the Adam Farouk Orchestra
The Adam Farouk Orchestra (“AFO”) is a live-performance musical initiative established by Adam Farouk, comprising a rotating roster of professional musicians based around the Greater Boston area. Its primary repertoire is original music composed by Farouk, specifically that which falls within the pop/rock genres.
The idea for such an ensemble was developed gradually over the better part of a decade, but was only recently formalized, with the adoption of the designation “orchestra” to reflect both the revolving nature of the group’s membership as well its focus on development and stylistic exploration. A smaller “mobile” ensemble has been more recently established, consisting of two singer-guitarists, able to command smaller venues with more ease than would a full rock band.
Configurational experimentation has been a highlight of the ensemble, which started its revival in 2013 as a five-piece keyboard-based pop group, before pairing itself down to what the band now reflexively refers to as its “string-quartet” phase, characterized by an increased emphasis on the intermingling of guitar textures, and the strategic abandoning of the drum set as the source of rhythmic cohesion. Though challenging and creatively fulfilling, this year the AFO looks to emerge from this period, and return to the more full sound of a traditional rock band.
The AFO assembles again this year for a series of limited engagements, with band-squads featuring many of the best that Greater Boston has to offer. Performance and ticket information will be posted on social media as soon as it becomes available. We hope to see you all there, and look forward to sharing with you a high-impact live experience, filled with both energizing performance and affirming, connective, and inspiring music!
The idea for such an ensemble was developed gradually over the better part of a decade, but was only recently formalized, with the adoption of the designation “orchestra” to reflect both the revolving nature of the group’s membership as well its focus on development and stylistic exploration. A smaller “mobile” ensemble has been more recently established, consisting of two singer-guitarists, able to command smaller venues with more ease than would a full rock band.
Configurational experimentation has been a highlight of the ensemble, which started its revival in 2013 as a five-piece keyboard-based pop group, before pairing itself down to what the band now reflexively refers to as its “string-quartet” phase, characterized by an increased emphasis on the intermingling of guitar textures, and the strategic abandoning of the drum set as the source of rhythmic cohesion. Though challenging and creatively fulfilling, this year the AFO looks to emerge from this period, and return to the more full sound of a traditional rock band.
The AFO assembles again this year for a series of limited engagements, with band-squads featuring many of the best that Greater Boston has to offer. Performance and ticket information will be posted on social media as soon as it becomes available. We hope to see you all there, and look forward to sharing with you a high-impact live experience, filled with both energizing performance and affirming, connective, and inspiring music!
Squad
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Adam FaroukActive: 2013 - present
Field position(s): Lead vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Deep Trax Other website(s): bluedorian.com ; teampeh.com |
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Elizabeth LorreyActive: 2014 - present
Field position(s): Secondary vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Head of the Class Website: elizabethlorrey.com |
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Renée DupuisActive: 2016 - present
Field position(s): Secondary vocals, Keyboards, Joy Spring Website: reneedupuismusic.com |
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Steve LatanisionActive: 2016 - present
Field position(s): Guitars, Auxiliary vocals, Anything with Strings Website: stevelatt.com |
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Joe MusellaActive: 2016 - present
Field position(s): Guitars, Auxiliary vocals, Quattro Stagioni Website: joemusellamusic.com |
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Richard GatesActive: 2016 - present
Field position(s): Bass guitar, Auxiliary vocals, Tour de Force Website: n/a |
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Joe CardozaActive: 2016 - present
Field position(s): Bass guitar, Auxiliary vocals, Dreamsteerer Website: cardozamusic.com |
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Alumni
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Jeff BerlinActive: 2013, 2016
Field position(s): Drums, Percussion, The Oakenshield Website(s): www.bowthayer.com |
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Tom ApplemanActive: 2014 - 2016
Field position(s): Bass guitar, Auxiliary vocals, Riffs of Steel Website: tomappleman.com |
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Sarah Brindell |
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Tim ReppertActive: 2013 - 2014 (performer), 2013 - 2016 (soundmaster)
Field position(s): Bass guitar, Auxiliary vocals, Water Bear Website(s): repstudio.com ; soundtrackgroup.com (Tim Reppert profile page) |
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Nate Leavitt |
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Kelly RileyActive: 2013
Field position(s): Secondary Vocals, Guitars, Porch Party Mama Website(s): www.kellyriley.net |
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Raleigh GreenActive: 2013 - 2014
Field position(s): Guitars, Ukulele, Renaissance Man Website: www.raleighgreen.com |
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Never Tired of You (Single) (2011) (Music and Lyrics © 2011 Adam Ismail Farouk) (BlueDorian Media Entertainment) (BMI).
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at a glanceAdam Farouk (born April 6, 1978) is a Malaysian musician, producer, writer, and entrepreneur, currently based in the United States. He is known for his integrative approach to the creative arts, and frequently infuses his works with unlikely combinations of style, influence, and genre.
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