NEW ALBUM, NEW BAND... SO MUCH TO TELL! - June 2008

So much news to catch up on! Firstly, we're very pleased and excited to announce the imminent release of Andy's third album "Moon Enough To See". With the title track inspired by a line in the book "Casting at the Sun" by Christopher Yates, the new release is a definite step up from Andy’s previous albums (which both had a more mellow, folky vibe). The layered acoustic guitars, piano and harmonica are now beefed up with hammond organs, slide / electric guitars, drums and bass. The result is lots of energy whilst remaining soulful and heartfelt. If you’re a fan of the old material, don’t fear! The old poetic lyrics and enchanting compositions are still very much evident, along with a couple of acoustic / ambient tracks for good measure.
The album launch party (Saturday 26th July 2008 - see 'Live' page for details) will also debut the new band: Jamie (Jay) Leivers on guitar and Steve Farmer on drums, in addition to ever-present Rebecca (Bead) Dawson on bass. The talents of Jay and Steve are both totally off the scale, and we're very proud to have these awesome musicians on board.

If you're in the area, it would be great to see you at the album launch party in Nottingham on 26th July!

 

AUTUMN TOUR - Sept 2007

October's tour is rapidly approaching! Live events are scheduled throughout the UK, plus venturing further into Europe with Andy performing three dates in Portugal. September's warm-up gigs included a support slot for The Ric Sanders Group, plus a support slot with John Renbourn on 29th September - check out the gigs page for more details.

 

NEW ALBUM "A SONGMAKER'S TALE" LAUNCH DATE ANNOUNCED - May 2007

Andy's new album "A Songmaker's Tale" will be released on 28th May 2007. Please come to the launch party on 27th May at Hotel Deux, Nottingham (free entry). Doors 8pm.

 

"OLD FASHIONED DREAM" VOTED BEST DEBUT ALBUM - January 2007

Andy wins Best Debut Album of 2006 in the FATEA/Cambridge & Beyond Awards. More details available on the FATEA website.

And the good news keeps rolling in... Old Fashioned Dream was also selected by BBC's Johnny Coppin as one of his favourite albums of 2006. Thanks to everyone at FATEA and to Johnny for your support!

SECOND ALBUM IN PRODUCTION - January 2007

You may have noticed Andy's gig list is drastically reduced at the moment, as he's now busy recording the second album. More news to follow soon!

 

THANK YOU! - January 2007
A big "thank you" to everyone who sponsored Sally last year. You helped her raise over £600 for The Meningitis Trust. Great work!

 

**SPECIAL BULLETIN** - September 2006

Andy's sister (Sally) is raising money for The Meningitis Trust after suffering from the disease herself as a child.

She will be walking 21 miles through the rolling Cotswolds on Sunday 24th September, so go sponsor her now!

Sponsor Sally via this link... http://www.justgiving.com/challengesal. What are you waiting for? Go! Go! Please thank you :-)

 

ANDY WINS NATIONAL FOLK QUEST COMPETITION - June 2006

We are very pleased to announce that Andy has won the 2006 Folk Quest competition - a major initiative to seek out and promote both new and up and coming folk artists. The prizes include a 30 min set at the Saul Canal Festival on 1st July (see 'Live' page), airtime on BBC Radio Gloucestershire with Johnny Coppin, studio time Courtesy of DB Studios, Stroud and 12 months free advertising in the EntsWeb Directory www.entsweb.co.uk.

 

RADIO BRITFOLK - May 2006

 

LIVE ON 106.6 SAGA FM - May 2006

Tune in to Tim Gough's show on Monday 8th May to hear an interview with Andy on Saga FM.

 

SPRING TOUR - May 2006

The 2006 Spring Tour is now under way, with an excellent opening night at The Orange Tree in Loughborough. The  venue and audience were fantastic, and the post-gig jamming session with the bar staff until the early hours was a brilliant end to the night. Looking forward to the rest of the tour!

 

ALBUM NATIONAL RELEASE DATE SET - April 2006

We are pleased to announce that Andy's debut album "Old Fashioned Dream" will be available from all major UK record stores on 15th May 2006 through Proper Distribution.

 

UK MUSIC WEEK - April 2006

Thanks to Richard and Lucy at 96 Trent FM who did an interview and feature on Andy, and also played a selection of tracks from the album as part of the UK Music Week.

