Andy Robinson

Andy played at this year's London City Showcase, 2008. - London City

Semi-Finalist
Certificate

awarded to
Andy Robinson
for the song
ALWAYS TALK TO STRANGERS
This is to certify that "ALWAYS TALK TO STRANGERS" was a Semi-Finalist in the Folk and Country category in the UK Songwriting Contest 2008. This song was carefully examined by expert music industry judges and they have awarded Andy Robinson this certificate for participating in the contest in 2008 and for contributing to its continued success as a leading international annual songwriting event.
The UK Songwriting Contest is held annually in association with The BRIT Trust, The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters, The Guild of International Songwriters and Composers, BBC Radio, The World Music Foundation, Music Aid UK and other music industry bodies.
www.songwritingcontest.co.uk



- from the contest

If you were ever hoping to find a British Jack Johnson,then stop looking now, for I have found your man and he's coming to Hungerford on Sunday.
Robinson is a cool, rather dishy acoustic folky musician with a slightly husky voice for his beautiful, sweet melodies.
His debut album "For the NightHawks and Morning Birds", is currently available on download from ITunes and, as an artist, he appears to be one of those rare finds, that is just moments away from hurtling into mainstream music mania.
Hailing from Worcester, he has astutely picked up on the English way of life and laced it into his lyrics.
The opening tracks on the album,"Sweet Cigarettes" has the rythmn and bounce of old style rock 'n roll, with cleverly placed political mention of today's "nanny state", that we live in.
"Smoke, smoke, smoke" goes the fast-paced chorus, with a sense of gentle rebellion.
Perhaps smoking is actually the reason for the huskiness or maybe it is just part of his overall tendency to sing about wanting to be somewhere that isn't as restrictive as Britain.
His song "Forget about it all" also alludes to thoughts of leaving behind the pressures of England to become a "roaming gypsy".
You get the sense, he's a big fan of hippie icons of the 60's and 70's, such as Bob Dylan and the Mamas and Papas (and I doubt if he would ever deny that).
But his tunes are refreshing and intereting to listen to both musically and lyrically.
Robinson is set to release a debut single in March via MX3 Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music, but you can see him before he gets too famous at the Railway Tavern, on Sunday December 14th, supported by The Elks..
Incredibly this cracking evening at The Railway Tavern is free to attend and the music is expected to kick off at 8.30 p.m. - Helen White, "Newbury News"

Selected to play at Millenium Music Conference 2007 in Harrisburg, PA. - Andy Robinson

Selected to play at Riverside Festival,Charlbury near Oxford U.K. 2007 - Andy Robinson

Selected to play at "Truck Festival" 2007 and also 2008, at Steventon near Oxford, U.K. - Andy Robinson

This is Fresh
by Tee.....
Conjuring up The Beat Poets, Down and Outs, urban landscapes and our mundane lives, while containing messages of Love, Peace and Hope for all, this album really affects the Soul. Both dark and light in nearly equal measures Andy Robinson gives a stunning vocal and multi-instrumental performance. From the reality and power of "Happiness" to the up beat brass driven Gypsy groove of "That Girl" into the Cotton Field sing-a-long of "Sunshine When it Rains" I cannot recommend this Album enough!

Rather Good
by murdersingsong
How the hell hasn't the whole world heard of this kid yet? Decent music for once.

For real music lovers
by teddytoes
This boy is putting the "tune" back into music. Every song here is worth downloading. If I heard stuff like this more often, I would stop being such a music cynic!
- by Tee...... and by murdersingsong and by teddytoes

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Currently, Robinson is a finalist in 2009 International Song Writing Contest run by Festival4stars organisation - Management