JAKE ANDREWS

Jake Andrews is a modern blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose fiery playing, expressive tone, and dynamic blend of blues, rock, and soul continue to push the genre forward. His latest album, Train Back Home (2023), debuted at #11 on the Billboard Blues Chart and showcases Andrews’ deepening mastery as both a guitarist and composer. A live-in-the-studio instrumental project produced by Carla Olson, the album features Corey Britz (Bush), Alvino Bennett (Stevie Wonder, Robin Trower), and Mike Thompson (Rod Stewart, Eagles), capturing the immediacy and power of Andrews’ current sound.

In 2023, Andrews also performed at Eric Clapton’s prestigious Crossroads Guitar Festival in Los Angeles, joining an elite lineup that included Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Kingfish, Santana, H.E.R., Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Marcus King, and Eric Gales. His appearance affirmed his place among today’s leading guitar voices.

While Andrews’ recent projects highlight his modern direction, his roots run deep. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, he began playing guitar at age five under the guidance of his father, John Andrews of the 1960s roots band Mother Earth. By age eight, he was performing at Antone’s alongside icons such as Albert King, B.B. King, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, and Jimmie Vaughan—experiences that shaped his lifelong connection to the blues.

By his teens, Andrews had become a formidable presence on stages nationwide, performing at top clubs like B.B. King’s in Los Angeles and Memphis and at major festivals including the San Francisco Blues Festival and the Madison Blues Festival with Ray Charles. His early rise earned him features on CBS, Austin City Limits, Guitar Player, Texas Monthly, and Vintage Guitar.

At seventeen, Andrews signed his first record deal with Jericho Records, a Warner Brothers/Sire subsidiary, and released his debut album Time to Burn in 1999 with producer John Porter (Los Lonely Boys, B.B. King). The record’s first single became a Top Ten rock radio hit, and Billboard praised Andrews’ “guitar pyrotechnics” and “fiery vocals.” Extensive touring followed with the Allman Brothers, The Doobie Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Susan Tedeschi, and George Thorogood, establishing him as a standout young artist.

Across his six solo albums—including Jake Andrews (2002), Feelin’ Good Again (2007), Livin’ in the Grave (2011), and In the Shadows (2017)—Andrews has continually evolved, shifting from blues and roots to heavier, more guitar-driven rock while maintaining the emotional precision and musicality that define his sound. His collaborations include work with Guitar Shorty on the Blues Music Award–winning album We the People, as well as notable contributions to Paul Jones’ releases featuring Eric Clapton and Joe Bonamassa.

Today, Jake Andrews stands as a multi-decade artist still pushing forward—touring, recording, and delivering performances that reflect both his early heritage and his modern, ever-expanding musical identity.