Adam Shead

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chicago, illinois, united states
Adam Shead's Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
About Adam Shead

Adam Shead is a Chicago based percussionist arranger and composer with a strong background in orchestral, theatre, chamber, and contemporary performance. Adam is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance at Columbia College Chicago. While being a full time student Adam is an active member in Chicago's thriving performance scene performing in such groups as The Lucky Bikes, Super Medusa, Gigyas, Super Minotaur, Waterloo, Adam Shead 4tet and Mister Lies. Adam has had the privelege of studying Percussion with Tom Hipskind, Jarrett Hicks, Scott Simon, and Billy "Stix" Nicks; as well as studying composition with Kenn Kumpf and Philip Seward. Adam is fluent in all aspects of percussion including drum set in all styles, latin and african hand percussion, orchestral percussion, and extended techniques. This young musician is dedicated to the future of music and is hitting Chicago at full force.

Adam Shead's Current Company Details
Chicago Fringe Festival

Chicago Fringe Festival

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Musician
chicago, illinois, united states
Employees:
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Adam Shead Work Experience Details
  • Nitecap Coffee Bar
    Artist In Residence
    Nitecap Coffee Bar Dec 2014 - Present
    Chicago, Illinois
    Adam Shead leads and Hosts the Dod Kalm Quartet every 2nd and 4th Monday at Nitecap Coffee Bar in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. Adam performs drum set and composed for the quartet while organizing the Jam session that takes place after the house set.
  • Thrive Covenant Church
    Drummer
    Thrive Covenant Church Jun 2015 - Present
    Chicago, Illinois
    Responsibilities include Drum Set performance, and fill-in music directing.
  • Chicago Fringe Festival
    Artist Liaison
    Chicago Fringe Festival Jun 2015 - Present
    Greater Chicago Area
    Coordination with Artists, Logistics, Artist Coordination with promoters, Artist Coordination with City of Chicago Festivals, Day of event logistics, Day of event liaison.
  • Dod Kalm Quartet
    Drummer, Arranger, Booking
    Dod Kalm Quartet Feb 2015 - Present
    Greater Chicago Area
    Responsibilities include arranging and composing music for the quartet, playing drum set, scheduling rehearsals, booking, book keeping, public relations,
  • Waterloo
    Drummer
    Waterloo Nov 2014 - Present
    Greater Chicago Area
    Responsibilities include Drumming, booking, and arranging.
  • The Lucky Bikes
    Percussionist
    The Lucky Bikes Oct 2014 - Present
    Greater Chicago Area
    The Lucky Bikes is a Chamber Cabaret / New Music Ensemble performing the music of K.G. Price and covering other great composers
  • Chicagovox
    Drummer
    Chicagovox Sep 2014 - Present
    Greater Chicago Area
    Responsibilities include percussion performance, arrangement, leading rhythmic section rehearsals, and coordinating with the vocalists. ChicagoVox and I have performed with Wycliffe Gordon and Peter Eldridge in the pas year, as well as performing at JEN in San Diego, California.
  • Tim Mcginn & Adam Shead
    Percussionist
    Tim Mcginn & Adam Shead Jan 2013 - Present
    South Bend, Indiana Area
    Adam Shead - PercussionTim McGinn - Guitar
  • Columbia College Chicago
    Percussionist - Oklahoma
    Columbia College Chicago Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
    The Getz Theatre, Chicago, Il
    Responsibilities included percussion performance for Columbia College Chicago's production of "Oklahoma".
  • Kidville
    Instructor
    Kidville Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
    Lincoln Park, Chicago Il
    Responsibilities include classroom preparation, lesson plan preparation, percussion performance, rhythmic instruction, class room clean up, general music education, dealing with customers, scheduling, organization, early childhood care.
  • Broadway In Chicago - Dee Snider'S Rock & Roll Christmas Tale
    Drum Technician
    Broadway In Chicago - Dee Snider'S Rock & Roll Christmas Tale Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
    Broadway Playhouse
