With a career spanning three decades of releases by both Connecticut and New York City rock bands, several solo albums and an appearance in an off-broadway rock musical, music is definitely in Adam’s blood. Paste Magazine described 2006's 'Fool's Gold’ as "brimming with competent pop/rock and subtle experimentation” . ‘Sunblind' from Adam's most recent album 'Some Things Cast Long Shadows' was named a Best of 2021 track by the music blog Dave Cromwell Writes . Adam's latest single "Wasted" (available on Bandcamp only) has received enthusiastic reviews from several press outlets including We Write About Music, Indie Band Guru, and more. Listeners may also know Adam from his role as a founding songwriter and guitarist in New York City’s “Automatic Children”. Adam's latest project "Made Up Saints" released their debut single "Myths" August 15th 2024 - available on streaming sites everywhere. Notable recent performances have been at the legendary Bitter End, on Pete Seeger's Hudson River Sloop Clearwater and at the Launch Music Conference in Lancaster, PA.
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Sarah Dunn's recent musical endeavors showcase her evolution as an indie folk artist, intertwining personal narratives with a blend of genres. Her 2023 full-length album, Too Much, produced by Stephen Peter Rodgers at Tiny Bunker Studio, delves into themes of love, loss, and mental health, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into her experiences. Balancing her roles as a musician, mother, and mental health professional, Sarah Dunn continues to craft music that resonates with listeners, drawing from her multifaceted life experiences.
In addition to her album, Dunn has released singles like "Cottagecore Lesbian Daydream" and "Come Over," which continue to highlight her storytelling prowess and musical versatility. These tracks are available on major streaming platforms, allowing a broader audience to engage with her work. She has five more ready for recording.
Dunn remains active in the Connecticut music scene, performing at venues such as The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts and Cultural Center in Middletown, Cafe 9 in New Haven, and Best Video in Hamden. Her live performances are characterized by heartfelt delivery and a connection with the audience, reflecting the authenticity found in her recordings.
AMERICAN ELM [Chris Bousquet]
American Elm is the nome de guerre of Chris Bousquet, a singer-songwriter from Connecticut.
Chris has performed with a number of other renowned artists including, Roger McGuinn, Mercury Rev, Howe Gelb, Miracle Legion, Asleep at the Wheel, Rhett Miller, Mark Mulcahy, The Turtles, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, and Susan Cowsill.
Since 2008, American Elm has released several E.P.s and albums: “Ulmus Americana” (2008), “alonesomenoise” (2014), “Into the Light Within” (2015), “The Ivory Sessions” (2018), and “Morning Song” (2021), as well as two singles, “Empty Island Houses” (2014) and “A Long Road to be Free” (2018).
2018 marked the public debut of "The Year of the Horse: A Folk-Rock Song Cycle" written by Bousquet and performed by some of the region’s most talented and beloved musicians. The performance took place at New Haven’s famed Café Nine and was later released as a live concert film.
In 2021, the American Elm song, “A Long Road to Be Free” was included in the Essential Western New England Songbook, an 150 song anthology of many of the best songs ever written and recorded by artists who have lived in Western New England and whose careers have a significant connection to the area. The songbook includes many recognizable names including, Taj Mahal, Gene Pitney, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Dar Williams, and the Pixies.
The American Elm song “Gloria” is featured in, and serves as the theme song for the CPTV/PBS documentary “Oyster Heaven,” and the feature film “The Oystering Life.”
In 2020, as American Drone, Chris released a six track EP of songs recorded entirely on stick dulcimer.
Along with Eric M. Lichter, Chris is one half of the band Electric Elm. They have released two singles in 2024, “Sandra Ann” and “Let Us Begin!”
Press quotes:
“There is a deep embedded ache in Bousquet’s voice. You can feel it down in the trenches of his soul and through the crack in his voice.” – Redline Roots
“On Into the Light Within Bousquet really separates himself as a songwriter from a very crowded field of excellent songwriters taking up camp in his home state. While he’s not afraid to crank up the electric guitar to prove a song’s point, it’s his more introspective moments, such as on “Gloria” that he really knocks it out of the park.” – Chip McCabe, Lonesome Noise
"Memorable melodies and intoxicating hooks that are instantly appealing . . . well worth tracking down." - Del Day, Americana-UK
"Songs that grab at the throat, heart, and soul." - Rootstime Belgium
"Bousquet's melodies pour out with folksy ease, his memorable choruses invite singing along, and his lyrics are smart without being show-offy" - Brian LaRue, The New Haven Advocate
"Now those are the kinds of songs that matter!" - How Gelb, Giant Sand
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