andy clayburn

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BIO
Andy started playing guitar aged 7, when the guitar was bigger than him. First classical guitar concert aged 12, later studied with John Williams. "John was amazing, apart from his phenomenal skills and musicianship, he always encouraged us to do something new with the classical guitar...." Student years in Manchester, graduating from the Royal Northern College of Music, infused in Andy the urge to write, let it all out. Played for the Royal Opera company (Covent Garden), also with a full orchestra. Formed a duo with fellow student Paul Dwyer, gigged all over the UK, also in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai, Cyprus, Germany, Africa and Turkey. Lived for several years in Turkey, sold over 3,000.000 records in collaboration as arranger and writer with other artists. Andy and Paul became the 1st English duo to release an album singing original self-penned songs in Turkish, and became a household name in Turkey, with their own TV show, and reviews in Billboard magazine and National Press. Also released 2 Albums with Sony in Europe, producing 3 radio hits and a tour with Suzanne Vega....also played a 10 week engagement with legendary English comedian Les Dawson, "the funniest man I ever met", and an inspiration.
”I could say I hear echoes of Mark Knopfler, John Lennon, Elvis Costello in his music – and I do – but that would be unfair praise, because he has his own sound – original, sympatico. He’s an extraordinary musician, a superb guitarist and vocalist, but what impresses me are his lyrics, full of genuine feeling and sly wit ”
Rex Roberts, Film Journal International, New York City.
Andy is now living in New York City, writing, recording and gigging...other artists that Andy has recorded and/or performed with in NYC include Phil Cimino (drums), Joey DeGraw, Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), Joss Stone, Gavin DeGraw, Cary Scope, John Lloyd, Jon Fritz, Paulo Coelho, Mathias Shuber, Michael Brunnock and Lance Doss. More details, shows, music, etc, at www.andy-clayburn.com
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