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My name is Johnny Andrews I am a professional touring/studio drummer. I do studio sessions in Canada and the U.S. and I have toured with various artists in the general and Christian markets in both countries and internationally
I am based out of Victoria B.C. Canada
My more recent gig is playing for Tegan and Sara. They have toured with bands like the killers and opened for Paul McCartney, R.H.C.P., and Neil Young etc. They have had major radio/video play in the U.S. and Canada. www.teganandsara.com
I am also playing for Holly McNarland (Canadian artist) who has won Junos, put out over 4 major label releases and is about to release a new album. She has also been featured on the "Women in song" cd's
I am also playing for a new artist by the name of db clifford who is signed to Sony/BMG www.dbclifford.com
In the Christian market, I have most recently played a band called Starfield that are signed to Sparrow/EMI rec. they have been nominated for a Juno a Dove and have won 6 Canadian Vibe awards.
Bands/artists I have recorded and toured with:
Tegan and Sara -Warnner/Vapor/Sanctuary records
Holly McNarland
db Clifford -Sony/BMG
Cindy Davis
Ian Farish
Starfield -Sparrow/EMI rec. 6 Vibe awards, *Juno nominee*
Jake -Reunion/Zomba rec. 5 Vibe awards, *Juno nominee*
Jill Paquette -Reunion/Zomba rec. 1 Juno and 4 Vibe awards (I played on her Juno winning album) *Dove nominee*
Matt Brouwer -Reunion/Zomba rec. 2 Vibe awards *Juno nominee*
Janelle (World youth day singer/event with the Pope) 1 Vibe award *juno nominee
Velvet (jazz/funk/hip-hop group)
Vince Vaccaro (rock)
little hannah (rock)
Kuba (funk/r&b/neo-soul)
The Revelation gospel choir (urban gospel)
and other various jazz, funk, hip-hop and rock recordings
Endorsements: Yamaha drums, Vater drumsticks, Istanbul Agop cymbals, Evans drum heads

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/7/2006
Band Website: www.dbclifford.com"teganandsara.com
dbclifford.com
Band Members: I have played with many amazing musicians....here are a few of my favorites
Shaun Huberts(bass)
Rick May(bass)
Mike 'tortor' Hill(bass)
Jill Paquette(vox, guitar, keys)
Luke Stones(guitar)
Kim Philps(vox)
Ted Gowans(guitar, keys)
Carlin Lemmon(keys)
db Clifford(keys and everything else)
Influences: James Brown, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Maceo Parker, Jaco, Jackson 5, Earth Wind & Fire, Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, Tower Of Power, Spin Doctors, Tommy Sims
Brian Mcknight, Maxwell, Philosopher Kings, Lucy Pearl, Usher, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake, Craig David, Jill Scott,
The Roots, Jay-Z,
yellow Jackets, John Scofield, Chick Corea, Sting, Peter Gabriel,
foo Fighters, R.H.C.P., Pearl Jam, 311, D.C. Talk, john Mayer, Edwin McCain,
Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Irael & New breed, John P. Kee...and pretty much anything on the radio
Favorite Drummers:
Dennis Chambers, Manu Katche, Vinnie Calaiuta, Dave weckl, Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd, Will Kennedy,
John "jabo" Starks, Clyde Stubblefield, David Garibaldi
"Big" Mike Clemmons, Calvin Rodgers, teddy Campbell, Gordon Campbell, Terry Baker, Gerald Heyward, Chris Coleman, Aaron Spears, Nissan Stewart, Paul John jr.,
John Blackwell, Micheal Bland, Terreon Gully, Denton Whited, Mylious Johnson, ?uestlove,
Steve Jordan, Matt Chamberlin, Abe Laboriel jr., Kenny Aronoff, J.D. Blair, Will Denton, Dan Needham, Keith Carlock, Aaron Comess, Prescott Ellison
David Abbruzzese, Taylor Hawkins, Chad Smith, Josh Freese......and anyone with serious GROOVE!
Sounds Like: I'm just a funky monkey!
Type of Label: Major