Uncommon Ground ^ Andrew Hoover

	Andrew Hoover Hailing from Fairfield, Connecticut, singer/songwriter/guitarist Andrew Hoover has delved into the music industry bringing his act through the Eastern and Midwestern portion of The States. Although Andrew doesn't particularly like to categorize his music, his music fits under Nu-Blues--a fresh genre which inherently combines soul, R&B, blues and a touch of pop creating an all embracing style. What makes this style so innovative is his unique R&B guitar style which is driven by a percussive, slap technique with minute hints of flamenco. His vocals are energetically soul-inspired and his lyrics are magnetic with soul and blues insight. Although Andrew takes his cues from his musical heroes including but not limited to Martin Sexton, Raul Midon, Marc Broussard, Ray LaMontagne, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Smokie Norful and Keller Williams; his originality is still profoundly apparent. Furthermore, his wide range of influences is evident in his unique and varied repertoire and endearing performances. In the fall of 2006, Andrew was a finalist in Charlottesville, Virginia's "First Amendment Rights" song competition. There he was judged by the honorable music industry executive Bruce Flohr (RCA/ATO records) as well as Boyd Tinsley (Dave Matthews Band). In the spring of 2006 Andrew was the finalist in the Acoustic Infusion Original Songwriting Contest, an event sponsored by Z-93, the 1 rock station in Dayton, Ohio. He was invited to play on the station's morning show where he was interviewed followed by a live performance of one of his original song's entitled "Half Eaten Moon". Recently, Andrew has self released his first EP entitled Lonesome Soulhouette as well as shared the stage with Tim Reynolds—whose fame emanates from his extraordinaire musicianship and his duo performances with Dave Matthews. Andrew has also shared the stage with artists such as Ryan Montbleau, Dave Barnes (Razor & Tie Records), Dirtie Blonde (Jive Records), the Alternate Routes (Vanguard Records) and Kate Voegele (Myspace Records).
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Uncommon Ground Upcoming Show Dates
2008-07-12 (7 days)	Kate Magnuson
	Andrew Hoover
	Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan
	John Richards of Consolation Champ
	Bastille Weekend at Uncommon Ground!
Uncommon Ground Past Show Dates
2008-06-17 (18 days)	Andrew Hoover
	Danielle Gasparro
	Chris Simmons
	SHURE sponsored Open Mic - Hosted by Kat Fitzgerald
2008-04-15 (81 days)	Malissa Larson
	Andrew Hoover
	SHURE sponsored Open Mic - Hosted by Kat Fitzgerald