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Now, Mick Adams didn’t straddle a giant phallic-shaped inflatable that was suggestively spewing confetti like
MY Mick did back in the day, but Adams did not fail to capture every nuance of “The Mickster” – every pucker,
every point, and every prance. And his vocals were spot-on, to boot. And much like that “other Mick” …the fact
that both are of a certain age doesn’t slow either rocker’s roll. Mick Adams was perpetual motion…a “bleeding
volcano,” as Jagger would say. Adams erupted on stage, and as I scanned the audience at the Amphitheatre, the
reaction by the female faction of attendees was as if they had all enbibed in a couple of “Mother’s Little
Helpers.” With the first Stoney sounds emitting from the stage, the ladies sprang to life, gyrating and dancing
in the aisles. And as they swiveled and shook, they vied for a point or nod from Adams, which when received,
they dissolved into a gaggle of giggling school girls. These were my people! Most were of my generation, so the
only “Jumpin Jack Flashes” in that group were more of the “hot flash” variety. But I digress…

Another stand-out of the show was the female vocalist, Mo Bey. Wow, just wow! It just doesn’t get better than
the vocal performances she gave. Chills! She commanded attention and got it, judging by the appreciative
“whoops” of the audience each time she stepped up to jam with Mick. I had told her backstage I was looking
forward to hearing her on “Gimme Shelter,” as I knew we’d be in for a treat. But besides delivering solid backup
vocals, she was incorporated into many songs, including “Honky Tonk Woman” -- where she delighted us with
a searing solo. Throughout the evening, she often bantered back and forth vocally with Mick Adams while
moving stealthily across the stage. Stellar stuff!

No stranger to entertainment, Mick Adams has enjoyed a long career in music before he began playing the iconic
Mick Jagger in this talented tribute group. He is the former lead vocalist for Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods
and toured the U.S. with them. They are perhaps best known for their number one U.S. hit for the pop song
“Billy Don’t Be A Hero” (1974). Mick Adams and The Stones have garnered a good bit of attention and accolades.
They appeared on “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” and according to their biography, they’ve been named
one of the “Top Ten Tribute Bands in the World” by Backstage Magazine. The band has also grabbed top honors
at the “Ultimate Music Challenge” held by Viejas Casino.

On stage, Adams can be easily mistaken for Jagger, both in appearance and sound. It is evident that he has
studied the famous rocker intently, as he has recreated the illusion of Jagger flawlessly. In fact, the band is even
endorsed by former Atlantic Records President Jerry Greenberg who stated, “This band must be seen to be
believed. It doesn’t get any closer than this!” Some of the recognizable names that Mick Adams and The Stones
have performed for include Brad Pitt, David Spade, Jack McBrayer, Academy Award-winning actress Amy Adams,
Flava Flav, Mark Cuban, and Ryan Seacrest. And while I’m dropping names, let me lay down one more…Mick
Jagger himself. Apparently, Adams even caught the attention of “O.G. Mick” when Jagger sent his personal
assistant to record Adams’ performance -- and sent back a big thumbs up! Holy, “Under My Thumb,” Batman!

This Hunger Relief Concert was held at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre to benefit the nonprofit
Sweetwater Mission. This is a nonprofit near and dear to my heart! They provide food for a lot of hungry families
in my community. You can learn more about Sweetwater Mission and the great work they are doing at
www.sweetwatermission.org

Discover more about Mick Adams and The Stones at the following sites:
https://www.mickadamsandthestones.com
https://www.facebook.com/MickAdamsStonesTribute/
http://www.ultimateentertainment.org/

Here is a promo video of Mick Adams and The Stones performing:
https://youtu.be/HNZ72K2fhJo