THE LA ACCIDENT TO PERFORM AT THE LOS ANGELES MARATHON MAY 25TH!
Soulful Funk/Rock band, The Luke Andrews Accident, is stoked to be playing at the Los Angeles Marathon at 9:00 am at the Mile 13 Block Party (Intersection of Fairfax Ave and Venice Blvd.) in Los Angeles on May 25, 2009. The event is sponsored by the non-profit organization Childshare and will be telecast on KNBC, broadcast on ABC Radio, and webcast on Universal Sports.
Picture, if you will, a head-on collision in the City of Los Angeles between a pop/rock Vocalist, a blues Guitarist, a funk Bassist, and a rock Drummer. With that vision, one can begin to imagine the sound of The Luke Andrews Accident (aka The LA Accident).
The LA Accident showcases the smooth, wide-range vocals of Luke Andrews with an edgy and funky band, which creates an irresistible fusion of funk, pop, and rock. With genuine musicianship and taste for melodic guitar riffs and solos, The Luke Andrews Accident is not just another pop/rock band. With meaningful lyrics, the band performs music that everyone can relate to. There are no "accidents", things just fall into place.
In 2007, a music video for Luke's song Back in Love was filmed during an episode of MTV's NEXT. In 2008, The LA Accident made the Top 25 in KIIS FM's BIG BREAK competition with the video to their song Work It Out. They have performed at clubs such as House of Blues, The Viper Room, Roxy and The Whisky A Go Go. They recently performed at the City of Wildomar's Inauguration Ceremony. They will be performing in the Final round of the Emergenza Festival in July. A win at this show will put them at the Taubertal Open Air Festival in front of (30,000) people and a slot at South by Southwest in Austin, TX
Since 1985, Child SHARE has found safe and loving homes for over 2,000 abused and abandoned children in Southern California. Working through a diverse ecumenical network of over 400 congregations and community volunteers, Child SHARE recruits foster and adoptive homes and provides support services in 3 languages (English, Spanish and American Sign Language). Child SHARE finds homes offering long term solutions for the 200 children placed annually: Two out of three foster children placed in a Child SHARE home stay with the SAME FAMILY until they are reunited with relatives or adopted! And, since 2002, one in three foster children in Child SHARE homes is ADOPTED almost TRIPLE the national adoption rate! You can donate to Childshare through The Luke Andrews Accident at www.firstgiving.com/thelaaccident
"We are thankful for this amazing opportunity for our band and our fans to give back to the city we love!" The LA Accident
For further info, please contact:
Jen Farhood/Chipster PR & Consulting, Inc jen@chipsterpr.com
Work it Out, Director JP Eason
Updated 05-15-09
We made it to the US FINALS of the Emergenza Worldwide Battle of the Bands! Thanks to everyone who's supported us in this. The show will be July 18 at THE KEY CLUB, and we are stoked to play there for the first time on the mainstage! A win at this will take us to Taubertal Open Air Festival (Germany) in front of (30,000) people and a slot at South by Southwest in Austin, TX! Thanks so much for your support and see you at THE KEY CLUB! for more info on our upcoming shows vist: www.myspace.com/thelaaccident
Updated 02-03-09
It's been a bit since I updated this! We have been playing tons of gigs all over so-cal and gaining alot of new fans! We are in the semifinals at the ROXY, April 25th for the Emergenza Worldwide Battle of the Bands! Please buy tix for that! Hope to see you at an LA Accident show soon! Please see the events section for show dates! Thanks, Luke
Updated 03-04-08
Cool News! We recieved a review on our Feb. 1 show at the Whisky-A-Go-Go by Redfence Magazine! Here's some quotes from the review. ROCK N' ROLL EVOLUTION: THE LUKE ANDREWS ACCIDENT by James Roland
"They don't rely on broad teenage angst, they've formed an
intelligent, upbeat blend of acoustic rock and hip-hop."
"Luke and his four band mates represent the next step in standard
indie band evolution: they have a "sound.""
"they have the musical prowess and undefinable spark that could take
them further down the Rock n' Roll path than the rest of their peers."
