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Andrew Hoover
Soul / R&B / Roots Music

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MySpace URL:

www.myspace.com/andrewhoovermusic

Andrew Hoover : General Info

Member Since

12/1/2005

Band Website

www.andrewhoovermusic.com

Band Members

Andrew Hoover -- Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Influences

Stevie Wonder. Otis Redding. Ray Charles. Martin Sexton. Raul Midon. Marc Broussard. Ray LaMontagne. Gavin DeGraw. George Benson. John Legend. Donny Hathaway. Brian McKnight. Smokie Norful. Jonathan Butler. Tony Lucca Sam Cooke. Lauryn Hill. Ryan Montbleau. Anthony David. Anthony Hamilton. Elliott Yamin. James Taylor. James Morrison (Not the one from the Doors...). Jason Mraz. Amos Lee. Muddy Waters. Etta James. Boyz II Men. Christina Aguilera.

(Order "Chances, Stances & Romances" on iTunes!!)

Sounds Like

My own heart and soul + my music heroes who have influenced me.

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CONTACTS!

MANAGEMENT

Marcie Jacobson & Jason Spiewak of Rock Ridge Music

andrewhoover@rockridgemusic.com

TO CONTACT BOOKING AGENT

Zach Mullinax of Variety Art

zach@varietyart.com

TO CONTACT PUBLICIST

Krista Mettler, Skye Media

publicity@rockridgemusic.com, 908-889-5029

TO CONTACT ME PERSONALLY:

andrew@andrewhoovermusic.com

Record Label

Rock Ridge Music / ADA / Warner

Type of Label

Indie

Upcoming Shows

Nov 7 2009

5:00P

University of Virginia -- supporting Benjy Davis Project 5PM!!!

Charlottesville, Virginia

Nov 8 2009

8:00P

Night Cat supporting Benjy Davis Project

Easton, Maryland

Nov 9 2009

8:00P

Jammin Java supporting Benjy Davis Project and Curtis Peoples

Vienna, Virginia

Nov 11 2009

7:30P

Sullivan Hall supporting Benjy Davis Project

New York City, New York

Nov 12 2009

8:00P

Acoustic Cafe w/ Benjy Davis Project, Curtis Peoples and Alexis Babini

Fairfield, Connecticut

Nov 14 2009

8:00P

Wilbert’s supporting Benjy Davis Project

Cleveland, Ohio

Nov 15 2009

7:30P

Beat Kitchen supporting Benjy Davis Project

Chicago, Illinois

Nov 17 2009

9:00P

The Frequency supporting Benjy Davis Project

Madison, Wisconsin

Nov 18 2009

8:00P

Cicero’s supporting Benjy Davis Project

St. Louis, Missouri

Nov 20 2009

8:00P

University of Louisiana supporting Benjy Davis Project

Lafayette, Louisiana

Nov 22 2009

8:00P

3rd & Lindsley supporting Benjy Davis Project

Nashville, Tennessee

Dec 3 2009

8:00P

Stubbs supporting Benjy Davis Project

Austin, Texas

Dec 4 2009

8:00P

The Aardvark supporting Benjy Davis Project

Fort Worth, Texas

Dec 9 2009

8:00P

Hi-Tone Cafe supporting Benjy Davis Project

Memphis, Tennessee

Dec 10 2009

8:00P

The Village supporting Benjy Davis Project

Little Rock, Arkansas

Dec 11 2009

10:00P

The Riverside Warehouse supporting Benjy Davis Project

Shreveport, Louisiana

Dec 12 2009

9:00P

Last Call supporting Benjy Davis Project

Thibidaux, Louisiana

Dec 15 2009

8:00P

Whiskey Roadhouse supporting Sister Hazel & Benjy Davis Project

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Dec 16 2009

8:00P

The Pageant supporting Sister Hazel & Benjy Davis Project

St. Louis, Missouri

Dec 18 2009

8:00P

Varsity Theatre supporting Benjy Davis Project

Baton Rouge

Dec 19 2009

9:00P

Howlin’ Wolf supporting Benjy Davis Project

New Orleans, Louisiana

Jan 7 2010

8:00P

TAMPA, Florida

Jan 8 2010

8:00P

TAMPA, Florida

Jan 9 2010

8:00P

TAMPA, Florida

Jan 10 2010

8:00P

TAMPA, Florida

Jan 11 2010

8:00P

TAMPA, Florida

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About Andrew Hoover

Twenty-one-year-old singer/songwriter/guitarist Andrew Hoover brings to the table a pot full of home cooked acoustic soul, R&B, and blues, stirred together with some tasty flamenco and colorful pop sprinkles.  Which isn’t surprising, really, since he originally trained to be a chef.

At age 14, Hoover apprenticed for two years with chefs at four-star restaurants in Connecticut in an effort to build his cooking knowledge base and really learn his way around a kitchen.  He catered parties on the side to earn some money and even considered attending culinary school, but a comment from his sister about learning to play the guitar sparked something inside of him that would decide his future.  Once Andrew picked up his first guitar he was hooked, and he started learning how to play the songs of his musical heroes.  Visions of Michelin stars faded a bit and were put on the back burner, and Hoover sought to learn the instrument inside and out, watching YouTube videos and concert DVD’s in an attempt to pick up guitar-playing techniques.  
He started writing songs his senior year in high school, and started singing in college.  “Around the end of my freshman year,” Hoover explains, “it really started to hit me that this was something I wanted to do.  I wanted to write songs and be a musician and make a living at it.”  By the time his sophomore year in college rolled around, he was spending all of his free time in the music practice rooms when he wasn’t doing homework.  At the end of that year, with his parents’ blessing, he quit school to follow his dream of making music full time.

