Andrea Gillis

Want Another? is now available for download on itunes.com
Go download your favorite song or the whole CD!
In November 2004 Andrea Gillis released her debut CD. A few months later the Boston Globe tapped her as one of 10 local bands to watch in 2005. With 2 Boston Music Award Nominations (Best Local Female Vocalist & Best Local New Act); high profile shows opening for the likes of the John Doe (X) and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings; 4 separate month-long residencies; and a 2-week tour of Italy under her belt, Gillis has certainly been living up to the task.
Before setting out on her own, Gillis had been the lead vocalist for the band Red Chord. Known for their raucously good-time live show and Gillis's powerhouse vocals they developed a devoted following. When Red Chord disbanded in early 2003, Gillis decided it was time to step out solo.
In the spirit of Berry Gordy Jr. during Motown's heyday, Gillis began recruiting her pals to work with her on her debut CD. By just asking these friends to help out, she scored some of the most talented songwriters, producers and musicians in Boston.
Gillis collected songs from Jed Parish (The Gravel Pit), Evan Shore (Muck & the Mires), Mike Feudale (Coffin Lids), Natalie Flanagan and co-wrote songs with Tony Goddess (Papas Fritas) and former Red Chord band mates Andrea Gaudette, Emily Grogan and J. Grimaldi (Schnockered). After hearing some of the songs, Ed Valauskas (The Gentlemen) signed on to produce the CD.
Asa Brebner, John Powhida (The Rudds), Michelle Paulhus (The Dents) and Jeremy Curtis (Sticky) are among the 20 Boston musicians who play on the CD. Everyone who helped write songs for the CD also performed on the CD. Her live band consists of Bruce Caporal (Auto Interiors) on drums,Michelle Paulhus (The Dents)on the bass guitarAsa Brebner( Robin Lane and Chartbusters, Jonathan Richman) and Charles Hansen (Ross Phasor, Rock Bottom) both on guitar!.yes both!
The resulting CD "Want Another?" is a rock-em, sock-em mix of R&B, soul and punky garage-rock that defies categorization and has been receiving critical acclaim. .
Gillis' vocals can also be found on Sarah Borges' debut CD "Silver City" and on The Rudds sophmore CD "Get the Femuline Hang On". The Rudds, one of Boston's most popular live acts, invited Gillis to join their band in late 2005.
2006 finds Gillis continuing to knock people out with the power of her voice with both her own band and with The Rudds. Later this year Gillis plans to head into the studio to record her second CD.



Andrea Gillis Band is in the 2008 WBCN Rumble! Come on down to Harper's Ferry on Monday April 7th @ 9pm and BRING IT!!!!
we made it to the semi finals! we'll be back @ Harper's Ferry on Fri.April 18th!
Hope to see you guys there!



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Andrea Gillis Band new two song single is now available!