Andy has been playing in various bands for around 20 years, in venues ranging from the smallest café bars to major fairs. Back in the early 90s, Andy gave music a rest to study for his career, but missing it so much jumped back in, playing with a few local bands, doing the pub rounds, in the south of England. Andy most enjoyed the smaller, more "close" venues where the audience was practically on the stage. "Not only a lot of fun, but you really connect with the audience," he says.
Having played many covers, ranging across genres, such as heavy rock, punk, MOR and just about anything from Pink Floyd to Van Halen, has helped Andy craft his passion.
Andy's main influences come from his heroes: Gary Moore, Mark Knofler, and Dave Gilmore. Others of his personal favourites are: Damien Rice, Avril, Puddle of Mud, Jimmy Eats World, Hoobastank and Sting. He could go on and on, and in his own words, there are really far too many to list!
Andy worked on his CD through '07, enjoying the creative atmosphere and ambience of Crosshaven in Ireland where he has recently been working. The CD tracks reflect a story, running through life, which he hopes you'll enjoy listening to.
What the fans say:
"Throughout this album there is an unmistakable talent on both the music and lyrics. You are taken on a journey of heartfelt emotions of a man that just wants/needs to love and be loved. Also along the way you get an insight into the man behind the lyrics and music. The words are from the heart and that's the best way to express them. The guitar playing, be it acoustic or electric, is absolutely awesome. When there are no words the emotions still come through the guitar".
B' - MySpace member - UK
"I have listened to your CD over and over again, Andy. I love it! 'Runaway' is STILL my all-time favourite".
D Ramsey - Author (Eden Moon/Chance Encounter) - USA
"This music was made for the Airwaves, showing talent in both song writing and musical performance, I would pay generously to see a live performance of that quality".
Joseph Lawson - Fvic records - UK