From an early age, Andrea Zonn was encouraged to explore her musical passions. The oldest child in a musical family, Zonn began to study the violin at age 5. She started fiddling at age 10, and traveled the contest circuit around the prairies of her native Illinois. At 14 she was accepted as a freshman violin major at the University of Illinois. Two years later, she transferred to Vanderbilt University in Nashville where she won numerous classical violin competitions and was awarded a fellowship to the prestigious Aspen Music Festival. That same year, she won the National Fiddle Championship in Winfield, KS.
Her voice and fiddle have graced recordings by Vince Gill, Linda Ronstadt and Ann Savoy, Keb’ Mo, George Jones, T-Bone Burnett, Neil Diamond, Paul Brady, Amy Grant, Mickey Newbury, Tim O’Brien, Alison Krauss, Sam Bush, Darrell Scott and countless others. Some of the folks she’s toured with include Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, Tony Trischka, Trisha Yearwood, Alison Brown, Jerry Douglas, and currently, James Taylor. Andrea's debut release, Love Goes On,was met with critical acclaim, including being named one of 2003's Top 10 new artists in the “Country Music Critics’ Poll.”
With an ardent sense of global awareness, Andrea co-produced Hands Across the Water: A Benefit for the Children of the Tsunami. As a response to the Asian tsunami of 2004, the project features collaborations between American folk artists and their Celtic counterparts, including John Prine, Rodney Crowell, Altan, Vince Gill, Lunasa, Cerys Matthews, Jackson Browne and a host of others. All proceeds from record sales are distributed to aid children affected by the devastation.
The upcoming year will include working on a new album, additional artist collaborations, and producing projects for other artists.
Albums
iTunes "This record and Andrea's voice remind me of the reasons why I love music." -- Vince Gill
"Finally, a glimpse into this remarkable person whose talent, beauty and friendship continue being some of my favorite things put on earth." -- Alison Krauss
"Zonn crafts an intelligent, beautifully played album that reveals new pleasures with each listening." -- Brian Mansfield, USA Today
iTunes "American and Celtic musicians have been quietly building collaborative efforts for several years, from the Transatlantic Sessions disc to The Chieftains Down The Old Plank Road, and Hands Across The Water is a nifty and rewarding next step in the campaign." -- Jon Weisberger, No Depression
Influences
All 12 notes and a multitude of rhythms,
from all styles of music, including,
but not limited to the music of:
Paul Martin Zonn
Wilma Zonn
Linda Ronstadt
Emmylou Harris
Karla Bonoff
New Grass Revival
James Taylor
Vince Gill
Stevie Wonder
Tony Rice
The Jackson 5
NRBQ
Kenny Rogers & The First Edition
Vassar Clements
Rodney Crowell
Kenny Baker
Jascha Heifetz
The Rascals
The Dregs
Carole King
Albert Lee
Rodney Crowell
Gram Parsons
Ella Fitzgerald
Etta James
Taj Mahal
Prokofiev
J.S. Bach
Catherine Tait
and so many more
The Grammy Awards
A Prairie Home Companion
The Grand Ole Opry
Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour
The Country Music Awards (CMAs)
The Tonight Show (with Johnny Carson and with Jay Leno)
The Late Show with David Letterman
The Grand Ole Opry
Nashville Now
As a Producer Love Goes On (2003 Compass Records) Hands Across the Water (2005 Compass Records) Kristian Booth : Hymns, Volume I (featuring a stunning duet with Susan Ashton)
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Andrea, How are you ? It's been a minute ! I hope that all is well with you, your family and your music endeavors. I'm doing good and still working on my extremely delayed new CD but I'm getting there soon (hopefully) Just dropping by to say "Hi" and send my love and well wishes your way. Take care, stay safe and have a wonderful week ahead beautiful lady !
I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
It is a pleasure to have you as my my MySpace friend… I find your MySpace page, your talent and your enthusiasm for music pleason’ to many… I welcome you’re other MySpace friends to visit my MySpace page that I’ve dedicated to my admiration of many talented guitar playing musicians of many styles… Stop by check it out and leave a comment if you like… Thanks Ken…
Haven't stopped by in a long time. Robbie has written some new music. Check it out or not. You will have missed out if you don't though... ;-) Hope all is fabulous with you! www.myspace.com/highyellowfeverband.com
Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!! http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/ AND Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think! Ruby Jane
