Artist description "Tasteful strings... first-rate melody" -Rolling Stone

Music Style Pop/Rock

Musical Influences Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Richard Buckner, Leonard Cohen, Steve Earle

Similar Artists Counting Crows, Elvis Costello, Dan Bern

Artist History Love, loss, introspection, observation, and doubt-- Andy Germak achieves a unique blend of emotional perspective in every song he writes. Having grown-up in six different states, lived in Italy, and traveled throughout the United States and Europe, the 27 year-old's writing is representative of the dynamic world in which we live. Since 1997, Germak has called New York City his hometown, and has been steadily gaining momentum as a performing songwriter. Germak released his first full-length CD, Color Through the Smoke, in January 2000. The album presents a thought provoking collection of meditations on an unpredictable world. Rolling Stone writes, "Tasteful strings and a first-rate melody set 'Fireworks Over Ithaca' apart from standard singer-songwriter fare." Similarly, All Music Guide (AMG) comments, "a distinct form of 21st century protest music... Germak has definite breakout potential." And, Relix remarks, "Andy Germak is a writer with a sense of maturity and depth that belies his age." In April 2001, Germak was selected to showcase at House Of Blues (Cambridge, MA) as part of the 2001 NEMO Music Conference. In February 2002, he appeared at The Bottom Line (New York, NY) as part of the 20th Anniversary Fast Folk Concert. In May 2002, Germak's song, "Spoonfed," was released on the benefit album, Vigil (Conscious Records), a CD compiled by Suzanne Vega with proceeds benefiting the families of victims of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. Other artists on Vigil include Vega, Jack Hardy, Bob Hillman, and Christine Lavin. Germak will be opening for Suzanne Vega at The Library of Congress (Washington DC) on September 13, 2002, part of the "Summon the Heroes" 9/11 concert series. He will also be showcasing at the Dewey Beach Music Festival (Dewey Beach DE) on September 28th. For booking and further information, e-mail info@andygermak.com or call 1-347-564-7886.

Group Members Andy Germak - vocal/guitar

Instruments vocals, guitar, drums, bass, strings, horns, organ, piano

Albums Color Through the Smoke (Captain Ron), Side Streets (Captain Ron)

Press Reviews "first-rate melody" -Rolling Stone; "definite breakout potential" -All Music Guide (AMG); "maturity and depth" -Relix

Additional Info Germak's song

Location New York, NY - USA

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