What is Andy's Club? Well, it was originally an initiative with no name and a handful of local musicians and a tiny audience, that was supposed to support original music, budding and new musicians and established and experienced performers (with a strong focus on song writing) on the west coast of Cape Town, since most opportunities are in the Southern Suburbs which is a heck of a trek for those of us living on the other side of the peninsula.
Andy's club has grown exponentially and we filled our very first official venue with the third installment of Andy's Club, #1 and #2 having been hosted at the homes of Andy's Club founders, Matt Roux and Andy Mercer.
We all voted to call the initiative "Andy's Club," despite some protestation from Andy himself, but it just sounded right!
Andy's club #3 was a roaring success and we would out about two weeks before the show. Here are some of my favourite videos from the evening. I hope you enjoy them!
Andy's Introduction Video
Andy, The mastermind behind Andy’s Club, giving us a "tour" of what it's all about and how you can get involved and either join us in the audience or on stage!
Andy - if only you would care to dance with me
Andy, Once again, stealing our hearts with this beautiful song, inspired by his beautiful wife Joy Mercer who was an absolute star in setting up and arranging this very special evening for us. Here's Andy's song: "Would You Care to Dance With Me."
Martin Prochaska - Mary
Martin Prochaska, sharing his nostalgic song about is first love: "Mary."
Martin Procheska - Funky Man
I don't know why but I totally dig this song! Maybe because it's super cool so real! Martin Prochaska telling us exactly who he is with this upbeat song, "Funky Man."
Matt Roux - Billy's Grief
So William Shatner Finally went up into Space and got the chance to get in a rocket, go up into space and to orbit our beautiful planet. His experience and reflection afterwards was not the fairytale we'd all expected from everyone's favourite Captain of he Enterprise. This is Matt Roux's original called "Billy's Grief." A reflection of how life doesn't always turn out the way we plan.
Matt Roux - Wonderwall (Cover) Oasis
'Isn't Matt Roux completely freaking awesome! This is how being a Rock Star is done!! Here's Matt performing a cover of Wonderwall" by Oasis ❤
MobeyDick - Teenage Dirtbag (Cover) Wheatus
Ah Man did we have fun with this song! It was supposed to be our "Sound Check" But we went with it as the audience was enjoying it so much! Here's MobeyDick performing "Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus 🤘🤘
MobeyDick - In My Dreams
This is one of three songs I wrote lately. After a three year dry spell, I just woke up one morning and the words just pored out onto the pages.
It was the most "stage ready," but something compelled me to include certain verses in the song that I didn't understand at the time.
I originally wrote it for my sister and father, but there was something else to it that I couldn't put my finger on.
A week after performing this live for the first time, My Ex Sister in Law passed away at the age of 48. You think you'll always have time to say what you need to, but you really don't. Our time in this world is fleeting.
With much respect, love and empathy to your family, this was really for @SandySparg...You were there for me when everyone else forgot me. You were always there to check on me and show me kindness and love. I will never forget you.
This song is called "In My dreams" and was written by Claire
Special thanks to my musical partner, Jasper Dick for helping me bring this song to life. It's a privilege to work with you.
MobeyDick - Midnight Special (Cover)
Oh My God We had SO MUCH FUN with this song!! A reminder of why I love my bag of tricks! Sometimes it makes me feel like "Mary Poppins" 🤣🤣🤣 Here's MobeyDick performing "Midnight Special"
Rae and Sarah - Catherine is Gone
After over a week, this song is still haunting me. Sarah has such a pure and angelic voice and the harmonies with Raé Swart made it extra special. Here they are performing "Catherine is Gone."
The Taxi Song - Harris Tweed/ Dear Reader (Cover) Raé and Sarah
This cover of "The Taxi Song" originally performed by a South African band "Harris Tweed" really encapsulates our current human experience. Such a poignant Cover. Sarah and Raé Swart really do it justice and beyond.
Matt, Jasper and Claire (Cover) Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Matt Roux keeping 
Let me know which video was your favorite and why in the comments!
Special thanks to m amazing family for supporting me and to my wonderful husband person 