ANDY IRVINE BIO

Touring/Session Bassist, Clinician, Composer, Producer, Band Leader

Andy Irvine is best known for his driving bass
grooves, huge tone, ferocious soloing and song writing skills. His
vast experience performing on the road and in the
studio find him equally at home holding down thick
fundamental support lines, ripping off aggressive bass solos
and all points between. He has been influenced by funk,
soul, blues, Jazz, gospel and various rock styles of music.
With a playful musical personality and dynamic presence on
the stage, Andy radiates with passion and love for his
craft.

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ANDY IRVINE BIO

Touring/Session Bassist, Clinician, Composer, Producer, Band Leader

Andy Irvine is best known for his driving bass
grooves, huge tone, ferocious soloing and song writing skills. His
vast experience performing on the road and in the
studio find him equally at home holding down thick
fundamental support lines, ripping off aggressive bass solos
and all points between. He has been influenced by funk,
soul, blues, Jazz, gospel and various rock styles of music.
With a playful musical personality and dynamic presence on
the stage, Andy radiates with passion and love for his
craft.

"Over the years I have developed a bass
guitar style that's all my own, It's always funky,
fundamentally rooted with an aggressive rock delivery and
attitude"

As a top call freelance side man/session musician Irvine
spends a great deal of time performing on the road and in
the studio with various artists covering a wide range of
styles. Andy is currently touring and performing live with:
Mississippi based piano virtuoso Eden Brent, Colorado based
blues Duo, The Jelly Roll Bakers, and his own Andy Irvine
Group. His history also includes national touring with such
groups as On The One, Giant People and founding the south
Florida "futuristic groove trio" Beanstalk. Andy
has contributed his solid bass and electric guitar work to
40 albums with national and international artists ranging
from legendary cult troubadour Tiny Tim to the intense and
bazaar shock rocker GG Allin thus far in his career.

Andy recently recorded all the bass parts for the new
Synthesis album with multi-platinum artist DJ Rap. The
Synthesis album is being released internationally in May
2010 on the Ministry Of Sound label.

Irvine was featured in an interview/article on soloing in
the March 2009 issue of Bass Player Magazine, the magazine
refers to him as a "soloist sensation". He is a
dedicated educator of music and is currently presenting
concert clinics nationally with the support of his sponsors:
EMG Pickups, SWR Amps, Spector Basses, Stratage Electric Guitars, Black
Diamond Strings and Excetylene Pro Audio. 2010 will find Irvine presenting
upwards of 30 bass clinics nation wide.

"I get a great deal of satisfaction and personal
rewards from sharing my gifts with aspiring musicians young
and old"

"Giving back is and has been a huge part of my musical
journey thus far, with the help of my sponsors my reach has
really expanded and that's incredible, a dream come
true"

 Andy's debut solo album "Soul Clap" was
released in June 2009.The album, comprised completely of his
original compositions features his unique and diverse styles
in both bass and electric guitar. In addition he produced
and released Soul Clap independently. He enlisted a host of
talented musicians from all corners of the USA to contribute
their skills including Drummer John Staten (OTO &
KDTU).The sound of Soul Clap can be best described as a
super funky blend of instrumental rock, jazz, and soul
music.

In Oct 2009 Irvine embarked on the recording of his second
album entitled “Fever Pitch” slated for release in June
2010. Sessions are taking place in Los Angeles CA, Memphis
TN, Rochester NY, Denver CO, and Tampa FL. The 12 song
collection features Andy both on bass and electric guitars
throughout, the addition of vocals, and a shift into heavy
rock, pop, and modern dance music. Again he has enlisted
many outstanding musicians and producers from around the nation to
contribute to the Fever Pitch album.