Adam Holmes
Adam Holmes joins host Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Ever since taking up music full time at the age of 20, Adam has been a constant force in the U.K folk scene. Prior to the release of his debut album "Heirs and Graces" in 2014, Adam had already been a finalist at the 2009 Celtic Connections Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition, as well as landing himself a nomination for "Best Newcomer" at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2011. "Heirs and Graces" went on to catapult Adam's career to the next level, as it was named one of the Telegraph's "Best Folk Albums" of 2014. Adam followed this up with the release of Brighter Still (2016) and Midnight Milk (2017), with both albums bringing numerous award nominations and widespread critical acclaim. Join us as we talk about Adam's new album "Dreamweaver", his musical inspirations including John Prine & Townes Van Zandt and a mutual love for the legendary "Cal-Mac N' Cheese". Get ready to go on a musical journey through the mind and memories of Adam Holmes, as we discover his choices on "The Tracks That Take Us Back".