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Andrew DeVillers
Rock / Indie / Americana

new album at www.zunior.com and www.maplemusic.com



Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Member Since12/3/2006
Band Websitewww.andrewdevillers.com
Band MembersAppearing on the new record: Jeff Dowdall, Rob Carter, Cam deLaat, Shelby Lamb, Rob Balon, Jordan Paul, Rob Krasevich, Mark Tatone
InfluencesMississippi John Hurt, Leadbelly, Fred McDowell, Neil Young, Karen Dalton, Elliot Smith, Robert Johnson, The Band, Ma Rainey, The Sunday Sinners, Neko Case, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Hotkid, Janis Joplin, Keith Richards, Hayden, Lucinda Williams, The Kent Boys, Woody Guthrie, Jolie Holland, The Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, June Carter Cash, Terror Lake, Buzzy Linhart, Otto Roosen, Levon Helm, Django Reinhart, Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Bessie Smith, Kris Kristofferson and my Mom.
Sounds LikeAndrew DeVillers (2008), Highway 11 (2007), The Exchanges - How Far Down (2006), The Exchanges - S/T EP (2005)
Record LabelSunny Lane Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Andrew DeVillers
Prolific Toronto based singer/songwriter Andrew DeVillers has released four records in the past four years. Beginning with the 2005 self-titled E.P. by gritty indie rock band The Exchanges, there has been a diverse sonic path carved en route to his most recent solo release. As principal songwriter and lead vocalist/guitarist in The Exchanges, DeVillers’ cloaked his acoustic penned tunes in adult doses of crunch and volume. Aided in his efforts by like-minded cohorts’ drummer Rob Balon and bass player Jeff Dowdall, The Exchanges can be heard at their finest on full-length 2006 release ‘How Far Down’. After 3 years of touring, international distribution, and the acclaim of many of their can-rock heroes The Exchanges found themselves pulled in different directions. Not wanting to sit idle DeVillers went up to the attic and wrote/recorded a full album of new acoustic tunes in February 2007 called ‘Highway 11’ in homage to his northern roots. Completely independent of the band, management, label and distribution DeVillers silk-screened a couple hundred discs booked up a seven week tour of eastern Canada and hit the road for the summer. The tour was a formative experience as a solo artist and solidified his commitment to soldiering on no matter the odds. Back in Toronto his resolve strengthened and spirits bolstered by signing a record deal with Sunny Lane Records, the musical direction for the next record was none too clear. DeVillers knew he didn’t want to do another acoustic record but was still without a consistent band. All the while the work-a-day world of city life was taking its toll on his focus and seemed to pull him further away from his goals. Escaping to Nepal in the spring 2008 work on the record really started to progress. Having time and space to focus on writing, new material came quickly and easily as did a vision for the direction of the record. The environment abroad proved refreshing and deeply inspirational. Upon return recording quickly took shape with help from The Exchanges’ Jeff Dowdall, who’s co-producing and multi-instrumental wizardry added colour to the mix. Tracked over two months at Sterling Sound Productions, the mood was lively as almost a dozen of DeVillers many talented musical friends performed on the sessions, a few of whom will be joining him on the road. The self-titled new record combines the extremes of The Exchanges with the hushed intimacy of Highway 11 hitting all points in between and was released in September 2008. After spending fall/winter hitting venues all over Ontario (both with the band and solo) and his first NYC show the new record will see a tour proper in May 2009.

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DRUNK WOMAN

DRUNK WOMAN



Nov 7 2009 12:04 AM





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Sep 15 2009 7:43 PM

I swear I saw you DT at Yonge and Dundas last night around 9ish
Lonely Vagabond

Lonely Vagabond



Jul 25 2009 7:47 AM

A songwriters spirit combined with a rock and roll soul.
Crash

Crash



Jun 2 2009 11:04 PM

Watched tour blog w/ Jesse, wasn't easy - he made me find/replay all the shots of Peter eating...

How come I don't see Sudbury in 'Upcoming Shows'?
The Oldest Child [Enjoyed the FALL season]

The Oldest Child [Enjoyed the FALL season]



May 30 2009 5:26 PM

Hey Andrew!
See you at Pitter Patter Festival tonight!
All the best!
Lee / The Oldest Child
www.myspace.com/oldestchildthe

Memo Scarletto

Memo Scarletto



May 30 2009 12:47 AM

Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta
(weather subject to change on the 1/2 hour with out notification) Wonderful sites and sounds in your space.Many discoveries made at your space, very nice indeed to be m8s.Cheers ! (mO:) moreno

In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.

"do not seek happiness .. but .. do rid your self of unhappiness = Zero Negative thoughts"

"Share knowledge ,it is a way to achieve immortality"

InNeR PeAcE ,LoVe and JoY ..mO

Please vist our good friend at
www.seasidepeddler.ca
Bathhurst NB

Electronica side of things at
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scribbler

scribbler



May 21 2009 2:02 AM

you nailed that ccr cover
wooden wives

wooden wives



May 15 2009 10:04 PM

looking forward to tomorrow night man
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P572

P572



May 9 2009 8:05 PM

You are great Devillers. After all I had not forgotten my stuff at the Scanner. Everytime I see you live, I listen to your music on cd the next day and it feels pretty good.
Cuban Assassins

Cuban Assassins



Apr 20 2009 8:33 PM

Thanks for joining the Assassin Nation. Cheers.


Cuban Assassins
Heather Mazhar

Heather Mazhar



Apr 18 2009 4:38 PM

sunday night free?
come to the Boat and join us for a listening party. we just recorded a bunch of tracks. then we play.

see ya there maybe??
heat
sushigirl

sushigirl



Apr 16 2009 10:52 PM

LOL! I cant spell! we cant wait to see you and call us asap whenyou get here we'll pick you and go for coffee and catchup!! ;) see you soon M and Greg
sushigirl

sushigirl



Apr 16 2009 10:43 PM

HI!!!!!!! we are so stocked!!!!! cant wait to see you bye!!!!
The Spooky ScareCrows

The Spooky ScareCrows



Apr 9 2009 4:05 PM

Hi.
Donovan Woods

Donovan Woods



Apr 8 2009 2:36 PM

Andrew, thanks man. What's up with you? Lookin forward to your tranzac night. I'm finna go to that...
Jane Ehrhardt

Jane Ehrhardt



Mar 18 2009 5:16 PM

Just listening to your tunes... Looking forward to seeing you in April!
Ryan Trew

Ryan Trew



Mar 13 2009 9:25 PM

Come Out West, man!
the Schomberg Fair

the Schomberg Fair



Feb 20 2009 6:23 PM

Mother Cry sounds awesome!
hHope you are well.
See you soon!
Matt
High Heels Lo Fi (gig Nov28-Toronto)

High Heels Lo Fi (gig Nov28-Toronto)



Jan 12 2009 5:35 PM

Hi! Thanks for adding us.



Check out this video: We're Jerks to our Bass Player

Megan Marshall

Megan Marshall



Dec 31 2008 10:40 PM

happy new year!
Heather Mazhar

Heather Mazhar



Dec 23 2008 7:01 PM

merry merry andrew.

:)
BAOM Toronto Scene

BAOM Toronto Scene



Dec 22 2008 9:53 PM

Wish you great holidays!
Download this song for free!
HotKid

HotKid



Dec 12 2008 8:58 PM

Hey, great show last night at the ebar man! See you tonight
rocknroll
bustinjustin

bustinjustin



Nov 17 2008 11:50 PM

Hey buddy i just notice you'll be at the pub sat night, im going to try and make it out, and ill try to get dyl out to.
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