2007 Female Vocalist of the Year (Newcastle Blues Awards)
The Andrea Marr band has been around since 1999, delivering sassy, soulful, original blues. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Andrea has gained the attention of blues lovers all over Australia and also has a large worldwide audience.
In 2005 Andrea and her band won the coveted Blues Performer of the Year competition held annually by the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society and represented Australia in Memphis Tennessee in the International Blues Challenge.
In 2007, Andrea’s song “Watch Me Work It”, the title track of her 2006 album, was chosen to go on a compilation CD in the US titled “National Women in Blues” the CD launches the newest wave of blues women in the US and Andrea was the only non-American to be included. The CD can be purchased through www.jomarrecords.com.
Andrea has recently signed to Amphead Music (whose parent company is The Orchard in the US) for worldwide distribution. Her CD “Watch Me Work It” will be re-released in February 2008 for digital distribution worldwide and physical distribution in Australia and New Zealand.
Surrounded by some of the finest musicians in Melbourne, the band delivers high energy, feel good shows. This is an act not to be missed
Discography
Watch Me Work It (2006)
Sassified (2001)
Inheritance (1997)
Really enjoyed the gig last night, the band was cookin. Will send you a dvd with some video and add the stuff you did at Bruthen some time back. Will send it to Greg. Didn't want to be a SA but the answer is Porter Grainger and Everett Robbins although made famous by Billy! Cheers Rooster
Our ‘youth in blues’ program is drawing to a close and the musicians that participated will be performing in a showcase.
WHERE: The British Crown Hotel, Smith Street, Collingwood. $5 door charge WHEN: Sunday 6 July, 2008. 1pm.
There will be 7 acts performing on the day, with the winner going on to perform at 2 Australian festivals. So please come and support tomorrow’s blues stars and help MBAS keep blues music alive and kicking!
Hi Andrea I met you at Broadbeach and all I have to say is I love little women with big voices. You are fantastic. Keep up the great work and I hope to see you again very soon. Shayne
Hey Andrea Thanks for your Friendship and you looking wonderfull and your music and Vocals are Great i love the Blues my spirit.Wish you all the best Beautefull Lady Love Greetings Helmut guitarplayer LIVIN CROWD BAND AMAZING ROUTES BAND
PS A big thank you also goes to two of the boys from Andrea's band - Greg Dodd and Clint Healy - who passed on some playing tips to the 'youth in blues' electric and bass guitarists last Saturday.
