Adam Panic

about

You've released 3 records, played in front of thousands of people, have a single in rotation on local FM radio that is constantly receiving rave reviews and requests, you are climbing up the charts on the national and local list of artists at the independent record stores in your hometown, you've toured and have played shows with countless major label and independent artists, you've won best singer/songwriter at the Arizona Infusion of Music awards, and you're 20 years old. Your name is Adam Panic. Who is Adam Panic? Born January 27, 1986, Adam Panic is one of the most ambitious, talented, and young songwriters to emerge from the Arizona music scene. At the age of 10, Adam had just started writing songs for his band while the rest of his age-demographic was watching TV and doing homework. By the age of 16, Adam decided to start something new. After failed attempts to launch a serious career with other musicians for the past 6 years, Adam turned to himself to advance his career in music. That summer, he began working on his first album that would be titled, The Vamp. The Vamp was released in November of 2002 and showcased something truly remarkable -- A 16 year old with an extraordinary ear for writing pop music. "Paradise Valley high schooler Adam Kootman's one-man show --- he played and recorded it all himself --- evinces sophomoric charm with its ramshackle pop tunes." - Thomas Bond, Get Out Just after the release of The Vamp, Adam set out and assembled a live ban