Andrew Wakefield

Andrew Wakefield is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer based in Asheville, North Carolina.

"I’m a traveling man; born in St Louis and lived in South Korea, Texas, Georgia, California, South Carolina, and North Carolina. I won’t bore you with the details of every move, but I’ve been exposed to much live music through those travels. It all started with my family, though. We used to sing together, primarily for church or holiday events, and there was always music in the house growing up. I learned about vocal harmonization by listening to my parents do it...After some fruitless dabbling in piano and drums, I picked up the guitar in earnest at the age of ten, started writing songs at around fifteen, and have been doing it ever since."

-Knoxville Voyager
https://knoxvillevoyager.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-andrew-wakefield-of-east-tn-west-nc/

In March of '23 an LP entitled Bluegrassish was released. The record features Asheville-area bluegrass players including grammy-winner Charles Humphrey III, Nick Dauphinais of the Larry Stephenson Band, and members of Songs From the Road Band, The Well Drinkers, Supper Break, and Queen Bee and the Honeylovers.

"Catchy songwriting, blistering guitar solos and a jam-around-the-campfire feel make Andrew Wakefield’s newest offering, Bluegrassish, an instant classic. This 11-track LP is sure to resonate with bluegrass fans, while an unmistakable “ish” welcomes crossover listening appeal."

-Relix Magazine
https://relix.com/articles/detail/check-out-our-april-may-2023-cd-artist-sampler/

Catch Andrew at Jack of the Wood in downtown Asheville every Sunday 1-3pm with the Bluegrass Brunch Boys!