Andy Macintyre
Andy Macintyre (born 18 March 1982) is an American rock singer, Guitarist, and songwriter.
Biography
Andy Macintyre hails from Chicago, Illinois, born on the south side and raised in several local suburbs. Rather than subject himself to the mindless doping of video games, he honed his MusicAL tastes and style on the acoustic and electric guitar. Growing up primarily on Blues/Rock and Pop/Funk, he was forced to leave for Austin with his family, including his little brother Mike, when his father was transferred. This change paid off. At first he was apprehensive AbOUT the change, but soon found opportunity in the EXCITING Austin music community. Immediately, he joined several bands (about 9) and playing around the local area, and outside in other cities.
Early Bands (1999-2006)
After Andy Macintyre moved to Austin, Texas, he joined a band named Epic Eye (previously N.H.O., N.D.E., name changes do to opposing band conflicts). Andy left the band due to the other members' substance abuse, but later rejoined the band. After this, Andy took back his spot as lead singer still remaining lead guitarist. After stress within the band, and more of the other members' problems, he parted with the Epic Eye forever. For a few months in 2002 who played with a Stone Temple Pilots acoustic cover band. In early 2003 he joined The Liz Morphis Band. After recording a demo with the band, he quit do to lack of success. Following The Liz Morphis Band, he rejoined the Stone Temple Pilots acoustic cover band for a brief period of time. In late 2003, Andy Macintyre joined Dorkstar as the lead guitarist and backup vocalist. Dorkstar was successful, but lacked direction. After two albums, Andy left the band peacefully in 2004. With Andy's Dorkstar recognition he was able to form a trio. The untitled band planned to perform Jimi Hendrix covers, and few original songs. Later, this band morphed into Andy Macintyre and the Primal Groove.
Andy Macintyre and the Primal Groove (Current)
Andy Macintyre and the Primal Groove was officially formed in early 2006 with band members Andy, Mikey, Collin. This formation drastically changed over the past year with various people filling in various spots, except Andy's. Andy Macintyre and the Primal Groove recorded their first album Set Me Free in between 2006-2007. The album was officially mastered in 2007. The members were Andy Macintyre (guitar and vocals), Brian Short (drums), Allen Daniell (bass), Doug Day (drums). Various drummers had been switched out due to time complications. The band now consists of Brian Short on drums, Steve Hill on bass and always at the helm, Andy.
Discography
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Set Me Free
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