He recorded his first EP in his garage, and self-released it in 2007.  Andrew mapped out and booked his own tour, which took him from Maine down to Florida and west to Chicago, hitting all of the points in between. “I just wanted to play,” Hoover remembers.  “Anywhere I could find an audience, I was there. It was not just what I had to do to build a name for myself, but it was also what I wanted to do.”  A second solo acoustic EP soon followed to stoke his growing fan base.

Andrew caught the attention of Rock Ridge Music through the new “old fashioned way” of MySpace outreach, sending messages to fans of comparable artists.  Rock Ridge staffer Carly Kent received one of Andrew’s messages, and liked what she heard enough to catch a show in New York.  Blown away by what she saw, Kent passed along Andrew’s demo to label President Jason Spiewak.  Skeptical as always, Spiewak listened and was impressed.  It was one of Hoover’s YouTube videos that cemented Spiewak’s interest.  “Andrew Hoover is a show-stopping entertainer.  He draws people in with his percussive, unique style of guitar playing and makes them fall in love with his unbelievable voice.”

Hoover signed with Rock Ridge Music in 2008, and hit the studio with Spiewak in New York City to record his full-length debut.  In addition to the NYC sessions, Andrew traveled South to work with Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down fame at his Rivergate Studios in Hendersonville, Tennessee.  The result is Hoover’s full-band debut album, “Chances, Stances & Romances,” which will be released on September 22, 2009.

Andrew is a solo musician, though he voices several instruments in his live shows.  His unique slap guitar style carries inspirations from the bass and percussion instruments, giving his songs a groove and rhythm not often associated with singer-songwriters.  His vocal style is raw and original, colorful, and dynamic.  Andrew takes his cues from a variety of his heroes including but not limited to Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Marc Broussard, Ray LaMontagne, Raul Midon, James Morrison, and Martin Sexton.

Andrew will be touring throughout 2009 and 2010 in support of his debut release.  He will be building on a touring history that already includes previous performances in support of Sister Hazel, Elliott Yamin, Tim Reynolds, Dave Barnes, Ernie Halter, Ari Hest, the Alternate Routes, and Kate Voegele.

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Andrew Hoover 's Friends Comments

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Johnny	Nov 10 2009 8:31 PM Hey mate, Im Johnny. Just a random add, im new to myspace, nice music you got are you in a band or something?
Kasia	Nov 10 2009 8:31 PM :) The music is in the heart of every one from us :)
ADRIAN	Nov 3 2009 4:11 PM ur music are tremendously amazingg. see ya at the rockboat ;)
ELLEY DUHE (doo-way)	Oct 29 2009 4:18 AM I'll definately keep listening..... and I do hope to catch one of your shows! Enjoy the rest of your week! Much love, El <3
ELLEY DUHE (doo-way)	Oct 27 2009 5:52 PM I just listened to your songs.... nothing but..AMMMMAAAAZZZZIINNGG :) I hope to hear you play "LIVE" sometime! BEAUTIFUL vox! Much love, Elley :)
Carla	Oct 20 2009 4:09 AM i will see you tomorrow, can't wait! c
Ms.Fritz	Oct 13 2009 4:15 PM I put Saturday on my page...that will have to do for now until you come here!
Ms.Fritz	Oct 12 2009 1:56 PM no dates in AZ...I will cry now :'(
Heather [off tour]	Oct 10 2009 2:18 PM sweet tunes..see ya on the rockboat!
CANADIAN BEEF	Oct 9 2009 3:59 PM Hey Andrew! Cheers from Canada! Thanks for the add, champ :) And thanks for the awesome music! Have a great weekend and stay chill... Peace, Seth.
wolfman dan u.s.a /a fan to all music	Oct 6 2009 4:29 PM OOwwwoooo,hi i am stoppin in to for a bit,to say hi & to play your rockin hot music have a rockin hot week yf&f dan
Crows Gurl	Oct 2 2009 2:59 AM hey Andrew! Just wanted to let u know that I bought the album when it came out..its amazing! Love it!
Som	Oct 1 2009 3:07 PM whats sup, droping by to show some luv! <3<3
≡ ｅｒｉｋｏ ≡	Oct 1 2009 3:07 PM Hello　from　Japan
Maureen	Sep 29 2009 3:22 PM brrr, hope the festival was fun , right now its chilly ~ the weather made me pass. Keep it up b/c the music still sounds great coming through my warm speakers, lol ;)
@Allistunna	Sep 29 2009 3:22 PM how are you?
Som	Sep 20 2009 4:38 PM loving the music! i really like the style!
Pascal	Sep 16 2009 6:46 PM Bonjour Andrew Thanks for the friendly add What a good sound in your music Really appreciate your voice Best wishes from France (Follow me on twitter.com/pascal95 ) Pascal
Joyscandalous	Sep 16 2009 3:48 PM you, my friend, make me smile. i like that about you. thanks :)
Dedication ™	Sep 14 2009 12:47 AM Hey whats up? Hows it going? -Taylor
nate	Sep 12 2009 3:10 PM You need to get a show in Birmingham sometime, there are a lot of great places around here to play.
melissa	Sep 10 2009 4:36 PM Just stopped by to say Hi and hope you have a great weekend :)
Morgan Zand	Sep 9 2009 5:30 PM hey andrew how r u doing.
Christina	Sep 7 2009 4:00 AM I need to put a countdown for the November show!!!!!!!!!!
Marion	Sep 1 2009 5:18 PM Send you a big HELLO from Germany, Andrew! Have a wonderful week

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