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Andy Smythe
Folk / Acoustic / Folk Rock

"Andy Smythe 'poetic songs of modern protest'"

London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/4/2008
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Member Since3/6/2006
Band Websiteandysmythe.com
Band MembersAndy Smythe vocals/piano/guitar. With Les Elvin (bass), Barry Targett (violin/guitar) and Jon Barley (piano/oboe). Orchestral arrangements on 'Live for the Future' by Peter Readman.

InfluencesWhen I uncovered two scratched thick old Beatles records of my mums - 'Help' and 'Rubber Soul' I fell in love with the Beatles at the age of 13. Then I got turned onto Dylan, Guthrie, Roy Harper and all things folk and the great mystical landscapes of the Waterboys. Reading English poets like Laurie Lee and the US beats..... Playing Bach and Mozart on the piano .. loving Rufus Wainwright's playing (especially the rags at the end of Want One). Travelling the world and discovering life in all it's beauty and most of all loving my best friends, partner and children.
Sounds LikeTim Buckley,Rufus Wainwright, Phil Ochs, Neil Young, the Waterboys, Bob Dylan with a very english sensibility!
Record LabelDreaming Element Records
Type of LabelIndie








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 13 2008 8:00P
Croydon Folk and Blues Club London, London and South East
Aug 9 2008 1:00P
Tartar Frigate, broadstairs folk week Broadstairs, London and South East
Aug 11 2008 8:00P
Charles Dickens, broadstairs folk week Broadstairs, London and South East
Aug 12 2008 8:00P
The Barnaby Rudge, Broadstairs folk week Broadstairs, London and South East
Aug 13 2008 1:00P
The Rose, Broadstairs Folk Week Broadstairs
Aug 15 2008 1:00P
Barnaby Rudge, Broadstairs folk festival Braodstairs
Aug 19 2008 8:00P
The Punch and Judy Pub Tunbridge Wells
Aug 26 2008 8:00P
Blackheath Folk Club London
Sep 11 2008 8:00P
Venezuelan Embassy Lonodn
Oct 3 2008 8:00P
Tenterden Folk Festival Tenterden
Feb 20 2009 7:30P
Farncombe Music Club Farncombe, London and South East

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   About Andy Smythe
Live for the Future
Our Gang

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Dear Music Lover,

Hope you're enjoying the songs! These are five of the songs on my new album 'Live for The Future'. Themes that run through the album are protests against war and increasing industrialisation at the expense of the planet. However you'll also find songs about a utopian image of England and a celebration of our wonderful country! The full track listing is:

1. We Love our Children
2. Whiskey Priest
3. When I needed Love
4. So Far From America
5. Sweet England
6. Live for The Future
7. Another Rainy Day in England
8. My Old School
9. Ophelia
10. Our Gang
11. Warden I'm Ready
12. We Love Our Children (acoustic)
13. When I needed Love (instrumental)

Mike Scott of the waterboys has already given the CD a ringing endorsement 'beautiful voice, words - songs straight from the heart'. If you like Neil Young, Rufus Wainwright, Phil Ochs - I know that you'll love my stuff! It's quite eclectic with orchestral arrangements, band or sparse acoustic guitar/piano. I'm busy playing folk clubs and festivals and you can catch me at a lot of folk clubs and festivals around the South East of England.
Recently I've started playing with the superb Barry Targett (fiddle/guitar), Les Elvin (bass) and Jon Barley (piano) and we're available in various combinations for clubs and festivals. Duo/trio or quartet!
I'd love to hear from all of you myspacers out there. Remember if you love this you'll also love my previous 3 CDs:

Andy Smythe EP 1999
'Love Unpsoken' 2002
'Last Throes of Summer' 2004

If you'd like to purchase from me directly just send me a message and I'll offer you a deal!

Cheers
Andy
Sweet England


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King Of Slime (D.1.4.L)





Jun 29 2008 9:13 AM

hey smithe-y

me (lee hyam), safron austin, rachel robson, and christie are gonna come see u on the 11th july.


play whisky preist :)
electric fiddler





Jun 15 2008 2:24 AM

Hey Andy!
Great one at West Peckham Green yesterday. How is it you have such well behaved audiences?
Green Note, Good Intent, West Peckham.... just seems to get better and better. - Looking forward to more....
Speak soon,
Electric Fiddler
Jane Brock





May 25 2008 8:41 PM

OK, Andy, really knock it out on the 27th at your ALBUM LAUNCH! I hope it goes great at the Green Note--so wish I could be there!!! Best of luck to you!
Jane from Nashville
Flutatious





May 19 2008 8:56 AM

greetings andy and cheers for the link.nice music you have.all the best to ya.

floots
Jane Brock





May 12 2008 1:58 PM

Hey Andy!
So sorry to miss your album launch--by only one day! We arrive 5/28 from the US. Hope the launch goes GREAT for you! Best wishes!
Jane from Nashville
Tony Morris





May 12 2008 9:02 AM

Great to protest.

Have you seen my blog ?

Keep it going.

Tony Morris.
Val Marshall





May 11 2008 5:28 AM

Hi Andy , thanks for that.
Must admit I'm thrilled to have been played on Bob Harris again!! Val XX
Paige





May 3 2008 2:24 PM

Heya Andy! Don't know how I lost you for a while but nice to reconnect!
Hope all is well!

