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Andy Salvanos
Lyrical / Ambient / Folk



Adelaide, South Australia
Australia

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Member Since3/3/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.myspace.com/andysalvanos
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InfluencesI still have a lot of early musical memories of my grandmother playing her grand piano. Now my daughter is playing the same instrument.

Influences? I can list hundreds of bands and players, but...I've been lucky enough to work with some great musicians and performers in different parts of the world. These people are my greatest influence. Some of them are also my best friends.

My goal is to make every note matter. I'm still working on it. Music is a listening art. Take it or leave it, my music belongs to YOU.

I believe that we owe our kids the world, not the other way around.

I believe in doing something I enjoy while I'm here.

Sometimes I think that living up to your "potential" is achieved by doing just the opposite.

My current favourite quotes by musician Juana Molina: "Either the youth is inside or not. I can’t believe how old I am, because I don’t feel old. You grow up, and you’re 20, 30, 40, 50, 60. But you are still 20, even if you are 40...I had the time to realize I was doing something I wasn’t supposed to be doing and that I was going to die and get really old without doing what I wanted to be doing all my life..."

Love to you all - thanks for listening!

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Just Plain Folks nominee

Sounds LikeMelodic original music.

"Summer" (Unreleased 2009):


"Smiles" ("Closer" 2007) from the video S.A.N.D. courtesy of Brana Vujnovic:


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 14 2009 2:00P
Private function Adelaide, South Australia
Dec 2 2009 11:30A
Arts in health @FMC Bedford Park, South Australia
Dec 2 2009 5:30P
Trees For Life function Brooklyn Park, South Australia
Dec 10 2009 7:00P
Private function Adelaide, South Australia
Jan 31 2010 8:00P
Australian Stick Seminar & Stick Night (TBC) Melbourne, Victoria
Feb 6 2010 10:30A
Private function Mitcham, South Australia
Feb 7 2010 4:30P
Private function Mt Lofty, South Australia

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   About Andy Salvanos

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Swedish-born Andy Salvanos is one of Australia's few active Chapman Stick players. Originally a bassist, he worked as a session musician in Los Angeles for nearly a decade. After moving to Australia in the 90's, he played with Adelaide bands JBE and Earth Dwellers, and also performed with Archie Roach on "The Tracker" soundtrack. After a break from professional music, Andy released the album "Fragments" in 2007, featuring the 10-string Chapman Stick and soon established himself as a performer of melodic, original music. His second CD, "Closer", highlights Andy's simple, effective use of the Stick, featuring elements of classical guitar, folk, Latin and new age. Since 1988 he has played at hundreds of venues including the National Folk Festival, The Melbourne Concert Hall, The Adelaide Festival Centre and many of the famous rock music venues in California. Andy is also an avid street musician who can often be found playing in Rundle Mall. He recently performed at the 2008 Adelaide International Guitar Festival and is currently writing music for his next album.

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Brendan J Boyd

Brendan J Boyd



Nov 9 2009 10:48 AM

HI Andy
Great to see the write-up in the paper, sounds like it was a great show.
If you're in the mall, stay cool this week.

Cheers 

Brendan
(ps-I'm promising myself to get a new track done every fortnight.... new tunes coming soon.  Looking forward to your next album)
andrew and the goulash

andrew and the goulash



Oct 31 2009 10:41 AM

wooo! gig on monday! wheatsheaf, check it out!
SE BON KI RA: good is rare

SE BON KI RA: good is rare



Oct 23 2009 8:34 PM

Thanks Andy, I have been enjoying your CDs too.  I especially like Closer.  Some of the tunes on that one sound like the soundtrack to my inner self :)  Best wishes for continued happiness.  Mike.
Erik

Erik



Oct 14 2009 6:12 PM

Andy, I wish I could attend the Oct 31 happening, I'm sure it'll be very cool...but I'm stuck out of country on the date...it'll be Halloween around here. You guys do that?
peace, erik


http://www.erikscottbass.com
John Francis Downey - Solo Acoustic Guitarist

John Francis Downey - Solo Acoustic Guitarist



Oct 9 2009 10:07 PM

Andy Salvanos,  Your music reminds me of the sound of the world.  Thank you for giving us the world to listen to, because sometimes people don't take the time.  I would love to see you play with STING.  I think the results would be "Un-Earthly" 

John Francis Downey, Solo Guitarist etc...
Aussie Stickist

Aussie Stickist



Oct 8 2009 2:43 AM

Andy! Congratulations in advance for the Revelation concert. That is such an inspiring concept for all Stickists, I'm sure. 
Shelley

Shelley



Oct 7 2009 11:21 AM

Hey :) Thanks for the add!
I'm sure we'll be very complementary to each other.

