Fan Reiews
From
Roger McGuinn of the band The Byrds:
Your guitar
and vocals sound great. All the best!
From
Haris Blackwood in Phoenix,
AZ:
What really
amazes me about Adam is not just his talent, but the immense insight
for someone so young that is revealed in his songwriting.
From
Shawn Mullins:
A great songwriter.
From Nora
Marcus in Long Island,
NY:
I am not a
professional, but a fan. And though I am a newcomer to Adam’s music - I
was and am impressed from the first song I heard. “The Difference” is a
fabulous CD. Not only is the
music wonderful, but the lyrics are incredibly meaningful, which is lacking
in a lot of today’s music.
From Rachel
White in Los Angeles,
CA:
I saw you
when you were performing . . . I really thought your songs were great,
and I bought your “Does Not Play Well With Others” album... I love it!
And, usually I don’t listen to that type of music; I’m into rap and
such but your CD is really great.
From Anne
Ayers in Atlanta, GA:
Wow! The CD
sounds awesome!! Having a band play behind Adam really brings his music
full circle . . . “Girl From Yesterday” is by far my favorite - it
sounds incredible.
From Ken
in Phoenix, AZ:
Just a quick
note to say thank you for your wonderful opening performance at the
Celebrity Theatre for Allison Kraus and Union Station. You were very
impressive. I wish you the best
and hope to see you perform again. Again, thank you.
From
Kathleen Ruzyski in Chicago,
IL:
Your new CD
is wonderful. “Shackles” and “Girl from Yesterday” are very good. I have been listening to the CD all
day at work. I wish you luck with it’s success and can’t wait to see
you in Chicago
soon.
From
Jessica Hinojosa in Hacienda Hieghts,
CA:
I just wanted to say that your music is just
amazing. I’ve never heard a
voice like yours before, it was so pure. I know you have no idea who I am, but
I heard you at the Borders coffee shop. I was looking for a book to
grab my attention, but the sound of your guitar caused me to forget
what I was there for. I
immediatly went to see from whom that beautiful sound was coming. I instantaneously fell in love with
your music, I even bought one of your albums. It’s fabulous, I must say. well I wanted to tell you that your
music was the best I’ve heard in a while. I’ll be sure to catch your next LA
gig.
Professional Reiews
By Kerry Lengel, The Arizona Republic:
Midway through The Difference,
Adam Dorfman’s fourth album, the singer-songwriter throws in a cover of
Tom Waits’ “Jockey Full of Bourbon.”
It’s a gutsy move, taking on the master, but he pulls it off.
Instead of trying to recapture the gravelly
surrealism of the original, Dorfman (www.adamdorfman.com) delivers a
catchy country-rocker highlighted by slide guitar and a charismatic
vocal twang. It’s just one of
many moments that show off his versatility on an album that confidently
blends folk, country, rock, blues and pop.
Did we mention he’s
just 22 years old?
Dorfman started
playing in Atlanta
at age 15 and met such artists as Shawn Mullins and the Indigo
Girls. He released his first
album as a high school junior, and his resume includes opening gigs for
the likes of Sister Hazel, Ben Folds Five and Alison Krauss.
By Blake Guthrie,
Southeast Performer:
Adam Dorfman started
doing the singer/songwriter thing when he was 15 years old. Now he’s in his twenties. So, saying he’s matured as a
songwriter would be kind of stupid; of course he’s matured as a
songwriter! But now that Dorfman
has emerged from the best/worst years of his life intact, it’s safe to
say that “The Difference,” his
newst CD, is far and away the best work of his budding career. His songs are like beautiful
postcards sent from places you haunted years ago and can’t go back to;
it’s nice to look at the postcards and simply reflect on things.
The guest list here
is a virtual Who’s Who of local (Atlanta)
legends and superstars, starting with diva extraordinare Francine Reed,
and ending with divine popstress Michelle Malone. The production is top notch. This isn’t one of those Independent
releases you have to crank up to ten to hear through the hiss. If you’re a fan of Dorfman’s ol’
buddy Shawn Mullins, then this disc is for you.
By Willow - Dmusic.com
Review:
Acoustic guitar player Adam
Dorfman impresses the hell outta me. Not only has he collaborated
with such greats as Shawn Mullins, Francine Reed, Ellis Paul,
Kristian Bush, and Michelle Malone. Dorfman has also shared
the stage with one of my favorites, Alison Krauss and Union Station.
Include on that list Art Garfunkel, Anne Murray, Amy Ray of the Indigo
Girls, and Sister Hazel and you get the picture, this guy
keeps great company. Adam also counts himself as being among the
youngest artists ever to play the renowned “Eddie’s Attic”, in Decatur, GA
– he was 15. Incorporating musical influences from such artists as Bob
Dylan, Van Morrison, Tom Waits, and Paul Simon, Adam has
come up a style of music he says is, “One part folk music, add one
part acoustic rock and a dash of country.” Interesting mix and it
works. His vocals are unrestrained and clear, his guitar
playing is done with unbridled passion, and his lyrics have an
enjoyable storytelling quality to them. Adam and his large band which
includes members, Brandon Bush (Shawn Mullins, Billy Pilgrim) Keyboards,
Kevin Leahy (Shawn Mullins, Beth Wood) Drums, Don
McCollister (Caedmon’s Call, Billy Pilgrim, Beth Wood,
Sister Hazel) Bass and as Mr. Producerman, Francine
Reed (Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson) Backup Vocals, Michelle
Malone (Indigo Girls) Backup Vocals, Stephanie Dorfman
– Backup Vocals, Ellis Paul –Backup Vocals, Kristian
Bush (Billy Pilgrim) – Electric guitar and Backup Vocals,
Page Waldrop – Steel and Mark Johnson – Slide
all help to make a great listening experience.
Adam’s latest release The Difference has received favorable
reviews. The few songs here are just a taste of the 12 tracks offered
on the CD. Adam refers to “Voices In My Head” as “The one big
country tune off the new record.” It’s a great song with perfectly
placed backup vocals. I love the use of Steel throughout the song. The
track “Girl From Yesterday” is solidly written, great rhythm,
very catchy, a hit if you ask me. “Work It Out” has amazing
lyrics, I have listened to it about five times in a row now. Each time
I do I uncover something new in this song to enjoy. If you like music
that tells interesting stories and enjoy the sound of a well played
guitar and a great backing band, then Adam and his gang are for you.
Willow’s Picks: Girl From Yesterday, Voices In My Head, Work
It Out.
From Listen.com:
Moody and reflective
folk from a singer-songwriter with a confident voice that often wavers
into tremolo inflections. The acoustic guitar was recorded warmly,
bringing a strong sense of nurturing security to these inward musings.
From “Acoustic Scene” Magazine:
A voice full of quality, volume, tone and
intensity, the sort of which I have rarely heard.
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