I honestly believe that anything I have ever listened to in the past has influenced my style and my songwriting. I still find new bands and artists that influence me. I guess my best option is to start listing and come back from time to time to add to the list. Here goes...Indigo Girls, Dave Matthews Band, Janis Joplin, The Counting Crows, Ani Difranco, Led Zeppelin, Sarah Mclaughlin, James Taylor, Bob Marley, Live, Cat Stevens, Erykah Badu, Tracy Chapman, The Recipe, Guster, The Doors, Death Cab For Cutie, Jason Mraz, The Doobie Brothers, The Grateful Dead, Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading, Bonnie Rait, Melissa Etheridge, O.A.R., Keane, Tori Amos. I'll come back when I think of more.
The southern New Jersey native began her musical career in the late '90s and quickly built up a strong word-of-mouth following by playing college campus venues in West Virginia and Philadelphia. Since moving to Atlanta in 2002, Andrea has amassed a sizable following through performances at such well-known Atlanta venues as Eddie's Attic, Smith's Olde Bar and Red Light Café.
Andrea cites the Indigo Girls, Dave Matthews Band and Janis Joplin among her strongest musical influences. In 2007, the combination of her dynamic personality and distinct writing style was captured in her first full-length studio album, Until Now. The album shows an increasing diversity and some of her strongest songs to date, including Atlanta favorite "Drink from the Cup."
Since the release of her album she has toured the east coast performing in most notable places like The Living Room in NYC, The French Quarter in New Orleans, and several outdoor festivals for audiences of over 5000 people! Andrea has made a move back up north to Philadelphia to get back to her roots and is beginning to work on her second album which her fans are anxiously awaiting.
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The Fourth Annual Wave Gathering Emerging Artist Music Festival will be held in Asbury Park, NJ on June 19th, 20th, & 21st. Tickets for one- and three-day passes Available Now via TicketWeb
Ya know, I totally dig your music. Have from the start. But what you did with "Black Water" -acoustic AND solo, at the same time...well, now your just my hero. You ROCK, Woman! Great show!
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The Fourth Annual Wave Gathering Emerging Artist Music Festival will be held in Asbury Park, NJ on June 19th, 20th, & 21st. Tickets for one- and three-day passes Available Now via TicketWeb
every action we take...everytime we are judged...every ounce of Glory...every smile we send and recieve in return...every act of Kindness...every beginning of a lasting friendship...Begins with Good intention...I intend to show Good faith...respect...and much Luv to all those I call friend...and twice that much to those I don't...for I shall not be Judged by the spoken word, however meaningful...but by my intentions and the deeds that follow...so please accept this jesture of sincerity and accept my appreciation ...my friend... Have an awesome weekend! Peace Frontline
damn girl i cant believe this time last week we were chilln at peglegs! U rocked it out as always and i still have ur version of somewhere over the rainbow playing my head! Thanks 4 helping 2 make mdw09 one of the best ever!! Love you!
Presented by Project Twenty1 & FirstGlance Film Festivals
Show off your short film (and short pants!) at this FREE open mic-style screening event, followed by a networking mixer filled with filmmakers, animators, musicians, talent & industry professionals. Films under 20 mins will be screened on a first come, first-served basis, so if you're bringing a film to screen, you'll want to get there early.
Top short film of the night will win over $200 worth of prizes including:
-2 All-Access Passes to FirstGlance Philadelpha 2009 -2 All-Access Passes to Project Twenty1 Philadelpha 2009 -2 Free DVD's -Free T-Shirt!
The most hilarious short pants of the night will also win something special!
Saturday, January 31st 7 pm - 9 pm screening, followed by networking Marbar (Above Marathon Grill) 200 S 40th St. (40th & Walnut) Philadelphia, PA 19104
All Ages welcomed to screening, however, viewer discretion advised for potential R-Rated content.
FREE light food, FREE admission, $4 Smirnoff Mixers for 21+
