Bruce Caporal on Drums,
Charles Hansen on Guitar,
Melissa Gibbs on Guitar,
Michelle Paulhus on Bass, and sometimes Mr.Asa Brebner plays Too!
Influences
Etta James, Rolling Stones, Motown, Bob Seger,Mahalia Jackson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Dennis Brennan, MC5, John Powhida,Dennis McCarthy and let's not forget..Mr. Eddie Money!
Want Another? is now available for download on itunes.com
Go download your favorite song or the whole CD!
In November 2004 Andrea Gillis released her debut CD. A few months later the Boston Globe tapped her as one of 10 local bands to watch in 2005. With 2 Boston Music Award Nominations (Best Local Female Vocalist & Best Local New Act); high profile shows opening for the likes of the John Doe (X) and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings; 4 separate month-long residencies; and a 2-week tour of Italy under her belt, Gillis has certainly been living up to the task.
Before setting out on her own, Gillis had been the lead vocalist for the band Red Chord. Known for their raucously good-time live show and Gillis's powerhouse vocals they developed a devoted following. When Red Chord disbanded in early 2003, Gillis decided it was time to step out solo.
In the spirit of Berry Gordy Jr. during Motown's heyday, Gillis began recruiting her pals to work with her on her debut CD. By just asking these friends to help out, she scored some of the most talented songwriters, producers and musicians in Boston.
Gillis collected songs from Jed Parish (The Gravel Pit), Evan Shore (Muck & the Mires), Mike Feudale (Coffin Lids), Natalie Flanagan and co-wrote songs with Tony Goddess (Papas Fritas) and former Red Chord band mates Andrea Gaudette, Emily Grogan and J. Grimaldi (Schnockered). After hearing some of the songs, Ed Valauskas (The Gentlemen) signed on to produce the CD.
Asa Brebner, John Powhida (The Rudds), Michelle Paulhus (The Dents) and Jeremy Curtis (Sticky) are among the 20 Boston musicians who play on the CD. Everyone who helped write songs for the CD also performed on the CD. Her live band consists of Bruce Caporal (Auto Interiors) on drums,Michelle Paulhus (The Dents)on the bass guitar....Asa Brebner( Robin Lane and Chartbusters, Jonathan Richman) and Charles Hansen (Ross Phasor, Rock Bottom) both on guitar!...yes both!
The resulting CD "Want Another?" is a rock-em, sock-em mix of R&B, soul and punky garage-rock that defies categorization and has been receiving critical acclaim. .
Gillis' vocals can also be found on Sarah Borges' debut CD "Silver City" and on The Rudds sophmore CD "Get the Femuline Hang On". The Rudds, one of Boston's most popular live acts, invited Gillis to join their band in late 2005.
2006 finds Gillis continuing to knock people out with the power of her voice with both her own band and with The Rudds. Later this year Gillis plans to head into the studio to record her second CD.
Andrea Gillis Band is in the 2008 WBCN Rumble! Come on down to Harper's Ferry on Monday April 7th @ 9pm and BRING IT!!!!
we made it to the semi finals! we'll be back @ Harper's Ferry on Fri.April 18th!
Hope to see you guys there!
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Andrea Gillis Band new two song single is now available!
I am asking for your support for Toyota's Rock The Space. All you have to do is add this widget to your page. And then start voting the 1st of August till the end of August. I will see all the profiles who post this widget on their page... I will add your name to my thank you blog after you post. Thank you for your support!!!!! Wrapped Up In Me is now on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Are you coming? W2O is every thursday at WET nightclub.
- W2O - (every thursday night @ wet nightclub)
Looking for a thursday night HOT SPOT? WET Nightclub is the place to be! It's luxurious place is perfect for a great night downtown. With three levels of excitement & four fully stocked bars, this place is marvelous. Come check it out and party with us!
AT WET "W2O" EVERY THURSDAY, YOUR WEEKEND STARTS HERE!
WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY S.MACKAY-SMITH (FOOTAGE USED BY KIND PERMISSION, WWW.SMACKAYSMITH.COM). STARRING PILAR ALVAREZ (WWW.PLANETPILI.COM). "YOU CAN'T MAKE A SOUND (ORIGINAL MIX)" WRITTEN BY GIANLUCA LICCIARDI. PERFORMED BY SCHLOCK!. TAKEN FROM THE FORTHCOMING "GREATEST sHIT VOL. 1 (1978-2009)". (C) 2009 MODE2 RECORDINGS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
i had planned on buckethead for MONTHS (go ahead judge away, but there is something about a fella that plays a guitar quite well whilst wearing a bucket...on his head).
and that thunder was stolen by the prospect of seeing you, the band, +grif, AND muck&mires..
Wrapped Up In Me is on radio stations across the Nation as of this week. Request it NOW! If you sign up on my mailing list this week you will be entered in the drawing for a copy of my new self-titled CD Susan Hickman. you also get a free download just for singing up. Just fill in the mailing list form on my MySpace page!!! Hope you have a great week!!! Love, ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
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Hi Andrea, My wife was reading the globe and saw the blurb about you opening for Geils and the H.O.B....that's fucking great. I hope you guys blow the doors of that place. Good luck...even though this is probably a little late.
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