MUSIC

Adam has written songs in many genres, from cabaret, country and show tune to pop, dance, and hard rock/metal. These have been primarily composed for his shows, films and performances. He has also been the chief musical director for these shows, assembling bands that have included up to ten players.

An accomplished interpretive singer, Adam has appeared in many of New York's premier cabaret venues (Joe's Pub, Birdland, Spiegeltent), galleries (MoMA P.S.1, Deitch Projects), rock clubs (Bowery Ballroom, CBGB's) and alternative spaces. His cabaret act typically includes folk and classical pieces alongside deep cut show tunes, pop songs and original works.

With Mia Theodoratus, he performed as Adam & Mia, a harp-and-vocal duo. Their repertoire spanned songbook standards, classical pieces, folk, pop and original material - Henry Purcell, Radiohead, Irving Berlin and Britney Spears were all on the menu. They released two EPs and inspired the stage show DUELING HARPS, in which the duo sparred with performance artist Ann Magnuson and her harpist Alexander Rannie. Adam & Mia performed all over New York and appeared in Los Angeles, Shanghai and at the Life Ball in Vienna.

"Maid of the Mist" was composed for the Sweet Thunder reunion show organized by Joseph Whitt at Starr Space gallery in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Sweet Thunder was a supergroup of downtown artists and musicians that sang only about Niagara Falls. This song, inspired by the motion picture NIAGARA starring Marilyn Monroe, became part of the Adam & Mia repertoire; this recording is from the New York performance of DUELING HARPS at the Abrons Arts Center.

Words, melody and vocals by Adam Dugas; arranged and accompanied by Mia Theodoratus on harp. Recorded and mixed by Ellis Traver.

"Victim" was composed for the soundtrack of the original motion picture DUST, a New American Film by Adam Dugas and Casey Spooner. The song plays over the end titles.

Words and music by Ben Bromley (New Villager) and Adam Dugas; arranged and produced with Michael Cheever aka Le Chev.

"Heal Thyself" was composed for The Citizens Band's evening-length show THE TREPANNING OPERA which debuted at Deitch Projects and was remounted at the Raleigh Hotel for Art Basel Miami Beach. The theme of the show was health and medicine in America.

Words and music by Adam Dugas; arranged and played by the Citizens Band players.