Brendan Adams

I named this guitar “The Guru”. Because sometimes one can learn a lot about oneself through the study of an instrument. I had read “The autobiography of a yogi” and thought it fitting to have a picture of Paramahansa Yogananda watching over us while we play. #paramahansayogananda https://www.instagram.com/p/CSbejpHjLvz/?utm_medium=tumblr

I am trying extremely hard to look on the bright side of this dreadful Summer😅. This Austrian Summer reminds me of winter in Cape Town😅 #summertimesadness https://www.instagram.com/p/CST0XWeDuX-/?utm_medium=tumblr

Everyone has a fight going on. May you be courageous in your efforts to overthrow the beast inside. #love #respecteachother #musicisaweapon #keepmoving #badams53 https://www.instagram.com/p/COXMm4bHXfx/?igshid=16ifk6tfczz57

“Don’t let go! Don’t let go! Just keep holding on, so much is unknown.” The 2nd single off my album “Buttons”. “Oh The Rain” speaks of our mortality, something that I think of everyday in my struggle to not panic about the future. I am slowly learning to live in some moments and just observe in others. Have a listen snd enjoy. #staycalm #ohtherain #music #love #expressyourself #godeep #vintagemusic #oldsoul #vinyl https://www.instagram.com/p/COTJCtBHpRf/?igshid=14f9u6s7j8yp0

The first signed copies are leaving the house soon!!! I’m so excited for those who ordered to receive their copies. The feedback has been soul filling thus far. Thank you to all the people who support my music. #music #singersongwriter #love #vintagestyle #humbled #cape #makeithappen https://www.instagram.com/p/COGVrDQnktQ/?igshid=1sidimc1xyfin

I am still excited by this album even though I was present at every little piece of its creation. ♥️ What thrills me even more is that I get to play the music live tommorow evening on the beautiful Spielboden stage in Dornbirn, Austria #livemusic #austria #band #music #love #badams53 https://www.instagram.com/p/COAl_JMn7pv/?igshid=9yedukbvqo6n

“On the road again”.... Playing in a band is an experience like no other. It’s a very safe place for me especially when I’m playing with the caliber of human beings/musicians that I get to play. I’ll introduce them later. #rehearsals #beautifulband #excited #musicislove https://www.instagram.com/p/CN9uRb8HCqt/?igshid=czykz1ksb5dy

Checkout @adis_guitar shop for those close to or in Dornbirn. There are great guitars, Adi is a great guy and just so I mentioned it there are a few copies of my album available there too. There’s just something magical about guitar stores. I could sit and play for hours and try out everything. Next time..... #guitarshop #guitarlove #music #love https://www.instagram.com/p/CN7QaaXn2xK/?igshid=1lv4qofzcj2t5

For those of us who live that backpack life. These are the beautiful things that you can find in the “Buttons” bag. It’s also good for carrying groceries, hopes, dreams and fears, swimwear , narcotics or beers. However it’s a must have. #badams53 #buttons #songwriter #stylishbags #cloth #music #love #vintage #beauty https://www.instagram.com/p/CN4hJM5H99Y/?igshid=1ujrih05ma81k

Joy! I have a tear in my eye as I let this Album spread its wings out in the world. Today. Making this was/is my privilege. I am extremely grateful and humbled that I am afforded the opportunity to make music in this lifetime. Thank you. #gratitude #music #song #songlife #art #vintagstyle #classic #freedom #love #beauty #joy #badams53 https://www.instagram.com/p/CNroEGqnNSs/?igshid=vft1ycfwuu1r

Me, Bob Marley and “Vinyl me” are all looking up because tomorrow is RELEASE DAY!!!♥️♥️♥️ #badams53 #wemadeit #music #love # vintage #stayclassy #feelyourself #capetownsouthafrica #vorarlberg #songwriter https://www.instagram.com/p/CNo5LuNHS6L/?igshid=8vsylpxwdldr

No filter needed! Is pretty much how I would sum up the badams53 project. I followed wherever my heart and soul took me in the songs and left all the grit and imperfections where they were. I find that more and more I search for this in the art that I allow to consume me and in the people I surround myself with. This picture by the amazing @appster Lindsey Appolis(who directed the Two Leaves video) says to me “You can smile, you’ve dared greatly and the work is done” In the end all that matters is the journey. Wether shitty or good, you’re going somewhere and you’re never alone. #twoleaves #music #love #singsongwriter #capeflats #capetown #beauty https://www.instagram.com/p/CNTBFdCHCp9/?igshid=1gg1pdryhdwmq

These few chords is what started the journey of the upcoming release „Two Leaves“. I was struck by how they were swaying, dancing , moving with each other and then the lyrics came.... "I will dance with you. Like two leaves in a storm, twisting on, until the worst is through.“ It became clear to me in that moment why and for whom this song decided to be born. #music #singersongwriter #love #lyrics #magic #listentoyoursoul #vintage #classic #goingoldschool #staytrue #showup #bethere https://www.instagram.com/p/CNHfVVgnj4l/?igshid=527ddua3akew

A FIRST FOR ME: I guess for my listeners as well. The upcoming single, “Two Leaves“ will be the first song that I have ever done without an acoustic or electric guitar. I composed it on my guitar but immediately felt like the piano would be better suited to the solitude in the lyrics and melody. The string arrangement was done by my Freind @lucasdietrich. Once the piano was Laid down the strings brought that oceanic vibe To it, like huge waves swaying back and forth. I am very anxious to get this one out to you guys. #piano #composer #singersongwriter #strings #epic #beauty #meaningful #vintage #classic #art #poetry #lyrics https://www.instagram.com/p/CNE9Tl8nqlV/?igshid=ordl04gsyqgp

“Let the waves come.” This picture was taken on the set of the “Two leaves” music video, Muizenberg, Cape Town. The music video is Truly beautiful. Coming out on the 2nd of April. Photo credit: Lindsey Appollis @appster and Yaseen Manuel [email protected] #beauty #soulful #music #songwriter #bruin #art #poetry #poetryinmotion https://www.instagram.com/p/CM4OaAXHV-U/?igshid=qzoz16vbywto

“When you’re lights are off and the powers run out,  and the glow from your candle throws shadows of doubt....”

So far this is my Jam on the lemonade album