Andrew's music combines stirring vocals with an earthy, acoustic instrumental blend.
From the vibrancy of inner-city living to the beauty of the natural world, Andrew's music has been widely influenced by his observations and experiences as a Melbourne boy and keen traveller. In particular his use of the didgeridoo has been inspired by his excursions from the south coast into the interior of Australia and across the Northern Territory.
Andrew spent 2007 and 2008 in the UK where he appeared live in the studio on Exeter FM and BBC Radio Devon, performed at numerous music festivals and supported Dan Crisp (UK) on his South-West Launch Tour. His first album REFUGE has featured regularly on commercial and independent radio since its release in March 2008.
Andrew is now back in Australia performing shows around Tasmania and Melbourne. He has recently performed with Faye Blais (Canada) and Rosie Burgess (Australia).
Audience members have likened Andrew's sound to that of James Taylor and Radiohead.
Debut Album REFUGE
Andrew's debut solo album includes the tracks Summer Days and Beautiful, which reached the number 1 position on Radio Free South West in July 2008 and February 2009, and which also appear on the Radio Free South West: Compilation, Vol. 1 album on iTunes.
The album's title track Refuge was voted in at 5th spot on RFSW in August 2008 and currently features on the Prom Country website for advertising Wilsons Promontory National Park in southern Victoria, Australia.
Andrew is currently working on his second album, due for completion next year. In the meantime you can freely download his new song Bartholomew's Bed - inspired by a couple working their mojo outside his house early one morning. Enough said.
No I wasn't saying that AT ALL!! I know you Aussies like your barbies (and kens too?) but no evidence of excessive grilling as far as I can see..!! Loved the Red Bull ad behind you in the pics - are you a Mark Webber sponsor?!
do you still keep in touch with Charlie or was it just one of those one off meeting? And did he actually give you all those pearls of wisdom or did you expand on it?
Top 10 Songs on Radio Free South West, February 2009
It is your votes that determine the Top 10 ratings each month. So feel free to cast yours while you are listening to Radio Free South West by giving a track either a thumbs up or thumbs down.
Congratulations to Andrew Marshall (www. myspace. com/andrewgmarshall) who hits the top spot this month with his track Beautiful. If you head over to Andrew’s MySpace page you can download his new song ‘Make Me Sing’ for free. You can catch him live at Mr Wolfs in Bristol on 23 February and at Exeter Picture House on 5 March before he heads back to Australia.
Fat Battery (www. myspace. com/fatbattery) make their first appearance in the top 10 at number two with their track ‘Rock of Sand’. Fat Battery currently have a four track EP out on Pop Noise Records and you can catch them live on 27 February at Tigga’s Bar, Exeter and on 7 March at The London Inn, Ottery St Mary.
The Haiku (www. myspace. com/thehaiku) come in at number three with ‘Which Way To Go’. Phil and Bert will soon be heading in to the studio to record their new EP with some live dates to follow in mid-March. You can pre-order the EP now to help finance recording and you can also help by suggesting a title.
1. Andrew Marshall - Beautiful - Refuge 2. Fat Battery - Rock Of Sand - Pop Noise Sampler 3. The Haiku - Which Way To Go - Fan The Flames 4. Jess Brown - Wishbone - Coombeshead Studios 5. Dean Farnell - When I Meet The Devil - Dean Farnell 6. Reset Yesterday - Wait For Me - Reset Yesterday 7. Stuart Wills - On The Run - Watching The World Passing By 8. Dave Gwyther - Write A New Freedom - Wars Will Cease... 9. Vikki Hewitt - Without You - Demo 10. Palmer & Falloon - Feint Ruled Notebook - Palmer & Falloon
ah wow that band is wicked, thankyou for the heads up! you music is really cool too : ) thats a shame that you cant make it, but Australia! ohh i wish i could jet of to oz in 3 weeks! hope you are well x
Yay, i just downloaded Make Me Sing! Think the only time I heard you sing this was when my mum and I were at Real McCoy. Get Bartholomew's bed on quickly:) Love the beard, keep it up! [you should update your profile picture with it!]
Andrew Marshall track 'Mainstream Living' to be aired on Merlin's Magical Music Moments on Soundart Radio 102.5 fm; this coming Wednesday evening 18th February 2009. Broadcast live 20.30 - 22.00 GMT; to listen live follow the link @ www. soundartradio. org. uk
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