Andrew Scott (Canadian musician)

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott in concert, 2014.
Background information
Birth name Robert Andrew Scott
Born (1979-09-27) September 27, 1979
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Genres Alternative Country, Alt Folk, Folk Rock
Years active 2001 – Present
Associated acts The Turncoats
Website andrewscottsolo.ca
Notable instruments
Guitar, Slide Guitar, Euphonium, Ukulele, Harmonica, Kazoo

Andrew Scott (born Robert Andrew Scott on September 27, 1979) is a Canadian musician and song writer, specializing in Alternative Country, Alternative Folk, and Folk Rock, with additional interests in Folk Music and Blues. Scott was born and raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. He is married to Julie Sauve Scott.

Artistic style

While the instrumental portion of Scott's songs rely primarily on the acoustic guitar, Scott has drawn upon the talents of numerous musicians with a variety of sometimes unusual instruments (especially in relation to the genre of the song) to create a particular ambience through an innovative blend of instrumental sounds. Such instruments include the ukulele, violin, keyboard, concert flute, pianica (melodica), accordion, harmonica, kazoo, and the autoharp. In addition, Scott has incorporated various vocal styles in his work,[1] and is particularly adept at yodeling.

Themes which are often heard in the lyrics of his songs include both the frustrating and gratifying aspects of everyday interpersonal and romantic relationships, often with a humorous bent.[1] His more recent songs humorously lampoon aspects of life in Japan from the point of view of a foreign resident. His most popular original songs have been River of Tears, Sweetie Pie, and I'm Gonna Bust Your Head In. In live performances, Scott has also been known for his talented cover versions of many songs. His renditions of the songs Rawhide and We Do (also known as The Stonecutters' Song) in particular endeared him to members of his American audience. Scott is known among his fans for his gregarious stage presence, charismatic personality, and clarion voice, sometimes reminiscent of the late Frankie Laine.

Musical career

Starting in 2002 Scott studied music at the University of Lethbridge. During his time there he joined The Turncoats, a popular local group, as guitarist and lead vocalist. With Scott as their frontman, The Turncoats recorded two CDs (Bloodrunnin and Teeth Like A Chainsaw) and played at venues and festivals throughout western Canada.

From 2007 until 2010, Scott and his wife Julie lived and worked in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, as English teachers in public schools. He continued to perform while in Japan, mostly at venues in the cities of Toyohashi and Nagoya, where Julie frequently accompanied on percussion.[2] In May 2009, Scott released a CD entitled 13 Birds of Prey.[3] Songs were recorded in both Canadian and Japanese studios, and featured the collaborative efforts of Japanese, Canadian, American, Australian, and Irish musical artists.

Scott and his wife returned to Lethbridge, Alberta, in July 2010. Scott reunited with The Turncoats for a series of live performances in September 2010. Although The Turncoats have taken an indefinite hiatus, they occasionally re-unite whenever possible. Scott is currently working with Julie and Takuro Otani on a new album tentatively titled My Time In The Empire. This album is scheduled for release online and in stores in early 2011.[3]

Awards

Discography

Andrew Scott

The Turncoats

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Country Star Search". Global Country. June 14, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Gaijin Sounds 2010 Champion Sounds: Andrew Scott". Japanzine. www.seekjapan.jp. June 2010. Retrieved 22 January 2010. External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. 1 2 "Andrew Scott Biography". Pledgemusic. www.sonicbids.com. Retrieved 11 August 2010. External link in |publisher= (help)
  4. ↑ Library and Archives Canada. "AMICUS No. 32394107". www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/lac-bac/search/all. canada.gc.ca/main_e.html. Retrieved 22 January 2011. External link in |publisher=, |work= (help)
  5. ↑ "13 Birds of Prey Andrew Scott". Allmusic. www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 22 January 2011. External link in |publisher= (help)
  6. ↑ "Teeth Like a Chainsaw The Turncoats Overview". Allmusic. www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 22 January 2011. horizontal tab character in |title= at position 37 (help); External link in |publisher= (help)
  7. ↑ Library and Archives Canada. "AMICUS No. 32394103". www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/lac-bac/search/all. canada.gc.ca/main_e.html. Retrieved 22 January 2011. External link in |publisher=, |work= (help)

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