Today we’d like to introduce you to Adrian Conner. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Kinda heavy. Kinda pop. Austin Guitar Maven Adrian Conner of Hell’s Belles & 2011 Best of Austin Music Award winner is part actress & songstress. A furious rock ‘n roll machine that won’t quit. Her 20+ year music career includes newly joining San Antonio Latina Punk band FEA – approved by and on Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records. And fronting the crazy awesome all-female AC/DC tribute Hell’s Belles as the Angus Young.
Her solo work is just as consistent and prolific. No stranger to playing guitar on the actual bar, Adrian and her band will demand your attention and win your heart. Adrian’s musical journey renovates some pages of punk, rock, thrash and alternative histories. Some of which are co-written with Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go’s.
2022 brought the release of the single “Shine” Ft. Lisa Marshall
2021 brought the release of single and video “Goon”
2020 she released HISS KISS HISS EP and gained these accolades:
“….heartbreaking spring ditty “Butterfly.” says Raoul Hernandez of the Austin Chronicle
“Super Human” is a platinum nuclear feminist anthem ready to implode – Vents Magazine
2019 Adrian delivered a parody music video of Ozzy Osbourne’s Bark at the Moon. 2020’s Hiss Kiss Hiss & 2018’s SpazKitty EP expands to a new level of producing. Dabbling in mixing electronic music with guitar rock. And since 2016, she’s produced twelve of her own music videos for her various musical projects.
“Exciting, rambunctious and kinda scary” says Guitar Player Magazine about her playing on Adrian for President by Adrian & the Sickness.
With her band’s versatility, you may stumble upon them in the local acoustic listening room hearing her sweet voice and pop rock proclivities. Or you may find her trio blowing up the stage at summer rock festivals and biker rallies like Montana’s Rockin’ The River Festival, Austin’s ROT Rally or Kerrville’s Rev Fest. Adrian Conner has scored opening sets for a range of acts that have included Concrete Blonde, Brody Dalle, the Texas Tornados, Girl in a Coma, Patrice Pike, Uncle Lucious, Peterson Brothers, Sister 7, Cinderella and Kix.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No, it has not been a smooth road- mostly self-esteem issues. But falling back on loving music has been a great support. And I also have a very active spiritual life. Seeking, breathing, praying, saying thank you every day for everything I can think of.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a performer for my main source of income. As a guitarist chiefly. Secondly, as a singer. I also write, record and put out albums under Adrian Conner currently and in the past Adrian and the Sickness. I also manage Hell’s Belles merch and accounting.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
I would not attribute networking as a natural talent to my personality. People either like me or they don’t. I’m not sure what has worked for me.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.adrianconner.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianconnerspazkitty/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdrianConnerSpazKitty/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Adrianspazkitty
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MsAdrianconner/
- Other: http://www.fea210.com/
Image Credits
Main photo by Max Crace
