Andrew Newton
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | SELF
Music
Press
“…very melodic, lyrically intelligent…” - The Indie Scene
“…very melodic, lyrically intelligent…” - The Indie Scene
“Engaging and inventive with colourful, evocative imagery.”
“Traditional rock yet has a contemporary sound that is unique and refreshing.”
“Involving with strong dynamics”
- Some comments from the judges:
“Engaging and inventive with colourful, evocative imagery.”
“Traditional rock yet has a contemporary sound that is unique and refreshing.”
“Involving with strong dynamics”
- Some comments from the judges:
Discography
This Is My Theory (2005)
The Punchbowl Sessions EP (2007)
What It Is, Too (2012)
We Have Left The Caves (2013)
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Bio
Imagine sitting around a beach fire in the Maritimes, ready to play some songs with s'mors and a beer, when out of nowhere a back-up band appears. Funky drummer, slappa-da-bass, guitar ranging from heavy chunk to groovy vibe to atmospheric, the occasional Celtic mandolin. And your back-up singers are straight from the realm of musical theatre. Add to this 30 years-plus of playing experience, and you just may get a sense of what Andrew brings to the table.
A Caper by birth, Andrew has been involved in the performing arts since he picked up his first set of drumsticks at the age of 10. He’s a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, BC, was musical director/ performer for Grafton St. Dinner Theatre and a substitute drum instructor for the Canadian Conservatory.
Acts that Andrew has backed up on drums (and sometimes guitar and bass) both live and in the studio include:
Frisky Biscuit, Jon Matheson, Kate Proctor, Tequila, Risyn, Kevin MacDonald, Dammien Alexander, Vagrant Hitchhiker, Sourdough Symphony, Troy Arsenault, Ian Sherwood, Nic Swales, Cash Only (Johnny Cash Tribute), Dark Horse, GreenHorn, Barnaby Jones, Black Gold Victim, The Outlaws, and Wee Boy Pretty.
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