Andrew Osenga

True artistry evolves. It is not immobile, but ever-moving, ever-changing. So, from homegrown acoustic roots to the rugged and wily terrain of progressive rock, Andy Osenga transforms with seamless precision, and then some -- thought-provoking lyrics backed by some serious guitar riffs. His new sound pulls inspiration from the likes of John Mayer, Paul Simon, and Crowded House. Andy's songs represent who has become as an artist -- a soulful but personable musician who turns life into song with a seemingly effortless strum of his guitar. "We all grow and change," says Andy, "and hopefully we grow and change out of who we think we're supposed to be into who we really are. I think my music is following my own journey in that process." Andy brings to his anthem-esque songs a deep-rooted message about life and love, a message that is backed by a charged-up live performance with playful rock rhythms and gritty vocals. The result of this evolution is a new sound that is a far cry from the melancholy singer/songwriter tunes for which he is best known.

Having been involved in two bands since high school, The Normals (Forefront Records) and Caedmon's Call (NO Records), Andy has begun work on his third solo project. His passion for sound is heard in the natural, fluid melodies that sound as though they have always been there. When Andy writes, he simply follows the muse, he says, letting the sounds show him the way. "I'm learning that, in this process, what I want to happen in a tune is very rarely the thing that needs to happen. Sometimes it's immediate, sometimes you have to exhaust every option, but at some point the elusive thing shows up."

As he continues to find his voice as an artist, Andy has learned how to pour his thoughts and emotions into the way he plays guitar, exploring new ground with song writing that goes beyond the lyrics into the very heart of the listener. Change in life is surely inevitable, but Andy Osenga is proving that change isn't always such a bad thing. In fact, it's very good.