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Andi Neate

www.andineate.co.uk

About Me

Andi Neate is a singer/songwriter of exceptional talent, with a powerful voice, a gift for melody and a memorably quirky turn of phrase. She is a compelling live performer, who has been compared with Suzanne Vega, Ani Difranco and Tori Amos. Andi does not easily fit into established categories, but draws on a wide range of influences from folk to rock to jazz. She has recorded with the Bhundu Boys and Ireland’s chart topping Mickey Harte and supported Rab Noakes, John Renbourne, Grammy nominee Eliza Gilkyson, Wolfstone and Horse MacDonald, and shared a stage with KT Tunstall. She appears regularly at UK festivals, including Glastonbury, Cambridge Fringe Festival, Wickerman, Solfest and The Famous Spiegeltent. Her music has taken her as far afield as Canada, Sicily, Prague and the Falkland Islands. Andi has released four solo albums, including her most recent, Lion Taming for Astronauts (2007). Recorded live at Edinburgh’s Bongo Club, it features four brand new songs – Rocketship, Love As If, Home and Tales from the Circus - and a selection of favourites from her three previous recordings. Expect musical sparks and powerful soaring vocals when you jump aboard the rocket ship with this star in the making! She is a finalist in the prestigious Burnsong Gathering National Songwriting Competition (announced October 2007) and has just signed a publishing deal with World Domination Music Ltd. A woman of many talents and formidable determination, Andi once spent 3 years building her own house completely from scratch. And she can rustle up a paper frog or a dolphin in seconds! Andi can be booked as the Andi Neate Band (inc keyboards, dbl bass, backing vox) or as a solo artist (with acoustic guitar). An upbeat, sophisticated air that is easily on a par with Beth Orton, Suzanne Vega and Tori Amos…Get Rhythm gobsmackingly good voice... and talent coming out of her ears… 3 Weeks the best female voice we've heard in years... Lothian Life
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Member Since: 2/6/2006
Band Website: andineate.co.uk
Band Members: I play solo a lot, but in the last couple of years my band has consisted of;Paul Gilbody- Double bass Lauren Hayes- Piano and backing vocals Inge- Backing vocals Anne Sophie- Backing vocals Wendy Weatherby- cello May Haliburton- Double bass Chris Day- electric bass Gavin Taylor- Dobro
Influences: Patty griffin- Fab songwriter, completely un-recognised for what she deserves! Dolly Parton- Love her! Ani, Ani Ani, Ani ANI DI FRANCO..............Love everyy single album........! Mindy Smith- She pulls life out of my soul..... Rosie Thomas- Saw this lady play live ......such a surprising character- check her out.........! Damien Rice.....really like him....not sure why? Kristen Hersch- Hips and Makers ....a great album....! Patti Smith- Horses from my YOUTH! Declan'O'Rourke- Irish Songwriter- old pal of mine with voice and songs i could die for, supporting Paul Weller at the mo..... Mickey Harte- Irish songwriter....old songwriting partner......also Irish Eurovision candidate a few years ago.....surprise, surprise! With a hurricane of a voice! Tori Amos- Song writing with a QUIRK....... Nanci Griffiths- Another great songwriter. Suzanne Vega
Sounds Like: " A blend of folk, jazz and strong female song writing, intimate, atmospheric, and magical " - Peter Mac Calman, Acoustic Affair... " An upbeat, sophisticated air that is easily on par with Beth Orton, Suzanne Vega and Tori Amos " - Get Rhythm magazine... " Andi Neates voice is striking, versatile and crystal clear " - List... " A powerful crystal clear voice, rings out from a confident, and compellinglive performer " - Ian Sclater, Instant magazine... " A real musician, playing real music, for real people " - Peter pomeransev... "Andi not only has a mastery of her craft, but also a genuine serenity that seems unbowed by the trappings and pitfalls of the music business. A cosmopolitan outlook, and effortless stage presence. " - John Saich, Dalriada Arts and Culture... " This year will also see the release of her third solo album, 'Paper Animals', which while retaining her unique charm and powerful melodies, promises to show a whole new dimension to Andis song writing. " - tradmusic.com... " Neate flits between country-style folk acoustica as in Sandcars, to the more lush jazz sounds of S.O.S (the standout track on Paper Animals) the latter being a vein in which her strengths really lie, with its echo trumpet part and sultry, mischievous vocals. "...Fly.co.uk... " Ace singer/violinist with a folky twist. " - baby tiger music...
Record Label: blue elf
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The season of May

Hello All,e 5am, can't sleep what better to do than fill the time, with a bit of rambling ..out into the world...:-) May is looming, not sure where the time is going.......passing so fast at the ...
Posted by Andi Neate on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:43:00 PST

Chris Difford writing workshop!

I've been meaning to do this for ages........it helps I guess to  finally have a day off! At the end of April  I headed to Umbria in Italy for a week to take part in Chris Diffords...
Posted by Andi Neate on Sun, 13 May 2007 11:23:00 PST

Chris Difford writing workshop!

I've been meaning to do this for ages........it helps I guess to  finally have a day off! At the end of April  I headed to Umbria in Italy for a week to take part in Chris Diffords...
Posted by Andi Neate on Sun, 13 May 2007 11:24:00 PST

recent gigs 06

The Lemontree 21 April The ...
Posted by Andi Neate on Mon, 08 May 2006 07:56:00 PST

recent gigs 05

Paper Animals Launch, Caves, Edinburgh 14 Dec ...
Posted by Andi Neate on Wed, 05 Apr 2006 07:23:00 PST