Derek Adkins is well aware of his surroundings and the significance of his native Cleveland/Akron music history. With his rough but understandable vocal approach Adkins is not easily forgotten after being heard. Adkins has been influenced by artists such as Rod Stewart and Joe Cocker. Accompanying himself on guitar, his strong rock background creates a fusion that has been described by some as Edwin McCain meets Alice In Chains. With a duely noted reputation as a wild-eyed hard rock guitarist in the area, Adkins will surprise you with his calm demeanor on stage as a solo performer.
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-the compilation CD that Mugshot was asked to be on is doing well thus far .The CD, appropriately named "Demons and Angels" has raised the heads of local news papers (Scene Mag. and Free Times Mag.) not to mention the local club owners and music lovers throughout Cleveland. Jib Machine Records, who put the disc out last Halloween to showcase different genres of music around the country is very pleased with the final product and hopes to draw even more attention to the Cleveland music scene.
Mugshot band Bio
This three piece from Akron Ohio is hard to forget.There's a simplicity about the style of music they play that seems to draw the lyrics out at you. It is an arrogant sound with humble messages. There is a traditional approach to the live show that seems firmiliar and yet brand new all at once. An immediate interaction with the crowd from the first note.These battlecry style of lyrics get people involved. Derek Adkins (center) on guitars and vocals has played in bands such as Bloodhouse and Instant Zen. After returning to the mainland, Derek met John Patrick (right) playing bass for a death metal band called Dead Body Chuckers. They soon got together and recruited younger drummer Hunter Edwards to hold down the destructive sounding beats that the two were looking for. After opening for national acts such as Mushroomhead ,Nothingface and several T.V celeb shows such as Viva La Bam's Back to School Bash and Meet the Cast of Miami Ink shows etc...... the band searches for the right management and continues to push their music in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Indiana in the most professional manner that they know.