ADAM HILL
Bassist / Composer / Songwriter
“Hill’s musicianship is unparalleled.”
Zachary Houle, Invisible Ink
Adam Hill performs both acoustic and electric bass in a variety of genres.
He has graced the stages of the Great American Music Hall (CA), the River City Bluegrass Festival (OR), the Stan Rogers Folk Festival (NS), Summerfolk (ON), the San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival (CA), the Sisters Jazz Festival (OR), Northwest Folklife (WA), the Harrison Festival of the Arts (BC), the Yellowstone Music Festival (MT), the Electronic Music Midwest Festival (KS), and the South by Southwest Music Festival (TX), among others.
He has been a member of Atlantic String Machine, Taarka, Rogue Motel, Great Lonely Wild, Marmota, and The Sham; and, he has played in the Prince Edward Island Symphony Orchestra, the Central Oregon Symphony, the Walla Walla Symphony, and the Obsidian Opera Chamber Orchestra.
Additionally, he has accompanied many talented musicians, including Rose Cousins, Joe Craven, Catherine MacLellan, Kaia Kater, Jim Bryson, Lennie Gallant, Andy Hillhouse, Kate MacKenzie, Andy Armer, Jay Thomas, Bill Dobbins, Rachel Beck, Hod O’Brien, Dick Hyman, and John Fedchock.
He has also appeared on recordings by Kagami, Beolach, Dave Gunning, Irish Mythen, The Crosswalks, Future Historians, Yoyodyne, and Super XX Man.
“There is an organic and earthbound quality to this music.”
Matt Jensen, Divide and Conquer
Adam Hill’s music has been presented by many notable performers and ensembles, including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Central Oregon Symphony, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, the Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus Men’s Ensemble, the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, Nick Photinos, Marina Hasselberg, Mark Takeshi McGregor, Michael Murray, Wallace Halladay, and Esther Lamneck, among others.
His compositions have also been programmed at festivals across the world, including the Manchester New Music Festival, the New Horizons Music Festival, the Electroacoustic Barn Dance, the Murau International Music Festival, the New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, and the Sound of Dragon Music Festival.
Adam has received commissions from CBC Radio, the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra, the Luminos Ensemble, the Erato Ensemble, the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and the Singers’ Club of Cleveland. He has also been the recipient of awards and grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Foundation for Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings, SCI/ASCAP, the Blue Mountain Center, the Sitka Center for Arts and Ecology, the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, and the Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts,
He holds degrees from the University of British Columbia, Western Washington University, and Whitman College; and, he has taught at Holland College, Mount Allison University, Western Washington University, and Quest University.
For more information, see his WORKS LIST.
“The songwriting is hands-down brilliant, his lyrics filled with sensitivity and humour. If you thought folk music was simple, think again.”
The Grapevine
Adam Hill has released five albums that have received critical acclaim and been played on radio stations across North America, Europe, and Australia. His last two releases, Water in the Draw (2019) and Old Paint (2015) have both hit the #8 spot on the Earshot! National Folk and Roots chart.
He has also toured all over the United States and Canada, hitting the stages of the Edge of the World Music Festival (BC), the National Old-Time Country and Bluegrass Music Festival (IA), Arts on the Fly (BC), the Whitehorse Poetry Festival (YT), Elevate the Arts Festival (BC), and the Tumbleweed Music Festival (WA), among others.
For more information, see his DISCOGRAPHY.
“One of the freshest things I heard all year.”
Heather Kitching, Roots Music Canada
August 9, 2026 – performing a live score to ‘Battleship Potemkin’ w/ Chris Corrigan, Tivoli Theatre, Charlottetown, PE, 7:15pm
August 29, 2026 – Charlottetown Improvisers Orchestra performs “Twilight Transmission” at the Art in the Open Festival, Charlottetown, PE, 7pm
September 6, 2026 – PEISO’s Tuning Into Nature w/ Chris Corrigan, Morell, PE, 1pm
September 18, 2026 – ‘Dance Card’ release concert w/ Tiffany Liu, Tom Gammons, Karen Graves, and Maya Marquez, Beaconsfield Carriage House, Charlottetown, PE, 7:30pm
For more information see a list of past performances by Adam or a list of past performances of Adam’s music
Press:
“Adam Hill’s new single ‘Whiplash’ brings a seriously cool groove to your playlist – and, remarkably, it does so without drums, performed just as a duet. The captivating riffs pull you deeper into the composition, building strong tension while showcasing impressive virtuosity.” – IndieTapes
“Blending acoustic folk, folktronica and contemporary classical influences, [‘Antlers’] pairs warm double bass with luminous harp figures, supported by subtle electronic textures that gently widen its sonic horizon. The piece conveys peace, curiosity and quiet wonder. Its greatest strength lies in creating a space where listeners can bring their own memories and emotions, proving that the most meaningful journeys sometimes unfold in silence.” – Roberto Garcia, R+
“Adam Hill is a treat and a half. There’s a truckload of grit present, backed by a strong spine of old Greenwich Village spontaneity and polish. His lyrics are alternatingly hilarious, provocative, reflective, and clever as hell, rolling along a dirt road while gazing at the stars.” – Mark S. Tucker, Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange
“Prince Edward Island-hailing collective Atlantic String Machine and Montreal-based singer-songwriter Keeper E. teamed up for a brilliant collaboration. ‘Making Me Sicker’ is a touching and picturesque composition that will take you on an emotional journey. At the core of the song is a stunning string arrangement by the band’s bassist Adam Hill. The atmosphere combines pensive, piercing, and powerful tones.” – Tonic Grain
“Adam Hill can play lovely americana, and he can wander into the depths of folk experimentalism. His engaging ambition and imagination keep [Them Dirty Roads] well to the good.” – Aiding and Abetting
“Adam has an abundance of talent and an innate understanding of this old music. [Old Paint] is an album that seems to take on even greater depth with every listening session, ensuring it will be in the mix for my albums of the year! A tremendous collection.” – Mike Morrison, American Roots UK
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