Andrew Belle
Location
Wheaton, Illinois
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Bio
Andrew Belle is an American singer-songwriter. Andrew is originally from Wheaton, Illinois, a town outside of Chicago. Andrew moved to Nashville in 2009. Andrew grew up listening to bands like Third Eyed Blind, Counting Crows, and The Verve Pipe, and looks to these bands for musical inspiration. Andrew began his musical career towards the end of his time at Taylor University in Fort Wayne, Indiana. During this time, he played with numerous local bands. Upon graduation, he launched his solo career in Chicago, performing at various local restaurants and venues, including Rockit Bar and Grill, Elbo Room, and Schubas Tavern. He is currently touring clubs and universities across the country, and is also a member of the critically acclaimed national tour Ten Out Of Tenn. He has shared the stage with numerous artists including Ben Folds, Brian Vander Ark (The Verve Pipe), Greg Laswell, Barcelona (indie rock band), and Boyce Avenue (band). Andrew released his debut EP All Those Pretty Lights in September 2008, containing songs featured in hit TV shows including CW's “90210”, MTV's “The Real World”, CBS's Ghost Whisperer, and E!'s “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”. His debut full-length album The Ladder was released in February 2010. Songs from The Ladder have been featured on hit TV shows including ABC's Grey's Anatomy and CW's One Tree Hill. His songs have garnered nationwide airplay including Chicago’s WXRT, Nashville’s WRLT, Philadelphia's WXPN, Indianapolis's WTTS, and Los Angeles's KCRW. Andrew was named “Best Breakout Artist, Chicago” by MTV in 2009. His music and vocal stylings draw comparisons to Coldplay, The Fray, and John Mayer. Fans and critics often refer to his songs as “smart pop”—nuanced melodies and sophisticated, contemplative lyrics coupled with bold, infectious hooks.
