Adam is constantly singing, writing songs or performing, and this has been the case since his parents witnessed Adam's gift at three years old singing original songs into a tape recorder. At the age of 11, he earned a spot in Princeton, New Jersey’s prestigious American Boychoir School, which lead to world-wide touring. He also studied at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan, and then the Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Songwriting.  Adam was a semi-finalist in MTV’s popular “Making the Band 4”, where he performed for host P. Diddy and worked with both choreographer Laurieann Gibson and New Edition/Bell Biv DeVoe member and manager/producer Michael Bivins. Empowered by this experience, Adam recorded and released his first album, “If Ya Like This."

“Suitcases,” his second album released May 2010, is about transition and change – packed with instant hooks, indelible choruses and universal themes, meshing pop and soul with shades of jazz.  Adam has performed at Pianos NYC, Rockwood Music Hall, Bowery Poetry Club, Canal Room and Bitter End.  His music also appears on television shows and in movies, including MTV’s The Real World and Keeping Up with the Kardashians.  Adam loves connecting with music, dance and writing – the full circle of creative processes. “I’ve been told this career is a marathon, not a race,” he shares. “I look forward to so much more… love, joy, art and music.”

What people are saying...

“Shenk is an able writer with a natural flow and feel to his style, as is shown in the truly R & B "Rebel," where a personal connection to his audience is made. There's also a lot to like about the title track, "Suitcases," with its contemporary sound and smart lyrics, and "Saturday" featuring infectious, danceable beats. In fact, variety and versatility abound throughout, with music and arrangements that have no trouble keeping listeners hooked.”

Phosphoresence Magazine

“This is a new kind of blue eyed soul/singer-songwriter thing from a youngster that comes to this honestly since he was making up his own songs before he was old enough to know what he was doing.”

 Midwest Record

“Among so many hundreds of seasoned artists that I've witnessed over the past 15 years, few possess the innate talent, showmanship and parcel of savvy songs that up and comer Adam Shenk displayed” 

The Smoking Nun, Chuck Taylor’s (formerly of Billboard) Live Review

“Adam is one of those rare performers who can seemingly do everything. He is a knowledgeable piano player leaning towards bluesy scales that almost certainly influence the R&B/pop tunes he writes. His voice is powerful and clear and never shaky, even when he's busting a move during one of the uptempo songs (this boy can dance)!” 

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