AndyW
Andy is an Independent Christian Artist and Songwriter who has been writing and performing music for over 15 years. Andy has released four self-produced CD's under the PlankintheEye Music label.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Andy started recording and performing in 1993 in Moscow, Idaho, while at college, at Moscow Church of the Nazarene. Since 1995 he has participated in music ministry at Metro North Presbyterian Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Bremerton Church of the Nazarene in Bremerton, Washington, Living Hope Church in Monterey, CA, Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aiea, HI, and Grace Community Church in Yulee, Florida.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I have played live in coffeehouse events and have participated in several church praise and worship teams over the years. I have been a worship leader at Living Hope Church in Monterey, California and Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aiea, Hawaii.
Your musical influences
My Dad, Michael Card, Petra, Audio Adrenaline, DC Talk, Three Crosses, Rebecca St. James, Michael W. Smith, Sixpence none the Richer, PAX217, EarthSuit, The Normals, The Elms, Cademon's Call, Third Day, Switchfoot, NeedToBreathe.
I just like good music performed by people who love what they are doing. Artistry still counts, no matter how much technology is involved, the song has to shine through. I don't hem myself in with a particular style. I try to write what I hear...turns out I hear mostly guitar based pop-rock...;) ...but that's OK. One of the best complements I've recieved from listeners is that all my songs are pretty distinct.
What equipment do you use?
All kinds of stuff. SONAR, UAD, Charvel, Takamine and Yamaha guitars. Washburn, Line6 and OLP basses. Focusrite and Studio Projects mic pres. Alesis and Frontier Design converters. Lynx Audio cards.
Anything else?
Anything!
