Andy Frasco & the U.N.- Live at Terminal West
Andy Frasco & the U.N. is a blues rock band that formed in Los Angeles, CA. (2007) when a young, charismatic and a very energetic musician named Andrew Frasco (lead vocals/keys) decided to blend his love of funk, jazz, blues, and rock music. Despite having some lineup changes over the years within the band, the end result is always the same. A true musical experience that I feel everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. I feel that Andy Frasco & the U.N. should be known as one of the hardest working bands based on their ability to tour what seems to be year-round. I remember my first time getting to see them perform at Hulaween (2019) which incidentally was one of the best sets of the weekend hands down. Now fast forward a few years and now I am fortunate enough to do photography at their tour stop in Atlanta at Terminal West. Pretty much closing out 2022 with a bang!
Andy was very excited to tell the crowd that 2022 has been the “biggest year in our lives” because they had just recently gotten a signed to a record deal. And they were also completing a total of 211 shows played in 2022. Such good fortune could not come to a better group of artists than Andy Frasco & the U.N. A couple of notable covers performed this evening by Andy Frasco & the U.N. include “I Fought the Law” – The Clash, “Gone Daddy Gone” – Violent Femmes, and “Break Stuff” – Limp Bizkit. Closing out the night during their encore, Andy dedicated their last song, “Dancin’ Around My Grave” to the Georgia Bulldogs in hopes that they repeat as College Football National Champions. This got the crowd even more excited and cheered along with the band as they completed their final song for the evening.
Follow this link to check out Andy Frasco’s Official Bandcamp page today!
Little Stranger is a hip-hop duo with origins from Philadelphia, PA. but now the duo calls Charleston, S.C. their new home. Little Stranger consists of John Shields and Kevin Shields who are longtime friends but are actually not related. After attending the College of Charleston, the two decided to develop a new project which would become Little Stranger. The intro on Little Stranger’s Facebook page says it best, “two brothers from other mothers with the same last name”. The chemistry between John and Kevin shined brightly during their enthusiastic setlist at Terminal West. Picture Cherub mixed with The Beastie Boys, and you can come close to what it is like at one of Little Stranger’s live shows. I will say when they covered “How Many Mics” – The Fugees, I knew this duo (also with a special guest MC on stage) was something special as they ripped seamlessly through each verse. Plus, everyone around me seemed to know their original songs and rhymed along with both John and Kevin. To me, that is something truly special when the crowd gathered for the opening act is just as excited as they would be for the headliner.
Check out Little Stranger’s Official Bandcamp page today and hear them for yourself!
Unfortunately, Paul McDonald was scheduled to open the festivities for this evening at Terminal West but was unable to make this tour stop. No matter, we will still give you some information about Paul. Paul McDonald is a singer-songwriter from Huntsville, AL. but now lives in Nashville, TN. Many may know the name from his successful run (placed 8th) on the 10th season of American Idol or as the lead vocalist for The Grand Magnolias (formerly known as Hightide Blues). Curious about Paul McDonald? Follow this link to Paul McDonald’s Official Bandcamp page today and give him a listen.
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