Andalusia Rose

"That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." This may be so, but any other name would not possess the arcane passion that is Andalusia Rose. Appearing as an apparition in a dream one night to singer/songwriter/guitarist Wendy Lee Gadzuk, the exquisite ghost told epic tales of love and heartbreak and triumph. "I am Andalusia Rose, Patron Saint of Roses. These are my stories. You are my channel. Go forth and sing to the people." Fast forward to the close of 2012. Divine forces brought together three seasoned musicians with a shared mission. Bring the music to the people. Late at night, in a dingy East Oakland rehearsal room, singer/guitarist Wendy Lee Gadzuk, bassist Jeff Vengeance and drummer Paul Jarvis would render the musical alchemy necessary to transform the message into song. Songs that people want to hear. Songs that people remember. Songs that are from the heart. With diverse influences and backgrounds spanning from Delta blues to metal to psychedelic garage and punk, folk and gospel, Andalusia Rose has created a sound uniquely their own. Bluesy, psychedelic, soulful hard rock, with a powerful female voice and a story to tell. This is the new sound of the blues. Scarlet as blood, royal as the ocean. This is now. 2013 saw the release of their debut EP, which garnered rave reviews, in particular for their songwriting. "The songwriting is top-notch," says Black Hole Magazine, while Drunken Werewolf proclaims that "Andalusia Rose's songs are bloody ace," meanwhile comparing them to Nick Cave and Patti Smith. Disk Doctor says "This band reminds me of everything I liked about Concrete Blonde." After a successful Indiegogo campaign, the band self-released a new EP in 2015, "First Stone" on CD and vinyl. This is the first record that truly represents this solidified lineup. Singer/guitarist Wendy Lee Gadzuk’s mixed media art is featured on the cover seamlessly combining her passions. This is what is being said about it: “Their music shreds with a wicked blend of blues, soul, and hard rock. It's like Credence Clearwater Revival meet Heart while sharing a 5th of whiskey on the bayou. It's a unique sound that seriously rocks.” -Death or Vinyl “…it's apparent they have a very broad range of influences spanning the 60's through the 90's. There's nothing cookie-cutter about any of it. Bottom line – This is well thought out music performed and recorded flawlessly.” -City Slang Andalusia Rose is ready to take the future by storm. A gently simmering, smoldering storm. And sometimes those are the most deadly. Be forewarned. Dirty sweet haunting heavy crimson blues, written by saints, played by sinners. We are one, roses and thorns. http://andalusiarose.bandcamp.com