ABOUT ME
Oh hey!
I'm Andrew, and this is not a side hustle; music is my full-time career. I perform at events across Melbourne and beyond, and I feel incredibly lucky to call this my job. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do, so I pour everything into it. I’m always refining my craft to keep things fresh, fun, and to give you the absolute best experience possible.
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When it comes to live music, I play everything from downtempo acoustic soul to high-energy party songs that you can either dance or sing along to. My repertoire includes a mix of R&B, soul/funk, pop, and classic rock – a tried and tested assortment of songs that I genuinely enjoy performing and gets the audience energised and engaged. I love playing songs that people know, and love connecting with listeners.​
Forget everything you think you know about your typical “singer/guitarist.” By utilising guitar and vocal effects, I deliver a rich, full sound that goes far beyond your standard acoustic soloist. After years of refining my gear, I’ve carefully curated my pedal arsenal: an octaver for basslines, reverb, delay, wah, vocal harmonies, distortion, and a looper... All working together to build and layer rhythm sections to create a full-band atmosphere (and to answer the question nobody asked, yes, it leaves room for some outrageous guitar solos too).
​DJ-wise, I'm an 'open format' DJ, meaning instead of specialising in genre-specific music, I play a wide range of genres in a relatively short timeframe. This is a unique skillset in itself; requiring creative song transition skills, a high awareness of audience engagement, and being able to cater to a wide range of musical tastes and ensure there's something for everyone on the dance floor.
​When I'm not out performing, I enjoy writing and recording my own music, cooking up a feast or eating a noodle soup, and trying not to injure myself at the gym. You might catch me walking the dog around Elsternwick with my little family - my wife Monica (who runs Tonic Hair & Makeup agency, for those of you who want the best possible glow up for your event), my two boys Brodie & Jules, and my loyal Dalmatian/Border-Collie, Cookie.
