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Andy Osenga
Rock / Experimental / Folk Rock

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Member Since4/25/2005
Band Websitewww.ilikeandy.com
Band Members MySpace Tracker Andy Osenga: Vocals/Electric Guitar
Cason Cooley: Piano/BGVs
Paul Eckberg: Drums
Aaron Sands: Bass
Matt Odmark: Guitars/BGVs


Booking: booking@wintonelliott.com


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InfluencesAchtung Baby
Peter Gabriel
Paul Simon
Bruce Springsteen
The Cardigans
Wilco
the Beatles
The Who
Dire Straits
Sixpence None the Richer
Pink Floyd
Marc Cohn
Patty Griffin
The Eels
Neil Finn


Record LabelUnknown Indie
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Andy Osenga
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True artistry evolves. It is not immobile, but ever-moving; ever-changing. And so from home-grown acoustic roots to the rugged and wily terrain of progressive rock, Andy Osenga transforms with seamless precision… and then some. Thought-provoking lyrics backed by some serious guitar riffs, his new sound pulls inspiration from the likes of John Mayer, Paul Simon and Crowded House. Andy’s songs represent who he has become as an artist – a soulful but personable musician who turns life into song with a seemingly effortless strum of his guitar. “We all grow and change,” says Andy. “And hopefully we grow and change out of who we think we’re supposed to be into who we really are. I think my music is following my own journey in that process.” Andy brings to his anthem-esque songs a deep-rooted message about life and love; a message that is backed by a charged-up live performance with playful rock rhythms and gritty vocals. The result of this evolution is a new sound that is a far cry from the melancholy singer/songwriter tunes for which he is best-known. Andy comes through once again with music that you don’t just hear, you experience.

With an already solid track record having been involved in two bands since high school, The Normals (Forefront Records) and most recently Caedmon’s Call (INO Records), Andy has begun work on his third solo project. His passion for sound is heard in the natural, fluid melodies that sound as though they’ve always been there. When Andy writes, he simply follows the muse he says, letting the sounds show him the way. “I’m learning that, in this process, what I want to happen in a tune is very rarely the thing that needs to happen. Sometimes it’s immediate, sometimes you have to exhaust every option, but at some point the elusive thing shows up,” he says. And as he continues to find his voice as an artist, Andy has learned how to pour his thoughts and emotions into the way he plays his guitar; exploring new ground with song-writing that goes beyond the lyrics into the very heart of the listener. Those emotions reveal themselves in melodies brimming with the hope and energy of this burgeoning guitar hero. Change in life is surely inevitable - but Andy is proving that change isn’t always a bad thing… in fact, it’s very good.


   


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Daves Place

Daves Place



Nov 13 2009 1:59 AM

Hi Andy...
My name is Dave and I just turned 48 years old today. I have been feeling pretty low about getting older. I have spent the day reflecting back on my life and wondering where my life has went and felt like it had passed me by.

To be honest, I have not visited you page in a bit. However, I did today. I wanted to hear Glimmering Gates. I love this song so much. Anyways, I listend to to your song When will I run. What a beautiful and inspiring song. It really made me think!. When will I run?  It's sad and I am ashamed. I know our loving and forgiving God. I know Jesus and how much he truely loved each and everyone of us. So after listening to this song on this soul searching day, I asked myself the question.....When will I run? when will I jump off this train of back sliding and soul destruction?

I thank you for letting God speak through you via your music. Because of this, I found the answer. When will I run? My answer....Today! Today I quit living my life for me. Today I quit worrying about my small pathetic problems of this life. This world and life is not my end. My problems I need not worry about. I have given them to my father. I know he will guide me each step of the way. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me. And have found happiness again.

 Sorry about the novel....but I felt like I needed to share this with you and thank you for your wonderful and inspirational work. Have a wonderful and blessed weekend Andy!

                                                          Your fan and brother through his blood

                                                                                ~Dave~

Kristin Errett

Kristin Errett



Nov 11 2009 12:23 AM

Hi, I just dropped by to say hello. I hope all is well.

I recently updated my website and uploaded some new songs. I hope you will give them a listen when you get a chance and I hope you enjoy them.

Have a wonderful day!!!

Thanks,
~Kristin
Spady

Spady



Nov 3 2009 5:51 PM

Happy November! Come by and say hi anytime!
Dave Tamkin

Dave Tamkin



Nov 1 2009 11:10 PM


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Jefferson Fox

Jefferson Fox



Nov 1 2009 3:57 PM

Filmed this 'live' clip while working on another cinematic video.  Wanted to share it with you.

Benji White/Guitarist/Songwriter

Benji White/Guitarist/Songwriter



Nov 1 2009 1:51 AM

Thanks for the add and the support. Hope you enjoy the tunes..Peace!
Kaylor Girls

Kaylor Girls



Oct 4 2009 4:50 PM

Thanks so much for adding us to your friends!! Keep rockin the music! Luv the KG
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Sep 27 2009 7:36 PM

Hey there...whats up?


Owen Pye (ONLINE CONTEST. READ BLOG. PLEASE VOTE)

Owen Pye (ONLINE CONTEST. READ BLOG. PLEASE VOTE)



Sep 2 2009 3:01 AM

I like Andy.
Wes Pickering

Wes Pickering



Jul 14 2009 7:10 AM

Dear Mr. O,

I'm writing to inform you that you have been inducted into my top friends. Also, we need to finish that song.

love,
wes
The Doctor Is In

The Doctor Is In



Jul 9 2009 6:27 PM

thanks for adding us! great stuff on your page! check out our tunes when you get the chance! have a great weekend!
Jefferson Fox

Jefferson Fox



Jul 5 2009 9:50 PM

Hello :)
Victor

Victor Q



Jul 1 2009 7:02 AM

Our friends should do wireless mouse and the keyboard for the desktop computer whoever uses it.
Stevie-G.

Stevie-G.



Jun 11 2009 9:50 PM

Hello!
It's been some time now.
How are things going with you? :)
Stevie-G.
Through The Storm (NEW SONGS UP)

Through The Storm (NEW SONGS UP)



Jun 7 2009 5:46 AM

Thank you Andy for blessing us with your friendship.

In His grip,

Pat
Jason Singh

Jason Singh



Jun 4 2009 12:45 AM

hey man, hope the music is going well
Nick A.D.

Nick A.D.



May 30 2009 2:40 PM

Whoa, summer is pretty much already here and its cookin' outside! Got any big plans? Hope you have lots o' fun and good times!
Owen Pye (ONLINE CONTEST. READ BLOG. PLEASE VOTE)

Owen Pye (ONLINE CONTEST. READ BLOG. PLEASE VOTE)



May 24 2009 8:20 PM

Looking forward to June. Oh yes.
Victor

Victor Q



May 12 2009 9:57 AM

Andy, how do you exclaim the chipmunk character name by Dave on THE CHIPMUNKS?
Doug Vosler - Photo Artist

Doug Vosler



May 11 2009 6:07 AM





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Brandon Bagby

Brandon Bagby



May 7 2009 6:14 AM

silence can always be satisfying ;)
uziel

uziel



Apr 26 2009 2:05 AM

Hey Andy, thanks for add!!
I like your music is awesome!!!
Greetings from Mexico!!
God bless!!!
Zac Hicks

Zac Hicks



Apr 24 2009 7:47 AM

rockers like you need no sleep. only stomp boxes, in-ears, and a sweet melody.
Jarrett "Kyd Dynomyte" Johnson

Jarrett "Kyd Dynomyte" Johnson



Apr 23 2009 6:38 AM

I think you might have something there bro....NICE work!
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