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Adam Klein

Straightpin Athens, GA

I'm a singer/songwriter playing country folk and 'Americana' songs based in Athens, Georgia.

I have two released records, both on my Cowboy Angel Music label:
Distant Music (2006)
Western Tales & Trails (2006)

Some highlights on the music front:
-Toured in the U.S. and Europe
-'Western Tales' received positive reviews on a number of blogs and publications, including Americana UK, No Depression, Paste, Maverick, Flagpole, and others
-'Western Tales' debuted at #4 on the Euro Americana charts in November 2008, holding strong in December (#7) and January '09 (#11) as well
-'Western Tales' was the 5th most added album at Americana radio in the U.S. in November '08
-Performed with such artists as Okkervil River, Kevn Kinney, Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck, Victoria Williams, Eilen Jewell, and others.

Beyond music, I like traveling, reading, baseball, hanging out, eating food, interesting & weird people, watching movies (I mean, films), walking around... Oh, I'm a big fan of Scrabble and all (well, most) things Mali. I believe in and care deeply about sustainable international development work. Go Dawgs, Go Browns, Go Braves.. What? No way, I did a sleep study too!

  1. adam-klein.com
  2. myspace.com
  3. cowboyangelmusic.com

Projects by Adam Klein (1)

The Mande Sessions- Make my Malian music album

by Adam Klein
Recording a Malian 'Mande' music album in Bamako, Mali, w/ some of the finest musicians in the land! Bambara songs from a U.S. folk singer.
  102% funded
$7,684 pledged
74 backers
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Recent Posts by Adam Klein

  1. Thanks for the kind notes and support, y'all. I'll be in touch with a 'thank-you' and the prizes!! talk soon, adam
  2. Thanks for the kind notes and support, y'all. I'll be in touch with a 'thank-you' and the prizes!! talk soon, adam
  3. Adam Klein posted We did it! the 9th project update for The Mande Sessions- Make my Malian music album:
    Hey hey y'all! So, great news! Thanks to each and every one of you for your pledges and contributions, kind words, and support in making this happen. I'm thrilled to be returning to Mali in early 2... More »
  4. Adam Klein posted Biking for Bamako the 8th project update for The Mande Sessions- Make my Malian music album:
    Well, folks.. back home at last. Had a blast on the Europe tour. I'll get a blog up on myspace in the next few days with some fun stories. Highlights include squatting in an apartment in Mullingar ... More »
  5. Adam Klein posted Climbing.. the 7th project update for The Mande Sessions- Make my Malian music album:
    Hey and thanks for checking back in. I'm in Lahinch, a pretty seaside town in County Clare, western Ireland. Got a show in a little bit. Last night I filmed a song for Balcony TV, on a balcony in D... More »
  6. Adam Klein posted Why Globalization Rocks! the 6th project update for The Mande Sessions- Make my Malian music album:
    Thanks for visiting. Cool news: The fine folks at Paste Magazine heard about this kickstarter project and have included it in their "5 Reasons Why Globalization Rocks" blog! You've got Paste... More »
  7. Adam Klein posted Amsterdam the 5th project update for The Mande Sessions- Make my Malian music album:
    Hey hey! I know it's been a while since I sent out a kickstarter update, or any update for that matter. Just finished the seven-week program in Uganda, and it was quite an experience. It's a gorgeo... More »
  8. Adam Klein posted Yoga the 4th project update for The Mande Sessions- Make my Malian music album:
    Hello y'all. First time checking email since getting to our host site in Ramogi village and the last posting here on Kickstarter. Pleased to see some new pledges- thank you Angela and Michelle for ... More »
  9. Adam Klein posted Greetings from Uganda the 3rd project update for The Mande Sessions- Make my Malian music album:
    Hey y'all, from the early hours of the morning in Entebbe, Uganda. Arrived in country last night. Heading to our host site in Tororo region along the Kenyan border today with our fun group of sixte... More »
  10. Adam Klein posted Day 1.. moving along the 2nd project update for The Mande Sessions- Make my Malian music album:
    Hey there! Great to see friends getting behind the project and showing support! Thanks to Will, Dan, David & rusti for the pledges this afternoon.. looks like I'll be scheming to create the finest ... More »
  11. Adam Klein posted First pledge! the 1st project update for The Mande Sessions- Make my Malian music album:
    Well well! Within hours of the project going live (late night, at that), my friend Kori McGarry became the first project backer. Thanks for the support Kori and great to reconnect. 'I ni ce, i ni b... More »