Updated 02-17-08
It's a new year and a new demo! Check out myspace for The Luke Andrews Accident demo! www.myspace.com/lukeandrewsmusic Check out the photo gallery for new photos! Hope to see you at the Avalon Feb. 27th! Thanks for stopping by.
Updated 06-23-07
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us at the Plush Show! Word on the street is it rocked! and we all had a blast. Check out our next show at the Whisky, July 13, (see events section for details)! Special shot out to the boys in the LAA, Gunn, Rizzuto, Rob, and Moreno! You guys are awesome. Thanks for checkin out the site everybody and see you at the clubs!
Updated 03-12-07
LUKE'S 13-song LP, RISING, NOW AVAILABLE! ORDER THROUGH PAYPAL NOW!
$12 (Includes shipping charges)
Updated 1-04-07
BACK IN LOVE is available now on ITUNES for $0.99 and my new album will be up there in the next few months! I hope everyone that wanted to got a chance to check out my MTV appearance and my music video on "NEXT". I was really happy with it and am getting tons of traffic now on this site and myspace site from the show. THANKS MTV! I hope to see you all out at a Luke Andrews Accident show near you! Take care and Happy NEW YEAR!
,Luke
Updated 11-21-06
Hey All! Just roundin downt the short week here, I want to wish everyone out there a Happy Thanksgiving. Check out the new pics taken by Kayemee in the photogallery. I'm pretty stoked for some things comin' up. This friday I'm playin an impromptu show at BB king's at 7:30pm..come by and tix are $10 at the door (just mention my name)..I promise..no more turkey. I was lucky enough to open for Blessid Union of the Souls this past Weds and it was a good turnout and an even greater show. BUOS rocked it later on that night...It's kinda fun playing bb's so much. I also just booked my Canadian CD Launch on March 23rd, 2007, at my alma mater's, University of Waterloo in Ontario, bar, the Bombshelter. We are gonna have a wild time launching "Extraordinary Day" with my fraternity brothers. Keep checkin back for an LA date for a cd launch. I hope all is well in LA LA land or wherever you are. Take care, Luke
Updated 11-01-06
Hope everyone had a boolicious halloween. i was in nashville and randomly ended up on the BB King's Nashville stage with the Blues Band led by Tony Coleman (past drummer for BB himself), singing Stand By Me, with all my fam in the audience! It was a blast. If you haven't checked out nashville yet. Do it! so, i've made some changes to my index with some new pics shot by Kayemee (kayemee.com)..let me know whatcha think..i think it's more me now in LA..although i still love Toronto! I've also updated my events page to be condusive with my myspace page. We had an amazing turnout at BB King's for the No Coincidence launch...check out our myspace (myspace.com/nocoincidencemusic) for our tracks and stay tuned for video on bbkingslive.com. Myself and Eddie are excited to be working with new editions to the group, Linnea ross on vocals (myspace.com/linneatunes), Rob Blasberg on Congas, and Chris Troxler on slide guitar. Our next show is this Friday at Masquer's (check out the events for the deets..i hate abrev's but am compelled to use them). Thanks for checkin up! Take care, chills, LUke
Updated 09-13-06
Check out the new track, The Real Thang, posted in the music section! Cheers, Luke
Updated 09-12-06
Hey all you movers and shakers! I'm really stoked, really, really stoked and emotionally high about this project we are announcing! It's called "No Coincidence", because me and Eddie Moreno met with some sort of fate, well we work together. Anyhow, check out our site www.myspace.com/nocoincidencemusic You can check out the events section on this site for all the upcoming shows. We are really excited about tonight at Genghis Cohen. Jen Stills (daughter of Stephen Stills from Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young) is opening the show at 7:00 pm. We are on at 9:00 pm..did i mention I love LA! Cheers and Love, Luke "There are No coincidences..the universe will take care of everything!" ~ No Coincidence
Updated 07-23-06
