About
Andy Pursell, is a Nashville recording artist with a Rock’n Country Band. The Andy Pursell Band was started by singer/songwriter Andy Pursell in 2015. The Andy Pursell Band is based out of Bradenton FL. Andy was born and raised in Arcadia Fl. and works as a lineman for Florida Power and Light. He keeps the electric on during the day and entertains at night.
Since picking up the guitar at the age of 18, Andy has performed his music live in venues, such as Tampa Hard Rock Cafe, Lakewood Ranch Winterfest, Bradenton Area River Regatta, Bradenton Movieville, Joyland Dance Hall, 10th Street Live, Thunder By The Bay, Taste of Manatee, Desoto Seafood Festival, Sounds of the Season, Farmers Markets, Suwannee River Jam, KIX Country Fest, Manatee Players Theatre, Music, Punta Gorda’s Downtown Hoedown, Manatee River Harley Davidson, Rossitters Harley Davidson, Peggy’s Coral, Colony Cove Harmony Hall, Rattlers Arcadia, Ace’s Live, 911 Remembrance Ride, Bert’s Black Widow Harley Davidson, Englewood Event Center, Manatee Civic Center, Peace River Jam, Blackbeard’s Ranch and Parrish Music and Art by the Train.
In 2016 Andy Pursell was named favorite new country artist of the Tampa Bay Music Network. In 2017 The Andy Pursell Band opened up for John Michael Montgomery, Clay Walker, and we’re the Headliner local act for the 2017 Suwannee River Jam their slot was after Hunter Hayes and before the national headliner of the Jam Billy Currington. That year he got his own Iheart radio channel. In 2018 Andy opened up for Vegas McGraw at the Bradenton area River Regatta, The band Restless Heart at the Punta Gorda Downtown Hoedown Festival, and performed at the 2018 Suwannee River Jam who’s headliner was Alan Jackson. Andy Pursell Band headlined the 2018 Smokin’ In The Pines Festival which is located in Perry, Florida.
Some Highlights so far in 2019 Andy has recorded new music in Nashville. As for one his new songs it’s going to be placed in a movie that will be coming out soon. The Andy Pursell Band Headlined the Bradenton Area River Regatta and also performed at the 2019 Spring Arcadia Bike Fest.. Andy got the great opportunity to perform at Joyland’s Country music night club’s official grand opening, And was a supporting act for Montgomery Gentry at the 2019 Kix Country Fest., in Port Charlotte Fl. Andy opened up for Neal McCoy at Joyland Country Dance Hall and just currently released a new single called Livin’ In The Salt Life along with a full production music video which is available on all media platforms.
Andy’s love for rock and country genres shows in his songwriting and the music that his band performs. Andy recorded his debut demo at a recording studio in Nashville, TN with musicians who have toured with Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, and many more. The Andy Pursell Band has a combined performing experience of 40 years. The Band blends country with a rock edge, keeping fans on their feet with an energetic performance consisting of a mix of original and cover songs.