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Cam with Adam Lambert at Hyannis, MA

Weird stage at last night’s Adam Lambert show in Hyannis, MA meant a better view of Cam.

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Hey Ladies: Being A Woman Musician Today

Band(s): I’ve done a lot of session work, but as far as bands…Mellowdrone (bass and synth player), Uh huh her(lead singer/producer), Kelly Osbourne (synth player), Adam Lambert(synth player/vocals)
Instruments: Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Bass
Age: 31
Years playing: 25
Hometown: Originally from Dallas Texas, but grew up in Austin, Tx
Living Now: Los Angeles
Full-Time Musician: yes
Has Record Deal: Not anymore! I started my own.
Owns Music Rights: Yes I own my publishing and masters
Owns Masters: yes

How would you describe your music?

I would describe it as shoegaze pop with a bit of a seventies flare. In the latest record UH HUH HER are recording we went for a very live, John Bonham type sound with drums and kept the shoegaze over the top.

What is your role in your band? In the studio? In business or marketing decisions?

My role in my band is Lead Singer/Producer/player. At the moment I’m managing the band alongside my bandmate. It was daunting at first but we really wanted to take back some of the control we lost by having “handlers” all the time. I enjoy being able to talk directly with people as opposed to being represented by someone personally.

Describe your gear.

I have a wide range of gear. On the production side I run Pro-tools and ableton live, with an O1V digital mixer. I use in ears by Ultimate Ears. As far as synths that I play, I have a Korg Triton Extreme Pro, Korg MS2000B, Korg M3, Nord Lead 2x, Roland Juno G, and an M-Audio USB keyboard controller. I have a Fender Jaguar Bass, and 2 Fender Telecaster guitars. I use pedalboards by Line6 and Vox.

Do you think being a woman and a musician is different from being a man and a musician? If so, how? Was there a moment that made a difference clear to you?

Women have always had an interesting role in music, and for the most part it’s been an uphill battle. I think you answer your own question just by the title of this article. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an article titled, “Being a man in music in 2010″. I’m not trying to invalidate the role of women in music, but the title says it all. It is a man’s world. Speaking of which I just saw the runaways biopic, and it’s so clear that it was a huge problem then. They paved the way for woman to play loud hard rock music “like a man”, and with each step made it easier and more formidable to be in music as a woman. That being said, I look at it from a genderless position, I always have. I don’t think “I’m a woman, and I play woman music”. I just play music, and I happen to have breasts.

Do you see differences between generations of women musicians?

I think this generation of women musicians have an entirely different experience for obvious reasons. The industry has changed so vastly I can barely keep up. It’s a world now of pop superstars or indy artists. I feel like the gap is huge. Either you’re an indie artist, or a megastar like Lady Gaga, and this can all happen in an instant. A blogger like Perez Hilton can give you a plug and then next thing you know, you’re in the top 10 on the pop charts. It’s the age of technology and sharing information. It’s far different from the time when Alanis Morrisette was selling millions of records and touring grass roots style to get her name out there. It’s just a different world, for better or worse.

Did anyone ever give you any valuable advice about making your way in the music industry? What advice would you give to a woman musician just starting out?

“My college Professor at Berklee gave me some sound advice. He said,”" When you go to LA and embark into the music industry, be sure to bring some vaseline. It will make the ride much less painful”".

As far as my advice to younger women starting out…”"These days being a musician encompasses so much more than just making music. You have to wear many hats. You have to be willing to be very creative in a climate where music is the least common denominator, and personas, hype, and twittering are valued more. I would also say that ownership in this day and age is of utmost importance. Owning rights to masters, publishing, merch, tours, etc. is the only way you’ll make money as an artist. It is like the holy grail for people who want to do this for a living”". ”

Why did you choose to play the instrument you play?

I saw Amadeus at age 6 and decided playing piano was what I wanted to do. I was fascinated that he could play backwards, and so I made it my goal to play backwards like him. I ended up becoming so passionate about piano that my parents never had to force me to play, I just wanted to. Years later I went to Berklee college of music to study full-time and have never really looked back since.

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Photos: In Germany and Cam with Adam Lambert

2010

Adam Lambert Gig