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Ahab
"Poetic lyrics and strong melodies, angst ridden uplifting music"
Ahab The songs of Callum Adamson & Dave BurnA chance meeting between two talented songwriters who were both performing at a central London music venue saw the creation of AHAB, an alternative/ alt.country duo who are Callum Adamson and Dave Burn.Both of these young songwriters have grown from musical backgrounds. Their upbringing giving them every encouragement to develope their craft.Their music is of a style away from the middle ground, yet their songs have a unique sound and take on a maturity far beyond their years. They are very much left of centre producing songs that are instantly recognisable as AHAB.During the past twelve months they have achieved radio play on the ABC network in Australia where Dave embarked on a solo visit to promote the songs. This included interviews and live sessions along the west coast. In the UK their songs have been featured on several BBC regions and they were invited to record a live session for BBC's "Brand New Country". Presenter Bryan Burnett likened their songwriting to that of Ryan Adams, a comparison not lost on Callum and Dave as they feel his music has genuine sincerity.Their track "Avenues" was featured on a News Of The World covermont cd while their first recordings received an outstanding review from "Maverick" magazine with comparisons made to Crosby, Stills & Nash..An e.p release ( e.p1 ) followed, again obtaining excellent reviews from the media and has sold in the UK, europe and the US on their own independant label "White Wail Records", helping to create their present fan base.When playing live AHAB perform either as a duo or with a full band line up which includes Doug Wotherspoon and Jay Hirano and on occasions Callum's sister Kirsten on backing vocals. They have headlined several London venues this year as well as touring Scotland.

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Oklahoma Girl
mood: Mellow
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Wish You
mood: Mellow
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chart entries: - #35
No No Babe
mood: Mellow
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chart entries: - #28
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best industry quotes

  1. "Tender, pleadingly delivered acoustic folk, with the depth and solemn exterior of Tracy Chapman at her most desolate, added to Pearl Jam’s knack for music that’s effecting - a gorgeous ep, soft around the edges, but deep, deeper than a well…" - Jeremy Chick editor subba-cultcha.com
  2. "Poetic lyrics and strong melodies-Ahab are fast becoming a "Miller Tells Her Tale" favourite. - Karen Miller, Americana "The Miller Tells Her Tale".
  3. " I really like "Avenues" - any song around two minutes with a hook is a winner". - Paul Carlin, BBC Radio Scotland.

best headline shows

  1. The Barfly London, The Water Rats London.

best support shows

  1. Notting Hill Arts Club, London, The Windmill, London, P.Js Dunfermline.

links

  1. official site - Callum Adamson, Dave Burn, Doug Wotherspoon, J Hirano.
  2. myspace - ahabmyspace

reviews

Talent with a capital 'T'
These guys have talent oozing from every pore! Go and see them if you possibly can. Dave's voice will seduce you with the first song, and Callum's guitar playing, blending beautifully with Dave's, will make you so glad you came! Add in the others and you will see a top band just waiting for the right break. :-)

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