STEVE'S BIO.

Steve in 1959

Born and raised in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, Steve Adams has truly made his mark as a rhythm and blues man.  A self taught drummer at an early age, Steve was a member of any garage band that would have him.  Eventually he realized that all of the bands that he was a part of, no one wanted or would except the challenge of singing.  Upon accepting that challenge a hidden talent was discovered.

        Throughout much of his career, Steve gained recognition as being the voice behind a set of drums.  It  wasn't until the 80's when he was asked to bring that voice and his energetic showmanship to the front of the stage.  Doing so Steve found himself in the company of some heavy hitters, both locally and nationally.  He has fronted for groups as The Levee Board Band,  The Jenkins Brothers, The Boogie Kings, and TK Hulin and Smoke just to name a few.   

Spending seven years on Bourbon Street, Steve compiled an impressive resume. He had the pleasure of performing with Ernie K-Doe, Jessie Hill, Erma Thomas, Tommy Ridgley, Oliver Morgan, Alan Toussaint, Michael McDonald, Rita Coolidge and opening  for Dr. John, the Meters, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, and Arron Neville.
	Bourbon St.  6 am

             

	In 1992 Steve accepted an offer with TK Hulin, of Lafayette Louisiana, bridging the gap between New Orleans and Lafayette. This would put Steve in the company of "Swamp Pop" greats; such as, Rob Bernard, Lil Bob, Willie Tee, Warren Storm, Johnny Allen, Tommy McLain, Dale & Grace, and the list goes on.
Steve Adams & T K Hulin

Finland 1996

While being a part of TK Hulin's band for several years, the list of accomplishments continued to build. The list included performing with Percy Sledge, Roy Head, Frankie Ford, John Fred, GG Shinn, and female vocalist, Charlene Howard. After two years of commuting from New Orleans to Lafayette, and one European tour under his belt, Steve, took up permanent residency in Lafayette, Louisiana.

             In the year 2000, Steve took the call to share the stage with singer Duane Yates, of the fabulous Boogie Kings, traveling the Gulf Coast circuit. In 2001, He along with members of the band since it's origin, was inducted to the museum of the "Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame" in Port Arthur, Texas. Such members included, GG Shinn, Jerry LaCroix, Duane Yates, Clint West, Doug Ardoin, John Smith, band leader Ned Theall, Jerry Henderson, and Willie Tee. The list of great players is long, as the group formed out of Eunice Louisiana in the 1950's.   

Steve Adams & Duane Yates

  Currently Steve is performing with, the BBC band, TK Hulin & Smoke, and appearing with the Foret Tradition on occasion. In August 2008 Steve launched "The Steve Adams Network" which features the "Bourre Horns" and also released his first CD entitled "Playin With My Friends". You can  also find Steve in New Orleans from time to time opening for national acts or playing venues typical of that "Crescent City Sound". Visit Steve's schedule page for upcoming events.                                                                                

	Without these giving people, none of the above could have been accomplished. I dedicate this site to my mother and father for all of their understanding and support.                                    Thanks, Stephen
E. J. & Mary Adams