Hittin' The Note Review
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   From Brad Eberle, Owner/Operator of Fee Lay Gumbo in Kennesaw, GA: "We opened Fee-Lay Gumbo in Early April '02, our vision to bring fresh Creole fare, cool blues, and original art, to the good people of North Cobb County and surrounding areas. I set out to find a musician who best embodied the heart and soul of our endeavor; someone who played their music with the same passion that we have for what we do. Walking into an open jam night, I witnessed player after player, no one grabbed me. As I began to make my way to the door, Andrew Black hit the stage. I was immediately drawn in. The funky stylings he presented with his blues were absolutely amazing. I could not get enough. For over a year now, An drew Black and The Believers have been delivering a message to our guests every Thursday night -- one that keeps them coming back again and again. I consider Andrew to be not only a gifted singer and musician, but a true friend and colleague -- someone believers everywhere will come to know and love. It is with great pleasure that we bring you Andrew Black & The Believers - Live at Fee-Lay Gumbo."

   Slugging it out on the Atlanta club circuit for many years, singer/songwriter/guitarist Andrew Black is a classic example of why such young talent remains undiscovered. He's too good for American Idol and classier then mediocre mainstream artists who pummel the airwaves with musical drivel. Andrew has it all in his heart: blues, jazz, funk, rock and soul. Jazz more than anything seems to float his boat. For listeners growing weary of over-driven guitar reverb drenched blues, the CD 14th and Crescent put out by Andrew Black @ The Naturals is a package full of class. Andrew can be a mean guitar slinger as much as the next player. But on this CD, the guitar takes a backseat. For Black it's the singer and song that matter. Not guitar lessons.

   Opening track "Treat A Dog" lets the listener know that if they are expecting blues/rock, they are way off the mark. Black's soul streak doesn't stop with his sociological reading of "In The Ghetto."

   Black is the quarterback in a team of seasoned players who are sympathetic to his visions. Saxophonist Will "Bigheart" Scruggs, bassist Dustin Sargent and drummer Jack "Chill" Jones work in a tight unison to present a warm sound enticing in nature. Marvin Gaye might have found an adopted son in Andrew with the gospel "Heaven Help Us All.” And your other half will thank you for "Love Won't Let Me Wait."

   Andrew's marriage of jazz and blues work wonders. They have that sense of swing in "Everyday I Have The Blues.” And "Suitcase Blues" is as much music for the body as it is for the mind. It's sexy, cozy, loving and ear candy for the ladies.

   If he wants to give his vocal cords a rest, Black has as much right to play instrumentals as well as anyone else. Saxophonist Will Scruggs takes the driver seat for "Red Clay" with jazz lines making Andrew respond in his best George Benson impersonations. Only in "Red Baron" does Black let the guitar beast come out of him. Only it doesn't ferociously bite you, it just licks your heels.

   This CD works for a variety of reasons: It’s a great stocking stuffer for Christmas. It's an audio delight for lovers who want to turn their lamps down low. Andrew’s star is on the rise.

   - Gary Weeks -

Andrew Black Interview

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  ANDREW BLACK'S live performance at the Southern Rock Tribute benefiting the Second Wind Retreat on November 9, 2007, was selected by Comcast on Demand for broadcasting throughout the months of January and February of 2008. Video footage will be uploaded to Andrew Black's website and Myspace page soon. Sign up for the newsletter for updates!

   Howard Leese (of Heart & The Paul Rodgers Band) on Andrew Black (Andrew offers his vocals on a track on Howard Leese's upcoming CD): “... Oh my God! Why have I never even heard of this guy before?! The guy’s phenomenal! So I sent him the Blues track that we cut up in Seattle, and he comes back with a killer vocal. This guy’s a great singer, and I wanted to have a couple of guys on here who were unknowns. Everybody expected there would be a few name singers, but I want to kinda introduce a couple guys too. So Andrew is one of those, and he‘s a really good Blues singer."

Howard Leese, Solo Artist and Guitarist for Paul Rodgers, Heart

"INTERVIEW WITH ROCKLINE RADIO"

'THIS INTERVIEW IS AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY'
LISTEN TO HOWARD TALKING ABOUT HIS UPCOMING CD, "SECRET WEAPON."
ALSO FEATURED ON THIS CD IS ATLANTA'S ANDREW BLACK (Clip 5)