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fave it Ambient | Modern Folk
14 tracks | 54 minutes
Released Jun 2005
on Andrew Smith
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:41 escape velocity lyrics BUY MP3 03:41 escape velocity lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:41 escape velocity
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Passionate and masterfully played solo acoustic guitar instrumental music (in the style of Don Ross and Michael hedges)- along with a couple singer-songwriter tunes.
Bio / Background
Andrew Smith is an accomplished instrumentalist and singer/songwriter who has been busy playing folk clubs, festivals and house concerts - both as a solo performer and with the popular folk/roots trio Smith Funk & Strauss. In 2004 he opened for some of his musical heroes such as Bruce Cockburn, Ruthie Foster, Gordie Sampson, Martyn Joseph, Pierce Pettis and David Wilcox.
As a solo performer Andrew plays original instrumental pieces as well as songs about his travels and loves (along with the occasional political rant). His first instrumental album, in the style of Don Ross and Michael Hedges, was released April '05.
In 2004, Andrew was nominated for instrumentalist of the year at the Scorpion Entertainment Awards and toured France and Switzerland as an instrumentalist performer.
↓ more ↓Solo guitar work had everyone in awe
JP Squire, Kelowna Daily Courier
" Solo guitar work by Smith had everyone in awe as he combined percussive slaps with an unusual picking style"
Andrew Smith is more than an entertainer
Dean Clark, Artistic Director, Cochrane Folk Club
"Andrew Smith is more than an entertainer...through his well-crafted, thought-provoking lyrics and melodies, he invites you on a journey of the heart".
Discography
Andrew Smith - escape velocity (solo instrumental CD), April '05
Smith Funk & Strauss - Like A Road, June '04
Smith Funk & Strauss - SFS, Sept '02
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