Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, “as a kid I listened to rock ’n’ roll, my parent’s classical music collection and whatever else was on the radio,” says Kimbel. “I discovered the music of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Peter Paul and Mary, The Weavers and, through them, songs by Bob Dylan, Reverend Gary Davis and Robert Johnson, although I did not really know who they were by name.”
Kimbel began playing the guitar and piano when he was about 9 and by 11, was playing in a band. In his early teens, he got an electric guitar and started gigging at various functions in the Philadelphia area.
Andy later went to school to pursue a career in aviation and become an instructor and pilot, flying various types of equipment for several carriers during his tenure. It wasn’t until a pilot furlough in the early 90’s that Andy picked up the guitar, went out and played thinking that it would give him something to do until he got back into the cockpit. He would also frequent various clubs and coffeehouses watching and learning from performers like Garnet Rogers, Chris Smither, Tom Rush and Bill Morrissey. It was then that the call of the Philadelphia and New York blues and singer-songwriter scene grabbed Andy and brought him in as a performer at these same venues.
Over the last almost 30 years, Andy Kimbel as an “indie” artist, and on occasion with his backing AK Express band, has performed over 2000 shows at a variety of venues from large festivals and concert halls to smaller more intimate folk clubs, house concerts and listening rooms.
Whether it be a performance for 40 people at a folk club or house concert, thousands at a festival, or millions on television as he did regularly on QVC earlier in his career, Kimbel makes the stage his home and it shows.
Take a listen to this preview of Andy's latest digital release "Undr Cover 3" which includes va some of the most requested cover tunes that Andy will pull out of the hat and two improv 12-string guitar tunes that Andy played live on the fly. "Killing The blues" is a single and is yet another version of this popular Rowland Sally song. Enjoy!!
The Andy And Amanda Show. An unexpected Conversation... ! Tune in and discover...
It's The Andy and Amanda Sports Show! Let's Talk The NFL Draft and more!
The Andy and Amanda Show. Romance, Intimacy, Sex, News, Insights, Laughs, We try and cover as mich as we can in about a 90 minute radio show. Welcome aboard!
The Andy And Amanda Radio Show! Coast to Coast the USA and the UK join together for a fun talk show adventure
The Andy and Amanda Show. Oscars, Second Amendment, BBC, Laughs, Conversation, It's Monday and the start of another week with Andy and Amanda!
The Andy and Amanda Show.. Well, :( Just Andy in this episode:( Love, Sex, Richard Nixon Interview, Headline News commentary and more ! Coast to Coast with Andy Kimbel!
The Andy and Amanda Show Coast to Coast. Wednesday April 21 2021.
The Andy and Amanda Show Coat to Coast Live! Come on in and join the conversation. There's a lot happening and a lot we need to talk about.
The Andy and Amanda Monday Show. We're talking favorite pick up lines, dating, racism, comedians that might not make it today.. and a little news. Listen in!
The conversation Continues. . . Love, Intimacy, Sex and Religion. The Andy and Amanda Show Coast to Coast! Join in on the conversation!
The Andy and Amanda Show Special Edition - Sex, Intimacy and Relationships! Join the two co-hosts as they figure out if they know anything about the subject matter. We'll see!
Live from Hollywood and the UK It's The Andy and Amanda show!
The Andy and Amanda Show with Special Guest Joe Richmond, former Harlem Globetrotter/ Washington Generals Coach and Referee. Now with the Philadelphia 76ers organization
Free Flowin Weekend with Andy and Amanda. Join in on the conversation with their special guest, Joe Richmond. Do you know of the Harlem Globetrotters? The Philadelphia 76ers? Welcome to the show!
The Andy and Amanda Show... Mad as Hell and not going to Take it Anymore? Well, about some things.. Come hang out with us!
The Andy and Amanda Show.in this episode, we're talking about making music! Join the conversation with our special guest!
The Andy and Amanda Free Flowin' Freaky Weekend Show!
The Andy and Amanda Show with special guest, former Director of NBC Radio News and Founder of Audio TV Features, Bob Kimmel
The Andy and Amanda Show Coast to Coast... It's Always an Adventure!
The Andy and Amanda Fee Flowin' Freaky Friday show with our special guests, the Flying Fahans! Everything you wanted to know about the life of professional airline Pilots and thensome.
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Tucker Carlson Show
The Matt Walsh Show
The Glenn Beck Program
Mark Levin Podcast
The Michael Knowles Show