Andy's first band was called the Dovells (1965- 74) and he made a living on the island club circuit." When entertaining Tourists you get a lot of requests for some very diverse things, A lot of people think we can only play Calypso in the Carribean" says Andy. "We grew up listening to everything."

Blues has always been Andy's first love, and he credits Joe Turner , T-Bone Walker and Louis Jordan as major influences.

On the club circuit Andy had a chance to meet Mick Jagger, as the Rolling Stones member was coaxed onto the night club stage at a place called "Nicks", to perform several impromtu calypso tunes with Andy and the band.

Andy spent the next 7 years on a cruise ship playing for a global audience, where he would be part of a blues band in the afternoon and a disco band at night. "We just changed our clothes" says Andy.

After that episode of his life Andy landed in Toronto and joined a band called "Danze" as they toured Ontario playing rockabilly. By 1985 he realized the club scene was getting tiresome and he decided to strike out on his own.

Andy loves to play the blues but doesn't think the blues gets enough respect." Everybody borrows from the blues, but nobody's putting back" he says.

Andy currently performs in practically any combination of single duo trio and full band, and certainly gives a lot back to his audience. With a powerful voice, impeccable guitar work and an infectious sense of humor that permeates his performances, Andy Earle is a show not to be missed.