Andrew Bear is a singer/songwriter/drummer and rock band from Ukraine
September 20, 2013 is the day when Andrew’s debut album “Free Man” came out. It’s the mix of blues rock, garage rock and melodic pop rock songs.
Just one month before the release video for single “Whiskey & Rain” saw the world, and immediately went to stream of A-ONE ROCK TV – the one and only TV channel for rock music in CIS ( HYPERLINK "http://www.a1rock.tv/"http://www.a1rock.tv/). Couple songs from this album are still in rotation list of Radio Rocks ( HYPERLINK "http://www.radioroks.ua/" http://www.radioroks.ua/), the only rock radio in Ukraine.
In February 2014 Andrew released his EP “Garage Sessions”, different from super-produced debut, it was recorded during 6 days and had really solid and “grunge” sound. In the garage of his friend Andrew and his band shot a video for track called “Fake” with a temperature -2 °C inside.
After couple shows in Ukraine, Russia and Belorussia guys went to first European tour, which was lasted 2 months and includes 40 shows from Poland to Italy.
After a short brake in autumn 2014 Andrew went to second European tour, 2 months as well and this time guys explored the south part of Europe – France, Spain, Portugal etc.
All together in 2014/2015 guys played around 120 gigs in 17 European countries. This fact allows to declare that Andrew Bear is one of the most touring bands from Ukraine.
Philosophy of the band is simple – they played everywhere they could, but in the same time they always paying attention for a quality of the gig.
In March 2015 the line-up of the band was changed, 2 new members jumped into the train and the second album sessions was started immediately with them. In July 2015 the job was done, tracks were ready for recording and guys went out to studio in St.-Petersburg.
During 7 days all tracks were recorded in live sessions. This style of tracking allows the band to achieve old-school, garage sound which was one of the goals due to recording plan.
In October 20th 2015 first single and video from upcoming album were released. The song “Divine” had really warm welcoming in musical press and mentioning in certain music magazines and blogs in Ukraine, Russia, Europe and US. Fans also appreciated the new look and the new sound of the band.
8th of December 2015 was a release date of 2nd album called “Lightness”. After that, in the end of December 2015 guys played the first Ukrainian tour to present and promote their album in their native country.
April – June 2016 will be the time of 3rd European tour, the next step forward for the band. Huge promotion, 60-70 shows and non-stop touring lifestyle are planning.
Besides, Andrew Bear is full-time DIY independent project. All booking, advertisement and promotional work Andrew is doing by himself with a help of the rest of the band. They have no label, booking-agency, sponsors etc, and all gigs, recordings and other stuff is a merit of guys and friendly fan base which was developed during these 2 years in all parts of European continent.
Line-up:
Andrew – guitars, vox
Serj – guitars
Serj – bass
Alex – drums, vocals
STREAM Andrew Bear - Lightness (LP, 2015):
Stream the whole album on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/eZIhdy1qNnA
Stream the whole album on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/andrewbearmusic/sets/lightness
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