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ABOUT


 

I’ve been playing the piano ever since I can remember. We were a musical family where everyone played at least something, and you could pretty much find most instruments in the house. I always loved the piano, and although I play other instruments - guitar, trombone, bass and drums at a push, piano is the one instrument I kept coming back to.

I started writing songs when I was about seven. I had a piano teacher who would make me come up with an idea for him every week and get me to sit in on jazz sessions well out of my depth. But, although daunting, it increased my courage to get up and play.

After college I went straight to music school - The Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, to study guitar, but in fact spent most of my time playing the piano.

I then moved up to London and started playing various gigs around town. I was spotted by Steinway & Sons and provided with sponsorship which has helped me to no end, and I am very grateful for all the support they have given me.

The music I write is essentially piano-driven pop music, following in the wake of the great piano based songwriters such as Elton John, Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder. I love to write songs that are catchy, with a melody that you can sing, and are easy to remember.

My current aim is to get my music heard by more people, so if you like what I do - spread the word. Thank you so much to everyone that has supported me so far.

GIGS




11th March 2010 - The Lighthouse, 441 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 4LR.

27th March CANCELLED!! (Monto Water Rats) CANCELLED!!

 

REVIEWS


 

Review by Yokolo Music:

"Who is Andrew Balkwill?" I hear people cry! Andrew Balkwill is The Piano Man. For those of you lucky enough to have witnessed him on stage, you will understand... and for those of you who haven't (which will be the vast majority of you) you soon will.

I've seen him twice but I just can't get enough of him. He is Britain's answer to Ben Folds, but just twice as good!! It's Piano Rock which Britain hasn't seen since Elton John played with The White Stripes (I doubt this has ever happened - but you get the type of sound I'm getting at!) Keane...pah! Jamie Cullum... Jamie who?! ... Andrew Balkwill really is the real deal.

Although unsigned as yet, he has huge potential to climb further up the musical echelons. So catch him live now, up close and personal, before it's two years from now when the closest you'll be able to get to him will be 2 big butch bouncers and a sturdy metal railing away.

Review by Sussex Music: 

Andrew Balkwill is one of the UK's finest examples of how there is some absolutely amazing music out there, and no one knows about it. He seems, at the moment, to be gliding from bar to pub to the occasional venue, slowly accumulating a loyal following who are beginning to spread the word. A bit like the Pied Piper on steroids. The intriguing thing is that I don't think he actually realises just how good he is.

So, what is it?

Its Alternative Piano Pop, now don't get me wrong, I hate labels more than anyone else. When I say 'pop' I don't mean McFly, I mean popular music that is user-friendly enough to have mass appeal. Think Keane, mix in a little Maroon 5, inject an 8th of The Beatles, and you're pretty much there. Beautiful melodies played on the piano, accompanied with excellent vocals, and a rhythm that gives you a headache from the inability to NOT nod along to each song.
 

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NEWS


 

BALCONY TV SHOW (posted 6/11/09) - Balcony TV show booked, so will be performing on the 2nd Feb. You will be able to watch the show on www.balconytv.com will let you know when its up! x

EP FINISHED (posted 29/10/09) - I will be giving away free memory sticks with the songs from my new EP at this weeks gig at the Water Rats in Kings Cross (Tuesday 3rd November 7pm) Hope you can make it! A x

DATES BOOKED FOR RECORDING
(posted 31/08/09) - Yes the dates are finally booked so I will be recording the new EP throughout the last weeks of September. As to where for now it will have to stay a secret but some exciting stuff happening, will keep you posted!! xx

STREET PIANOS (posted 27/06/09) - As part of a project run by streetpianos.co.uk 30 pianos have been placed in different locations all round London. As part of the project I will be performing in several of the locations over the next two weeks along with talented singer songwriter Anoushka Lucas. Check out the gigs page for all dates and times, its going to be allot of fun!

TWITTER (posted 11/03/09) Just joined twitter.com so if there's any more twitterers out there I will see you there!

50,000 Myspace Plays!
(posted 13/02/09) - Thanks for everyone checking out the new Myspace Tracks, Now up to the big 50! Yeaahh, x

LOCKSTOCK FESTIVAL (posted 11/02/09) - Exiting news, I've just been book for the Lockstock Festival in Camden. Its going to be an amazing day full of stages, bands and solo acts. It takes place on the 16th of April and runs all day. Also New York dates have all been confirmed and are up on the gig page! See you there! x

NYC here I come! (posted 31/01/09) - Just booked my flight so it's all set. I will be in New York from the 31st March till the 9th April. Keep an eye on the gigs page for where and when I'm going to be playing, Can't wait! x

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