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Andi and George

Andi and George

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Andi and George are singer/songwriters that found each other in Canberra in May, 2006. They are happy souls who love to make music, dance, eat good food and encourage other musicians and performers to get involved!
The duo have now traded their University degrees for the opportunity to travel the country making music and spreading good vibes from their Tour bus this Winter and beyond! Their next album, SUN AND MOON, independently recorded and produced, will be launched with an East Coast tour at THE FRONT CAFE on Thursday 29th May that will take the 19 strong crew up to the Dreaming Festival in Woodford and as far North as possible in search of adventures, music, and good times.
THE ANDI AND GEORGE BAND make all kinds of music. Soul, funk, reggae, samba, folk, jazz, blues and rock. Spontaneous gigs and high energy performances by all of the musicians make for a colourful crew set to get you up and dancing! Depending on the size of the gig, the numbers in the band can range from just andi and george, to a massif line up of 15 people +!!!
The Andi and George Band...
Andi Kirwin on vocals and acoustic guitar
George Bishop on vocals, didgeridoo and acoustic guitar
Matty Sykes on drums
Chris Pound on bass, double bass
Grahame Thompson ..o, ukelele and more
Elyane Defontne on violin
Matt Lustri on electric Guitar
Sophie Chapman on trombone
Mick Elderfield on Saxophone
Reuben Lewis on Trumpet
Lina Andonovska on Flute
Ash Bryant on Percussion
Alice Cottee and Tabitha Omaji on vocals
Amos Enders Moje on vocals
...and if the venue permits we are fortunate to have the beautiful Liena Lacey on Harp.


Photos taken by Asher Floyd (photographer/phoenix bar local/all round cool guy)
The Andi and George Band's self-titled album, (2007) is available for purchase ($20) online at www.cardboardcharlie.com and at the following cafes and stores in and around Canberra. Thanks very much to those who help us out-it is much appreciated!
The Front Cafe, Lyneham
Essen Cafe, Civic
The Co-op Food Store, Acton
Itrip Iskip, Braddon - Also sells our t-shirts! whooot!
Ghengis Khan's Lounge, Captains Flat, and at
Blue Moon, a little world music store in Johnston St. Melbourne
KAVA PARTY FUNDRAISER 06
Thanks to all who came to the fundraiser held at the Front Cafe in Lyneham last december. We all had kava and shared a fijian meal lovo style and raised $700.
The money was used to purchase a generator and a drum of petrol for the teachers and children at BABASEA PRIMARY SCHOOL, in Andi's village of Levukaidaku, Matuku island, Lau. Fiji. The school was extremely pleased with the donation and invited Andi and George for a concert at the school which included Fijian meke and a giant pot of tea and delicious cakes for the whole school. We would like to pass on their thanks to all of you!
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Member Since: 1/16/2007
Band Website: andiandgeorge.com
Band Members: Andrea Kirwin on vocals, guitar, bass, congas
George Bishop on vocals, guitar, didj, harmonica, drums and percussion...obviously not all at the same time.

"The Andi and George Band"
Matty Sykes on Drums,
Chris Pound on Bass and Double Bass,
Grahame Thompson on Cello, Ukelele and guitar,
Elyane DeFontne on Violin,
Matt Lustri on Electric Guitar,
Sophie Chapman on Trombone,
Mick Elderfield on Sax
We are also sometimes lucky enough to be joined by the following special guests:
Liena Lacey on Harp.
Laura on Saxophone.
Valdes on Trombone.
Sam King on Guitar and Flute.
Ash and Luke on Congas and Percussion
Alice Cottee and Tabitha Omaji on back up vocals :)

...Other musicians and dancers always welcome!
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Sounds Like: one hell of a party!
Record Label: no label thanks
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Our first cd review...wow!

"In a word - magical" "This is without-a-doubt one of the finest, and most exciting, local releases in many, many years. The Andi and George Band (Andrea Kirwin and George Bishop) haven't been togethe...
Posted by Andi and George on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:16:00 PST

Our first review in a news paper :)

"Spreading the good vibes"The Canberra Times - FLY "If there was an award for Canberra's happiest mus..."If there was an award for Canberra's happiest musical act, the Andi and George Band would be a ...
Posted by Andi and George on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:03:00 PST

We love the Front Cafe

If you love music - and especially live music - then the Front is where it's at. Paul, Claire, Andy, Amos and Margaret make the Front Cafe feel like our loungeroom. So much so that ...
Posted by Andi and George on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:33:00 PST

GOING HOME TO FIJI

If you're wondering where we've gone, George and I have gone to my family's Island in Fiji until August 1! We are just going to hang out with my 70 or so first cousins in the village for a w...
Posted by Andi and George on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:58:00 PST