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LOCATION:
Seattle,
Washington
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Seattle, WA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Port Gamble, Suquamish, Edmonds, Bothell, Mountlake Terrace, Bremerton, Kingston, Lynnwood, Poulsbo, Redmond, Everett, Port Orchard, Renton, Indianola, Silverdale, Woodinville, Keyport, Vashon, Issaquah, Olalla, Rollingbay, Snohomish, Hansville, Kent, Mukilteo, Seabeck.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Reggae Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Cover Band, Dance Band
GENRE:
Caribbean, Dance, Reggae, World Music
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1989
PAY RANGE:
$1800-$10000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Bob Marley, Byron Lee, Third World, Gregory Isaacs, Shabba Ranks, Toots and the Maytals, Burning Spear
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DESCRIPTION:
From the City of Port Of Spain on the Island of Trinidad comes a singer and songwriter whose love for music can be traced back to his childhood days as a pan player in Steel Orchestras. Against the wishes of his parents, Malcolm H. Oliver (AKA Andy), began playing steel drums at the age of 16. The glamour of the Savannah stage at Carnival time captured this young lad's heart and he hoped that someday he would perform on the same stage that had hosted some of the Country's greatest Calypsonians and Steel Bands. By the time Andy was 18, he played on the Savannah stage with such Steel Orchestra greats as Huggins Pandemonium, Coca Cola Silverstars and Vat 19 Tripolians. Andy moved to the United States in 1975 and settled in Bellingham, Washington. His first performance in the U. S. was with an eight piece Reggae/Ska band called the Kooks. After playing local clubs for a few years, the band separated and Andy formed his own band called Andy O & The Youth All Stars. The All Stars, which consisted of mainly Western Washington University students, disbanded after six months when several members graduated and left town. In 1985 Andy started a second band called Almighty Dread, a five piece Reggae band that evolved and changed its name to Jumbalassy. After a very successful six years as lead vocalist and songwriter for the band, Andy decided to go solo. In August of 1991, Andy O was formed to bring his Soca- Calypso- Reggae sounds to crowded dance floors at Local Clubs, Wedding receptions, Fraternities, Corporate parties and Charity events. The Andy O band is composed of eight musicians, featuring the Hottest Horn Section in the Pacific Northwest. Together they create sweet Caribbean sounds that dare the feet not to dance. In 1992, Andy's first single Searching was nominated for best world-music recording at the NAMA awards. Also in 1992 he recorded his first CD, As Long As It Takes, with the band. Many of the songs on this CD have become crowd favorites and are requested by the audience at every show. Getting Closer and Trouble In St. Ann's, are the third and fourth solo release from Andy O. These excitement packed albums are full of Andy's original compositions, an assortment of Ballads, Reggae, Soca and Calypso music. The current band brings together musicians with a wealth of musical backgrounds from all over the world, making him the Number One Dance Band and Performer in the Northwest. Most refer to Andy O as the King of Calypso, Reggae and Soca music.
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Andy O - Vocals
Raymond Oque - keys
Ryan Ho - guitar
Brian Kennedy - bass
Andy Roth - drums
Kevin Seeley - trumpet
Cliff Colon - sax
Jimmy Free - Bass / Guitar
SONG LIST:
Stir It Up - Bob Marley
Wait In Vain - Bob Marley
No Woman No Cry
- Bob Marley
Butterfly - Byron Lee
Ragga Pum Pum - Byron Lee
Party Girl - Andy O
Reggae Music - Andy O
Soca Jam
- Andy O
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
The Band and Andy O were awesome. Couldn't have asked for anything else. Their energy level was high and everybody at the wedding was thoroughly impressed with their performance. I would recommend them to anyone.
--Ian G.
Fox Island, WA
6/2/2007
Andy O was professional from start to finish. He was on time for his set up and sound check and gave a riveting performance. The festival site was on city property and the music was to end @ 10:00 pm sharp. As a musician myself, I know how difficult it can be to stop on cue. Andy O followed my cues from stage left as we counted down the last five minutes. He invited dancers up from the audience and even with this commotion on stage, he was able to cue the band to stop on time. Impressive! We hope to have Andy O back next year and he was one of the top bands of our 9 day festival. Highly recommended!
Gerry Charlebois
Stage Manager
2006 Victoria Latin Caribbean Festival
--Gerry C.
Victoria, BC
7/21/2006
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, August 23, 2008
7:00PM - Olson Estate And Vineyard
Leavenworth, WA
PAST APPEARANCES:
Friday, February 22, 2008
1:00PM - Microsoft Campus
Redmond, WA
Saturday, June 02, 2007
6:30PM - Fox Island Yaht Club
Fox Island, WA
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Friday, October 20, 2006
9:30PM - Inglemoor High School
Kenmore, WA
Saturday, August 19, 2006
7:00PM - Wedding
Bellingham, WA
Sunday, August 06, 2006
7:00PM - private party
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Friday, July 28, 2006
7:00PM - Victoria BC Latin Caribbean Music Festical
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Friday, July 21, 2006
11:00AM - 2006 Victoria Latin Caribbean Festival
Victoria, BC
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Please note, in addition to Seattle, Andy O also serves the surrounding towns of Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Port Gamble, Suquamish, Edmonds, Bothell, Mountlake Terrace, Bremerton, Kingston, Lynnwood, Poulsbo, Redmond, Everett, Port Orchard, Renton, Indianola, Silverdale, Woodinville, Keyport, Vashon, Issaquah, Olalla, Rollingbay, Snohomish, Hansville, Kent, Mukilteo, Seabeck and many other locations in and around the Seattle area.
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