David Andrews

Growing up in a small midwestern town, the kind of place where everyone knows everyones name, nothing seems to go unnoticed, and the warm summer nights seem to last forever. David writes deeply personal songs that serve as snapshots of moments in time that we may have otherwise let slip pass by unnoticed. Real songs about real people. Songs that everyone can relate song. Songs that could be about your nextdoor neighbor, that girl you've had your eye on, your best friend, or even yourself! Real songs about real people.

Imagine the thoughfulness of Dylan, the honesty of Springsteen, the pop sensibilities of Big Star, the in-your-face attitude of the Replacements, the twangy guitars of Lucinda Williams, Ryan Adams, and Old 97's, the heartfelt voice of Jackson Browne, and the all-american storytelling of John Steinbeck and Mark Twain.

David Andrews didn't set out the change the world. He just started writing some songs because it felt like the right thing to do. After playing in all manner of rock, punk, and hardcore bands (velouria, rosalie, annaquarium,etc...), fronting a melodic rock band, and playing bass for several other solo artists, David felt ready to move on. He felt ready to see if he could do it on his own.

So he did. He set out to make a record full of songs that he would simply love listening and then see where it could take him. "The Streetlights Blinked As We Drove By" is truly an exceptional staring point for the 21 year old singer-songwriter. And just like he intended, it sure does cover all the bases. From hooky pop ala Superdrag, to jangly guitars courtesy of Big Star, to mid-tempo numbers with a southern twang in the vein of Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams, and Whiskeytown, to the energy filled punk of the Clash and The Replacements, to 50's soul in the vein of Sam Cooke, to the bouncy pop of The Beatles, and introspective singer-songwriter fare influenced by Gillian Welch, Jackson Browne, and Bob Dylan's early material. All sung with an incredible voice not unlike that of Jackson Browne or The Everly Brothers. 'The Streetlights Blinked As We Drove By" sure is something special. And remember, he's just getting started.

David plans to spend the near futue playing shows wherever he can and demoing new songs for the next release. On which he intends to explore new avenues, refine his sound further, and delve even depper ino trying to find out what it is that makes us all tick.