 

MORE RADIO PLAY IN ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND - April 2006
Thanks to Andy Sissons at Radio Mansfield 103.2 for playing tacks from the new album. Check out his show on Sunday evenings 7-9pm.

Also, check out Johnny Coppin's show on BBC Radio Gloucestershire at 3pm on Sunday 2nd April, or available online "listen again Folk Roots" until 9th April.

For those of you in the Hebrides, listen out for tracks on Isles FM in the next few weeks.
And thanks to Mark Dennison at 96 Trent FM for the mention and free advertising!

 

ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE! - March 2006

Available now from the 'Music' page or Folkwit Records. Also coming soon to all UK record stores - watch this space!

 

 

SAGA FM - March 2006

Thanks to John Shaw at Saga FM for his continued support and airplay over the last few weeks! :-)

 

TOP 40 CHART - March 2006

'Heads or Tails' is in the top 40 chart (currently number 26) of cool US internet radio station Acoustic Pie.

 

"CAMBRIDGE AND BEYOND" ALBUM REVIEW - March 2006

In the lead up to the album launch on 28th March, check out the latest review on FATEA's Cambridge And Beyond website.

 

'LUCKY STARS' IN AWARD-NOMINATED FILM - February 2006

Irish film 'Triple Bill' (featuring Andy's track 'Lucky Stars') is scheduled to play at the B-Movie Festival in New York on 5th March 2006.

The movie has been nominated for no less than three awards at the festival, including best foreign film. Wishing Rick Larkin and all involved with the film the very best of luck!

 

FIRST REVIEW OF "OLD FASHIONED DREAM" FROM THE NOTTINGHAM EVENING POST... - February 2006

 

"LUCKY STARS" TO BE USED IN FEATURE FILM - February 2006

We are pleased to announce that "Lucky Stars" will be used as end credits backing music for I-Wire feature production "Triple Bill", directed by Rick Larkin (Possibly/Forever, Jennifer). The first expected screening of the film is in late March in New York - watch this space!

 

ALBUM RELEASE AND LAUNCH PARTY - February 2006

"Old Fashioned Dream" will be officially released on 28th March 2006. Come along to the launch party at The Malt Cross, Nottingham. See 'Live' page for more details.
 

BBC RADIO NOTTINGHAM - February 2006

Nick (Folkwit Records), James Chadwick and Andy will be on Radio Nottingham Thursday 16th Feb, talking about the label, folk music in general, and playing a few live tracks. Tune in for the afternoon!

MYSPACE - February 2006
For up-to-date blogs, visit Andy @ Myspace.com.

 

BBC RADIO YORK - December 2005

Listen out for Andy's tracks on BBC Radio York. This week, Michael Brothwell's 'North Yorkshire Folk' show featured an interview and several tracks from Andy's new album. The interview will be repeated on Wednesday 28th Dec, 7-8pm. Tune in to 103.7, 104.3 , 95.5 FM or online at www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/local_radio.

 

ANDY JOINS FOLKWIT RECORDS - December 2005

We are pleased to announce that Andy is the latest addition to Folkwit Records, who will be releasing "Old Fashioned Dream" early in 2006. Check out www.folkwit.biz for a host of talented artists.

 

FOLK ON THE FRINGE - November 2005

Australian fans can hear tracks from the new album being played on Phil Young's 'Folk on the Fringe' show (Radio 3MDR).

 

DEBUT ALBUM "OLD FASHIONED DREAM" RECORDED - November 2005

After the success of Andy's first recording 'This is Only the Start' (a roughly made demo album which sold several hundred copies at live events and online), the new album is set to be Andy's debut proper. A massive thanks to the following people for their talents and input over the last few months -- Ed and Tom Bounford for Violin and Cello, done in one night straight off the cuff, and sounding great - plus two of the nicest guys I have ever met. Ste Lakeland for his fantastic drumming, plus his support and creative input. Geoff Morris for his awesome Banjo playing. Neil Kellow for lead guitar and all the late nights mixing and mastering (and drinking tea). Rebecca Dawson for Bass, production, and generally doing everything, and being a total rock. Andy Reeve of Aardvark Music Ltd for his support.