Have fun until then.
Mikeè

Mikeè



Oct 5 2009 10:24 AM

Thank you very much for comments and friendship...I really love your songs and your sensitive way in playing..It..s so relaxing to hear that kind of music! / Mike
Dälom

Dälom



Sep 25 2009 12:39 AM

appreciate the friendship,
~Dalom
Greg Holmes

Greg Holmes



Sep 16 2009 4:49 PM

Hi Andy - really enjoying the tunes, especially "The market marauders". I can smell the spices....
0835n!u36

0835n!u36



Sep 15 2009 4:17 PM

Thanks Andy!!

Glad u liked what u hear!! :)

Have a good one..

0835<


John Choi

John Choi



Sep 1 2009 10:18 PM

Hey congrats bro!
I knew it would happen.
Bengan Jonasson

Bengan Jonasson



Sep 1 2009 3:15 PM

Thank you maestro!
How was your summer?
Lots of outdoor tapping:)
We had some really really warm days here, and quite a few barbeques:)

Keep on making great music!
Cheers
Bengan
Esquire

Esquire



Aug 22 2009 7:50 PM

Hi Andy - Thank you for such a compliment... your playing is beautiful too - My pleasure to be a friend.

Warmest regards,

Nikki
Julia Kolar

Julia Kolar



Aug 13 2009 8:23 PM

Hey Andy,

I hope all is well with you:) 

Have a fabulous day!

Your friend,

Julia


The Teahouse Fire

The Teahouse Fire



Aug 7 2009 1:37 AM

Hi Andy, thanks for checking us out and the kind words. Love your music, I have your albums loaded up on my ITunes. Speak soon.
Ray Smith

Ray Smith



Aug 6 2009 2:44 AM

Hi mate.
Hope all is well with you and yours.
I haven't "bought the man a stick" yet but I did get him an SG and his brother a Fender acoustic bass so that'll keep them off my back for a week or two!

Thinkin' of ya bro'.

Ray & da Boyz
David Tipton

David Tipton



Aug 4 2009 1:56 PM

Hi Andy, I got your discs from CD baby. Awesome stuff, really enjoying them.
stefanie rose

Kerri Ironhide



Aug 4 2009 3:32 AM

man, i love listening to you. don't have either of your albums anymore though - bummer.

i shall invest in some new ones at some point though, promise.

let's do a duet. =) just for fun.
don't know how it'd work, but.. eh.
www.myspace.com/jesseandstef.

have a lovely day, xxx
John Choi

John Choi



Jul 16 2009 8:31 PM

Congrats bro!
About time you win an award!
You more than deserve it!
JEROSOUND

JEROSOUND



Jul 16 2009 7:59 AM

HI ANDY,
WHAT'S ON?
ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO LISTEN YOUR PAGE!
SEEYOUSOON!
J
Al Valodze

Al Valodze



Dec 18 2007 8:02 AM

Hey Andy. Pleasure. Recently caught your performance at the guitar festival. Mesmerized by you sound and touch. Might catch you in the mall. Beautiful stuff. Deepest respect...Alain
Bradford

Bradford



Dec 12 2007 7:00 AM

I really do appreciate your help and the fact that you will spend time with people who approach you. It really shows that you are in music for the "right" reasons. Love the artwork on the new CD, cheers!
Kevin Keith

Kevin Keith



Dec 3 2007 2:59 PM

Hi Andy.
Great tunes! Love your sense of melody.
Thanks for the add.

Kevin Keith
julia,shines

vanessa ..



Nov 28 2007 7:09 AM

you are soo cool dude, im just a casual passerby in awe but you just ooze cool...i once went passed and you were chatting away with someone but still playing coz it was soo natural and simple to you..aww your wiked xx
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