Andy Frasco is a dynamic American musician renowned for his unique blend of blues rock as the frontman of Andy Frasco & The U.N. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Frasco launched into the music industry at an early age. By 14, he was already working with notable labels Drive-Thru Records and Capitol Records, booking bands and managing acts as a teenager. However, a youthful indiscretion led to an early dismissal from Capitol Records during his final year of high school.
In 2007, at just 19 years old, Frasco transitioned from the business side of the music industry to forming Andy Frasco & The U.N. Based in Los Angeles, he taught himself piano and started songwriting. The band’s lineup boasts a variety of talented musicians including:
Known for explosive and interactive live shows, Andy Frasco & The U.N. seamlessly blend genres like blues rock, party blues, funk, soul, and Americana. Frasco's stage presence is often likened to a "ringleader of this f*ckin' circus," due to his high-energy antics and engaging performances featuring improvisational music battles.
From the age of 18, Frasco began independent tours that took him across the U.S. and Europe. With a grueling schedule of over 250 shows per year, he has traversed more than 200,000 miles and garnered a robust following in the jam band and festival circuits.
Frasco has been a "New Artist to Watch" since 2011 and has shared the stage with legends like:
Notably, he has worked with esteemed producers like Dave Schools of Widespread Panic and Ben Ellman of Galactic.
Frasco's recent work includes the 2023 release of "Birthday Song" from the album L'Optimist.
A larger-than-life personality, Frasco is known for his love of partying and infectious energy. Recently, he has focused on maturing his songwriting and embracing a more serious approach to his music, all while maintaining a DIY attitude and relentless work ethic.
Besides his prolific touring and recording, Frasco started hosting the "World Saving Podcast," further expanding his creative endeavors.
Andy Frasco & The U.N. continue to thrill live audiences with their eclectic sound, energetic performances, and Frasco's magnetic stage presence, solidifying their place in the blues rock and jam band realms.
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