Bio
Among other things, Andrea is known for her rich vocal performances and her political and topical songwriting style. Formerly with the nationally recognized folk trio “Rebecca Riots”, Andrea has continued to develop as a solo singer-songwriter and delivers a powerhouse performance with only her voice and guitar. With the upcoming release of her new album "The Frame", Andrea demonstrates her growth as a songwriter and a definite desire to let the music speak for itself.
As a member of the “Wildcat Canyon” acoustic music collective, Andrea performs regularly with Shelley Doty, Maggie Forti, Emily Shore, Root and Green and other local favorites. But that’s not all- Andrea also loves to rock out with the Disco/R&B cover band “Shake It Booty Band” and puts all her heart and soul into making music that makes people dance.
Her early influences include Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, Talking Heads, and as much Motown sound as she could get her hands on. Currently and still, she loves Brandi Carlile, Janelle Monae, The Be Good Tanyas, Patti Griffin, The Decembrists, Dar Williams, John Gorka, Ani DiFranco and all kinds of music from all around the world. In fact, her musical career started in Zimbabwe when she lived and worked as a teacher there. She met some musician friends and created an acoustic trio that performed at numerous venues in Harare and its environs (including performing in front of a 10,000 person crowd as part of the Bhundu Boys homecoming concert!)
When she is not making music, Andrea is a middle school teacher in Berkeley, an organizer with Berkeley Copwatch and a founding member of the national Copwatch movement that has been working for over 30 years to stop police misconduct. As a longtime community activist, Andrea’s music reflects political concerns around justice, police brutality, homelessness and all the other ills associated with a militarized and oligarchical state. Check out www.berkeleycopwatch.org for more information.
As a member of the “Wildcat Canyon” acoustic music collective, Andrea performs regularly with Shelley Doty, Maggie Forti, Emily Shore, Root and Green and other local favorites. But that’s not all- Andrea also loves to rock out with the Disco/R&B cover band “Shake It Booty Band” and puts all her heart and soul into making music that makes people dance.
Her early influences include Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, Talking Heads, and as much Motown sound as she could get her hands on. Currently and still, she loves Brandi Carlile, Janelle Monae, The Be Good Tanyas, Patti Griffin, The Decembrists, Dar Williams, John Gorka, Ani DiFranco and all kinds of music from all around the world. In fact, her musical career started in Zimbabwe when she lived and worked as a teacher there. She met some musician friends and created an acoustic trio that performed at numerous venues in Harare and its environs (including performing in front of a 10,000 person crowd as part of the Bhundu Boys homecoming concert!)
When she is not making music, Andrea is a middle school teacher in Berkeley, an organizer with Berkeley Copwatch and a founding member of the national Copwatch movement that has been working for over 30 years to stop police misconduct. As a longtime community activist, Andrea’s music reflects political concerns around justice, police brutality, homelessness and all the other ills associated with a militarized and oligarchical state. Check out www.berkeleycopwatch.org for more information.
Music Journey
As a singer-songwriter, Andrea has had the great fortune to perform all over the country with many incredibly talented folk, acoustic and rock musicians. Here are some of her favorites, but there have been many others along the way...
Shelley Doty
Raz Kennedy
Michael Franti
Laura Love
Kris Delmhorst
Libby Kirkpatrick
Vicki Randall
Rachel Garlin
Cheryl Wheeler
Martin Sexton
Ferron
Ulali
Julie Wolf
Street Soundz
Rhiannon
Pat and Jeri (of Blame Sally)
Anne Weiss
Marca Cassity
Melissa Crabtree
Emmas Revolution
Karen Soo Hoo
Jean Fineberg
Karen Mulally
Sonia of Disappear Fear
Here is the thumbnail chronology:
2009 - 2022 Andrea Prichett Music
Andrea has been gigging in the Bay Area at various benefits and acoustic shows as well as with various dance cover bands including "Ruby's In Town" and "Shake It Booty Band". She is finishing up work on the new album with a whole new sound that better reflects where her songwriting is today.
Shelley Doty
Raz Kennedy
Michael Franti
Laura Love
Kris Delmhorst
Libby Kirkpatrick
Vicki Randall
Rachel Garlin
Cheryl Wheeler
Martin Sexton
Ferron
Ulali
Julie Wolf
Street Soundz
Rhiannon
Pat and Jeri (of Blame Sally)
Anne Weiss
Marca Cassity
Melissa Crabtree
Emmas Revolution
Karen Soo Hoo
Jean Fineberg
Karen Mulally
Sonia of Disappear Fear
Here is the thumbnail chronology:
2009 - 2022 Andrea Prichett Music
Andrea has been gigging in the Bay Area at various benefits and acoustic shows as well as with various dance cover bands including "Ruby's In Town" and "Shake It Booty Band". She is finishing up work on the new album with a whole new sound that better reflects where her songwriting is today.
1993 - 2009 Rebecca Riots
Rebecca Riots was an acoustic folk trio from Berkeley, CA. Andrea, Eve Decker and Lisa Zeller formed the band in 1993 and spent the next few years building up a following in the Bay area and the northwest part of the U.S. In 1995, they released their self-titled debut album and began touring nationally. By 1999, they had attracted the attention of Appleseed Recordings, who provided them with a record contract and the national distribution that they needed to continue their success. "Gardener " was released in the spring of 2000 on Appleseed, and featured the kind of sensitive, socially conscious folk music that had characterized their sound from the beginning.
1988 - 1989 Novisimos
This was Andrea's first band. There in Zimbabwe while she was teaching Maths and P.E. to ex-combatants and survivors of the liberation struggle, she found some great folks to play with. No recordings but lots of great memories...
Rebecca Riots was an acoustic folk trio from Berkeley, CA. Andrea, Eve Decker and Lisa Zeller formed the band in 1993 and spent the next few years building up a following in the Bay area and the northwest part of the U.S. In 1995, they released their self-titled debut album and began touring nationally. By 1999, they had attracted the attention of Appleseed Recordings, who provided them with a record contract and the national distribution that they needed to continue their success. "Gardener " was released in the spring of 2000 on Appleseed, and featured the kind of sensitive, socially conscious folk music that had characterized their sound from the beginning.
1988 - 1989 Novisimos
This was Andrea's first band. There in Zimbabwe while she was teaching Maths and P.E. to ex-combatants and survivors of the liberation struggle, she found some great folks to play with. No recordings but lots of great memories...
