Dana Andrews (musician)
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Dana Andrews is a singer/musician from Augusta, Ga. She was a top 15 finalist on the TV show Rockstar:Supernova. Dana is currently living and working as a musician in Los Angeles, CA.
Dana joined The Tony Howard Show & Band (a top forty cover band) singing backup and lead at nineteen to hone her vocal skills. Shortly thereafter she cut her first demo. She traveled to several syndicated radio stations in the southeast to promote her own music, and eventually was contacted by an established original band based out of Columbia, SC, Everything After. Shortly after officially joining the band in early 2006, Dana auditioned for CBS’s Rockstar:Supernova. Out of nine countries and over 25,000 artists auditioning, she made the final 16 for the international television show and made her way to Hollywood to be on TV.
Dana lasted 6 weeks on the show. The band Supernova consisted of Gilby Clarke
, Jason Newsted
, and Tommy Lee
. The show was hosted by Dave Navarro
and Brooke Burke
.
After being released from the competition, Dana went back home to the South East. The mayor of her hometown, Deke Copenhaver, personally awarded her with a plaque stating that August 12, 2006 was Dana Andrews Day. Soon Dana reunited with her band, Everything After, in South Carolina. Within one month, the group had recorded and publicized two songs that were played on radio stations such as WARQ
, WXRY
and WCHZ
. They performed with acts like 7 Mary 3, Decyfer Down
, Black Stone Cherry
, Drivin n Cryin
, Hanson
, Crossfade
, and Buck Cherry and developed a steady following..
In 2009, Dana relocated to Los Angeles, recording with several different projects of various genres. Currently, Dana is a member of the blues infused rock band, Uniform Standard. They've performed at The Viper Room and the House of Blues
on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, CA. Their first album, "Uniform Standard," will be released on March 29.
History
Born and raised in Augusta, GA, Dana found the stage early on. She sought out any avenue to showcase her talent from elementary to high school and beyond. Whether it was school plays, karaoke contests or community theater, Dana has always found the spotlight. At thirteen, she began creating her own original material and devised a mission to find the musicians to complete her sound.Dana joined The Tony Howard Show & Band (a top forty cover band) singing backup and lead at nineteen to hone her vocal skills. Shortly thereafter she cut her first demo. She traveled to several syndicated radio stations in the southeast to promote her own music, and eventually was contacted by an established original band based out of Columbia, SC, Everything After. Shortly after officially joining the band in early 2006, Dana auditioned for CBS’s Rockstar:Supernova. Out of nine countries and over 25,000 artists auditioning, she made the final 16 for the international television show and made her way to Hollywood to be on TV.
Dana lasted 6 weeks on the show. The band Supernova consisted of Gilby Clarke
Gilby Clarke
Gilbert "Gilby" Clarke is an American guitarist and record producer best known for a 3-year tenure as the rhythm guitarist of Guns N' Roses, replacing Izzy Stradlin in 1991 during the Use Your Illusion Tour...
, Jason Newsted
Jason Newsted
Jason Curtis Newsted is an American bassist known for his work with Metallica, Voivod and Flotsam and Jetsam. Joining Metallica in 1986 after Cliff Burton's death, Newsted remained a member until 2001, making him the band's longest-serving bassist...
, and Tommy Lee
Tommy Lee
Thomas Lee Bass , best known as Tommy Lee, is an American musician and founding member of glam metal band Mötley Crüe. As well as being the band's long-term drummer, Lee founded rap-metal band Methods of Mayhem, and has pursued solo musical projects...
. The show was hosted by Dave Navarro
Dave Navarro
David Michael "Dave" Navarro is an American guitarist who plays in the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction and cover band Camp Freddy. He has also played with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Panic Channel, and many others.- Early life :...
and Brooke Burke
Brooke Burke
Brooke Burke Charvet , better known by her maiden name, Brooke Burke, is an actress, dancer, model and television personality...
.
After being released from the competition, Dana went back home to the South East. The mayor of her hometown, Deke Copenhaver, personally awarded her with a plaque stating that August 12, 2006 was Dana Andrews Day. Soon Dana reunited with her band, Everything After, in South Carolina. Within one month, the group had recorded and publicized two songs that were played on radio stations such as WARQ
WARQ
WARQ is a Modern Rock radio station licensed to Columbia, South Carolina and serves the Columbia market. The Inner City Broadcasting outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast at 93.5 MHz with an effective radiated power of 2.8 kW...
, WXRY
WXRY-LP
WXRY-LP is a LPFM radio station, broadcasting at 99.3 FM. The station is owned by Gamecock Alumni Broadcasters, a nonprofit organization. The format is officially Adult Album Alternative, although it leans more toward Alternative rock.- Station history :...
and WCHZ
WGAC-FM
WCHZ is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Warrenton, Georgia, USA, the station is currently owned by WCHZ License, LLC and features programing from CBS Radio, Premiere Radio Networks and Westwood One.-History:...
. They performed with acts like 7 Mary 3, Decyfer Down
Decyfer Down
Decyfer Down is a Rock band formed in 1999 and based in Morehead City, North Carolina. Up until 2002–the year that Chris Clonts joined the band–they went by the moniker Allysonhymn . Following Clonts' arrival they switched to the current name, Decyfer Down...
, Black Stone Cherry
Black Stone Cherry
Black Stone Cherry is an American rock band formed in 2001 in Edmonton, Kentucky. They are signed to Roadrunner Records. The band consists of Chris Robertson , Ben Wells , Jon Lawhon , and John Fred Young...
, Drivin n Cryin
Drivin N Cryin
Drivin' 'N' Cryin is an American Hard rock/Southern rock band from Atlanta, GA.-History:The band was formed in 1985 in Atlanta. Kevn Kinney hooked up with Tim Nielsen, who was in a popular band called the Nightporters with drummer Paul Lenz at the time...
, Hanson
Hanson (band)
Hanson are an American pop rock band formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by brothers Isaac , Taylor , and Zac Hanson . They are best known for the 1997 hit song "MMMBop" from their major label debut album Middle of Nowhere, which earned three Grammy nominations...
, Crossfade
Crossfade (band)
-Studio albums:-Singles:...
, and Buck Cherry and developed a steady following..
In 2009, Dana relocated to Los Angeles, recording with several different projects of various genres. Currently, Dana is a member of the blues infused rock band, Uniform Standard. They've performed at The Viper Room and the House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues is a chain of 13 live music concert halls and restaurants in major markets throughout the United States. House of Blues first location was in Cambridge's Harvard Square. It was opened in 1992 by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and Dan Aykroyd, star of The Blues Brothers...
on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, CA. Their first album, "Uniform Standard," will be released on March 29.
External links
- Uniform Standard Website
- Dana Andrews on Myspace