I hope everyone is well in LALA land or wherever you may be surfing from...I actually tried surfing a couple weekends ago in Malibu, it was pretty awesome! I'm pretty stoked for the lineup of shows i have in the next couple months. My first show is at BBKings blues club on Aug. 26. I've been collaborating with my boy Eddie Moreno on some of my songs..he adds an awesome hip hop flavour. Please check the events section of the site for all the details! Take care of yourself! ,Luke
Updated 07-23-06
Geez it's hot in the valley where I live, 112 degrees F yesterday! For the last couple months I have been hitting up the open mic scene and meeting some very talented musicians! Some of the places I've been going to include, The Vermont Restaurant and Karma Coffee House in Hollywood, The Ten/20 lounge and the Gardenia in West Hollywood. I have a showcase at the Ten/20 lounge on October 5 (see events section for details). A couple other shows are in the works and will get posted soon. I hope all is well! Thanks for visiting, Luke
Updated 04-08-06
Long overdue for an update!...I have moved out to Sunny California and will be hitting up the city for some gigs. I'm living and working 40 miles north of LA, so I will update when I have some shows lined up! In the meantime, check out some mp3's, pics, etc! I hope everyone is doing well! thanks for stopping by. ,Luke
Updated 01-09-06
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had happy holidays. I know I did! We had a great full band show at the Emergenza Festival at the Katedral Thursday. We advanced to the next round...look for details! Thanks to the band Nathan Wagler, Phil Andrews, and Michelle Plourd, you guys rock! Next show is this Thursday at Holy Joe's w/ Annie Marleau and Alexandra Slate! Hope to see you out!
Updated 12-02-05
Thanks for everyone whos came out to any of the FL shows! I've been having a great time in the warmth. I still have a show this saturday at Wallflower and an Atlanta show at Lenny's Bar w/ my good friend Harold Torres jamming on Sax has been added to the dates (check out the events for details!). I'll be back up north soon, with the first show at the Drake Hotel, Dec. 12! Take care!, LUke
Updated 10-17-05
Gearing up for FL here in Canada! FL and Georgia tour announced! Atlanta show will be added soon! Please take a look at the events section for all the details if you are from FL or Georgia. Hope to see your smiling faces! There are also some newer pics from the reverb in the photogallery. things here in Toronto are cool and literally cool, it's cold! take care, Luke
Updated 09-24-05
A little exciting news....I have been nominated for the first annual 2005 Toronto Independent Music Awards, category: Best Acoustic Male. The awards show will be Weds, Oct. 5 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre, with host Josie Die from the edge and a bunch of live band performances. If you want to come and support me in the chance I may win you can get tickets and find more info at www.torontoima.com My next show is a full band show!..sept. 30 at Holy Joe's..this is a supernova indie clash..so if you want to come please email me for tix. I've also announced a little bit of a Southern U.S. Tour built around the Connexion Festival in Jacksonville (featuring the Beach Boys!) Check events for details. Take care, Luke
Updated 08-28-05
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the last two amazing shows! And thanks for the unbelievable musicians i've played with in the last couple weeks! New Tracks up in the music section...New EP: Unknown, available, email me! contact@lukeandrewsmusic.com.
Updated 08-23-05
Some Big Deal Show Coming UP! I met an amazing singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/celtic musician at summerfolk in Owen Sound! Delightfully this artist, Duncan Cameron, will be joining myself and violinist, Alex Cheung, at Oasis this coming saturday! Can you tell I'm excited? Also, I will have my EP: Title: Unknown, at all my upcoming shows starting tonight! Other news: Congrats to my cousin Lindsay and my new cousin/brother in law Jay, for a beautiful marriage this past saturday..it was an honor to play "The Gift" at their wedding! Cheers to Love!
Updated 08-08-05-05
I'm moving downtown tomorrow, i'm pretty stoked! I have a bunch of gigs coming up..check out the events section. Hope to see you out! I've been working on a new EP (Title: Unknown). I hope to have it at Holy Joe's on the 23rd...see ya!
