When you mix acoustic rock with the soul sounds of Motown, you get Andrew Austin, the Sarnia, Ontario-raised singer/songwriter. For our purposes we will call this style Acoustic Soul Rock. You can hear how growing up nearby Detroit and studying classic rock like The Beatles have influenced both his writing and his vocal style.
In 2007, Andrew released his debut solo album, an EP entitled JUST THE WAY I FEEL. The release followed his performance as an unlikely member of the Top 22 on Canadian Idol and also marked his first shot at producing. It is this soulful, exciting collection of songs and Andrew's unmatched vocals that have impressed fans all over the country.
In addition to his own writing, recording, and touring, Andrew has worked and shared the stage with such diverse Canadian icons and contemporaries as Andy Kim, Ron Sexsmith, Ed Robertson and Steven Page, Danny Michel, Andy Stochansky, Blair Packham, Lukas Rossi, Greg Neufeld and Donovan Woods. In doing so, his mind opened to new musical influences and his style developed into a contemporary and original sound.
Andrew was selected as a "Top Pick" by CP24 for his performance during Canadian Music Week 2009. He was nominated in 2006 for "Live Band of the Year" at the Toronto Indie Music awards. In 2007, after a chance audition for Canadian Idol, Andrew became the first performer to ever play an instrument in a solo performance in the week of the Top 18. After Canadian Idol, Andrew released the award-winning (2008 Album of the Year from International Magazine Awards) JUST THE WAY I FEEL.
Throughout 2008 and the first half of 2009, Andrew toured across Canada in support of the EP and continues to play live all over the country as he prepares his next release, due later this year.
Hey Man, What the heck is happening? Thought I would drop you a line and see how you have been and what you are up to? Looks like your keeping busy. Did you release another album? We should catch up and stuff. Always loving your music!
I'm hitting the road in a couple of weeks to raise money for War Child, Coast-to-coast – 50 cities – ALL PROCEEDS TO WARCHILD. Why? 66% of all war victims are CHILDREN. Shocked like me? War Child helps these children that have been affected by war. Check out the new blog – the whole story is up there. Love to have you be a part of it.
You’ll find a Blog, Tour page and a Bio page. I’ll be blogging daily from the road.
Hey, thanks for the add, looking forward to hearing your tunes. I'm constantly updating my page. Back in the studio now, so make sure to check back for some new tracks.
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New track up called L!! (it's 12yrs old actually but someone told me they loved it so up it went!) Plus some amazing photos in an album called 'Marjorie j. Toro' who's from Canada. In one, she's standing almost at the end of a rainbow ~ Brilliant!!!
Hey its Sem thought I would let you know that we have decided to give our entire album away for free on download. We wanted to share the music with as many people as possible. You can get it here:
Hi ! Just popping by to have a browse at your page! Lovin' it! Hope everythings good with you. My myspace has been re-vamped, please check out my new recording and comment on my new promo pictures..there's more to come! Any feedback would be appreiciated =)
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