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Andy Gower

''i live and i wonder''

About Me

''A former Rockfeedback Pick Of The Stereo next, Andy Gower. Previously described here as an unpolluted Noel Gallagher, Gower has got ‘the right sound at the right time’ as he not only bashes out some Oasis-rambling reverberations, but chops it up with sinister and sometimes tongue-in-cheek lyrics to become a Northern songwriting tour-de-force to rival all his Bright Eyes worshiping southern counterparts that waffle around acting as though the worlds ending and their music’s saving it. Check out ‘Stepped Out Of Line’, ‘Hollywood’ and ‘This Town’ to see how we write songs where I come from but don’t be put off by an apparent pub-singer style as it’s Andy’s wit, emotion and better yet; simplicity, that make him one of the more interesting performers to emerge from the depths of a town that at last is pulling itself into the arena it deserves.''
Alex Lee Thomson, Rockfeedback, January 2007
''How many singer songwriters have actually lived enough of a life to have a clue about what they're singing about? Not many. Andy Gower, from Stoke-on-Trent, England, has shaped his experiences into a body of songs that you just can't fail to fall in love with. Simple and heartfelt but with melodies and words we can all relate to without being cheesy or shit. There's no hype at work here, there's no major record company, he doesn't particularly want one. There's just a talent at work who'd like you to have a listen, tell your mates if you like it and come and see him play live. No masterplan other than to do what he wants and what he enjoys and what he is rather fuckin good at.''
Pearce Norman, The Fly.
''Singer-songwriters aren’t exactly a rare breed on the music scene at the moment, and worse, for every Regina Spektor or Patrick Wolf there are a hundred James Blunts or Nerina Pallots, riding the flavour of the month wave all the way to the middle of the road. Luckily for Bristol, however, Scott Matthews doesn’t fall into this category. Support act, Andy Gower, also manages to avoid this trap but often sounds like Noel Gallagher embarking on a solo tour. That’s not necessarily a bad thing (after all, Noel’s a talented man when he wants to be) and Gower does pull out some catchy tunes.’’

Review of Bristol Scott Matthews support on gigwise.com Nov 2006
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Member Since: 8/23/2005
Band Website: andygower.co.uk
Band Members: Andy Gower with sonic assistance from Craig Coda. Studio love from Dan Rowley and Anthony Price....
Influences: Beefburgers, newspapers, kids, women, pets, bandmates, persistent workmates, loyal friends, Stoke-on-Trent and proud of it..........mixed up with The Jam, Paul Weller, Shack, Sunhouse, Venus Beads, Neil Young, Flaming Lips, The Beatles, Oasis, The La's, Supergrass, Agent Blue, Burst.
Sounds Like: We say Andy Gower. They say Noel Gallagher meets Billy Bragg meets Elliot Smith, Badly Drawn Boy, Paul Weller (Jam era) and so on.
Record Label: Kojak
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

TO BOOK ME TO PLAY

If you'd like to offer me a gig slot somewhere (outside of Stoke-on-Trent) then please get in touch with my manager Steve. he's contactable at [email protected] or here on myspace at www.myspa...
Posted by Andy Gower on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:06:00 PST

THE LATEST NEWS....

Eh up everyone, a belated Happy New Year to you all. i've been hibernating... actually we've been busy sorting out recordings and basically finishing off my debut album. it's been a long time coming b...
Posted by Andy Gower on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:01:00 PST

Carling C2 lunchtime gigs...

Alright there everyone... those lovely people at Carling have invited me to play two special lunchtime gigs as part of the launch of their new lunchtime pint the C2. The beer is only 2 percent which m...
Posted by Andy Gower on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:54:00 PST

The end of the Scott Matthews dates......

We've just finished our nine date tour with Scott Matthews and it has gone unbelievably well for me. Sold out of 300 cds we had specially made for these dates and i've been gobsmacked by the reaction ...
Posted by Andy Gower on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 04:50:00 PST

Scott Matthews tour

Alright there everyone.... you've got about another 24 hours to vote for me at XFM Manchester if you haven't already done so. thanks for  your support means loads to me. also just to let you know...
Posted by Andy Gower on Sun, 01 Oct 2006 05:05:00 PST

XFM Manchester Unsigned.

Alright there.... you've got til monday i think to vote for me in this XFM unsigned thingy. Clint Boon played Morning Sun on Monday this week. he's also played three other unsigned acts and listeners ...
Posted by Andy Gower on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 05:19:00 PST

Wireless Festival Hyde Park London 21st June!

i've just been added to the bill of the Wireless Festival in London. i'm playing the acoustic stage, don't know what time or who with yet but it should be great. same day as the Strokes and Super Furr...
Posted by Andy Gower on Thu, 25 May 2006 11:15:00 PST

gigs.....

Thanks to everyone who turned up to see my support to Blackbud last night, your support is greatly appreciated. I did the gig as a bit of a warm-up for the Great Escape thing in Brighton next week. I'...
Posted by Andy Gower on Mon, 15 May 2006 01:45:00 PST

BBC RADIO SESSION

Tonight i'm going to be on BBC Radio Stoke's new music program Subculture. I'm going to record a couple of tracks for them in a session and we're hoping to be able to make the two songs available on h...
Posted by Andy Gower on Thu, 16 Feb 2006 01:44:00 PST

that phone call.....

a big thank you to everyone who came down to see me at the sugarmill last thursday night, really appreciate your support. I just thought i'd put the record straight on the mid set phone call. I could ...
Posted by Andy Gower on Sun, 11 Dec 2005 05:42:00 PST