Adam Green

Singer-songwriter, Adam Green has been making indie-folk tunes since 1998. He is also credited with belonging to part of the anti-folk 'movement' – music that generally mocks serious and pretentious mainstream music. This style of music was championed by a band he formed with Kimya Dawson called The Moldy Peaches. After The Moldy Peaches went on a hiatus, Green decided to embark on a solo career and since then has racked up an impressive discography in a fairly short space of time. For his live set he honoured all his albums by making sure at least one song from each was played. His newer music was a departure from previous material; it was less experimental and instead more easy listening, but Green's creatively was still there and so it worked nicely. Crowd pleasers included 'Jessica' (his ode to Jessica Simpson), 'Friends of Mine' and 'Cigarette Burns Forever'. He even got the crowd singing along on his cover of The Beach Boys' 'Kokomo'. Green is an engaging and entertaining guy – one not to shy away from friendly banter with the audience. I'm not sure how much he'd had to drink beforehand, but by the time he'd finished his onstage beer, it was fair to say he'd probably had enough; towards the end of the gig he was waltzing around the place. Whilst pausing at the front of the stage looking into the crowd, some punters thought it acceptable to prod his exposed belly – something that bizarrely didn't seem to phase him. Next he grasped an outstretched hand from the audience and hoisted up a girl who couldn't have been older than sixteen; she got on stage and planted a big kiss on his lips. The two hugged for what seems ages before Green helped her off the stage and announced he had one more song for us. Owing to the kind of character Green is, I reckon all his gigs have a unique and amusing element to them that would definitely include something you won't have witnessed at any other gig. That in itself is a reason to go and see him, although there are of course many others.

It was a unforgettable gig! I love the music, the movie is great. Adam is simply matchless and very lovely! After every show he signed everything for everyone wanted (CDs, pictures, tattoos...). Looking forward to the next concept and tour! He's the best!