Martin Andrew

Description

This is the man that recreates the Rod Stewart experience from his early days with the Faces, throughout the glamour of the 80's, to the more sophisticated Rod of the 90's and beyond. A dynamic display of a world class performer showcasing all the hits that made Rod Stewart a living legend of our time. The show is an exploration of Rods career with live music cleverly integrated with documented visual displays by way of projection cameras. The show captures the make up of the man and his music. All the hits from "Maggie May" to "Do ya think I'm sexy?" As well as a trip down memory lane with a ... selection of timeless classics from the Great American Songbook. This show is a crowd pleaser on any level. The legendary hit songs of Rod Stewart brought to life both visually and audibly. Up to 90 minutes of Rods greatest hits can be performed in a single show or split into smaller sets as required. Rods brightly colored jackets, loud shirts, tartan ties and blond spiky hair all replicated along with his trademark sleek moves. This rock n roll show relentlessly pumps out hit after hit as Martin Andrew pays tribute and gives the ultimate salute to a living legend. Martin has performed in Las Vegas at corporate events in most of the Strip Casinos. He has also travelled all over the world with this dynamic and highly entertaining show.
"Rockin' with Rod"
a Rock n Roll tribute to Rod Stewart. Read More

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Experience

This is the man that recreates the Rod Stewart experience from his early days with the Faces, throughout the glamour of the 80s, to the more sophisticated Rod of the 90s and beyond. It is a dynamic display of a world-class performer showcasing all the hits that made Rod Stewart a living legend of our time. The show is an exploration of Rod's career with live music cleverly integrated with documented visual displays by way of projection cameras. The show captures the make-up of the man and his music. All the hits from "Maggie May" to "Do ya think I'm sexy?" As well as a trip down memory lane wi ... th a selection of timeless classics from the Great American Songbook. This show is a crowd-pleaser on any level. The legendary hit songs of Rod Stewart brought to life both visually and audibly. Up to 90 minutes of Rod's greatest hits can be performed in a single show or split into smaller sets as required. Rod's brightly coloured jackets, loud shirts, tartan ties and blond spiky hair all replicated along with his trademark sleek moves. This rock n roll show relentlessly pumps out hit after hit as Martin Andrew pays tribute and gives the ultimate salute to a living legend. Martin has performed in Las Vegas at corporate events in most of the Strip Casinos. He has also travelled worldwide with this dynamic and highly entertaining show.
"Rockin' with Rod"
a Rock n Roll tribute to Rod Stewart. Read More

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bachelorette / Hen Party Birthday Party (Adult) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Acting Experience

Martin Andrew was born in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk England. He began his career formally training at the West Suffolk Music and Drama Center in 1972 where he was taught the violin as well as the basic rudiments of acting. This combined with a 3 year training period with the Royal School of Church Music in the UK would be the early foundation of a long career in the world of entertainment. Having spent several years playing violin in the town Orchestra he turned his attention to the world of popular music and became the lead singer and Bass guitarist for the British Heavy Metal Band "Heretic" in ... 1981. Following the moderate success, a record released in the mid-80s and countless tours throughout the UK and Europe, he then traveled across the Atlantic to Canada. A solo career began in 1989 with the recording and subsequent release of the 4 track EP "Night after Night" which was retired undefeated on the Ontario radio station "CKSL's" "Battle of the Bands." Martin embarked on many tours across Canada in the early 90's before settling in Edmonton Alberta where his focus changed to Theater. He performed at Jubilation's and Celebrations Dinner Theater in two successful shows. "WKLP Rock n Roll Radio" and "Magnum PUI". Following his 2 years with the company he was signed up to perform at the Mayfield Dinner Theater as part of "The British Are Coming Again" musical. Martin worked as an Extra on a variety of television shows including the Disney channel "Mentors" before being approached to impersonate a living legend. An offer to perform as a "Rod Stewart" Tribute artist took Martin to the Las Vegas Strip in 2004. He has performed to audiences at many of the strip casinos as well as other venues throughout the USA and around the world. Due to his high-profile success in Las Vegas, he was approached by a company in the UK to participate in a documentary, focusing on the day in the life of a Las Vegas Impersonator. He also entered into the film world and worked on the sets of a variety of movies including White Coats, Domino, Oceans 13 and Middle Men before landing a principal role alongside Mick Jagger, Paris Hilton, Ringo Starr and Elton John in "Platinum Weird" which is a musical collaboration formed between Dave Stewart and Kara DioGuardi. It is also the subject of an elaborate hoax placing the band in 1974, including a half-hour mockumentary produced for television network VH1. In 2010 Martin sang the British national anthem at the Mandalay Bay events center in Las Vegas for the world championship boxing match between Khan and Maidana on HBO. Soon after this, he was approached by the British National Theater of America to perform the principal role of "Paul" in Matt Charman's black comedy "A Night at the Dogs". Martin continued working in the entertainment industry throughout the USA until in 2013 he was offered a leading role in the Kevin Matlo psychological thriller "Forbidden Playground" which was filmed in Canada. He then went on to play the lawyer "Mr Cogburn" for 3 episodes in the critically acclaimed Canadian television series "Blackstone from 2014 - 2015. In 2016 Martin teamed up with Canadian Tribute artist "Samira" to perform a show called "Reunited" which featured the music of Rod Stewart and Tina Turner. This show was performed throughout the USA, Mexico and the Dominican Republic until early 2020. Martin continues working in the entertainment world as an actor and recording artist and has to date released 5 solo works of his music which is available on all digital formats. Martin is the host for the Fox hit TV reality show Joe Millionaire for Richer or Poorer. His autobiography " The Road to the Manor" will be available on all digital outlets as well as a paperback edition on September 9th 2024. Read More