Updated 07-24-05
Back from Europe! It was amazing! I will try and post some pics sometime soon! I hope you all are doing well. I set up a myspace site...www.myspace.com/lukeandrewsmusic Check it out, make some comments, send some messages and spread the love! Hope to see you at the Unicorn Aug. 28th.. Luke
Updated 07-01-05
Checking in live from Corfu, Greece! I'll be travelling till July 23rd. My next show, apart from some little train jams in europe, is Sunday evening, August 28th, at the Unicorn Pub, Yonge and Eglinton, Toronto. I hope all is well! enjoy! , Luke
Updated 06-07-05
It's nice being down here in Sunny FL! The FL music fest was a great success! I saw alot of great bands and Shannagolden where I played was very welcoming. Thanks for everyone that came out and supported me at my gigs in FL. I'm off to Vegas on Thursday for the Connexion International Music Fest. Then, I'm headed back up to Canada June 16th, when I'll be playing at the Honest Lawyer (see events section for details). Thanks for visiting!
Updated 04-24-05
I will be headed down south for the 2005 Florida Music Festival in Orlando, FL, May 20th! Before heading down south, I'll be playing at Waterloo Park in a concert for Non-Violence, May 15. See the events page for details!
Updated 03-24-05
Thanks for everyone that came out and supported me at my last few gigs! The 30-hr famine I participated in and performed at raised over $6000 for child hunger! I'm taking a little break from gigging to finish up my schooling for good. Look for upcoming gigs in May. Thanks for visiting! Meanwhile, download some songs, check out the photo gallery! Take care, Luke
Updated 03-02-05
I had a few great gigs on Feb. 11, SLC during the day for Winterfest, Raintree Cafe' at night! Thanks for Dan MacLeod's guitar skills and thanks for everyone that came out to the shows! My next show coming up is St. Paddy's day, check the events section for details and come drink some green beer! I will be participating in a 30 hr famine to benefit starving children on March 11. I will be fasting with 300 other University of Waterloo students. I will also be performing the friday night at the event! It should be a great event for a great cause! For more info on the events or to donate, check out www.famine.ca Also, check out the new pics in the photo gallery, from Aug. 20, 2004 w/ the Philomene Hoffman Band. I hope all is well out in cyberspace!
Updated 02-01-05
New Track, To Cry Tonight, up in the music section! My aunt Colleen Hoffman was recently on Breakfast Televion for her new book on spirituality and relationships. Check out her site if you're interested www.colleenhoffman.com Other cool links in the links section! I hope all is well in cyberland!
Updated 01-21-04
Hey all! If anyone ran into the technical difficulties of the site, sorry about that. It was down for a day. Some news: I will be opening for Samsara, winners of the 2004 UW Battle of the Bands, in the Student Life Centre at the University of Waterloo, 11:45 pm, Thursday,Feb. 3.
If you're a UW student or around there, check it out! Take care.
Updated 01-08-05
It's so cold here in Canada! I miss FL, but it's good to be back! The Unicorn Pub was an awesome night. It was a pleasure to play among such amazing songwriters, Dawn Langstroth, Alexandra Slate, and Maddy Sleightholme. I'll be performing at the Raintree Cafe, Feb. 11, 10 to midnight. In the meantime, I'll be playing open mics: Bomber (UW) Mondays, and Musselini's (uptown Waterloo) Thursdays. Take care! Thanks for checking out the site and supporting the music!
Updated 12-26-04
Merry belated Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope everyone's Holidays are great. I'm sad to say, I'm leaving the sun in a couple days. I did have a blast while I was down here, was welcomed kindly by the FL music scene, played a lot of gigs, and even made it out to california, and played some music in San Fransisco too! Thanks especially to Stir the Soul, Venice, FL who were great host's for a couple gigs, the Dec. 20th gig was fun and jam packed! My buddy's Calin Walsh and John Therrell played with me that night, and Josh Price opened with a great set! I'm headed back to Canada and my first gig in the great White north is at the Unicorn Pub, Sunday, Jan.2, 175 Eglinton Ave. E., Just east of Yonge on Eglinton, Toronto. Hope to see you there in the New Year!
