Andrew McKnight
February 11 — 06:00 PM
Whether solo or with Beyond Borders, the foundation is always his captivating storytelling and stellar songcraft; his "Good Things Matter" is a past Winner of the Great American Song Contest. Andrew's writing often encompasses his passion for community and causes such as preserving American landscapes and heritage. The Shenandoah Valley-based artist often shares his talents for a variety of worthy causes, such as a community radio station in Massachusetts, an at-risk youth mentoring program in California, and a food bank in suburban Seattle.
"With a voice reminiscent of Don McLean, McKnight traverses from old-time Appalachian tunes to contemporary folk and blues, all backed up by his dead-on guitar playing" (The Boston Globe)
"The skillful songwriter's interest in history is revealed in songs such as the Civil War ballad "The Road to Appomattox" and the soldier's elegy "Wind Whispers Your Name."...he avoids stridency by crafting vignettes told from the point of view of those in pain and keeps dourness at bay ... He also works in true folkie tradition, updating lyrics to classic material such as "Worried Man Blues" or reworking Robert Johnson's "Crossroads" to place himself mano-a-devil." (The Washington Post)
"Full of great positive energy, Andrew took the stage and immediately had the crowd riveted... a gifted story teller, Andrew did not hesitate to share some of his insights and stories with the crowd. For the second set opener, Andrew sang a gospel a cappella song as he entered the barn. With the crowd clapping along with him, I have to say it was an experience that none of us will forget.....Needless to say, everyone left inspired and grinning ear to ear. We can't wait until Andrew returns to play in the Barn again!" (Eric Behlmer, host, Barn Concerts, Gilroy CA)
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YouTube: Dancing in the Rain | Crossroads (Revisited) | The Road to Appomattox
"With a voice reminiscent of Don McLean, McKnight traverses from old-time Appalachian tunes to contemporary folk and blues, all backed up by his dead-on guitar playing" (The Boston Globe)
"The skillful songwriter's interest in history is revealed in songs such as the Civil War ballad "The Road to Appomattox" and the soldier's elegy "Wind Whispers Your Name."...he avoids stridency by crafting vignettes told from the point of view of those in pain and keeps dourness at bay ... He also works in true folkie tradition, updating lyrics to classic material such as "Worried Man Blues" or reworking Robert Johnson's "Crossroads" to place himself mano-a-devil." (The Washington Post)
"Full of great positive energy, Andrew took the stage and immediately had the crowd riveted... a gifted story teller, Andrew did not hesitate to share some of his insights and stories with the crowd. For the second set opener, Andrew sang a gospel a cappella song as he entered the barn. With the crowd clapping along with him, I have to say it was an experience that none of us will forget.....Needless to say, everyone left inspired and grinning ear to ear. We can't wait until Andrew returns to play in the Barn again!" (Eric Behlmer, host, Barn Concerts, Gilroy CA)
YouTube: Dancing in the Rain | Crossroads (Revisited) | The Road to Appomattox