Welcome to American Life — a bluegrass album that weaves together the people, places, and moments that have shaped my journey across this country. From hiking in the misty White Mountains and falling for the quiet magic of Mount Desert Island, to learning how to sail, split wood, and drive my Dad’s old tractor, each song is a heartfelt story rooted in real life. The album also turns a compassionate eye toward American disasters — hurricanes in North Carolina, tornadoes, and California wildfires — painting portraits of resilience and community in the face of chaos. With tight harmonies, lightning-fast banjo and mandolin, and dueling fiddles that bring both fire and finesse, American Life blends tradition with personal storytelling, capturing the beauty, struggle, and enduring spirit of the American experience. Recorded live with some of the finest musicians around, this album is a love letter to the land, the lessons learned, and the lives we build along the way. 

Katahdin's Embrace

Climbing High

Conquering the Heights

Splitting the Oak

Carolina Hurricane

Cyclone in My Veins

Mount Desert Serenade

Burning Skies

Tractor Lessons

Learning the Wind

"American Life — my new bluegrass album full of true stories: White Mountains hikes, Mount Desert love, storms, wood-splitting, and lessons from my Dad. Fast banjos, weeping fiddles, heart-on-sleeve songs about where we live, hurt, and hold on." by Adam Sweet: musician, singer songwriter.

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