A dynamic album from blues/rock Austin native Jake Andrews featuring Grammy winning guitar virtuoso Eric Johnson.

5 MP3 Songs in this album (27:14) !
Related styles: Blues: Blues-Rock, Rock: Classic Rock, Featuring Guitar

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Livinâ in the Grave, Andrewsâ fourth solo effort, is an album of growth and exploration. The EP features two instrumental tracks that underscore his reputation as one of the finest guitar players today in blues and rock. Andrews invited Grammy winning, five times nominated, guitar legend Eric Johnson to be featured on the album. âSolidâ lets the guitar virtuosity of Johnson shine as he infuses the song with his magic. The instrumental track is a feast for guitar lovers with 8+ minutes of dueling guitar riffs by Johnson and Andrews. âHigh Flyinââ is a high energy, up-tempo instrumental by Andrews. The albumâs vocal tracks demonstrate Andrewsâ versatile style. âEasy to Come Byâ is a soulful and smooth ballad. âLivinâ in the Graveâ and âLove in Meâ are full of heavy rock guitar riffs and layered harmony vocals. The project was recorded in Austin, TX at Congress House Studio, Studio Plush and Eric Johnsonâs own Saucer Studio.

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Andrews began playing guitar at age 5, taught by his father, John Andrews of the 60's Roots Band Mother Earth. Since the age of 8 he has been trading licks with and opening for such masters as Albert King, B.B. King, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, and Jimmie Vaughan, starting at his hometownâs legendary club Antoneâs. By his early teens he was wowing audiences and fellow musicians at such premier blues venues as B.B. King's in Memphis and Los Angeles and Slim's in San Francisco. He has performed at major festivals such as the San Francisco Blues Festival and Madison Blues Festival with Ray Charles. Andres has been featured on CBS, Austin City Limits, Guitar Player, Texas Monthly and Vintage Guitar among numerous other publications.

By the age of 17, Andrews was signed with Jericho Records, a Warner Brothers/Sire subsidiary, and began working on his debut album in Los Angeles. In 1999, he released his debut album 'Time to Burnâ with producer John Porter (Los Lonely Boys, BB King). Billboard Magazine stated, "Time to Burn's mix of guitar pyrotechnics, fiery vocals and powerful new songs confirms that Jake Andrews is already blazing new paths with the torch he's been passed." The first title single scored a Top Ten Rock Radio hit. Andrews earned the award of "Breakout Rock Group" in 1999 by R&R (Radio and Records). The record was supported with a national tour with artists including the Allman Brothers, The Doobie Brothers, Susan Tedeschi, Boz Scaggs and George Thorogood.

Andrews is featured on guitar throughout the recent solo album by Paul Jones released 2009. Paul Jones is known to many as the singer of the British Invasion band Manfred Mann â the voice on mid-â60s hits like âDo Wah Diddy,â âPretty Flamingo,â âCome Tomorrowâ and âSha La La.â The Jones album also features the legendary Eric Clapton on guitar on two tracks and other highly accomplished musicians. Recent reviews of the album bring praise for Andrews commenting on his âkiller riffsâ and âclassic electric blues riffsâ. One reviewer says, âAndrews is going to awe guitar freaksâ¦.his mastery of tone is impressive and he easily slides between hard, roadhouse blues to classic funkâ¦to soulâ.

In 2006, Andrews joined Guitar Shorty on his Alligator Release "We the People" accompanying the legendary bluesman, and former brother-in-law to Jimi Hendrix, on the album. The album won "Album of the Year" at the WC Handy awards in May 2007. Andrews hit the road with Guitar Shorty in the summer and fall of 2006 for a full US and European tour.

In 2002 Andrews released a second self-titled album on the Texas Music Group label produced by Carla Olson (Phil Upchurch, Joe Louis Walker, Otis Rush, Barry Goldberg, Mick Taylor). The album was recorded at the Pedernales Studio in Austin, TX. In 2008 Andrews released a solo album "Feelin' Good Againâ full of original material and produced by Andrews and bassist Mike Sconce. Andrews enlisted drummer Alvino Bennett (LTD, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Ferry, Dave Mason) and Michael Ramos (John Mellencamp, Los Lonely Boys) on keys.