Andy Suzuki & The Method

 New York, NY

Andy Suzuki & The Method are a band on the rise. What started as a half-Japanese/half-Jewish teenager with a smooth hint of R&B in his voice singing along to John Mayer, has evolved into a musical force that is taking the east coast by storm. The band’s strong vocal lead, backed by a combination of electric violin, djembe, and piano, pushes the boundaries of acoustic pop -- mixing elements of blues, jam-band-style soloing, and piano-rock -- all the while reminding audiences that singer-songwriters can be so much more than just starry-eyed crooners.

Suzuki began writing songs as a freshman at Brown University in 2005. Shortly thereafter he expanded his sound by collaborating with percussionist Kozza Babumba (grandson of Grammy-winner Babatunde Olatunji) and electric violinist Jason Gorelick (also the grandson of someone awesome probably). The trio eventually became known as “Andy Suzuki & The Method.”

Since meeting in college, the band has showcased at NACA’s Mid-Atlantic Festival and the Millennium Music Conference in Pennsylvania, opened for Eric Hutchinson at American University, and released a 13-track album which is being played on college and independent radio stations around the world. In July 2010 and March 2011, the band headlined at Joe’s Pub in NYC -- a storied venue whose stage has recently been graced by Alicia Keys, Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz. They sold out the 180 person venue in pre-sale both times, several days before the day of the show.

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