In short form; I've played my original music in 43 States, survived some wild %$^&, run two marathons, and was a Dean's List student at UNC. I've been dating Sutton since X-Mas 07. Recently accepted to law school.
Optimistically,
Thomas Andrew Dykers
Member Since: 10/10/2006
Band Website: www.andrewdykers.com
Band Members:
In one form or another, I've been on the bill with Dave Mathews Band, Gavin DeGraw, Shawn Mullins, Edwin McCain, The Doobie Brothers, Duncan Shiek, Vertical Horizon, Sister Hazel, The Verve Pipe, Everything, Kevn Kinney, Agents of Good Roots, Jupiter Coyote, Dillon Fence, Lake Trout, the Spin Doctors, Angie Aparo, Ellis Paul, Gibb Droll, Uncle Mingo, Leftover Salmon, Merle Saunders (from the Grateful Dead), Jump Little Children, Josh Joplin, DAG, The Romantics, Modern English, and that one dude who I never did catch his name... thankful to them all.
I've been teammates on the stage and/or in the studio with Keith Ganz, Rob Chaseman, Justin Harris, Doug Largent, Stephen Riley, Steven Culter, The Apple Juice Kid, Tewar, Rubano, Jay Klein, David Platner, David Gross, Jesse Conn, Sweet D, Marlena Primavera, Dr. Lime, Morris Goldberg, Andrew Adair, Gordie Frank, Clyde Hutchinson, Felica Michael, Kevin Bryan, John Plymale, Brent Lambert, Mike Gardner, Mike DiPolo, Luke Marchetti, Gabe Evans... and others. I've also had valuable hangtime with the cat of cats Rob Mounsey, the chief of chiefs Fred Johnson, and the one and only Linda Goldstein. I'm very thankful to all my friends/teachers... even when I'm alone, I am not alone.
The following kind words are from people who bought my album at cdbaby.com
*****
one of a kind
author: SKG
You truly feel that you are reaching into Andrew's soul when you listen to this cd. He is one of the most kind human beings on the planet, and talented to boot! Hopefully he will continue to rock our worlds for years to come.
*****
Awesome as expected
author: JD
Used to catch Doxys Kitchen in Raleigh when I was in college. Lucky enough to hear Andrew and a guy playing sax when it was just a few friends and them.. in the entire bar. This cd is just plain awesome.
*****
A True talent. An incredible artist.
author: Brian Garraty
As a Doxy's Kitchen fan that had been wondering for years what happened to the guys, I was thrilled to see Andrew was continuing to perform and had put out this disc. This disc is incredible and I highly recommend it to former DK fans and anyone into any of the previously mentioned artists or good music and poetry in general.
Hello to anyone that found this review when "googling" my name. =)
*****
miss this guy
author: John Kimbrough
Miss this guy playing back in the day at the west end wine bar and the lounge back home.....a nice takeaway from Doxy's....good music for laid back nights and always makes me homesick for Chapel Hill......
****
absolutely ---the coolest sound
author: J Ford
Very cool tunes. Kind of a Simply Red meets Steely Dan thing. Would very much like to see Dykers live.
*****
Great CD very reminiscent of Doxy's Kitchen, but Andrew has never sounded better
author: Chris Conner
*****
On Point!
author: Don
I met Andrew when I worked in Student Activities at Keuka College in Upstate New York. I knew from the moment he interacted with the students that he was special. His music is so simple yet complex at the same time. He truly has a gift. I was happy when he released his CD, because I wore out the Demo tape that I got from Auburn Moon. Andrew keep up the good work. The CD is On POINT!
****
Feelings is what it's really all about!
author: Tom Spencer
We first heard Andrew play outside a restaurant at brunch on one of those sun kissed afternoons that appear in Chapel Hill unlike anywhere else. He had a demo tape and we signed up for his website and waited for this CD, and waited--and now it's here. The truth is he's a poet as well as a songwriter and he's willing to be real--and feelings is what it's really all about. We look forward to what comes next and are glad he's back at the Hill for awhile.
*****
"And what on Earth do you mean music does not make the world go around?"
author: Janice
Zoot is an amazing CD! It pulls you in and makes you feel the emotion of the songs and the messages behind them. The music makes you think and Andrew's voice relaxes you. This is beautiful music to be incredibly grateful for.
*****
an emotional release of lyrical invention shining a light directly to the soul...
author: kevin b
to see this man perform live is inspiring-- to hear his studio take is equally impressive. somehow i got my hands on an early sample of this cd and the music--the lyrics--the message--shot straight through to my soul and has helped to remind me why i love music so much... without hesitation this cd has made an impression on me in the same respect as ani difranco, jeff buckley, ben harper and jack johnson.
Better than Lucky Charms
The late Chuck Dean (who wrote for Rolling Stone and Playboy) saw my band doing battle and tagged us, "Better than Lucky Charms." Thereafter, he would send these extra-vivid-life-letters, sometimes 15 pages handwritten, containing bizarre little nick-nacks; e.g. plastic army men, Bazooka bubble gum, and band-aids...?
The beauty of course is that I don't have to describe what it sounds like." You just click on the button(s) and listen... a tool for Peaceful (R)evolution.
Your energy helps.
TAD
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