Well, all things funky and most things that rock, old blues, old jazz, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Iron Maiden, T-Bone Walker, Warren Zevon, James Brown, Elvis Costello, Albert King, Old Van Halen, Otis Redding, STAX, Motown, Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, and on and on and on and on.
Movies
I liked Gladiator "strength and honor", Better Off Dead,Jaws,Funny Farm.
Television
Don't dig much TV!
Books
Effortless Mastery, Endurance, Faith In The Game, Big book Of AA, On Solid Ground, Twelve And Twelve, Keep It Simple-daily meditations for twelve step beginnings and renewal, All Creatures Great And Small, Auto Trader, Western Mule Magazine, Bass Player Magazine.
Huge Bass Solo
Heroes
My wife Kay, Steve Harris, Skeet Curtice, Rocco Prestia, Bobby Vega,Ernest Shakleton, Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.Sues, Freddie King, Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Bill Wilson, Dr Bob, John Staten, Bobby Walker, Danny Gatton, Al Swanson, Ignacio Arango, All recovering alcoholics with a commitment to spiritual growth, sobriety and service work.
About me: Andy Irvine Funky Bassist EPK
Hey Friends. Very excited!! ..........................................As of October 6th 2009 I am very proud to announce that I endorse Stratage guitars.
A heart felt thank you goes’ out to company owners Frank and Sharon Aurigemma for inviting me into their family of artists. I’m pleased and excited to represent this outstanding FL based company. Stratage guitars are simply the finest guitars I have ever played. The tone, playability, craftsmanship and innovative design concepts are spectacular. I look forward to a long standing relationship with Stratage .Together we will be presenting educational events nationally and working in conjunction to bring public awareness to the groundbreaking Stratage guitars. The great folks at Stratage have committed themselves to supporting and helping to publicize all of musical endeavors, for such I am eternally grateful. Thank you to Frank and Sharon for standing behind me.
I embark on the recording of my second solo album release entitled “Fever Pitch” this month in LA.I will be using my new Stratage guitars in the studio. Over the next few months I will launch my most ambitious clinic tour to date utilizing loop stations enabling me to play both bass and guitar live. This will take my educational reach to new levels and provide an exciting new live music experience. It has been a lifelong dream to share my gifts and be actively involved on a national level presenting concert clinics. This year has been incredible with the help of all my amazing sponsors. That very dream has become an ongoing and exploding reality. Spector Basses, SWR Amps, Black Diamond Strings and now, Stratage guitars I thank you all, without your help and tremendous support none of this would be possible.
Stratage guitars are available through Sam Ash Music and I encourage all to visit www.stratageguitars.com. You will learn more about the unique and innovative line of instruments, pickup options, choose from a number of exquisite finishes, and get to know more about this cutting edge guitar crafting company.................................................................................................
SWR Amplification has added me to their amazing family of endorser/artists. This roster includes some of my biggest heros of bass. Verdine White, Louis Johnson, Marcus Miller, John Paul Jones, Ian Hill,and many many more. Honored to represent SWR, builders of the best bass amps in the world. Been using SWR for 15 years and I LOVE my rig!! I use SWR SM900 head and Goliath Senior 6x10 cab. Thanks to John Willis, Tony Franklin and all at SWR/Fender for standing behind me. Check out my profile at www. swramps. com..................................................................................................................
I was recently featured in the March 2009 issue of Bass Player Magazine.
BP Writer Jimmy Leslie interviewed me last Oct while on tour with On The One.
We discussed my approach to soloing and a resulting article is now being published in next months(March)issue.
Very humbled and overcome with gratitude for this honor. Also quite full of excitement as it is, and has always been my passion to share my gifts with the aspiring bassists of the world young and old.Such a platform is truly a blessing and miracle, considering the enormous pool of outstanding bassists working towards the very same goals. In a very real way this sort of exposure pertaining to educational reach and otherwise, have been ongoing goals throughout my 27 years of playing the bass.
