Andrea Wittgens (lead vocals, keyboards)
Vincent Gates (guitar)
Joel Grow (bass)
Kelly Paletta (drums)
Influences
in no particular order...Aimee Mann, Rufus Wainwright, Tori Amos, Astor Piazzola, Carole King, J.S. Bach, Gillian Welch, The Shins, The Beatles, Duke Ellington, Sigur Ros, Bjork, Ella Fitzgerald, Tom Waits, Anita O'Day, Bartok, Madonna, Queen, Stravinsky, Thelonius Monk, Elliot Smith, XTC, Fiona Apple, Ray Charles, Mozart, Stevie Wonder, U2, Me'Shell Ndegéocello, Bill Evans, Nina Simone, Neko Case, k.d. lang, Radiohead, Martin Sexton, Death Cab For Cutie, Wayne Horvitz, Bill Frisell, The Police, Feist, Steven Bernstein, Gershwin, Sarah Vaughn, Coldplay, Bonnie Raitt, Pallestrina, REM, Sloan, Annie Lennox, Billy Joel, Jessica Williams, Jill Scott, Joni Mitchell, Martha Wainwright, Peter Gabriel, Tom Petty, Prince, Shawn Colvin,
"Incredible! Her songwriting sensibilities are the ilk of Edie Brickell, Carol Bayer Sager, and Joni Mitchell. And her voice just soars! You've got to invest your time to hear this." - Q-tip (A Tribe Called Quest and solo Artist)
"Magnetic, compelling. People are just drawn to the sound of her voice. She is the real thing." -- Bob Power, multi-platinum, Grammy record mixer/ producer
"exquisitely evocative of the finest popmeisters of the past three decadesmusic that is very new and fresh, unlike anything I've ever heard before." -- Bill Fisher, Victory Review*****
Common wisdom in the entertainment business dictates if you can’t describe it intwo sentences, go back to the boards and refine your pitch. However, those experienced and well traveled in the business know that in truth, it’s the onesthat you can’t describe easily that are the true and lasting artists (think Rufus Wainright, Erykah Badu, Jeff Buckley).
Seattle based singer-songwriter Andrea Wittgens is the freshest original newvoice on the scene in years. Combining sultry, engaging vocals (Rickie Lee Jones meets Norah Jones) with original songs that are both hypnotic and exuberant,and always showing immaculately appropriate musicality with clever yet disarmingly honest lyrics, she has been holding audiences in rapture throughoutthe Northwest.
Originally from small-town Antigonish (pronounced anna-ga-nish), Nova Scotia, Andrea’s earliest stage experiences were tap dancing as a precocious four year old, then twirling in pink tutus at the local ballet school, as well as atop (several)telephone books at piano recitals. Eventually outgrowing the telephone books (and hanging up her size 2 taps), she continued with both classical piano lessonsand dance classes, which combined to form a deep physical connection to music which carries forth through today. Continuing with piano through high school,Andrea eventually spent several years teaching music, dance and movement, while refining her chops playing keys and singing in the high school jazz band.She continued with advanced classical music studies, graduating as a dual major (French and Music) at Queen’s University, Ontario.
Moving to Seattle in the mid-90’s, Andrea began her pop writing career inearnest, playing late nights at raucous beer and joints bars in Pioneer Square, Seattle (with what was to be future members of Sugartown), while next morningslogging in bleary-eyed to her day gig programming interactive music at Microsoft. By 1999, Sugartown was more than an idea, and in 2000, theyreleased Blue Eyed Fool. The EP stirred up a wave of notice in Seattle, despite being an earnest fun-pop outfit pushing against the considerable tide of flannel-shirted insouciance.
After the release of Sugartown’s second LP, Aquamarine, the band hit the road, upand down the West Coast – Seattle, Portland, Ashland, Eugene, San Francisco, and on to LA. Finally, after 5 years, Sugartown seemed to have run its course, and rather thanbeing the voice and face of a band, it was time for Andrea to shine as a solo artist. Her new EP Alibi represents a convergence of the writing, singing and rivetingstage presence that mark Andrea Wittgens’ arrival as a singer/songwriter of the highest order.
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Lovely Lovely Lovely...the new songs SHINE, Andrea! Summer Escape sounds a bit like you threw Andy Partridge out of XTC and JUST TOOK OVER!!! Did I mention I adore your voice????
I'm sorry about that I must have told you the wrong one.
That's funny because I tried that one a while ago too, the one I gave you, and it made me all crazy because they sucked real bad, and they didn't pay too good either they offered like tickets and stuff instead of cash.
But anyways, the right site is
S E C R E T 4 5 . COM
it's the one I am cashing $550 a week with putting in about 22 hours a week, sometimes up to like 30 hours if I'm day dreaming.
After you get your membership make sure you sign up with with the companies on page one in the members section because they are the ones that pay the big bucks, I got $50 for one that took me 35 minutes today. You'll see what I'm talking about when you start up.
Daisy started taking them too and she's making $900 a week, it's making me so mad because I'm the one that showed her which one to sign up with now she's making more than me.
Alright well me and Jake are getting ready to leave, just give me a call or I'll meet you on here and let me know if you have any problems with your membership. bye now
Wanted to let you know our new album "Don't Be Like That" is available as a FREE download for 2 weeks, via a link on our MySpace page....hope you enjoy it!
well it'll be hard to catch me in New York... I spend most of my time in Thailand... but when that CD is finished (it's taking forever) you'll be one of the first to know.
Love your music and would be honored if you would accept this invitation to sign up to be considered for the featured artist position on www. americaneedsme. com
It benefit's any participating charity you choose!
We handle all the charity paperwork, all you do is sign up and promote your very own Artist/Band charity page to your fans!
www. americaneedsme .com/YOUR NAME HERE
Oh yea, you also get 25% of all net sales you generate from your Artist/Band charity page for selling the "America Needs Me" t-shirt!
Great set at The Bitter End tonight. You are truly talented--a great songwriter and a great performer. Break a leg with the rest of your NYC gigs...if I can, I'll try to hit another one and/or steer some friends your way. --SJF
Hi there, Andrea and thanks for your sweet note. I see that you're in our one-and-a-half horse town. Welcome, yo! ;)
Perhaps I'll see you on Sunday, then... And if not, I'm sure the cyber stars will align for us to cross paths again. Cheers and all my thanks for the support! - danielle
Gee, back on this day in 1982 Reagan was in office, J Geils band was at the top of the charts with "Centerfold" and you were making your debut, huh? Wow. You seem to get younger every year.
