Live Review: Andy Frasco & the UN @ 9:30 Club — 2/13/20

Posted on 02/19/2020 by Ari Strauss in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Andy Frasco, Andy Frasco and The UN, blues, California, Los Angeles, rock.

Andy Frasco jams out on his Hammond B3 organ at 9:30 Club, Feb. 13, 2020. (Photo by Ari Strauss)

Andy Frasco & the UN was in DC recently to co-headline a show with Big Something.

The show began with some stand-up comedy by Kyle Ayers to warm up the crowd. Kyle would go on to emcee the rest of the evening, which was structured as a battle of the bands in a professional wrestling theme, complete with luchador masks.

Interview: Andy Frasco (@ 9:30 Club, 2/13/20)

Posted on 02/11/2020 by Mickey McCarter in Interview, Preview and tagged 9:30 Club, Americana, Andy Frasco, Andy Frasco and The UN, blues, California, Interview, Kyle Ayers, Los Angeles.

Andy Frasco (Photo courtesy Tell All Your Friends PR)

Andy Frasco releases his upcoming LP Keep On Keepin’ On via SideOneDummy Records on April 24. The album is a powerful musical snapshot of what’s going on with Andy, his band, and his fans. It’s hailed as a therapeutic helping of rock ‘n’ roll with powerful pop and Americana roots influences. You see, in writing the new album, Andy tackled his own depression and mental health.

Prior to the release, Andy Frasco and The UN appear at 9:30 Club for a show on Thursday, Feb. 13. Parklife DC Editor Mickey McCarter caught up with Andy via email to ask him about the approach to the new music and the healing power of performance.