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Joe D'Andrea

   Drums and assorted percussion, other fiddle, vocals. 
   Picture of Joe.
   
   It's quite simple. I was placed squarely on my uncle's drum set at age
   three. That did me in. I began studying violin in 1979. Soon afterward
   I took up piano and learned the wonders of music composition and
   improvisation "because someone told me you have to know the rules
   before you can break them." (Apparently I didn't want to waste any
   time.)
   
   Fast forward to 1989 when I was handed copies of "Steeleye Span:
   Original Masters" and "Fairport Convention: In Real Time." That really
   did me in! This event marked my full-fledged introduction to electric
   folk music and I've been a fan ever since. At the same time, I've
   always kept one foot squarely planted in the jazz, rock and classical
   idioms (well, one foot and two hands).
   
   Fast-fast forward to 1997 when I found myself part of a most unique
   ensemble known as Broadside Electric. The music they create is
   exciting, diverse and always fun to play. I feel rather privileged to
   be among their new musical alchemists and I look forward to whatever
   lies ahead. Now if I can just get this Bodhran thing down ... -- Joe
   
   
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