Artist description Andy Squint performs a one-man show combining hamonica solos with guitar accompaniment. Singing over driving rhythms and haunting slide guitar, Andy conveys the stories of blues in the country. From the pre-war styles of Son House and Robert Johnson to the contemporary sounds of Taj Mahal and R.L. Burnside, traditional blues is well represented.

Music Style Blues, Jazz and R&B

Musical Influences Son House, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy

Similar Artists John Mooney, John Hammond Jr., Corey Harris, Guy Davis

Artist History Andy Squint absorbed the blues from the pulse of the Mississippi River. He grew up in Niles, Michigan, performing music for the first time at the age of six. He played drums, vibes, and the saxophone before embracing the guitar at the age of sixteen. It wasn't until he moved to Missouri in 1993, though, that he began to create his unique sound of slide guitar and harmonica. Sitting with his feet in the Mississippi River, he would emulate the rhythms of Son House, while barges thumped past the small town of Louisiana, Missouri. These days one can hear the influences of those early Delta players as well as other blues greats like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Jr. Wells, and R.L. Burnside in his repertoire.

Instruments Guitar and Harmonica

Albums Andy Squint Plays the Blues

Press Reviews Andy has recently moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and has been seen performing at the area blues jams.

Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana - USA

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