Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Andrew Kelsey has kept many glued to their seats at the listening of his original music. He is one of many up-and-coming artists on the San Francisco Bay area music scene. Andrew s folk rock and musical theatre roots lend well to his writing and performing styles. He often draws comparison to James Taylor Dave Matthews and Hootie & The Blowfish. Written from personal experiences Andrew s songs touch people in a common place. He s become a mainstay on the San Francisco music scene at such clubs as The Phoenix Café Bazaar and Hotel Utah. Andrew s played in a number of venues including: The Voodoo Lounge The Red Devil Lounge Ireland s 32 Sacred Grounds The Chit Chat Café and Java On Ocean. Andrew is well versed in performing live as a solo acoustic artist as well as with a full band often supported by several local musicians and friends. Andrew can engage an audience with a range of sounds from a mellow groove to a funky energy with a variety of colors and flavors that are the signature of his original style. 2002 has brought a year full of growth and forward momentum to his music career. Regular performances throughout the City (and LA) along with consistent demand from a growing fan-base have lead Andrew to shift to a full time music career. The last year has lead to the completion of his first fully produced CD BREATHE released Mid-October 2002. The songs you will hear on Andrew s CD BREATHE display the range of his style and versatility from the romantic sentiment of Breathe and Behold to the Latin flavor of Dondi to the onslaught of feel-good energy of The Future Lies Ahead.