Welcome, Andrew Bordeaux!

Whether playing solo with an acoustic guitar or screaming Hendrix-style riffs on a violin, Andrew Bordeaux never fails to captivate and entertain any audience. His original tunes weave classic rock and blues with today's pop and alternative styles to create music that is rich, moving, and relentlessly catchy.

Growing up in Westchester, NY, he began playing violin at age 6, and then picked up a guitar 5 years later. He gained local fame in high school by composing and conducting orchestral works, starring as Concertmaster of school groups, and performing in the New York State All-State String Orchestra, before he attended Harvard University. There, Andrew immersed himself in the vibrant Boston music scene. Before long he was not only playing in the Harvard Pops Orchestra, but performing for thousands in the Northeast and Bermuda as violinist and guitarist for Harvard’s historic Hasty Pudding Theatricals organization. He also participated in sessions for artists like DJ J Period and Lauryn Hill, and played alongside British vocalist Tom Lowe in the band Tommy and the Tigers, as well as Dave Bickler of Survivor.

Despite all of these achievements, Andrew is still first and foremost a songwriter. He has composed dozens of songs performed at an impressive list of venues, including Boston’s the Middle East and Sanders Theater, and NYC’s the Bitter End, Ace of Clubs, and CBGB. Andrew has become a regular at NYC’s the Alphabet Lounge, where he recently debuted his first album, the “Live Your Way EP.” With deeply personal lyrics and catchy melodies, this EP has quickly become popular among Andrew’s fans.

In late 2009 Andrew teamed up with drummer Matt Graff to form the Drew Bordeaux Group—which is taking NYC by storm. Currently featuring guitarist Alex Nolan and bass player Amanda Ruzza, this band’s energy and immense talent connect them to their audience, inviting every listener to share in their passion for music. After numerous sold out gigs in Westchester and a successful debut at the exclusive NYC club Canal Room, the band is currently getting ready to headline at the famous Bitter End. This fall and winter they have even more gigs lined up that are sure to impress.

"As musicians, we get thousands of opportunities to connect with an audience, but we only get one chance to make a fan," Andrew says of The Drew Bordeaux Group. "Every night, we're playing our hearts out to make sure we're doing the songs justice. Even if a listener has no musical background, they'll know if we're phoning in what we do. If there are three people in the room or three thousand, you can believe we'll be strumming and banging away until the strings and sticks are breaking, and we are really telling our story."