My journey in music has taken me far beyond my wildest dreams.
I have always had a curiosity about the world around me and a deep sense of knowing, that I must discover my one true self. I had no idea that the vehicle to take me on this journey would be music however. Of course I loved the idea of it as a child, but it seemed like a dream or a movie that I wasn't qualified to experience. Thankfully I was wrong!
My quest began as a guitar player. Then as a guitar player who could sing. After that, a guitar player who could sing and write songs. After that, an actual musician who could communicate with other musicians (and who wasn't the least proficient player in his own band ;).....
Through each version of myself, there have been many life AND music lessons. For ever small success, there was a greater one waiting around the corner.
Music took me out of my small, bleak neighborhood and showed me the world. It introduced me to other cultures, taught me history, and opened my eyes to the levels of potential that we can reach as both artists and people. It introduced me to some of the most talented, creative, and kind people on the planet. Music has provided me a safe space to express myself and it has inspired me to be a more open and vulnerable man.
Along the way, music has given me many great stories and experiences to share. As 2024 approaches, I am back at it; sharing my stories and songs (as well as some of my favorite songs by others) anywhere folks will listen. I hope to perform for you soon! ~Adam
The Six Degrees of Adam Lopez
Music has shown me a world only matched by the books and movies I consumed as a child. There were no family vacations, great adventures, or explorations in my childhood. Until I found a way to make adventuring and exploration my life by committing myself to the art of music ,I thought I was doomed to die in the same place I was born without ever knowing anything else. Thankfully I found out that you didn't need to "make it" or become "famous" to make a living as a musician. You just had to have the basic talent, a proper work ethic, and if you were lucky, some mentors who had walked the path before you. I was lucky to have all of those things in abundance.
This journey makes up the stories behind my songs. The love, broken hearts, successes, failures, regrets, lessons, epiphanies, wisdom, etc.
It includes a "Six Degrees" that I am extremely grateful for and remain in awe of to this day. I had no idea how amazing my life adventure would become (and still is!)
Here is a sample of the names that come up when discussing my life in music (we can sort out the details at the next show ;):
Jewel
Stevie Wonder
Christian Slater
Ray Liotta
Tom Cruise
JJ Cale
Garth Brooks
Bob Seger
Roy Clark
Merle Haggard
Buck Owens
Hee Haw
Taj Mahal
Frank Zappa
Gram Parsons
Leon Russell
Joe Cocker
Eric Clapton
Johnny Cash
Waylon Jennings
Bob Dylan
Paul McCartney
The Dukes of Hazzard
Frank Zappa
