Adam Eckersley (musician)

Adam Eckersley is a singer, guitarist and songwriter from Grafton, Australia. He is the former vocalist and lead guitarist of award-winning blues band Bluezone, which have since disbanded. He has also been recently been signed to Universal Music Australia, Eckersley is married to fellow musician, Australian country music singer–songwriter Brooke McClymont, of The McClymonts.

Adam Eckersley
Background information
Born (1982-04-04) 4 April 1982
OriginGrafton, Australia
Genresblues, rock, acoustic
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, harmonica
LabelsUniversal Music Australia
Spouse(s)Brooke McClymont

Early life

Born and raised in Grafton, Australia and later moved to Tamworth, New South Wales after graduating from Mcauley Catholic College in 1999 along with his two brothers, Mark and Ryan. Eckersley currently resides on the Mid North Coast, New South Wales.

Career

Eckersley has been playing professionally for many years and was the 2008 ambassador for the Australian Blues Music Festival.[1] Eckersley is sponsored by Fender Australia and Lee Oskar Harmonicas. Having played at some of the countries leading blues festivals including the Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival and the Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, he has also shared the stage with Australia's most revered guitarists such as; Phil Emmanuel, Mal Eastick, Phil Manning & Matt Taylor from Chain, Kevin Borich, and Izzy Ismanovich of The Screaming Jets.[2]

In early 2010, Eckersley formed the 5 piece band Adam Eckersley Band (A.E.B.), consisting of Adam Eckersley, Jason Bone, Rudy Miranda, Ammiel Warner and Scott Greenway, they are now touring extensively throughout New South Wales. The release of their EP and first studio album has been met with positive feedback and sales, which also includes cover art designed by Eckersley.[3]

Eckersley accompanied The McClymonts on their extensive 2011 US tour, performing alongside them as rhythm guitarist, while also developing A.E.B.

In mid 2012, Eckersley received much interest from key figures within Universal Music Australia after seeing him perform in one of The McClymonts music video's. Soon after, Eckersley was signed to his first major label and writing music with numerous notable artists such as Keith Peterik, and Keith Burns to develop his new album under Universal Music Australia's banner.

On 30 June 2023, Eckersley and McClymont released their second album Up, Down & Sideways.[4]

Discography

Albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[5]
Adam & Brooke
(as Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont)
  • Released: 9 February 2018
  • Label: Lost Highway, Universal
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 16
Up, Down & Sideways
(as Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont)
  • Released: 30 June 2023
  • Label: Lost Highway, Universal
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 TBA

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Adam & Brooke (with Brooke McClymont) Best Country Album Nominated [6]
2023 Up, Down & Sideways (with Brooke McClymont) Best Country Album Pending [7]

Country Music Awards of Australia

The Country Music Awards of Australia is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They commenced in 1973.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019"Train Wreck" (Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont)Song of the YearNominated[8]
Single of the YearNominated
Adam & BrookeGroup or Duo of the YearNominated
Adam & Brooke (with Brooke McClymont)Contemporary Country Album of the YearNominated
2021"Remedy" (with Brad Cox)Vocal Collaboration of the YearNominated[9][10]
2023"Memory Lane" (with Brooke McClymont)Single of the YearWon[11][12]
"Star of the Show" (with Brooke McClymont) (Directed by Brad Murnane)Video of the YearNominated
"Star of the Show" (with Brooke McClymont)Song of the YearWon
Brooke McClymont & Adam EckersleyGroup or Duo of the YearWon

See also

References
  1. "Adam Eckersley | Hotsource - All Things Music". www.hotsource.com.au. Archived from the original on 16 September 2007. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  2. "Adam Eckersley". Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  3. "Entertainment Club".
  4. Arbour, Mallory (21 April 2023). "Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley Release New Single & Announce Second Album". Countrytown. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  5. "Adam Eckersley & Brook Mcclymont". Australian Charts. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  6. ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards Best Country Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  7. "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  8. "NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2019 TOYOTA GOLDEN GUITAR AWARDS". TCMF. 20 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  9. "NOMINEES FOR THE 49TH ANNUAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS OF AUSTRALIA – THE TOYOTA GOLDEN GUITAR AWARDS ANNOUNCED". TCMF. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  10. "2021 Golden Guitar Nominees Revealed". Kix Country. November 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  11. "Tamworth Toyota Golden Guitar Award Nominees Announced". The Music. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  12. "2023 Toyota Golden Guitar Winners Announced". Mirage News. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
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