The bluesy folk-rock and soul group is embarking on their first tour together after the recent release of their debut album.
The group recently returned from Canadian Music Week in Toronto. Travelling to Toronto “gave us an idea of how we’re going to be touring together,” said Adams. “It was awesome, we just had so much fun.”
Being the group’s sole female member doesn’t bother Adams. “I can be kind of a tomboy at times,” she laughs. “[My bandmates are] recruiting me more and more to these masculine aspects, which is fine.”
The name Unwed Mothers juxtaposes the band’s heavy male presence. It represents a taboo concept that also depicts a “powerful female force. It’s original, unconventional ... not what you’d expect.”
Adams’ gritty and soulful voice is undoubtedly a powerful force for the band. She said it was a four-month overseas trip to Nepal, India, Thailand, and Cambodia that helped her sound evolve. “It’s interesting because my style, I think, is more blues and rock, whereas before it was a folk influence.”
The album’s opening song, “Skeletons,” creates a hypnotizing and melodic atmosphere with dramatic vocals. A few tracks later “White Knight” emerges with punchy instrumentals and discernible blues licks.
With their first album barely under their belt, Unwed Mothers has ambitions to release a second album before the end of 2013.
“We have lots of new material ... we’re just constantly creating new stuff,” said Adams. “Everyone in the group is super creative.”
Before perfecting another album, the band is focusing on their upcoming tour. Jasper is the second stop for the band, who is “really excited to be playing for something that promotes equal rights.”
Unwed Mothers take the stage on Friday, April 12 at 9 p.m. Cover is free.
