decade on the road, on stage and in the studio. In 2006, Music City publication, The Nashville Scene voted Adkins one of "The Top 3 Local Songwriters in Nashville" (along side Will Hoge and Marcus Hummon). In 2010 after a 75 date U.S. tour with Mellow Down Easy, Andrew decided to take time and head into the studio to begin work on a solo project. The album, 'Troublesome, My Love' will be released September 6, 2011 with a string of shows to follow.
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posted by Jeff ~ 7.23.2011
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