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2014 Summer
European Tour : available from July 17th to
August 10th In the finest of West Coast
blues harmonica traditions, Andy Just has been thrilling audiences with
his explosive performances, not only in the States, but overseas as well. His
sound is extremely powerful, and innovative which has been honed by many years
of playing, and touring. Andy is very well known in Europe and Australia, where
he often entertains thousands at large blues festivals. He is notorious for rockin’ blues, which really brings
the house down at music venues far and wide. Although he has a firm handle on
the blues, he possesses a unique artistic, and improvisational style that always
keeps his fans guessing as to what new surprises he has in store for them. He is
recognized for introducing jazz and rock, and other styles into his large repertoire of songs. Andy’s original approach
gives his music red-hot energy, and great variety, while staying true to his
blues roots. His interpretation encompasses the true essence of the blues,
while it captivates the audience with his “take no prisoners” performances.
This versatility is what makes his performances a truly enjoyable experience and
you can tell by h thousand-watt smile that he’s having a blast too. Andy
has been on at least 30 albums to date, and continues to record on the Blue
Rock’It Record label. His solo CD, “Don’t Cry” solidifies his reputation as a
harmonica extraordinaire. His CD sparked shining reviews, which were altogether
outstanding. Whether he’s on the blues harp, guitar, or vocals, Andy has
talent, technique and style to burn. He is widely known in the blues harmonica
world as a true master of his craft, and for his signature “Tone” —
which many harmonica players have tried to duplicate without success. He prides himself on his
originally crafted tone, and holds his trade secret under lock and key. Andy
has shared a few of his licks and tricks at the Harmonica Master Class, where
many from near and far gather to learn from the best of the best in this field.
Andy is currently recording harmonica sessions for the Harmonica Master Class,
and Mel Bay’s music instructional CD’s. Many harmonica aficionados all over the
world hold Andy high on their list of masters. Andy has students as far away as
England and Japan, and receives letters and emails from all over the world. As a
28-year blues veteran, Andy has had an opportunity to play with some of the
greats. He has shared the stage with the likes of: B.B. King, Bo Diddley,
John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Albert King, Paul Butterfield, Al Kooper, Nick
Gravenites, Roy Rogers, Ronnie Wood, Robben Ford, The Fabulous Thunderbirds,
Luther Tucker, Albert Collins, Lazy Lester, Ike Turner, Ronnie Earl, Lowell
Fullsom, Norton Buffalo, Jimmy Witherspoon, Junior Wells, Lee Oskar, Chris Cain,
Gary Smith, Tommy Castro, James Cotton, John Mayall, Charlie Musslewhite, Garth
Webber, Sista Monica, John Entwistle, David Raitt, Paul Rogers, Maria Muldaur,
Angela Strehli, Joe Louis Walker, Fenton Robinson and many
others. Andy currently tours nationally and abroad with “The Ford Blues
Band”, which he has been the front man for over a decade. The Ford Blues Band’s
recent releases have been getting great reviews across the media gamut. The
three most recent CD’s “Another Fine Day”, “The Ford Blues Band – In Memory
of Michael Bloomfield with Robben Ford & Chris Cain”, and
“Robben Ford &
The Ford Blues Band – A Tribute to Paul Butterfield” — all which have received
