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Songwriter: His songwriting has also gained from these influences. An Irish or Celtic ambience can be felt in Pop/Rock songs such as "Evolution" and "In all my time". Ballads "Take this man" and "Northern Star" while almost fitting into the Country Music genre also have an Irish Folk vein. Andy's deep knowledge of song crafting is evident in "Love". A truly well written and arranged song.In his capacity as a songwriter, Andy has always written from the heart. Seldom delving into subjects such as politics or social philosophies Andy’s songs are more focused on matters of the heart and personal experience.“For me songwriting has always been like keeping a diary. It is also a very therapeutic way of self expression” Being influenced by such a vast range of songwriters and genres has given Andy’s songs depth and diversity.Andy is presently writing and demoing new material.

		ABOUT ANDY DUNNE
	From Cork City Ireland, Andy Dunne has been entertaining and songwriting for over 20 years.The youngest of 13 children, he grew up listening to music of virtually every genre.Today, his styles of writing and performing transcend genre and are as diverse as his influences. Among them, Willie Nelson,Talking Heads, Shane McGowan,Jimmy MacCarthy,Clifford T Ward, Billy Joel, Janis Ian and Tom Waits. His musical career to date has also been quite diverse. In the late 80's andy worked in a Cork City club (Delacy house) playing support to artists such as Mary Black, Freddie White and international stars, Big Country, Midge Ure (Ultravox) and Country Music legend, Guy Clarke (Desperado waiting for a train).
In the early 90's, Andy toured as singer and rhythm guitarist with irish traditional music legend, Davey Arthur. From there he went on to tour as a solo artist around Germany and the USA, building a consistant following on the "Irish Folk Music" circuit. This period was to awaken in Andy a real interest in the history and diversity of the music from his native Ireland. This played a key role in the development of what is today the melodic and percussive Andy Dunne sound.
			Songwriter: His songwriting has also gained from these influences. An Irish or Celtic ambience can be felt in Pop/Rock songs such as "Evolution" and "In all my time". Ballads "Take this man" and "Northern Star" while almost fitting into the Country Music genre also have an Irish Folk vein. Andy's deep knowledge of song crafting is evident in "Love". A truly well written and arranged song.In his capacity as a songwriter, Andy has always written from the heart. Seldom delving into subjects such as politics or social philosophies Andy’s songs are more focused on matters of the heart and personal experience.“For me songwriting has always been like keeping a diary. It is also a very therapeutic way of self expression” Being influenced by such a vast range of songwriters and genres has given Andy’s songs depth and diversity.Andy is presently writing and demoing new material.