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Andrew Balkwill



LONDON
United Kingdom

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Member Since11/15/2005
Band Websitewww.andrewbalkwill.com
Band MembersTHE MAGIC 3
Bass - Dave Delgado
Drums - Steve Dunkley
Keys/Vox - Me!
InfluencesElton John
Ben Folds
Stevei Wonder
The Beatles
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I’ve been playing the piano ever since I can remember. We were a musical family where everyone played at least something, and you could pretty much find most instruments in the house. I always loved the piano, and although I play other instruments - guitar, trombone, bass and drums at a push, piano is the one instrument I kept coming back to.

I started writing songs when I was about seven. I had a piano teacher who would make me come up with an idea for him every week and get me to sit in on jazz sessions well out of my depth. But, although daunting as a child, it increased my courage to get up and play.

After college I went straight to music school - The Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, where I was meant to study guitar, but in fact spent most of my time playing the piano.

I then moved up to London and started playing various gigs around town. I was spotted by Steinway & Sons and provided with sponsorship for which I am really grateful.

The music I write is essentially piano-driven pop music, following in the wake of the great songwriters such as Elton John, Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder. I love to write songs that are catchy, with a melody that you can sing, and are easy to remember.

My current aim is to get my music heard by more people, so if you like what I do - spread the word. Thanks to everyone who has supported me so far - I truly appreciate it, I couldn’t have got this far without you!



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Aliyah Keshani





Jul 10 2009 11:13 PM

Andrew Andrew, when is your next london gig? I'm certainly coming :) Ally x
HDC Media - CD, DVD, USB Duplication and Vinyl Pre





Jul 8 2009 11:59 AM

Thanks for adding HDC Media :-)

If you get chance have a look at our new Vinyl pressing section on the website. Just google hdc media group. Cheers! :-)
Boo





Jul 2 2009 12:44 AM

Thanks for the accept, cool stuff! Take a listen if you like :)
Boo
xx
piper





Jun 30 2009 10:54 AM

whats good??hope you have a good week ,have u checked out my 10 tracks yet?? if not come check them out and let me know what ones your feeling,

in a bit

piper

p.s www.axefm.co.uk sundays 6-8pm gmt
LucidDreams Music Group





Jun 30 2009 2:03 AM

LucidDreams Music thanks you for the friendship and wishes you a successful day. Be sure to visit our MySpace Profile!

Best regards,
LucidDreams Music
The Paige Capo





Jun 11 2009 4:02 PM

Who: The Paige Capo.
What: Introducing their newest model, "The Clik".
When: Summer NAMM 2009.
Where: Nashville, Tennessee. Booth 1406.
Why: Because you asked for it.

"Are you in The Clik?"
CHRIS SELMAN





Jun 8 2009 5:01 PM

hi, I'm playing two London gigs this week.
would be nice if you could pop down to one...
check my page for details :)
chris
CHRIS SELMAN





Jun 2 2009 6:54 AM

hi there.. come on over and have a listen to my new song.
it's called 'Penny Pinching'. Hope you like it!
Music Portal Dot Com





Jun 1 2009 12:18 PM

Thanks a lot for the add!!

Best, Internet Music Media
The Trips





May 30 2009 3:45 PM

Hey thanks for adding us!

Tom,
Night Trip

www.night-trip.co.uk
Dave Delgado





May 20 2009 7:26 PM

nice video!

take! haha

see ya ;-)

D
CHRIS SELMAN





May 19 2009 7:10 PM

hi, thanks for accepting.
hope you like the noise I make!
chris
Art & Design by Saven Chadha





May 13 2009 5:34 PM

nice video xxx
THE ALL AMERICAN GIRL





Apr 23 2009 8:30 PM

Hey andrew ya it was good meeting you too! when you playing next? x
yea





Apr 19 2009 6:22 AM

hey bro i remember when i saw you on staten island. hit me up cuz i have a business opporunity for you.
just drop me a line
Albert





Mar 20 2009 10:16 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Tiptoe Around the Jungle





Mar 1 2009 7:04 AM

hey!!
thanks for the add!!
really nice songs!!
see you at notting hill arts club tonight!!
best wishes
ttatj.x
karla





Feb 16 2009 5:54 AM

hey you have a lot of shows !!
I'm glad you are busy! hehe

k
Bo Bruce





Jan 15 2009 10:58 AM

PLEASE VOTE BO BRUCE TO WIN CHANNEL 4'S ORANGE UNSIGNED ACT BY CALLING 09011 213 101 - &, seriously as many times as you want..?!? Xx
The Humanitarians.





Dec 12 2008 9:09 PM

Thanks for the add & cool music :-)
karla





Dec 8 2008 8:05 PM

Hi! thanks, nice music by the way ..so any advice about tequila feel free!
k
Sophie Delila





Dec 1 2008 10:01 PM

Loving what I'm hearing btw :)
xx
Sophie Delila





Dec 1 2008 10:00 PM

finally!!! :)
see you on sat.!!!!
sophie xx
Art & Design by Saven Chadha





Oct 28 2008 5:23 PM

:)
CORAZZA





Sep 7 2008 9:10 PM

Hey Andrew! good to hear from you man. Whats been going on?

how's the music going? Are you still doing the I Love Gigs nights?

Would be great to see you at some point, maybe have a jam etc

Don't know if your about this friday (12th sep) but im playing @ The Wilmington Arms in Islington If you want to come. We're on @ 8:45, should be a few faces about,have a drink, be good to catch up.

Let me know,
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