Bio

Since he began playing covers at age 12 to earn tips in local coffee shops, Andy Stack has consistently struck a chord with his crowd. He formally started touring with a blues band when he was 15 years old, later attending SUNY Purchase for his musical training. Although he has played guitar in several bands, Andy now writes and sings his own original music.

With his guitar in hand, Andy has toured the US several times, played throughout Europe, and showcased his skills in festivals from Bonnaroo to the Toronto and Montreal Jazz Festivals. Andy has toured/recorded with such noted performers as Jonah Smith, Les Nubians, NY Ska Jazz Ensemble, Duncan Sheik, Suzanne Vega and others. He’s also opened for artists including Martin Sexton, Madeline Peyroux, Little Feat,Los Lobos, Charlie Hunter, Taj Mahal, among others. Recently Andy has opened for Dar Williams and Guy Davis in support of his most recent solo record: “Like A Light”, available here!

Andy is a member of AFM local 802 and an ASCAP songwriter. Andy also endorses D’addario guitar strings. When not on the road you can find him in his home city, NYC. Check out the duo She and the Sun with Sister, Melissa Ahern. Andy is also available at times for session work on guitar, bass, bg vocals, keyboard, mandolin, and has a growing number of students who take lessons in person, over the internet, and with the National Guitar Workshop.

In the press:

“Andy Stack’s guitar playing impresses with its fluidity and gracefulness.”
~The Working Musician.com

“ANDY STACK stepped up to the stage and belted out tunes in the style of Jeff Buckley. With his petite frame and grace, captivated the audience with his very competent backing band”.
~Emergenza music festival

“sounds like Bob Dylan with a real sweet voice”
~Guy Davis

“Andy Stack is more than just a singer/songwriter – he is a world-class guitarist who has written many excellent songs, which he sings in a very natural, spontaneous way. He creates a palette of sound which is both sophisticated and accessible, a type of combination only rarely seen in the likes of visionaries such as Joni Mitchell.”
~Cary Brown