Alex Porter, Drums and Percussion

Doing something as simple and primal as beating sticks on skins, Alex Porter worked for Erin Costello, TripALady, Jack, The Hupman Brothers, Curtis Matheson, Ask Your Sister and all kinds of jazz cats around. He is the mysterious drummer on John Main‘s latest recording, “Blues on Mainstreet“.

Now he’s on a Swiss version of an ole blues song.

Andy Flinn sings Mani Matter (in English)

Translated / performed by Andy Flinn. Filmed by Kimberly Smith. Special Thanks to Night Kitchen, Donna Holmes and Ross Chapman. More about the original songwriter here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mani_Matter

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Shootin’ Week Comin’ to an End

We just finished an intense week working on the first music video for my new Swiss-German album “Bad Ragaz”, due out in August.

The release of the video will be coordinated with the Produces Brigitte Kindlimann over the next week.

Blues On Mainstreet (John B. Main, RTR)

John B. Main‘s new Album! At the end of an awesome time in Wolfville, ’round summer 2017, John and I shared the same horn section and various other stage pals. This album is like an audio photograph of that period in his career, with a group of established and new fellow musicians… A sample of the vibe Continue reading Blues On Mainstreet (John B. Main, RTR)

John B. Main

Goovin’ the Keys

John B. Main is a 21 year old blues singer/pianist, music therapy student and one of the most interesting new performers and band leaders. He’s already played with a host of award winning “old fellows” and I’ve already heard him hailed as Canada’s best blues pianist. Continue reading John B. Main

Kimberly Matheson (Ruby Throated Records)

 

Kimberly Matheson

Kimberly Matheson is major force in the Annapolis Valley music scene. Besides her own singer/wongwriter CD’s, she’s produced already several compilation CD’s of Nova Scotian talent.  Continue reading Kimberly Matheson (Ruby Throated Records)

Like Coming Home

The Grapevine, May 3rd, 2018

Yeah, that’s what i feel like, right now. Like Coming Home… Kimberly Matheson, instigator, dropped by with a Rolled Oat Lunch and a pre-release mix of the new Ruby Throated Records album. Like Coming Home (Sarah McInnis, Kimberly Matheson, Ellen Torrie, Rebecca Fairless). Continue reading Like Coming Home

website renovations

andyflinn.com is currently undergoing an upgrade to make it “international”. visitors who’s webbrowser is set do the language de (german) will see a swiss german presentation. all other visitors will see the english (en) presentation.

Curtis Matheson

Now here’s a fellow with that Glace Bay, Cape Breton grit and attitude. He’s the lead guitar playing on John B. Main‘s latest disc (Blues on Mainstreet) and has two of his own released as well. I’ve always been impressed with his stage energy and his gutter-snipe confidence. While I often wonder if it’s him or me, who..  Continue reading Curtis Matheson

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