Andy
Macintyre
"Some people seem born to be farmers, teachers, engineers, and yes, even politicians. But some are born to be musicians…guitar slingers to be more precise, and Andy Macintyre is one of those people... He’s fluid, versatile, and gutsy - he never lets technique trump what he wants to express... But he’s not just showing off - every note has a purpose and comes straight from the heart. Its more like his guitar has so much to say that he wants to fit it all in before the song ends…and we get to go along for the ride! WOW. I just can’t get enough of this guy’s guitar playing." - Marsha Mann, InSite Magazine Austin, TX
Andy Macintyre & his band, The Primal
Groove are a Blues/Rock power trio from the "Live
Music Capital of The World", Austin, Texas. Andy is
gathering a tremendous buzz around Texas where his
band has been in high demand. Andy's intense guitar
playing, soulful voice and songwriting has led him to
become a fixture of the Texas blues scene. 2010 looks
to find his band expanding into more of the U.S.
states and Europe.
Growing up in Chicago, Andy honed his musical tastes and style on the acoustic and electric guitar. (Interesting note: Andy is a natural lefty, but plays right-handed.) Completely self-taught, Andy learned entire albums of Blues/Rock and Pop/Funk. As a teenager Andy moved to Austin and found many amazing opportunities in the local music scene. After three years and two albums with local famed Indie band, Dorkstar, he decided to step out and commit full-time to his own music with The Primal Groove.
Andy released his first solo, full-length album, "Set Me Free" in May of 2007. Most exciting for Andy was working with Sound Engineer, Ben Blank, a man with nine gold records under his belt. (see www.benblankmedia.com) Andy recently released his second album "Revolution", again working with Ben Blank, and several talented local Austin musicians. Several of the songs were recorded at Austin's famed Arlyn studios. He also had the opportunity to record several tracks on 2in. analog tape, giving the album a much warmer sound. The band hit the road on a four state southwest US tour to promote the album last fall and is set to go out again this summer. "Revolution" is shaping up to be Andy's true "coming out" as an artist.
"Some people seem born to be farmers, teachers, engineers, and yes, even politicians. But some are born to be musicians…guitar slingers to be more precise, and Andy Macintyre is one of those people... He’s fluid, versatile, and gutsy - he never lets technique trump what he wants to express... But he’s not just showing off - every note has a purpose and comes straight from the heart. Its more like his guitar has so much to say that he wants to fit it all in before the song ends…and we get to go along for the ride! WOW. I just can’t get enough of this guy’s guitar playing." - Marsha Mann, InSite Magazine Austin, TX
Growing up in Chicago, Andy honed his musical tastes and style on the acoustic and electric guitar. (Interesting note: Andy is a natural lefty, but plays right-handed.) Completely self-taught, Andy learned entire albums of Blues/Rock and Pop/Funk. As a teenager Andy moved to Austin and found many amazing opportunities in the local music scene. After three years and two albums with local famed Indie band, Dorkstar, he decided to step out and commit full-time to his own music with The Primal Groove.
Andy released his first solo, full-length album, "Set Me Free" in May of 2007. Most exciting for Andy was working with Sound Engineer, Ben Blank, a man with nine gold records under his belt. (see www.benblankmedia.com) Andy recently released his second album "Revolution", again working with Ben Blank, and several talented local Austin musicians. Several of the songs were recorded at Austin's famed Arlyn studios. He also had the opportunity to record several tracks on 2in. analog tape, giving the album a much warmer sound. The band hit the road on a four state southwest US tour to promote the album last fall and is set to go out again this summer. "Revolution" is shaping up to be Andy's true "coming out" as an artist.
