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Andrew Anderson

About Me


Andrew Anderson: songwriter/guitarist/mandolinist from Boise, ID. Currently meandering around the Northwestern portion of the United States with a suitcase, guitar and mandolin.

&: an Ampersand commonly called the 'and sign' is a logogram representing the conjunction 'and'.

Northsouth: a reference to the Mason Dixon line and surrounding areas; Andrew's band that is scattered around in various parts of the country, consisting of a banjo playing, singsongy, warm-hearted mother fucker, and a drummer who will kick your ass.
Recordings:

As Long As This Thing's Flying: scheduled to be released in early 2009

Love in Reverse, 2008 - solo release. Engineered and Mixed by Andrew Anderson. Mastered by T.W. Walsh (formerly of Pedro the Lion)

Something We Both Share, 2005 - duo release with artist Stephanie Johnson. Engineered by Andrew Anderson & Stephanie Johnson. Mixed by Scott Pergande of The Mix House in Boise, ID. Mastered by Richard Dodd in Nashville (The Dixie Chicks, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash...)

When Most of October Feels Like December, 2003 - Engineered and Mixed by Andrew Anderson. Out of Print.
View Andrew Anderson & Northsouth's EPK

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/27/2006
Band Website: www.somethingwebothshare.com
Band Members: Andrew Anderson-Vocals/Guitar/Mandolin/Harp/Banjovie

Luke Meade-Drums

J.R. Harris-Guitar/Banjo/BGV/Mandolin/Piano

honorable mentions go to: Brian Leavell who played keys for me while I was back east. Dustin MacFadden who played drums for me back east. Stephanie Johnson with whom I had the pleasure of recording with a few years ago (Somethingwebothshare.com). KB Marie who is my songwriting buddy and fixes my ideas when they need a fixin'.
Influences: THE BAND, Gillian Welch, Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, David Bazan, Elliott Smith, CASH, Hank Williams, Lyle Lovett, M. Ward, Bright Eyes, The Avett Brothers, MxPx, Old Crow Medicine Show, Rocky Votolato, Willie Nelson, Credence Clearwater Revival, Wilco, AA Bondy
Sounds Like: "Loud singing accompanied by what sounded like mandolins issued from a distant corner..." - J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince)

"In the end his money and goods and temper were all gone. Nothing remained to him but his thirst...that grew more prodigious with every sober breath he drew." - Jack London (White Fang)

"I knew I did not love (her) nor had any idea of loving her. This was a game, like bridge, in which you said things instead of playing cards. Like bridge you had to pretend you were playing for money or playing for some stakes. Nobody had mentioned what the stakes were. It was alright with me." - Ernest Hemingway (A Farewell to Arms)

To Live outside the law you must be honest. -Bob Dylan (Absolutely Sweet Marie)
Record Label: none
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Moving to Austin: Trip blog....

So me and my girl are moving to Austin, as I mentioned in a previous blog.It has been a really hectic few weeks getting ready for this including having my good friend J.R. Harris and his buddy Brian j...
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 08:36:00 GMT

News from the Northsouth

Hey guys,So as some of you may know, I have been working on a new album for almost a year now with a few friends of mine. Luke Meade and J.R. Harris. The album is almost complete and I am really excit...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 23:25:00 GMT

So Tired....

So I am sitting in a coffee shop in Corvallis, OR waiting to play a show at a tattoo shop.I am fucking tired. I have been out on the road as the opening act for Tumbledown and SGFY (Simon and Go Fuck ...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:52:00 GMT

Craigslist

A bunch of people started talking shit about my best friend on craigslist and I responded to some things that were said. It was flagged several times and I got tired of it so here is my response where...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:56:00 GMT

NEWS!

Hey all.Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be heading out on tour with Mike Herrera's Tumbledown and SGFY during the month of March.They are making their way down to SXSW and I will be joini...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:02:00 GMT

A day for the History Books

Yesterday I saw a candidate who I have supported financially and otherwise for 22 months win the presidential election. I didn't do much, donated to the campaign a few times when I had some extra cash...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:24:00 GMT

As Long As This Thing’s Flying: An Update and Plea for Help.

When my vision was less clear:Almost 4 years ago I began writing new songs for an album that I hoped would make a good follow up to the album 'Something We Both Share' which I recorded with Stephanie ...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:27:00 GMT

the rich get richer.

exactly where am I allowed to express doubt and fear? we are making this record. I am not working therefore I am poor. Being poor is not that big of a deal unless you have bad habits that need support...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:29:00 GMT

In the Boise Weekly....Show Next Week!

Check this out.... Then come to the show!http://www.boiseweekly.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A3 17474
Posted by on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:47:00 GMT

Check out this video: Andrew Anderson & NorthSouth Live At Pengilleys performing Hallelujah

Check out this video: Andrew Anderson & NorthSouth Live At Pengilley's
Posted by on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:13:00 GMT