Adam Farley
Adam Farley’s music is a love letter to 2000s pop, blending catchy hooks with heartfelt storytelling. A Pennsylvania-born singer, keyboardist, and dynamic frontman, Adam’s talent for melody and movement ignited at a young age lights up stages with a natural charisma. From his early days in Scranton’s pop scene with bands like Evalution and Project 5, he carved a path through local gigs, each performance honing his layered style—keys, vocals, and an infectious stage presence that sets him apart. “Singing and dancing came natural,” Adam says, a truth evident in his award-winning trio, The MDG Crew, a powerhouse named after the Marvine Dutch Gap little league field where childhood bonds were forged.
In 2017, inspired by his daughter’s birth and his wife’s encouragement, Adam revived his career, teaming with guitarist and producer Jim Reynolds to craft his debut EP, All the Right Reasons (2018). The EP blended nostalgic synth-pop with personal depth, featuring “Here to Stay,” a tender original written for his wife’s wedding day, and a vibrant cover of LaMarca’s “Hold On Blue Eyes.”
Soon after, Adam joined forces with lifelong friends Bob “DJ Boogie Bob” Foley and drummer Dave Cali to form The MDG Crew in 2018, sparked by a one-night EP release party in Scranton. What began as a single gig exploded into a regional sensation, touring Pennsylvania venues and landing a slot at NYC’s historic Bowery Electric. Known for their eclectic covers—from Backstreet Boys to Blink-182—and original tracks, the trio won two Steamtown Music Awards, cementing their mark. They opened for national acts including Shwayze, Bubba Sparxxx, and Ryan Cabrera, with Adam’s NSYNC-inspired dance moves and Bob’s “Foley Shuffle” electrifying crowds. “Bob was light and love,” Adam says, echoing the band’s tribute to their DJ, whose positivity lit up every show.
Tragedy struck in February 2023 when Bob passed away after a courageous battle with terminal brain cancer. The MDG Crew's Vspot tribute concert in Scranton honored Bob’s vibrant spirit, raising funds for his family, as fans celebrated his mantra: “Make someone’s day better.” Shortly after, Adam channeled his emotions into “End of the Line,” a ballad capturing Bob’s infectious positivity.
Reflecting on his recording sessions at Cameron Studios, Adam calls them “unforgettable.” “Laying down tracks there was special,” he says. “We shared laughs, made music, and picked up quirky wisdom—like Jim Sr.’s tip that Fritos, even stale ones, lubricate the vocals. That running joke still brings a smile. Recording in that basement wasn’t just about music—it was about being part of something timeless.”
As a husband and father of two, Adam continues to write and perform, weaving 2000s pop nostalgia into music that carries Bob’s legacy forward.