    I performed Drum Technician duties before the performances. Preparing the electronic drum set, securing connections, sound checking drum set, restocking drum sticks, fastening all equipment to stage, and providing support during the performance.
  • Super Medusa
    Drummer
    Super Medusa Jan 2014 - Sep 2014
    Greater Chicago Area
    Super Medusa is a beach / pop / garage rock band from Chicago, IL.
  • Jimmy John'S
    Pic
    Jimmy John'S May 2014 - Aug 2014
    Chicago,
    Running shifts, time management, food preparation, customer service, team management, receiving shipments, stocking, working in excel and word.
  • The Chicago Theatre Festival - Luigi'S Ladies
    Principal Percussionist
    The Chicago Theatre Festival - Luigi'S Ladies Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
    The Den Theatre - Wicker Park
    Percussion Performance for the run of Luigi's Ladies which premiered at the 2014 Chicago Theatre Festival.
  • American Theatre Company
    Understudy - Drums - "Hair"
    American Theatre Company May 2014 - Jun 2014
    1909 W Byron St, Chicago, Il
    I performed as understudy for The American Theatre Companies run of "Hair", I performed 15 shows with the cast of "Hair". Responsibilities included drumming, acting, and providing musical cues for actors.
  • Elev Arte
    Parade Leader / Percussionist
    Elev Arte Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
    Pilsen, Chicago
    Responsibilities included performance, arrangement, and the leading of Latin influenced percussion marches for the annual Day of the Dead parade in Pilsen.
  • Elev Arte
    Percussion Instructor
    Elev Arte Nov 2012 - Dec 2013
    Pilsen, Chicago
    Responsibilities included teaching elementary aged students the essentials of Latin percussion once a week in preparation for the annual Day of the Dead parade hosted in Pilsen. Other responsibilities include arrangement of Latin marches for parade and parade day organization and preparation.
  • Jimmy John'S
    Delivery Driver
    Jimmy John'S Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
    Mishawaka, Indiana
    Responsibilities included food delivery, customer relations, food preparation, daily paperwork, cleaning of the premises, and catering sales. Employee of the month was received twice while working for Jimmy Johns.
  • Super Minotaur
    Drummer
    Super Minotaur Jun 2011 - Sep 2013
    Greater Chicago Area
    Super Minotaur is a punk / beach / garage trio based out of Chicago, IL. Super Minotaur released an LP with Cold Slice Records and an EP with Mind Fortress records.
  • Donation Station
    Salvage Associate
    Donation Station May 2013 - Aug 2013
    South Bend, Indiana Area
    Responsibilities included pick up and transportation of donated metal salvage to scrap yards in the area and driving with oversized loads. Donation Station is a not for profit organization providing charitable support to South Bend, IN and surrounding areas.
  • Mister Lies
    Drummer
    Mister Lies Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
    Greater Chicago Area
    Drummer for Mister Lies record release concert for "Mowgli" (Lefse Records) Released Feb 26, 2013 at Observatory Studios.
  • Jimmy John'S
    Delivery Driver
    Jimmy John'S Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
    Mishawaka, In
    Responsibilities included food delivery, customer relations, food preparation, daily paperwork, cleaning of the premises, and catering sales. Employee of the month was received twice while working for Jimmy Johns.

Adam Shead Skills

Drum Set Studio Recording Percussion Performance Composition Orchestral Percussion Modern Jazz Team Management Time Management Budgeting Music History Chamber Music Improvisation Networking

Adam Shead Education Details

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Adam Shead works for Chicago Fringe Festival

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Adam Shead's current role is Musician.

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Adam Shead attended University Of Michigan, Columbia College Chicago, Penn High School.

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Adam Shead has skills like Drum Set, Studio Recording, Percussion Performance, Composition, Orchestral Percussion, Modern Jazz, Team Management, Time Management, Budgeting, Music History, Chamber Music, Improvisation.

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