Updated 11-23-04
I added my cover of Tracy Chapman's "Give Me One Reason"..Check it out in the music section. The main site has also been changed a little..i hope you like..Well, it's thanksgiving here Thursday..so happy thanksgiving to all you American's and Happy Belated thanksgiving to the Canadians!
Updated 11-09-04
I hope everyone is well in cyberland. Check out the new pics in the photogallery as well as a couple new mp3's! Down here in Sunny Fl, I just had another show added....Weds, Nov. 24, 8 - 11. Java 'n' Jive. 811 8th Ave. W Palmetto, FL 34221, (941)723-5080, Have a great day! , Luke
Updated 10-30-04
Another show added for all you Floridians out there: Weds, Nov. 10
D Coy Ducks Bar and Grille, 5410 MARINA DR, Holmes Beach, FL 34217, (941) 778-5888, 9pm till 1 am. Also, I'm just finishing up an EP, Sunsets and Shadows, 6 new songs, plus a bonus new live track (Surreal from Foggartyville). Please email me, email: contact@lukeandrewsmusic.com
if you are interested in a copy ($7).
Updated 10-19-04
Hello from FL! So, for Floridians interested, I've got some shows lined up in the sunshine State: Mon, Nov. 8, Stir the Soul Coffee Shop, Venice, FL; Sat, Nov. 13, Wallflower Gallery, Miami, FL. Also, ongoing at the Fogartyville Thursday night Jam's www.fogartyville.com
Check the Events section on this site for individual gig details! Thanks,Take Care, Luke
Updated 09-27-04
New Live Tracks from Club Rockit in the music section! I played a great songwriters showcase at the Unicorn Pub this past Sunday. I encourage any and all music fans to check it out, new songwriters/performers every Sunday, 7:30 - 10, Unicorn Pub, Just east of Yonge on Eglinton, Toronto.
Updated 09-16-04
The Club Rockit turned out to be a great show..I was probably the only solo acoustic act among 12 other hard rock/punk bands, but it turned out great!..i'll try to post some live recording that was made from the show soon! I'm going to FL till Jan, so as far as performing in Canada for a while goes..it won't be happening..but the website will be updated and I may even be playing some shows in FL. Thanks for visiting, Luke
Updated 08-30-04
Check out the new track, Interesting in the music section, recorded at my friend Alex's home studio. Well, currently I'm up north in Washago, ON building a house with my dad...which is definitely cool, but my next gig is Sept. 12, at Club Rockit, 120 Church Street, Toronto , Ontario, it's a batlle of the bands type thing, except solo for me, check the events section for details. Contact Noelle, dasnbs@rogers.com for tickets. Take care, Luke
Updated 08-21-04
Well, after falling off an ATV, i survived and played a show at Holy Joe's last night with the Philomene Hoffman Band! Thanks to all who came out, it was a great time! Philomene continues to amaze me and the energy of the crowd was great. I publicly released a new song "This Time" last night, which was great..about finding inspiration to keep doing something when you feel down in your luck..."Is it wrong for me to be so honestly insecure..This Time I'm gonna make it through..this time it's you".
My next gig, well, not sure, keep checking back. Take care, Luke
Updated 07-26-04
The gig at Chapter's was a fun experience! I've never played in a bookstore, that's for sure. But, it was great exposure and alot fun! Check out the new pics in the photogallery! My next gig is August 20 at Holy Joe's. I'll be swapping sets with The Philomene Hoffman Band www.philomenehoffman.com See the events section for details! Other than that, just cramming for final exams..arghh.
Updated 07-15-04
Well, How's the Weather? It's finally sunny! (or somewhat). I have an upcoming gig at Chapter's. Yup, the bookstore. I'm excited, it's a new venue and a new audience. The show is on Friday, July 23rd, 7:30 p.m. till about 9:30 or 10. Chapters Erin Mills
3050 Vega Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario. I'll have some new recordings available there as well. Hope to see you out!
