Adam Forbes is a guitarist and singer/songwriter based in Washington, DC. He has been playing guitar since he was 9 years old when he received his first guitar for Christmas. In addition to doing solo acoustic performances, he also is the lead guitarist and singer in local DC bands Sidewalk Soul and Social Musica. He frequently performs at venues throughout the DMV, as well as in other parts of the county. His styles and influences include a wide range of performers including Pete Townshend, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Jimi Hendrix, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder (amongst many, many others). His style blends baritone vocals with both aggressive strumming and meticulous finger picking.