Andy LeMaster

Andy LeMaster
OriginAthens, Georgia
GenresIndie Rock
Experimental Rock
Electronic Music
Singer/Songwriter
Occupation(s)Songwriter
Musician
Producer
Engineer
Instrument(s)Guitar
Bass
Voice
Synths
Programming
LabelsSaddle Creek Records

Andy LeMaster is an American musician, songwriter, engineer, and producer from Athens, Georgia. Now It's Overhead is the primary project for his own songwriting, while he also releases music under his own name and contributes as a co-writer on various projects.[1][2] LeMaster has engineered, produced, and performed on many albums since he began recording in the late 1990s, including releases by Bright Eyes, Now It's Overhead, Azure Ray, Conor Oberst, Maria Taylor, Orenda Fink, Better Oblivion Community Center, and Michael Stipe.[3] He is co-owner of Chase Park Transduction recording studio in Athens with fellow producer/engineer/musician, David Barbe.[4][5] He has been a frequent touring member of Bright Eyes since the late 90's, and has performed live as a band member with several other artists including Azure Ray, Fischerspooner, and Michael Stipe.[6] LeMaster is also a talented visual artist, and has done all the covers for Now It's Overhead's records. Andy has stated in interviews that he identifies as gay.[7] He made a guest appearance on Late Night with David Letterman in 2007 playing bass as a rotating member of the band Bright Eyes.

  1. ^ "Joe Bell Soundtrack Credits". www.imdb.com. IMDb. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  2. ^ Rubin, Rick. "Michael Stipe Broken Record Podcast". www.pushkin.fm. Pushkin Industries. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Andy LeMaster Credits". www.allmusic.com. All Music. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  4. ^ Owings, Henry (January 2010). Tape Op: The Book About Creative Music Recording, Volume II. Tape Op Magazine. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-9779903-0-6. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  5. ^ "Chase Park Transduction Staff". www.chaseparktransduction.com. Chase Park Transduction. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  6. ^ BrooklynVegan staff. "Patti Smith, Michael Stipe, Flea, Talib Kweli, Joan Baez, Cat Power & more played the Pathways to Paris benefit in NYC". www.brooklynvegan.com. Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  7. ^ Morgenstern, Hans. "Overhead Projector". www.miaminewtimes.com. Miami New Times. Retrieved 31 December 2002.