Martin Andrew

Forever Rod…The Rod Stewart Tribute Show

Martin Andrew is the man that recreates the Rod Stewart experience from his early days with the Faces, throughout the glamor of the 80's, to the more sophisticated Rod of the 90's and beyond. A dynamic display of a world class performer showcasing all the hits that made Rod Stewart a living legend of our time. The show is a chronological exploration of Rods career with live music cleverly integrated with documented visual displays by way of projection cameras. The show captures the make up of the man and his music. You will learn about his climb to fame and fortune from his humble beginnings busking in a London tube station to a string of hits from Maggie May to Do ya think I'm sexy? This show is a crowd pleaser on any level. The timeless and legendary hit songs of Rod Stewart brought to life both visually and audibly . Up to 90 minutes of Rods greatest hits can be performed in a single show or split into smaller sets as required. Rods brightly colored jackets, loud shirts, tartan ties and blond spiky hair all replicated along with his trademark sleek moves. This rock n roll show relentlessly pumps out hit after hit as Forever Rod pays tribute and gives the ultimate salute to a living legend.

Martin Andrew is the man that recreates the Rod Stewart experience from his early days with the Faces, throughout the glamour of the 80's, to the more sophisticated Rod of the 90's and beyond.

“A dynamic display of a world class entertainer performing the hits that made Rod Stewart a living legend.”

Biography
Martin Andrew was born in Bury St. Edmunds England in 1962. As a youth he played the Violin in the local youth orchestra and from 1973 to 1975 was a member of the Royal School of Church Music as a Chorister. As his musical interests grew Martin began playing the Bass Guitar and joined his first band BEOWULF in 1978 and played in and around Bury St. Edmunds (the band was also briefly known as Warhorse before splitting up in 1981).
After the 1981 split up Martin moved to London and joined the rock band HERETIC where he performed as the Bass player/Lead vocalist. The band had 2 hits in the Sounds British Heavy Metal Charts "Days Gone By" (#30 on the charts) and "Lights in the City" (#27 on the charts). The band toured the UK and signed a deal with the Magnum Music Group on the Thunderbolt Label in 1983. The 12" EP "Burnt at the Stake" was released in 1984. The LP "A Bolt from the Black" was also released in 1984. The band performed at the famous “Marquee Club" in London throughout the early 80's.
Martin's first solo project called "Scoundrel" toured the UK and Europe from 1985 / 1988 with the single "Turn Me On" released in 1987.
In 1989 Martin moved to Canada... recorded and released the EP "Night after Night". The title track retired undefeated on CKSL “Battle of the Bands” beating Kiss & Cher and Toured Canada as the “Martin Andrew Band” from 1990 / 1998
In 1999 Martin Entered into Stage and Film acting and became involved in a number of projects and productions.
Film / Television, Commercials / Voice Over’s and Theatre filled his schedule along with performing on "The Great American Songbook in 2007. In 2008 Martin wrote and published his first book...autobiography "Nobody said it was Easy."
Las Vegas - The Rod Stewart Tribute Show.
Martin developed and staged his Rod Stewart Tribute Show in 2001 and his Las Vegas appearances include performances at The Bellagio, Paris, The Venetian, Mandalay Bay, The Golden Nugget and the Las Vegas Rocks Café.
Nobody said it was easy...but it's been one heck of a great ride for Martin Andrew...and the show goes on!

The show requires a projection system for the integrated video presentation if required by the client.