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Andy at “Rock The Red Kettle” with Drake Bell, Colbie Caillat, Greyson Chance, Hanson, Rebecca Black +

Andy — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:30:57 +0000

Visit this link to watch the full performance which was live-streamed on Cambio.com (Second Thumbnail)

Andy on World Tour with Drake Bell

Andy — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:09:21 +0000

Andy is playing lead guitar with Drake Bell in support of his new record release “Terrific” -available June 28th, 2011. Drake is best known for his television show “Drake and Josh” which is #1 in 47 countries. The band features top-notch players and a horns section. To view current tourdates, visit Drake’s Facebook page here. **Update: Here are 2 quick clips from our NYC show @ The Gramercy & The Rose Bowl Clip1 Clip2 Clip3

Steve Vai & I launch GuitarTV.com! (Live event from Musicians Institute)

Andy — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:39:24 +0000

GuitarTV.com, a 24 hour online streaming channel dedicated to the best guitar performers & broadcasting live concerts +paired with in-video exploration and discovery, is live! The site & it’s various features are created by Steve Vai & myself and we are launching a new and fully amazing team. You can check it out for yourself here: www.guitartv.com and see what Mashable, Gibson and Noise Creep are saying about it.

Japan Tsunami Benefit, Hollywood, CA *Video

Andy — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:44:56 +0000

Thank you. For helping raise hundreds of dollars for the Red Cross in Japan. Our show was a blast and we have synths + warpaint to broadcast with. Click here for video and to the right for pictures.

Swimming in Trees – Debut Show *Video

Andy — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:47:10 +0000

Here is a quick clip of our duo, “Swimming in Trees” first show @ The Viper Room! An enormous thank you to Front Row Entertainment who filmed this!

Interview on Carl King’s Show

Andy — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:58:51 +0000

Carl King, musician (Devin Townsend, Marco Minnemann, Virgil Donati), author, & creative force extraordinaire, and I had a great time on his show, “So You’re a Creative Genius… Now What?” Carl is a brilliant. I wasn’t sure what we would talk about (for an hour) but we quickly jumped off the hedonic treadmill and onto the road in Episode 4 of his show. Check out Carl, his music, book and accompanying broadcast here: http://www.duckinalightbulb.com/podcast

Introducing “Swimming in Trees” (video)

Andy — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:09:25 +0000

*Click above to see video* — Swimming in Trees are two heartful messengers who want to share a message of capacity through eventful and daring live performances. The duo features Alexa Brinkschulte, a blonde, German vixen, who brings thunder and unbridled energy to the stage with powerful drums and keyboards (simultaneously) and myself on guitar, bass and vocals (simultaneously). This video is only the beginning of a movement which holds endless surprises in store for you. 2011 is going to be a very big year for us… -A

Happy Holidays 2010

Andy — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:51:03 +0000

In this moment, I am incredibly grateful for you. For your energy, positivity, happiness, education & life lessons shared. During streaks of pure bliss or times when I got burned once or twice, this year was “beyond beyond,” a phrase my friend Thomas Nordegg has coined. 2011 (and beyond) will bring forward the very best of me, starting with broad brush strokes dipped in the lifeblood of music and sharing. Click “Photos” on the right for a few special moments from this spectacular year & get ready for some big announcements in January and February, 2011. -Andy

*Space Cadet, Captain of a Concorde Jet (full song)

Andy — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:45:33 +0000

Andrew Lessman (drums) and I ripped this one in Culver City in the Spring and it feels good to share it now… If your see code just below instead of hearing the track, click “Link” to your right. -Love, Computer. Andrew Lessman: Drums * Andy Alt: Guitar, Bass, Synth * Written by Andy Alt

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*Recording with Sabrina @ Chuck Reed’s (of Interscope Records)

Andy — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:36:59 +0000

Sabrina Bernasconi and I recorded at Chuck Reed’s personal studio last night with Jose Alcantar and Sejo Navajas behind the board. Chuck is an A&R @ Interscope Records and it was a late-night, all-you-can-play experience with his top-notch and rare equipment. The result is an earthy, feel-good moment in our lives with Sabrina’s beautiful voice over me on an assortment of instruments (guitar, bass, keys and kick drum). I will post “Life” as soon as it finds a home. Enjoy these photos and recording of “SA” featuring Sabrina on vocals and acoustic guitar and yours truly on pedal steel, electric guitar & tap dance click-clack.

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*Shredding in Silverlake!

Andy — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:04:21 +0000

I live in an indie/hipster neighborhood, and I love it. Flannels, mustaches, fixies? Word. As I mentioned, I work for Steve Vai and its the coolest thing in the world to hear him play guitar & I thought we could all use a little of this: By way of a 1987 Ibanez in bright orange:

Rise & Shine neighb’s! (link)

Intro

Andy — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:54:13 +0000

I’m taking a swig of grandpa’s blog medicine to share a moment of this life. This is me, in my musically inebriated state.

I’m a Los Angeles based Guitarist, Photographer, Interactive Marketing Director & Cinnamon Toaster Strudel connoisseur. As a guitarist, I’ve found myself playing with the likes of The Roots, The Black Keys, Poogie Bell, Clipse, Poogie Bell, Gina Schock of The Gogos, Interscope Records, FOX’s “Back to You”, Walt Disney/Miramax Studios, Epic Records’ “Shut Up Stella”, USA Television Network, Long-Term Relationship (feature film), Zack Wiesinger, Ashley Mendel feat. Ben Kenney, Mia Sable, The Black Heartthrobs, Poogie Bell Band, Travisty Theory, Margot B, Blitz The Ambassador, Becky (Keanu Reeves’ post-Dogstar project), Joe & The Jungle, Henry Johnson, Jimmy Bruno, Joe Negri, Roger Humphries (Horace Silver), Tara Johnston, 2nd Day Crush, Genevieve, Beyond Bob, The Dirges, Trevor Jennings, Dallas Reeves, Hope Easton, Ana Popovic, Bobby Selvaggio, Barry Zweig, Ron Anthony, American Idol finalists Shane Simon & Gina G.

As an Interactive Marketing Director, I’ve worked with bands and brands such as Steve Vai, Ibanez, Guitar Center, Fender Musical Instruments, Guitar Center, Ovation/Adamas Guitars, Favored Nations, Intel, Belkin, Sun Microsystems, PayPal, Lamps Plus, Simple Green, Bonne Bell, Openeco.org, St. Bernard Project, Zapzyt, Dixon Drums, Worst Case Scenario, University Games, eJamming.com, UCSD, Gibraltar, Deca.tv & Reunion Blues.

I refuse to define myself as one or the other and it’s led me to where I am now. (Candid) photo by Brantley Gutierrez.