Updated 06-30-04
New Track UP! Check out the music section for "Sleep the Day Away". The show at the Brigadoon was fun, i'll put some pics up soon from the show. A great outcome that came out of the night was my new manager, Noelle Smith. It's great to have her helping me out and inspiring me! I'm a little on hold for shows right now cause of exams, etc. but, check back soon for new show dates as we line them up!
Updated 06-08-04
I just came back from a trip from my hometown in FLA, wow, it's nice there. I'm playing the Brigadoon again, June 26th ,1109 Victoria park at St. Clair in Toronto
416-752-4971, details on the show to come. Check back soon for a couple new mp3's too!
Updated 05-18-04
My next show is this Friday, May. 21, (10pm - 12 am) solo show at the Raintree Cafe, 220 King St. N., Waterloo
. The show at the Brigadoon was great! Even the locals were stellar! Thanks to all my friends that came out and supported me! And I know have a booking agent (Tangerine Records)!
Updated 05-06-04
My show sat night starts at 11:00 p.m., doors for the show are at 9 and a hockey game is opening for me, ha! Anyways, come out if you can. I'm back in school now, so that's a little bummer, but ohh well!
Updated 04-21-04
Hey! A show has been added to my schedule for Sat, May. 8 at the The Brigadoon ,1109 Victoria park at St. Clair in Toronto
416-752-4971, with a band called shift, $5 cover. It's a solo show and is sort of an audition for Tangerine records (an indie label and production/management company) so that could definitely help me out, come out and support me if you can! Take care, Luke
Updated 04-11-04
Happy Easter! Not too much goin on this weekend, just relaxin'. I've been taking a show break, just doing some open mic's, but It's back to Waterloo pretty soon and my next show is May 21 (10pm - 12am) at the Raintree Cafe' in Waterloo, ON, it's a cool lil' place, come check it out!
Updated 03-26-04
Check out the music section for a new mp3, "Too Late to be Saved"! Last night I played at U of Toronto Hart House Theatre's Open Jam, hosted by Philomene Hoffman www.philomenehoffman.com , it was a little slow, but I played a 45 min set and had a good time and met some awesome students too!, check it out the last thursday of everymonth.
Updated 03-16-04
We didn't win the battle of the bands, but it was a good time! Check out the winners, www. samsara.cd. Our next show is another battle of the bands at Club Rockit, 120 Church Street
Toronto , Ontario , www.clubrockit.com, it should be fun, check out details at 8th elevations website www.8thElevation.com it'll be posted when we know what time we play. My next solo show is May 21, at The Raintree Cafe' in Waterloo, ON. Have a great day!
Updated 03-09-04
The show at Weaver's was a good time, I was really impressed by The Educated skeptics, www.educatedskeptics.com, and Jamie Murray, www.tremorstar.com. We're really looking forward too the Battle of the bands at the Bombshelter. We start at
8:00 pm and play for 25 mins. So come out and support us if you can, www.8thelevation.com.
As far as my music goes, i've been experimenting with some new songs at my new home studio (which is sweet!) and nice to have that creative outlet going straight into a computer, look for some new songs soon in the music section!
Take care, Luke
Updated 03-01-04
Hey guys/gals,
Take a look around the new site, you can listen to some mp3's in the music section, check out pics in the gallery section, etc.! Let me know if you like the site or don't like it, landrews@uwaterloo.ca.
www.8thelevation.com is up now! So check out what my band's up to.
The show at Holy Joe's was good times had by all! Thanks for everyone that came out!
For people in Waterloo, our band's ( 8th Elevation) next gig is at Weaver's Arms, 268 Philip St., Waterloo, Sat.
March 6., with Jamie Murray, and The Educated Skeptics (www.theeducatedskeptics.com), www.8thElevation.com
Mar. 7th we are being interviewed and trying out for a show on Rogers network called Walk 2 Fame, so hopefully that goes well and we'll be on a reality tv show (not as cool as my big, fat, obnoxious fiance', but..)
Mar.12th we are competing at the Battle of the Bands at the Bombshelter at UW! Come out and scream for us!
Hope to see you Mar. 6th and/or 12th!
