MySpace.com - Andrew Heringer - Sacramento & Monterey, California - Indie / Folk Rock / Acoustic

i am andrew heringer.
i write songs inspired by my life & the things around me.
i call them folk-rock songs.
i sing and play guitar.
i also play violin, mandolin & dobro.
i try to play drums and piano occasional as well.
i play concerts by myself sometimes.
i also play with a band of talented guys & they bring elements of funk & jazz.
i like melodies & thoughtful lyrics.

fun facts

i graduated from UC Irvine in 2007 with a B.A. in Drama.
i also act & compose music for theater.
i grew up in placerville, ca (its between sacramento & tahoe).
i come from a long line of farmers & my parents were both raised on farms.
i rarely use capitalization.
i watch lots of concerts on dvd as well as the Office (u.s.).
i like being outside & being able to see nothing but nature for miles.
i am constantly spilling beverages.
i love pumpkin pie, honey & watered down fruit juice.
i value honesty & creativity in people.

Andrew Heringer has spent the last year touring full time performing solo and with his band. Playing shows in California, Oregon, Nevada as well as New York, he has sold thousands of CD's independently of any label representation. Often compared with the likes of Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews, it is a matter of time before Heringer is a known touring act.

Andrew has spent the last several years finding a unique sound that blends his roots of rock and folk with training in jazz guitar and vocal/stage performance while also building a sizeable following throughout America. His songs have been showcased over 3 albums; & we hope (2005), Unfold (2006) and the e.p. Seems So Long Since Yesterday (2007). Though the instrumentation has changed with each recording, Heringer is known by fans for his honest, genuine lyrics and catchy melodies.

His solo performances are dynamic and audiences can't help but be drawn in by the songs. Through years of acting experience, his natural and personal energy on stage makes him immediately identifiable and loveable as well. Being a trained vocalist and guitarist his performance is far from lacking.

When playing with the full band, the songs are given a boost of musicianship and an energy seen only when a group is having fun playing music. His band consists of a group of Jazz players that give the folk-rock songs a jazz-funk twist. Kellen Garcia (bass) and Jonathan McHenry (drums) create a solid foundation reminiscent of the Dave Matthews Band while Jason Galbraith (tenor sax) and Max Haymer (piano, organ, rhodes) bring the sounds of funk and jazz and solos that will drop your jaw. Eric Frank rounds out the group as another presence at vocals and electric guitar. The musicianship of the band leaves the audience impressed knowing they saw people who have studied for years on their instruments.

The Andrew Heringer Band will be releasing their first album, The Paradise Sessions, together in the Summer of 08.

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