Nelsen Adelard

Nelsen is currently working on a new album

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:42:45 EST

Nelsen Adelard to release new album due out 2021!!

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:25:09 EDT

Nelsen on Audience / Direct TV

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 19:34:56 EDT

The original song released on the South By Southwest album "Can't Get Through To You" was featured on the Direct TV Audience Network original series "Rogue" season 4 episode 3 "Lost Hope" original air date April 5th, 2017.

September 2nd 2016 - Live Connecticut Performance

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 21:00:46 EDT

Nelsen Adelard and Friends
Featuring Bob Orsi and the D Smith Band.

The Sobieski Club Deep River
10 Woodland Rd
Deep River, Connecticut 06417

Phone (860) 526-5211

Early Shows from 8:00-11:00

Nelsen on Audience / Direct TV

Sun, 20 Sep 2015 01:22:12 EDT

The original song released on the South By Southwest album "Can't Get Through To You" was featured on the Direct TV Audience Network original series "Rogue" season 3 episode 9 "Chicagoland" original air date August 19th, 2015.

Voodou Review - Twelve Bar Rag - Mark Thompson

Sat, 20 Jun 2015 15:14:10 EDT

After roaming the country from coast to coast, multi-instrumentalist Nelsen Adelard has settled down in Clearwater. His new group features former band mate John Puhl on guitar, Mick Donner on bass, and Paul Christman on drums. Adelard handles the lead vocals, keyboards, and harmonica in addition to writing the nine songs featured on his sixth release.

The opener, "I Need Tonight With You," sounds like it came out of theLouisiana swamps, reeking of loneliness punctuated by Puhl's biting licks. The leader's harp leads the way on "Mon Cheri," a sturdy shuffle propelled by Christman's rolling beat. Puhl introduces "May Just Have To Set You Free" before Adelard pours out his agony over a mistreating woman. Guest Mark Norris almost steals the show with a muscular sax solo. He is also in on board for the funky "Get In The Groove," which sports a hypnotic hook. The title track is built on a mean guitar riff and another of Adelard's stellar vocal performances.

"Boom" is a stripped-down performance with Adelard's robust vocal and tough harp riding Christman's solid rhythm. The arrangement on "Train Whistle Blues" features acoustic guitars but Puhl switches to electric for his brief solo. Adelard supplies a rolling piano solo that acts as a counterpoint to the lonesome wails from his harp. "I'm Gone" continues in the acoustic country blues vein with some vibrant guitar picking. One final number, "Down The Road I Go," is an instrumental that showcases the leader's tough harp playing.

Nelsen's appearances at Ella's Cafe for Soul Food Sunday have been well-received and he has played other area gigs, primarily in Dunedin. If you get a chance, make sure you catch this band that is steeped in the blues tradition. Once you hear them, you will definitely want a copy of this seamless examination of life's ups and downs.

- Mark Thompson - Suncoast Blues - June 2015

Nelsen on Netflix Again!!

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:34:00 EST

The original song released on the South By Southwest album "Boogie On Down The Road" is featured in the Netflix original series Bloodline episode 7 the entire series released March 20, 2015.

Nelsen on Netflix

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:00:00 EST

The original song released as a single "You Got Me Haunted" is featured in the Netflix original series Bloodline episode 3 the entire series released March 20, 2015

The Nelsen Adelard Band's sixth album Voodou By You.

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:10:00 EST

Blue Track is proud to announce the release of The Nelsen Adelard Band's sixth album “Voodou By You”. The title is a lighthearted nod to the crazy things our better halves can seemingly make us do without our knowledge.

The album starts out in true Adelard form with the original “I Need Tonight With You” through five Delta Blues jams to the title track “Voodou By You.”

What follows are four more originals reminiscent of the cut back trio approach Adelard took on his previous album, There’s even an a cappella type harmonica and drum number that showcases Nelsen’s affinity for the original.

Nelsen moved down to the Clearwater, Florida area and hooked up with his old friend and band mate, Jon Puhl. They played together in early incarnations of the NAB back in the 70s. Puhl brought with him a tight rhythm section of Mick Donner on bass and Phil Christman on drums. Nelsen’s old friend and west coast band mate, Mark Norris even pops in for a couple tracks on the saxophone.

The new album “Voodou By You” is a smoking example of their combined talents. Excellent performances, great riffs and a no nonsense approach to modern Blues.

Mixed and mastered by Richard Robinson. “Voodou By You” was released March 15th 2015 and is available on iTunes and Amazon.com

How can we call it work?

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:19:00 EST

Just checkin in from a long absence on the site. I know it’s been too long since the last album. We’re finally getting settled in down here in Flo-i-da. The band has gotten so tight it was just a natural progression to want to take it into the studio and give our international fans a taste of what the locals have been enjoying. The release date got pushed back a couple times, but I swear it was worth the wait. “Voodou By You” will hit the iTunes shelf on March 15th. You could say we worked hard on the project, from the pre-production to the post. But honestly it was all just plain fun. Back in the 70s I asked a fellow musician where he was “working” that night. He laughed and said “I quit working years ago. I play for a living”. I guess he was right about that. Till next time…..
All The Best,
Nelsen