Long Bio
Andy’s unique sound draws from his diverse cultural background and life experiences, having lived in England, Mexico,
India and Germany.
An alt-roots / blues singer-songwriter, influenced by the works of the Motown greats like Marvin
Gaye, Smokey Robinson and Delta Blues greats Muddy Waters, Taj Mahal, Junior Kimbrough, his performances are
commanding and passionately intense
Andy’s alt-roots sound combines soulful vocals with percussive guitar, bass and foot operated percussion in a one man band format. His vocals effortlessly transition from smooth falsettos to thunderous, pure blues gravel and when combined with percussive rhythms and bass, are both captivating and honest.
Andy has performed interstate and at a number of festivals including Savannah in the Round (FNQ), Wallaby Creek Folk Festival (FNQ), Tablelands Folk Festival (FNQ) Townsville Folk Festival (FNQ), Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival (NT), Tin Town Festival (FNQ), Coalescence Music Festival (FNQ), River Sessions (FNQ), Black Mountain Unplugged (BMUP) (FNQ), North Australian Festival of the Arts (NAFA) (FNQ) and Townsville Cultural Festival (FNQ). Andy has also performed to sell out shows supporting national and international touring artists including The Black Sorrows, The Beautiful Girls, Eugene Hideaway Bridges and The Bondi Cigars.
"such an innovative performer... definitely something special that I have never seen before" - Jimi - HAPPYYESS - Darwin, NT
"...a true professional.." - Joe Camilleri - The Black Sorrows, Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons
Short Bio
Andy’s alt-roots sound combines soulful vocals with percussive guitar, bass and foot operated percussion in a one man
band format. His vocals effortlessly transition from smooth falsettos to thunderous, pure blues gravel and when combined
with percussive rhythms and bass, are both captivating and honest.
