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Andy Broad

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Released: Nov 8, 2011
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  • Genre: Blues / Jazz / Roots Music

    Location Portsmouth, South, UK

    Profile Views: 19531

    Last Login: 2/1/2012

    Member Since 10/20/2007

    Website www.broad.ology.org.uk

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    Taking inspiration from the great delta players such as Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Son House and Mississippi John Hurt, he combines their raw syncopation with the sounds of Chicago (e.g. Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf) and the modern song writing approach of the likes of Robert Cray welding the whole into a powerful music for the modern day. Equally at home on Acoustic and Electric guitar, playing both slide and fretted styles Andy considers his music to be Urban rather than Country Blues, after all he lives in the City Of Portsmouth and has never been near a cotton field in his life! The subject matter of his music reflects this urban perspective, whilst remaining very much in the traditions of the music. Since becoming a fully professional musician in 1989 Andy has been developing his solo style. Swapping between acoustic and electric guitar his distinctive rhythmic style has been forged by the pragmatic approach of "getting out on the street" and playing the blues. The solo performance (occasionally accompanied by a harmonica or sax player) is where Andy's real strengths lie. Freed from the rigid structures of band life Andy plays in rhythmic metres that would give any drummer or bass player a headache but which follow the ebb and flow of the emotions of the blues. And, be it happiness or sadness, joy or lament emotion is what the blues is about! His singing continually strengthens and he can produce any thing from a deep emotive growl to a high melodic falsetto. The solo context is also where Andy's slide guitar comes to the fore. His impressive technique enables him to craft his own self penned material as well as rearrange the songs of others in ways that make them completely his own. A strong example of the first is the title track of the CD "From The Roots On Down". His unique arrangement of "Broke Down Engine" worked up by listening to a Dylan version a of Blind Willie McTell song is an excellent example of the second.
  • Members

    .. .. ....Andy Broad.... ....Burnt Ice.. .. ..Andy Broad - Guitar Vocals.. ....Martin Bird.. - Guitar .. ..Simon Tufnail - Bass.. ..Alan "Blackie" Backmore - Drums.. .. .. ....The West Side Blues Band.. .. ..Andy Broad Guitar (Les Paul) Vocals.. ..Barry Leaney - Harmonica.. ..Tim Nowell - Bass Guitar.. ..Berni Fox - Drums.. .. .. ....The Sally Strawberry Revue.. .. ....Sally Strawberry.. - Vocals .. ..Andy Broad - Acoustic and Electric Jazz Guitar.. ..Mags Wylie - Bass.. ..Marianne Hiller Brook - Percussion.. .. .. ..
  • Influences

  • Sounds Like

    Andy Broad, Lightning Hopkins, Robert Johnson, B.B.King, Albert King, Albert Collins, Wes Montgomery, etc.

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  • Montesa Audio

    Hi, we’re a residential recording studio in Spain and charge £750 for 5 days in the studio with 6 nights’ accommodation for up to 6 people. Shorter / longer stays  and recording / holiday deals also available. 

    We will be putting our prices up on 30th September so if you’re interested in coming here in 2011 you’ll need to book before that date to beat the price rise.  

    http://montesaaudio.com/#/staying-with-us/4533023969 ;

    1 year ago
  • Destine Amour

    hi destineamour here listen to Smouldering/ my music-I hope you like it
    xx  

    1 year ago
  • DElma CRadduck

    Enjoying your music.

    2 years ago
  • Festival Elouges En Blu…

    HI ANDY
    I WAIT YOUR WELKOME TO 18 SEPTEMBER IN ELOUGES EN BLUES AND FOLK
    BELGUIM
    GREAT FOR YOU
    PIERRE

    2 years ago
  • DownTown Mystic

    Hi Andy...gr8 2 have U as 1 of R Guitar Heroes 2day...cheers!

    2 years ago
  • DElma CRadduck

    Thanks for the add

    3 years ago
  • Graham Steel

    Hi Andy
    Many thanks for the message and great playing last Thursday, will try and sort out another gig soon.
    All the best
    Graham

    3 years ago
  • caldoniaslostlovers

    ..thanx for the add!

    3 years ago
  • Hardware - Fusion Tribu…

    Hi,
    Great music!
    Cheers

    3 years ago
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Bio:

Taking inspiration from the great delta players such as Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Son House and Mississippi John Hurt, he combines their raw syncopation with the sounds of Chicago (e.g. Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf) and the modern song writing approach of the likes of Robert Cray welding the whole into a powerful music for the modern day.

Equally at home on Acoustic and Electric guitar, playing both slide and fretted styles Andy considers his music to be Urban rather than Country Blues, after all he lives in the City Of Portsmouth and has never been near a cotton field in his life! The subject matter of his music reflects this urban perspective, whilst remaining very much in the traditions of the music.

Since becoming a fully professional musician in 1989 Andy has been developing his solo style. Swapping between acoustic and electric guitar his distinctive rhythmic style has been forged by the pragmatic approach of "getting out on the street" and playing the blues. The solo performance (occasionally accompanied by a harmonica or sax player) is where Andy's real strengths lie. Freed from the rigid structures of band life Andy plays in rhythmic metres that would give any drummer or bass player a headache but which follow the ebb and flow of the emotions of the blues. And, be it happiness or sadness, joy or lament emotion is what the blues is about! His singing continually strengthens and he can produce any thing from a deep emotive growl to a high melodic falsetto. The solo context is also where Andy's slide guitar comes to the fore. His impressive technique enables him to craft his own self penned material as well as rearrange the songs of others in ways that make them completely his own. A strong example of the first is the title track of the CD "From The Roots On Down". His unique arrangement of "Broke Down Engine" worked up by listening to a Dylan version a of Blind Willie McTell song is an excellent example of the second.

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Members:

  • Andy Broad
  • Burnt Ice
    • Andy Broad - Guitar Vocals
    • Martin Bird - Guitar
    • Simon Tufnail - Bass
    • Alan "Blackie" Backmore - Drums
  • The West Side Blues Band
    • Andy Broad Guitar (Les Paul) Vocals
    • Barry Leaney - Harmonica
    • Tim Nowell - Bass Guitar
    • Berni Fox - Drums
  • Walker Broad
    • Sandy Walker - Vocals / Piano
    • Andy Broad - Acoustic and Electric Jazz Guitar

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