Andy Cummings- guitar, vocal, harmonica, ukulele, kazoo, percussion
Influences
include: Pete Townshend and The Who, Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Bobby Darin, AC/DC, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, The Monkees, Del Shannon, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson, Ritchie Valens, Edward Ludwig Van Halen, Django Reinhardt, Madonna, Yes, Rush, Leon Redbone, Miles Davis, Johnny Moore and Steve Martin.
Sounds Like
The Who, John Lennon, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash, Modest Mouse, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
Andy Cummings is one of the hardest working musicians in the Central Massachusetts area. Performing professionally for nearly 15 years all over the New England area, and keeping up a regular schedule of appearances specializing in an American tradition - the Popular Song. His extensive repertoire belies the power of his guitar playing and the surprising range of his voice. Andy has been called a 'human jukebox' not just because of the impressive size of his song catalog but also his uncanny ability to shift popular genres with such convincing ease. Usually onstage with just a microphone and an acoustic guitar, he can sometimes be found fronting a small combo of musician friends playing anything from swing to rockabilly.
Early in 2009, Andy produced a 'limited run' self titled CD. Recorded over a four year period and playing all the instruments himself, Cummings original music echoes and blends the 'sunshine pop/British Invasion' sounds of the 1960s with he calls a "generation x, east coast sensibility". Two tracks from the CD, "Worth The Time" and "Your Only One" have received extensive local radio airplay. Nestled among the 16 tracks are covers of songs by artists such as the Beach Boys and The Who, in a deliberate move to put Andy's own songs in their proper context.
Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Andy has worked with artists as diverse as Ritchie Havens, Peter Tork, The Dropkick Murphys and Sally Struthers. Teaching private guitar students in his spare time, he is also the author of the underground bestseller, How To Get Back From Boston. Andy Cummings currently resides in Leominster, Massachusetts.
Hey Andy, Nice seeing you over at Nick's the other night and thanks for the compliment. Sorry I missed you at Block 5 for by the time I got over there you had finished but we'll talk soon. Your Pal, Clayton
Hey Buddy, If you get a chance, drop by Nick's as I'm gonna set up early so I can relax a bit but if you can't I'll try to swing by and catch you at your show. Take Care, Your Pal, Clayton
Great site! Thanks for the friendship, and I hope you have a GREAT weekend!! Check out my new YARDBIRDS, CREAM, THE WHO, and BEATLES posters on my website: http://www.maximumrnb.com
Hey Buddy, Headin up north tomorrow but wanted to drop by and say hello. Hope to see yo again soon as you really did inspire me and I'm hoping to head off in an entirely different direction, musically that is. Take care and break a leg or two,LOL. Your Pal, Clayton
I BOUGHT A UKELELEEEE<333 a suprano. and i reschedueled my lessons; which you should find out sooner or later haha. and and and; your going to start teaching me ukalele; please? (:
Long time no see! Hooligans must be lame without my loud mouth on Thursdays haha. Hope you're doing alright! I can't wait for the first Thursday back to campus- it'll be fun! :)
Hey Andy, Best of luck with your show tonight. I know you'll knock 'em dead, in a manner of speaking, of course. Have a fabulous weekend. Your Pal, Clayton
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