Welcome to my website :)  Most of my current activity is with my band Telepathic Moon Dance. 

Biography

Walker Adams is a Hudson Valley NY-based drummer, composer, producer and educator. He has a degree from Berklee College of Music and has played with St. Vincent, The Ludlow Thieves, Miggs, and bassist Percy Jones. His signature sound reflects his respect for tradition and passion for innovation. 

Walker Adams grew up in Vermont where his early influences were the sounds of nature and his parent's vinyl collection of rock, jazz, and classical. He began playing drums at age 13 after moving to Rockland County NY.  He studied with Dave Brubeck drummer Jeff Kraus and played in his high-school jazz band under the direction of pianist Bill Pernice. 

He attended Berklee College of Music and graduated with honors in 2004. He began his professional career in New York City where toured with fusion bassist Percy Jones in his band Tunnels. He then joined his fellow Berklee alumni Annie Clarke a.k.a St. Vincent for a year-long tour of her debut album Marry Me. This included opening for Arcade Fire, and performing at Coachella and Austin City Limits. 

He went on to work with rock drummer Carmine Appice in his drum show Slamm.  He performed and recorded with The Ludlow Thieves, culminating in sold-out shows at Bowery Ballroom and Irving Plaza. He then toured and recorded with Miggs, including opening for Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, and recording with Grammy-winning producer Phil Ramone of Billy Joel. 

Adams is currently active with his original band Telepathic Moon Dance. He teaches and does session work from his studio in Newburgh NY. Contact Walker at walker.drummer@gmail.com.