Veteran West Coast musician Andy Santana is a smooth, dynamic vocalist and harmonica player with a sophisticated urban style. With thirty five years of professional experience, he is also an accomplished songwriter/guitarist with an unusual gift for lyrics and is proficient at creating powerful melodies.
Andy always surrounds himself with top west coast musicians. As a result, Andy’s band has been chosen as the house/backup band for many Blues legends. The following list of venues and legendary Blues musicians he has backed and toured with, speaks for itself. They include, The Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans with CP Love, host band at the Bammies backing rock and roll Hall of Famer "Booker T. Washington," Joe Louis Walker, the Gospel Humming Birds and the amazing Bonnie Raitt. For 5 years running he was chosen as the host band for the "Hollywood Hall of Fame Fest." There he backed legendary Chicago Blues musicians, Willie Dixon, Jimmy Rogers, Luther Tucker, Billy Boy Arnold, Freddie Robinson, Dave Myers, Cary Bell and west coast artists Rusty Zinn, William Clarke and King Ernest.
Andy and his band were featured artists at the "Santa Cruz Blues Fest" backing New Orleans legend Earl King. As the host band at Moe’s Alley they backed Joe Huston, Lou Ann Barton, Jimmy Thackery, CoCo Montoya, Tommy Castro, Chris Cain, and Sista Monica. In addition, Andy’s band backed Nappy Brown (Night Time is the Right Time) at the San Francisco Blues Fest. Andy has recorded and toured with cult legend Junior Watson and "Austin’s first lady of the Blues," Angela Strehli. Here is a partial list of venues Andy has had the honor of performing: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, San Jose Jazz Fest, Santa Cruz Blues Festival (5 times), Monterey Blues Fest (2 times), San Francisco Blues Festival (4 times), Portland Waterfront Blues Fest, Bammies, Black Diamond Blues Fest, Houston Blues Festival, Filmore Auditorium, Monterey Jazz Festival (4 times), Shoreline Amphitheatre, Moulin Blues Fest, Belgium, Sacramento Blues Fest, Belgium Blues Nites Fest, Monterey Pop Festival, Battle of the Harmonicas, Dallas Blues Fest.
Andy Santana is a consummate professional with a great stage presence.
Andy’s CD, "Watch Your Step" is long overdue and due out in fall of 2015. It showcases some of the best west coast musicians. Andy’s eclectic roots styling has his own distinctive style and signature. Also for the first time with Rusty Zinn producing four songs, Andy showcases his unique guitar playing. Rusty says “if Jimmy Spruill and Ike Turner had a baby it would be Andy”. Andy and his talented choice of musicians, represents a philosophy of American Roots music and on "Watch Your Step" it all comes together in an unforgettable way.
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Andy always surrounds himself with top west coast musicians. As a result, Andy’s band has been chosen as the house/backup band for many Blues legends. The following list of venues and legendary Blues musicians he has backed and toured with, speaks for itself. They include, The Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans with CP Love, host band at the Bammies backing rock and roll Hall of Famer "Booker T. Washington," Joe Louis Walker, the Gospel Humming Birds and the amazing Bonnie Raitt. For 5 years running he was chosen as the host band for the "Hollywood Hall of Fame Fest." There he backed legendary Chicago Blues musicians, Willie Dixon, Jimmy Rogers, Luther Tucker, Billy Boy Arnold, Freddie Robinson, Dave Myers, Cary Bell and west coast artists Rusty Zinn, William Clarke and King Ernest.
Andy and his band were featured artists at the "Santa Cruz Blues Fest" backing New Orleans legend Earl King. As the host band at Moe’s Alley they backed Joe Huston, Lou Ann Barton, Jimmy Thackery, CoCo Montoya, Tommy Castro, Chris Cain, and Sista Monica. In addition, Andy’s band backed Nappy Brown (Night Time is the Right Time) at the San Francisco Blues Fest. Andy has recorded and toured with cult legend Junior Watson and "Austin’s first lady of the Blues," Angela Strehli. Here is a partial list of venues Andy has had the honor of performing: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, San Jose Jazz Fest, Santa Cruz Blues Festival (5 times), Monterey Blues Fest (2 times), San Francisco Blues Festival (4 times), Portland Waterfront Blues Fest, Bammies, Black Diamond Blues Fest, Houston Blues Festival, Filmore Auditorium, Monterey Jazz Festival (4 times), Shoreline Amphitheatre, Moulin Blues Fest, Belgium, Sacramento Blues Fest, Belgium Blues Nites Fest, Monterey Pop Festival, Battle of the Harmonicas, Dallas Blues Fest.
Andy Santana is a consummate professional with a great stage presence.
Andy’s CD, "Watch Your Step" is long overdue and due out in fall of 2015. It showcases some of the best west coast musicians. Andy’s eclectic roots styling has his own distinctive style and signature. Also for the first time with Rusty Zinn producing four songs, Andy showcases his unique guitar playing. Rusty says “if Jimmy Spruill and Ike Turner had a baby it would be Andy”. Andy and his talented choice of musicians, represents a philosophy of American Roots music and on "Watch Your Step" it all comes together in an unforgettable way.
