Adam Kirr: Seeing It Through
In my opinion, the world is divided into two kinds of people: those that wish, and those that see their wishes through.
Baltimore native Adam Kirr, the young singer and songwriter with more gusto than one man can handle is very much the latter. Kirr says, “Deciding to become a musician was just something that I felt like I had to do. As far back as I can remember, my intuition and heart has driven me towards music.” And drove him it did… all the way to Los Angeles – the hardest and most rewarding place in America to pursue a music career. Since then, it’s been nothing but driving forward for Kirr, because after all, he has what it takes to see his wish through to the end.
And it’s a good thing this is the case… because you don’t pull into Los Angeles to record execs with open arms. It took some time for Kirr to warm up to the LA scene, so in the meantime, he needed to find a job. And wouldn’t you know it, Kirr found one in the music business and ironically, for one of the biggest musicians of his generation - Scott Weiland of the Stone Temple Pilots.
“I found a post on Craigslist for a ‘confidential record company’ seeking interns to help promote a new record. Having zero contacts in L.A. I thought I’d give it a shot. The company ended up being Scott Weiland’s new record label and I basically promoted his newest solo record online.”
Talk about a break! Kerr says, “I built a good relationship with Scott and his manager… I was asked to go on tour with The Scott Weiland Band to help sell merchandise. Touring was an incredible experience. Bonding with the band and crew, the long drives between cities, and just living on a professional tour bus was simply: Surreal.” I can see the email now, “Dear mom, dad and every single person I’ve ever known, I’m going on tour with SCOTT F’N WEINLAND!” Or at least, that’s how I would have handled it.
Okay, okay, this just doesn’t happen, right? I mean, how do you go from knowing no one to now touring for a legend in the music business? Very simply, Kirr saw it through. Weiland’s team didn’t have to give him a job, but they did. They didn’t have to invite him on tour… but they did. Kirr, has what it takes to do whatever is asked to make his dreams come true (plus Faith Hill’s first gig was for the Reba McEntire Fan Club, and that worked out pretty well).
In all of my time writing and covering musicians (over 450 of them to be sure), the same thing rings true; it’s the ones that want it the most that make it. It may not be now or tomorrow or even next year (sorry Mr. and Mrs. Kirr)… but it will happen. As Kirr says, “I have various ideas and philosophies about life and I love to color them with music.” Well make us proud Kirr and don’t forget I call first interview when you get your Grammy.
For more information on Adam Kirr, check out www.adamkirr.com and as always http://www.PensEyeView.com
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