Andy Macintyre

Andy Macintyre & his band, "The Primal Groove"are a Blues/Rock power trio from the "Live Music Capital of The World", Austin, Texas. Andy is gathering a tremendous buzz around Texas where his band has been in high demand. Andy's intense guitar playing, soulful voice and songwriting has led him to become a fixture of the Texas blues scene. 2010 looks to find his band expanding into more of the U.S. states and Europe.

Growing up in Chicago, Andy honed his musical tastes and style on the acoustic and electric guitar. (Interesting note: Andy is a natural lefty, but plays right-handed.) Completely self-taught, Andy learned entire albums of Blues/Rock and Pop/Funk. As a teenager Andy moved to Austin and found many amazing opportunities in the local music scene. After three years and two albums with local famed Indie band, Dorkstar, he decided to step out and commit full-time to his own music with The Primal Groove.

Andy released his first solo, full-length album, "Set Me Free" in May of 2007. Most exciting for Andy was working with Sound Engineer, Ben Blank, a man with nine gold records under his belt. (see www.benblankmedia.com) Andy recently released his second album "Revolution", again working with Ben Blank, and several talented local Austin musicians. Several of the songs were recorded at Austin's famed Arlyn studios. He also had the opportunity to record several tracks on 2in. analog tape, giving the album a much warmer and bigger sound. The band just wrapped up a southwest US tour to promote the album, and "Revolution" is shaping up to be Andy's true "coming out" as an artist.

COMING EARLY 2010: "Revolution" Album release Jan. 29th at Dirty Dog Saloon in Austin, TX; Album reviews in InSite Magazine and Music Connection.