Artist description We play original blues/rock with elements of hendrix, Winter, beck and Vaughan, but mainstream influences such as the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, and even the Beatles are present as well. We cover songs by such blues greats as Freddie King, Albert King, Howlin' Wolf, Elmore james, Little Walter, and B.B. King, and the last song on the cd is a solo jazz guitar piece influenced by Pat Martino.

Music Style Blues/Rock

Musical Influences Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan

Similar Artists Jimi Hendrix, Stevie ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter

Artist History Andy Aledort (gtr, voc) has played in a variety of bands in the NYC area for 25 years. His first band began playing live in 1974, and performed 30 hendrix songs, along with material by beck, Trower, Winter, Zappa, etc. Andy has performed many different styles of music as a leader and as a sideman, including blues, rock, pop, country-rock, punk, new wave and jazz. Andy and bassist Paul Apostolides began playing together in 1983 in a Chicago blues band. Andy Aledort & the Groove Kings formed in 1994 and released their frist cd,"Put A Sock In It," in 1999. The band continues to play all over the tristate area.

Group Members Andy Aledort--gtr, vocPaul Apostolides--bass,vocRichard Rosch--drums, voc

Instruments Guitar, bass, drums

Albums "Put A sock in It."

Press Reviews "Over an hour f burning blues and rock--a must-have for fans of Hendrix and Stevie ray Vaughan"--Guitar world."I love it--it's great." --Johnny winter."Great guitar playing--Andy definitely has his own sound." Tommy Shannon, SRV/Double Trouble"Andy knows this music insdie and out--what a soulful player." --John Scofield"Andy draws from a depth of influence to emerge with his own distinct sound."--Mike Stern

Location Sea Cliff, NY - USA

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