(Sat, May 13) RJ ANDREW

Richard Andrew (aka RJ Andrew) is probably best known as the ‘whirlwind of arms’ behind the drum kit for Melbourne’s legendary Underground Lovers and past member of Black Cab, Crow, a touring member of The Scientists and has also fronted Registered Nurse.
It is with some irony that despite being best known primarily as a dynamic and powerful drummer – that during one of our endless lockdowns he decided to write and record an album completely without drums.
The result was a collection of original songs he likes to describe as ‘cinematic ballads’.
The album ‘Black River’ was released in late February 2023 through Pharmacy Records via bandcamp and the album has already garnered considerable airplay on community radio and was described on the Backseat Mafia website as “a momentous journey that travels across a wide screen vista….and is carried by all-encompassing sonic waves that are immersive and moving” (9 out of 10)
As an experienced and dynamic live performer, Richard has also been part of many international and national tours supporting the likes of Jeff Buckley and The Cure, just to name a few.
Richard is particularly excited to stepping out from behind the drum kit (and out of his comfort zone) to perform Black River with a fantastic band including Andy Pap, Alex Jarvis, Charlene Van Ravenstein and Michaela Davies ….and no drums!
Following the triumphant launch of his debut solo album ‘Black River’ in late March – RJ Andrew is delighted to announce he will be performing with his full band at George Lane, St Kilda on Saturday the 13th of May.
With the album launch being only his third show, RJ Andrew left the audience spell bound with his cinematic ballads interspersed with his sometimes absurdist stage banter.
Check out RJ Andrew’s new album ‘Black River’ below:
https://rjandrew.bandcamp.com/album/black-river
Check out the George Lane Gig Guide for supports on the night. Doors open at 7pm and tickets can be purchased below:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1045777&
See you there 🙂
(Photo Credit – Mauro Trentin)
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