"Stories and Songs" by John McAndrew


John McAndrew is a storyteller and it can truly be said that it is his passion for telling a tale that is attracting the attention of adult contemporary listeners and blues/pop fans. Described as a Paul Simon with a smidgen of Harry Chapin and a drop of Jimmy Webb his music is uplifting, inspiring and is captivating audiences across the United States.

McAndrew describes himself as a "pop/blues" artist. He says when he's at home in Nashville--not writing or composing--he listens to jazz. "I love Oscar Peterson, Gene Harris and Randy Newman." John continues to tour and perform for concert audiences and National Events, and has completed a new album with producer Ken Polk of Warner Brother Films in Los Angeles. John’s music has been featured in films such as " Jesus, Mary and Joey" starring Jennifer Espisito, Olympia Dukakis, Charles Durning and Stacy Keach ,“Jake's Corner” starring Richard Tyson and Dianne Ladd., and “Little Red Wagon” a film by David Ansbaugh.

His long awaited new CD "I Am Home" was released by Vines Records April 30th, 2011. On "I Am Home" John takes us on a Spiritual and Musical Journey, singing about his experiences in this life. From the Darkness to the Light, it is about Healing, Transformation, and finding Love. On this new CD, players from the Nashville Symphony plus several of Nashville's finest musicians ( including Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Charlie McCoy) make this a special recording.

Check out John McAndrew's newest song (below) on his 'Forgiven' CD out now!!