widespread acclaim. Other artists and bands that Andy lends his talents to are
Robben Ford , Chris Cain and Gary Smith. Over the years,
he has had many band incarnations in and around the San Francisco Bay Area such
as: Andy Just & The Defenders, Andy Just & The Shapes, and
Andy Just & The Shakedown.Some of the other work that Andy has done is a
music score for George Lucas’s film “Murder in Mississippi”, with Elmer
Bernstien conducting. He has also done national commercials for Kellogg’s,
Chrysler Corporation, and most recently he has played for a major film to be
released in France. Without a doubt, Andy is the most powerful harp player to
come along since James Cotton. Although he can emulate Sonny Boy Williamson one
minute, and Charlie Parker the next — the fact is that Andy still remains an
original, an innovator, and not to mention down right enthralling to catch live
or on disc. Whether he’s playing a small intimate club or a huge festival, Andy
is sure to please. Andy Just drives the blues with fire — from the south side
of Chicago, to the murky depths of the Delta, and all the way home. To see and
hear Andy Just perform is an experience not to be Missed !!! Discography : 2011 ANDY JUST – ELECTRIC ROOTS – Feelin’ Good
Records 019 2010 ANDY JUST – PREACHIN’ THE BLUES – Feelin’ Good
Records 014 2010 ANDY JUST – SMOKIN’ TRACKS (double CD) – Feelin’
Good Records 012 2008 ANDY JUST & THE SHAPES – Appaloosa
2007 PEACE OF MIND – GAIL “Mojo” MULDROW –
Feelin’ Good Records 006 2007 SHARD OF TRUTH – Gary Horsman – Messaround
007 2006 THE BUTTERFIELD/BLOOMFIELD CONCERT – THE FORD
BLUES BAND – Blue Rock’it 141 2003 ANOTHER FINE DAY – THE FORD BLUES BAND – Blue
Rock’it 138 2003 DREAMS NOT FORGOTTEN – GARY HORSMAN – Messaround
006 2002 IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD – THE FORD BLUES
BAND with ROBBEN FORD & CHRIS CAIN – Blue Rock’it
136 2001 PEOPLE LOVE THE BLUES – SISTA MONICA – Mo Muscle
Records B00004T9W2 2001 ROBBEN FORD and THE FORD BLUES BAND“A TRIBUTE TO
PAUL BUTTERFIELD”- Blue Rock’it
134 1999 BLUE ROCK’IT BLUES REVUE – FROM THE STUDIO –
Blue Rock’it Records BRCD131 1999 THE FORD BLUES BAND 1999 – Blue Rock’it Records
BRCD130 1997 THE BIG NERVOUS CHILL “KILLER ACID JAZZ BY CUE
BALL” – Nervous Records NRV02014-2 1997 JUKE & THE BLUE JOINTS “ROUGH AND READY” –
Blue Joy Music BJM- 9701-01 2/Indigo
7061-2 1996 THE FORD BLUES BAND “FORDS & FRIENDS” – Blue
Rock’it Records BRCD126 1996 MICHAEL OSBORN “A BACKGROUND IN THE BLUES”
Featuring JOHN LEE HOOKER – Blue Rock’it
125 1995 LUTHER TUCKER & THE FORD BLUES BAND – Blue
Rock’it 122 1994 THE FORD BLUES BAND – HOTSHOTS – Blue Rock’it
Records BRCD121 1994 BLUE ROCK’IT RECORDS – 10 YEARS OF GREAT MODERN
BLUES – Blue Rock’it 118 1994 ANDY JUST “DON’T CRY” – Blue Rock’it
117 1992 THE FORD BLUES BAND – LIVE AT BRENINDALE ‘92’ –
Blue Rock’it 114 1991 THE BEST OF THE WEST COAST BLUES HARP PLAYERS –
Blue Rock’it 11 1991 THE FORD BLUES BAND – HERE WE GO – Cross Cut
Records CCD1109 1991 JOHNNY NITRO & THE DOOR SLAMMERS – The
Saloon Recordings SR1991CD 1991 FRIENDSHIP STEW – David Raitt 7 Tony Rutledge
Children’s Songs – Kid AMR01 1990 SARAH BAKER – Firenze Records
SEB003 1988 R&B EXPRESS – WESTBOUND – Hot Club Records
8CR39A 1987 ANDY JUST & THE SHAPES – S&M Records
AJ004 1984 HOHNER “Heavy Duty Harpin” – Hohner
HAS-127 1983 ANDY JUST & THE DEFENDERS “TEST PRESSING” –
S&M Records 1982 KSJO “BEST OF THE BAY” Andy Just & The
Defenders – 1982 ANDY JUST & THE DEFENDERS – S&M
Records 1981 ANDY JUST “ROCKINITIS” – Blue Rock’it
Records 1976 BLUE BAY “Anthology of San Francisco Bay Blues”
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