Love,
P x
blokeinahat





Apr 28 2008 5:04 PM

I had to work this weekend so I couldnt make it as i had to work, if i am not busy on 27th I will pop along and show some support, sorry i missed you at the HFC.
Will grab a cd then
Christine





Apr 28 2008 2:43 PM

I have to thank Mike Scott for turning me on to your music Andy! He wrote about you in a recent blog of his and I read them faithfully. Your music is wonderful and I look forward to hearing more from you!

Peace, love & grooviness,
Christine

Eden Refugee Cover
blokeinahat





Apr 4 2008 7:50 PM

Just stopped by to say hi, good to see you have plenty of good gigs lined up
Kathleen/Celtic - Official myspace profile





Mar 31 2008 9:06 PM

Thank you for the gift of your friendship.
Have a wonderful week.
'Slainte'
Kathleen x

Claudine Le Moal





Mar 22 2008 11:42 PM

Happy Easter Andy!

Hope you enjoy the chocolate!?

xxx Claudine
Pig's Ear





Mar 1 2008 2:03 PM

Thanks! Enjoyed "jamming" to your songs too. They sound good solo, but I liked them with the extra instrumentation, specially Whisky Priest.

Look forward to hearing you & Les when Keith manages to find a spare date at the Punch & Judy.

Sue
*+*Amy ------ R.I.P Josh, never forgotten !! !! !!





Mar 1 2008 12:51 PM

Hey sir,
Do you remember playing the video of "our gang" to 7LC nearly six years ago?
I just watched it for the first time since, and realised how much has changed over the past six (ish) years, your music has got better and i think probably your fan base to.
Well i've got 2 go, but scribble back to me if you get the chance.
See you around !
Cora Smyth





Feb 29 2008 7:46 AM

Hi Andy,
Great to meet you here.
Lovely songs on the player.
CORA
Richard Staines





Feb 24 2008 1:49 PM

Hello,
I see you know some friends of mine.
Rich.
Apache John





Feb 24 2008 12:30 PM

Hi Andy.

Your songs are good. Hope you enjoyed your evening at Stortfolk.
5th Quarter





Feb 8 2008 9:58 AM

Hi and thanks.


Keep making the good music



5th Quarter
C*A*R*O*L





Feb 2 2008 12:07 PM

hi andy thanks for the add great music mwah x x x x
Emil Thompson





Feb 1 2008 5:01 AM

Hi Andy, cheers for getting in touch, been listening to your excellent songs, a really eclectic mix of styles which is always a good thing in my book.
Best
Emil
Guilt Hands Shining





Jan 31 2008 5:17 AM

Hello amigos!!

Sorry for the generic comment...

We've been away for a few months recording and we're just released our new e.p "Boxes" at 7digital

To preview it come and visit our page.

Thanks,

Guilt Hands Shining

p.s sorry if you receive this message twice!!
Fiddlebix





Jan 28 2008 4:11 AM

Hey, thanks alot for the add Andy!! Please keep in touch - Baz & Chloe.
John Spillane





Jan 27 2008 7:52 AM

Thanks for the request, Andy. ROCK ON!! John Spillane.
Peter Memory Banks





Jan 24 2008 2:51 PM

...you're very welcome Andy, nice to link up! PB
Tom Acton





Jan 24 2008 1:52 PM

Hi Andy,
You've a voice as refreshing as the first pint of the day..
or as uplifting as hearing, I don't have to foot the bar bill,
All the best.
Tom Acton,
Dublin
Lisa Knapp





Nov 21 2007 6:00 PM

Many thanks for the requet Andy, some great ideas here. All the best to you,
Lisa :)
Pixie





Nov 4 2007 3:15 AM

ahh thanks andy for your kind comment, keep in touch love pixie :) x
Adeline





Nov 2 2007 6:33 AM

Hello Andy,

Thanks for the add. I really like 'Sweet england', beautiful piano playing.
Keep up the good work :)

Adeline
blokeinahat





Oct 29 2007 5:10 PM

Hi Andy, thanks for dropping by and having a listen to the songs and for the poistive comments, I like the new songs and the way you have weaved the the background noises in to the music on "we love our children". Great stuff
lizzie





Oct 27 2007 6:15 AM

Hey Andy. Loved the New tunes. Played it i the car on the way home.. I keep humming so close to God..
Randy Alexander





Oct 25 2007 3:07 AM

Hei Andy, thanks for finding me.
I like your songs, and you do indeed posess a unique voice.
Frinds.
All the best
RA
Bonnie





Oct 6 2007 10:59 AM

Thanks for the add. I like your stuff. I may even send my owner to go to one of your gigs.
Jean





Sep 8 2007 1:08 AM

Hi Andy

Hope you all well.
Love the new songs, very nice, and of course love the old songs too!
Hope to catch up with you soon.

Jean
folking.com
The Hushtones





Jul 5 2007 7:49 AM

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Hiya Andy,

Cheers for the add, like your tunes mate.

Take care & eat plenty of fruit.

Dave & Eddie




.
Glenn Tilbrook





Jun 11 2007 12:32 AM

Cheers then!

Glenn

PS East Side Story
Demos CD - out now!

www.glenntilbrook.com

Anthony J.Quinn





Jun 9 2007 12:05 PM