"Nice Set Last Night ... Really Cool"
Jon Hubbard, Hubcap Promotions, Reading Promoter
"...an array of very strong songs, with catchy choruses, demonstrating a strong singing voice and real passion for his songs - I'd recommend checking Andrew out live soon."
Joanne Kelly, Reading Radio DJ
"I thought Something Wild was an Old Velvet Underground tune I hadn't heard. Excellent!!? I dig it all."
Obdan, YouTube User
"Absolutely Love This Song (Something Wild)"
DennyCraneLocknLoad, YouTube User
" "Love The Stones' Cover (Sympathy For The Devil)."
Vic Cracknell, Surrey & Hants Musician / Promoter
"I've been listening to At The Water's Edge - very impressed, really like it. Has a sort of Lou Reed / Velvet Underground feel to it - good songs, quite quirky and unusual, thoughtful lyrics and some stand out guitar palying!"
Brian Hurrell, Farnham (Surrey) Musician
" "You've Got The Magic Back...They are great lyrics and very pertinent to my thoughts."
Jayne Ferst, Novelist
""A cracking singer / songwriter"
Aquillo, Farnham Band
"Listening to Andrew Shearer's CD, "At The Water's Edge." Very impressed! *Dances*"
Raji Kulatilake, Reading Musician
"....Andrew has the gift of making people feel good about themselves..."
Maija, Reading Musician
"...able to put unflinchingly honest songs to warm, melodic music... a favourite for those with itchy feet..."
Luke Paolo, Reading Musician
"...able to put unflinchingly honest songs to warm, melodic music... a favourite for those with itchy feet..."
Luke Paolo, Reading Musician

GIGS

Sunday 20th May 2012

The Old Book Binders, 17-18 Victor St, Jericho, Oxford, OX2 6BT

open-mic hosted by Chris Padmore

"Two Strangers in This Town"

Following on from the last post's theme of just being able to play without preparation (or anxiety) I took a last minute decision to join Luke Paulo on his excursion to Oxford last night. No disrespect to our other open-mic hosts but I don't think I have been made to feel as welcome as I was last night by Chris Padmore. The evening was packed-out with acts so he wasn't desperate for more people to be there but as soon as he saw these "two strangers in this town" he made the effort to come over and introduce himself and explain the situation with regards to the evening. In fact I found the whole atmosphere of the pub very warm, welcoming and attentive and I think Luke and I acquitted ourselves well. It's a bit far to travel on a regular basis but I'd certainly like to return at some point.

My Set:

Cold Heart

The Things That She Said