Hope that all of you fellow bassists will find my concepts and approach of some use and enjoy trying them out. Thank You to all the staff members and administrators at Bass Player Magazine for standing behind me.....................
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Andy Irvine Funky Bassist On Tour | MySpace Music Videos
I proudly endorse Spector basses,builders of some of the finest bass guitars in the world.I have long been a fan of the company and it's exquisitely crafted basses.Spector has a long standing tradition of excellence. Some of my biggest influences also endorse Spector basses. It is a pleasure and honor to represent Stuart Spector and Co.I have chosen to play the Black Cherry EuroLX6 series bass. A heart felt thanks go's out to artist rep PJ Rubal, all the gifted craftsmen,and administrators at Spector basses for standing behind me. Look forward to a long standing relationship and sincerely appreciate being welcomed into the Spector family.Check out www.spectorbass.com............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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I proudly endorse Black Diamond Strings, an outstanding custom bass and guitar string company based in Sarasota FL. One of my many musical hero's Verdine White bassist with Earth Wind And Fire Also endorses Black Diamond Strings. The strings are killer and I use them on the road and in the studio.Please visit www.blackdiamondstrings.com
Gotta Lovett Promotions is doing it again! This time it’s called “The Youth Festival”. We are very excited about this project and invite everybody to get involved. Sponsorship for this event is going to be off the chain. I have already spoken with Steven Miller, President of Shell Oil http://www.shell.com/ and numerous record labels and music companies in this market. Friends….the markets are huge! What we are asking of you is simple. Do you know of any music prodigies from any genre from around the world between the ages of 13 and 19 years old that are interested? Please forward this information to your friends, and contact me as soon as possible. We are planning for the spring or summer of 2010 in Colorado Springs, Colorado! Check my most recent blog on MySpace for more details!
I’m very excited to take you into the studio with me while I record a new single. I really wanted everyone to see what it’s like to be in the recording studio. Hopefully you enjoy the video and will pass it on to your friends.
Hey Andy. . .great playing with you at the Snowy Range Festival all weekend. . .you sounded amazing as always and it was fun getting to hang with you. All the best in continued success to you.
Tell all your friends that your going to ECHOFEST @ Echo Mountain this Saturday Sept 26th! If they want to hang out, rub elbows and listen to 20 of the best bands in metro Denver they will follow! See ya in the VIP section!
SATURDAY OCT 3 Andy Irvine Group (ROCK/JAMJAZZ) The bass monster returns! Bassist Andy Irvine (Beanstalk, Clang) hits stage of the Skipperdome for an evening of jamtastic funk, jazz and rock blended in Irvine's own distinctive way and delivered with some truly jaw-dropping musicianship. http://myspace.com/andyirvinebassist
The lineup for this performance includes Andy on bass, reed master Mike MacArthur on saxophone and Tampa Bay jazz legend Dave Reinhardt on drums. Guitar duties will be handeled by LaRue Nickelson (jazz guitar instructor at USF) along with very special guest Jack Shawde. Truly a world-class guitarist, Shawde has performed, recorded or toured with such legends as Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, Richie Havens, Stan Lynch (Tom Petty), Al Cooper (Blood Sweat & Tears), Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry as well as accompanying Enrique Iglesias at the Latin Grammy Awards for a worldwide audience of 10 million. Local audiences will be familiar with Shawde through his longtime association with Miami songstress Diane Ward.
w/Middle Rhythm Session (PROG/JAMBAND) Behold, a (quasi) jamband that doesn't take 20 minute guitar solos, writes catchy songs, and can actually sing! http://myspace.com/mrsband
Shaun Hopper (FINGERST:LE GUITAR VIRTUOSO) Yes, Shaun plays here a lot. That's because he's really, really good and is a really, really nice guy. Shaun's playing inhabits the space between Chet Atkins precision and Tommy Emmanuel fireworks. http://www.shaunhopper.com
8PM $7/10 Skippers Smokehouse 910 Skipper Rd. Tampa FL.
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