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Band Story
For Adam Falcon, one night changed everything. He was on a plane returning from Europe after performing with Jonathan Butler for Eric Clapton’s 25th anniversary celebration. Backstage at the concert was a scene of glamour—Elizabeth Taylor, George Harrison, Steve Winwood, and even Princess Diana were in attendance.
“It was definitely a scene. Something at this point I had gotten used to—the parties, the people, the five-star hotels. It became part of what I was doing out there,” Falcon recalls. “At one point, Liz Taylor was passing around her enormous diamond ring, and we were all trying it on... it was a trip.”
On that flight, Falcon had what could only be described as an epiphany. The artist within him was bubbling to the surface. As much as he tried to ignore it, that night, flying through the clouds, he realized he could no longer continue as a sideman. He had to follow his own artistic path—once and for all.
Newly married and newly mortgaged, he knew the decision was not only risky, but downright mad. But just like that, the choice was made. After completing a final tour with Jonathan Butler, Adam walked away—from the glamour, the money, and the travel. Most importantly, he walked away from other people’s artistic visions to pursue his own.
Leaving that life behind cost him more than just the limelight—it cost him his marriage. During this lonely period, with bills piling up and nearly losing his home, Adam still knew it was the right decision. Having spent years dreaming of playing the very stages he had played on, he found himself disillusioned and creatively unfulfilled.
From those backroom stages at places like Gonzalez y Gonzalez, Adam started over—this time speaking his truth.
Like any artist starting fresh, it took Adam Falcon ten years to truly find his voice. “It didn’t matter that I had ‘made it’ as a guitar player and done all those things. I still had to start from square one as an artist, just like everyone else.”
Now, with his highly anticipated release Bohemian 959, Adam has found his true artistic voice. The record took seven painstaking years to complete, but it was worth every moment. The album captures the real pulse of New York City—the very energy that inspired Adam to pick up an instrument in the first place.
“The sound I was going for was live, with an old-school feel—like what you hear in the streets of New York,” he explains. “Each song has its own message and story. If you thread the whole record together, you’ll find a positive note. I’d like people to walk away with just that—without trying to get too heavy or esoteric.”
The choice Adam made to walk away from fame and money is one he still stands by.
“Just the other day, a very famous artist called and asked me to join her band and tour the world,” he says. “I sat there for about three seconds before I said no. I knew it would take me away from what I’ve been building. Do I have any regrets? The answer is simple: No.”
After years in the supporting role, Adam Falcon is finally taking the lead. He now lives with his wife and two young children—where else but New York City.
“It was definitely a scene. Something at this point I had gotten used to—the parties, the people, the five-star hotels. It became part of what I was doing out there,” Falcon recalls. “At one point, Liz Taylor was passing around her enormous diamond ring, and we were all trying it on... it was a trip.”
On that flight, Falcon had what could only be described as an epiphany. The artist within him was bubbling to the surface. As much as he tried to ignore it, that night, flying through the clouds, he realized he could no longer continue as a sideman. He had to follow his own artistic path—once and for all.
Newly married and newly mortgaged, he knew the decision was not only risky, but downright mad. But just like that, the choice was made. After completing a final tour with Jonathan Butler, Adam walked away—from the glamour, the money, and the travel. Most importantly, he walked away from other people’s artistic visions to pursue his own.
Leaving that life behind cost him more than just the limelight—it cost him his marriage. During this lonely period, with bills piling up and nearly losing his home, Adam still knew it was the right decision. Having spent years dreaming of playing the very stages he had played on, he found himself disillusioned and creatively unfulfilled.
From those backroom stages at places like Gonzalez y Gonzalez, Adam started over—this time speaking his truth.
Like any artist starting fresh, it took Adam Falcon ten years to truly find his voice. “It didn’t matter that I had ‘made it’ as a guitar player and done all those things. I still had to start from square one as an artist, just like everyone else.”
Now, with his highly anticipated release Bohemian 959, Adam has found his true artistic voice. The record took seven painstaking years to complete, but it was worth every moment. The album captures the real pulse of New York City—the very energy that inspired Adam to pick up an instrument in the first place.
“The sound I was going for was live, with an old-school feel—like what you hear in the streets of New York,” he explains. “Each song has its own message and story. If you thread the whole record together, you’ll find a positive note. I’d like people to walk away with just that—without trying to get too heavy or esoteric.”
The choice Adam made to walk away from fame and money is one he still stands by.
“Just the other day, a very famous artist called and asked me to join her band and tour the world,” he says. “I sat there for about three seconds before I said no. I knew it would take me away from what I’ve been building. Do I have any regrets? The answer is simple: No.”
After years in the supporting role, Adam Falcon is finally taking the lead. He now lives with his wife and two young children—where else but New York City.
Band Members
Adam Falcon - Lead vocals, guitar and songwriter, Nona Hendryx – Vocalist, K.J. Denhert – Vocals on "Goin' Back for More.", Martha Redbone – Background vocals, Marc Nelson – Voice "Like a Soldier", Trevor Gale – Producer
Adam Falcon - Lead vocals, guitar and songwriter, Nona Hendryx – Vocalist, K.J. Denhert – Vocals on "Goin' Back for More.", Martha Redbone – Background vocals, Marc Nelson – Voice "Like a Soldier", Trevor Gale – Producer
Location: AMERICA NORTH: USA: New York (NY)
Genre: Rhythmic Soul