Andy Frasco & The U.N.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. are an American blues rock band formed in Los Angeles, CA in 2007. The band consists of Andrew Frasco (lead vocals, keys), Ernie Chang (saxophone), Shawn Eckels (guitar, vocals) and a consistently rotating and evolving cast of additional band members to form the U.N. Additional featured members of the U.N. include Daniel Avila (guitar), Andee Avila (drums, vocals), and Steven “Supaman” Castillo (bass guitar) from the band Philosophy of Soul, as well as members of the Kris Lager Band: Kris Lager (guitar, vocals), Jeremiah Weir (organ, keys), Brandon Miller (bass guitar), John Fairchild (drums).^[2] To date, the band has released four studio albums Love, You're Just Too Expensive (2010),^[3] Road Life Revival (2012),^[4] Just a Good Ole Time (2013),^[5] and Half a Man (2014).^[6]

Sound

Andy Frasco & The U.N. incorporate various sounds and styles into their music to create what has been dubbed "Party Blues".^[7]

Their sound has also been described as "blues-rock fueled by reckless abandonment and a disregard for the rules, with witty lyrics to back it all up".^[8]

Performances

Andy Frasco & the U.N.’s performances have been described as a "boisterous blend of harmonic funk and jazzy influences, all topped with boundless energy".^[9] Frasco frequently calls additional guest musicians to join his band on stage during sets, as well as fans.^[10] Shows are highly improvisational featuring impromptu “battles” between band members, who graciously hop of stage into the crowd to contest their instrumental fortitude against one another in a sporting display of individual musicianship.^[11] Frasco's shows are also highly interactive, often stopping the show to speak directly to audience members, as well as invite people in the audience up on stage.^[12]

Andy Frasco & the U.N. are recognized for their heavy tour schedule and D.I.Y. work ethic. The band has toured the U.S. numerous times over, as well as Europe, and China, performing on such festivals as Wakarusa, Electric Forest Festival, Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Festival, String Cheese Incident’s Festival at Horning’s Hideout, Cotai Jazz & Blues Festival, Zwarte Cross Festival, Paaspop, Koningsmiddag Festival, Geuzenpop Festival, and the Tucher Jazz & Blues Festival.

Wakarusa 2014

Andy Frasco & The U.N. co-headlined a handful of Pre-Wakarusa events with support from Mike Dillon's Band of Outsiders, performed two sets at the festival, and shared guest hosting duties,^[13] introducing many big name acts such as the The Flaming Lips.^[14]

Electric Forest 2014

The band was selected by Live for Live Music as the top performance pick.^[15] SoundFuse Magazine stated "This was easily one of the most energetic moments of the weekend", noting the crowds lively dancing and attempts to rush onto the stage.^[16]

Discography

Albums

• Love, You're Just Too Expensive (2010) 2010 Lifeline Promotion
• Road Life Revival (2012) Fro it Out Music
• Just a Good Ole Time (2013) Fro it Out Music
• Half A Man (2014) Fun Machine Records

References

External links

• Official website