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Craig D'Andrea

2007 Canadian Fingerstyle Champion!

About Me

First person Bio:I'm 22 year old guitarist/composer from Connecticut (the central nervous system of the music industry). I have been playing guitar since October 30th of 1999 and since then I have come to realize that there is a lot more music to be created, and that's what I'm working on now. I have been lucky enough to tour with Don Ross, Andy McKee, and Antoine DuFour recently and it has been amazing. I will continue trying to earn fans as I attempt this 'thing' for real with touring, writing, recording, and all that other stuff that comes with trying to play music...blah blah"It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you a rising star on the acoustic guitar scene. Craig D'Andrea is a 22 year old newcomer to the fingerstyle guitar community, but don't let his age fool you! In 2006 Craig placed 3rd in the fingerstyle competition at the Canadian Guitar Festival in Odessa, Ontario. Craig's fresh take on song structure and groove as well as his personal, yet accessible, melodies have found him loyal fans and a recording contract with CandyRat Records. Craig recorded his debut release 'Crazy is Catching' for CandyRat on which he demonstrates technique and ability beyond his years." -Marc Beneteau, LuthierI write what I feel and listen to more music that isn't just acoustic guitar. And...I like to sing, but I suck at it.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/31/2004
Band Website: craigdandrea.com
Band Members: I’m "so lo"nely,

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Influences: Lindsay Buckingham, Don Ross, Leo Kottke, Bach, the piano, drum sets, Taking Back Sunday, Eisley, Chet Atkins, Antoine Dufour, Andy McKee, Senses Fail, The Starting Line, Ingrid Michaelson, Spitalfield, Envy on the Coast, Brand New, The Early November and girls from new jersey (there's a whole bunch of them)I like to mix it up. As you can tell I listen to what some call "Emo"...Don't even care. I'm not and they're jealous!Anyone who has given me cold chills while playing their instrument.
Sounds Like:
Craig D'Andrea - Crazy is Catching



Hiding Place For the Moon
McKee, Dufour, D'Andrea - Trio

Canada Sad

Stages of Obsession

Morrison County

Guess who is my favourite?

Record Label: Candy Rat Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Info

Please go to myspace.com/antoinedufour for show information for this weekend!I hope to see some of you at a show.Craig
Posted by Craig D'Andrea on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:05:00 PST

California Tour/Other Things

Does Anybody Read These?Lately, I haven't been playing enough shows to make me happy.  September was going to change all of that, September was going to have shows.  WAS and now ISN'T...LAME...
Posted by Craig D'Andrea on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:15:00 PST

Information For Guitar Nerds - F.A.Q

Well I am totally bored at work right now and I thought this would be a good way to kill some time.  Even though not many people have asked me these questions I just feel like answering them.Tuni...
Posted by Craig D'Andrea on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:26:00 PST

New Guitar!!!

    So I just received a brand new Beneteau guitar.  I drove up to Montreal to hang out with some friends who I rarely see and pick this thing up.  For a long while I was wond...
Posted by Craig D'Andrea on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:22:00 PST

WEBSITE

What's up anyone who is reading this?I am happy to say that (although it's not 100% finished) my website is up and running.  There will be some edits happening in the next week or so because I'm ...
Posted by Craig D'Andrea on Fri, 09 May 2008 08:45:00 PST

Hey Craig, dont be afraid to show some facial expression!

    Hey people who watch my YouTube videos, too bad!I hear and see quite a few comments about how my face responds to the music I’m playing.  I’m not really a facial ex...
Posted by Craig D'Andrea on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:26:00 PST