Veteran West Coast musician Andy Santana is a smooth, dynamic vocalist and harmonica player with a sophisticated urban style. With thirty five years of professional experience, he is also an accomplished songwriter/guitarist with an unusual gift for lyrics and is proficient at creating powerful melodies.
Andy always surrounds himself with top west coast musicians. As a result, Andy’s band has been chosen as the house/backup band for many Blues legends. The following list of venues and legendary Blues musicians he has backed and toured with, speaks for itself. They include, The Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans with CP Love, host band at the Bammies backing rock and roll Hall of Famer "Booker T. Washington," Joe Louis Walker, the Gospel Humming Birds and the amazing Bonnie Raitt. For 5 years running he was chosen as the host band for the "Hollywood Hall of Fame Fest." There he backed legendary Chicago Blues musicians, Willie Dixon, Jimmy Rogers, Luther Tucker, Billy Boy Arnold, Freddie Robinson, Dave Myers, Cary Bell and west coast artists Rusty Zinn, William Clarke and King Ernest.
Andy and his band were featured artists at the "Santa Cruz Blues Fest" backing New Orleans legend Earl King. As the host band at Moe’s Alley they backed Joe Huston, Lou Ann Barton, Jimmy Thackery, CoCo Montoya, Tommy Castro, Chris Cain, and Sista Monica. In addition, Andy’s band backed Nappy Brown (Night Time is the Right Time) at the San Francisco Blues Fest. Andy has recorded and toured with cult legend Junior Watson and "Austin’s first lady of the Blues," Angela Strehli. Here is a partial list of venues Andy has had the honor of performing: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, San Jose Jazz Fest, Santa Cruz Blues Festival (5 times), Monterey Blues Fest (2 times), San Francisco Blues Festival (4 times), Portland Waterfront Blues Fest, Bammies, Black Diamond Blues Fest, Houston Blues Festival, Filmore Auditorium, Monterey Jazz Festival (4 times), Shoreline Amphitheatre, Moulin Blues Fest, Belgium, Sacramento Blues Fest, Belgium Blues Nites Fest, Monterey Pop Festival, Battle of the Harmonicas, Dallas Blues Fest.
Andy Santana is a consummate professional with a great stage presence.
Andy’s CD, "Watch Your Step" is long overdue and due out in fall of 2015. It showcases some of the best west coast musicians. Andy’s eclectic roots styling has his own distinctive style and signature. Also for the first time with Rusty Zinn producing four songs, Andy showcases his unique guitar playing. Rusty says “if Jimmy Spruill and Ike Turner had a baby it would be Andy”. Andy and his talented choice of musicians, represents a philosophy of American Roots music and on "Watch Your Step" it all comes together in an unforgettable way.
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Andy always surrounds himself with top west coast musicians. As a result, Andy’s band has been chosen as the house/backup band for many Blues legends. The following list of venues and legendary Blues musicians he has backed and toured with, speaks for itself. They include, The Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans with CP Love, host band at the Bammies backing rock and roll Hall of Famer "Booker T. Washington," Joe Louis Walker, the Gospel Humming Birds and the amazing Bonnie Raitt. For 5 years running he was chosen as the host band for the "Hollywood Hall of Fame Fest." There he backed legendary Chicago Blues musicians, Willie Dixon, Jimmy Rogers, Luther Tucker, Billy Boy Arnold, Freddie Robinson, Dave Myers, Cary Bell and west coast artists Rusty Zinn, William Clarke and King Ernest.
Andy and his band were featured artists at the "Santa Cruz Blues Fest" backing New Orleans legend Earl King. As the host band at Moe’s Alley they backed Joe Huston, Lou Ann Barton, Jimmy Thackery, CoCo Montoya, Tommy Castro, Chris Cain, and Sista Monica. In addition, Andy’s band backed Nappy Brown (Night Time is the Right Time) at the San Francisco Blues Fest. Andy has recorded and toured with cult legend Junior Watson and "Austin’s first lady of the Blues," Angela Strehli. Here is a partial list of venues Andy has had the honor of performing: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, San Jose Jazz Fest, Santa Cruz Blues Festival (5 times), Monterey Blues Fest (2 times), San Francisco Blues Festival (4 times), Portland Waterfront Blues Fest, Bammies, Black Diamond Blues Fest, Houston Blues Festival, Filmore Auditorium, Monterey Jazz Festival (4 times), Shoreline Amphitheatre, Moulin Blues Fest, Belgium, Sacramento Blues Fest, Belgium Blues Nites Fest, Monterey Pop Festival, Battle of the Harmonicas, Dallas Blues Fest.
Andy Santana is a consummate professional with a great stage presence.
Andy’s CD, "Watch Your Step" is long overdue and due out in fall of 2015. It showcases some of the best west coast musicians. Andy’s eclectic roots styling has his own distinctive style and signature. Also for the first time with Rusty Zinn producing four songs, Andy showcases his unique guitar playing. Rusty says “if Jimmy Spruill and Ike Turner had a baby it would be Andy”. Andy and his talented choice of musicians, represents a philosophy of American Roots music and on "Watch Your Step" it all comes together in an unforgettable way.
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