In the late 2000s, Adams became known for his live guitar work with singer-songwriter Brandon Tyler. Spending most of his early music career in the San Francisco Bay Area. After relocating to Las Vegas, NV—Adams joined the electro synth-pop band Rabid Young, followed by American rock band O Wildly. Together with songwriting partner Jesse Pino, Adams recorded with producer David Hopkins at Nashville's Battle Tapes Studio, working with Grammy-winning engineer Jeremy Ferguson. Adams has shared stages with major acts like The Wallflowers, Train, Blues Traveler, Atlas Genius, Chris Isaak, and performing with rock troubadour Ted Sablay.

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