Producer/Songwriter/Recording artist Andrew Karnavas is always on the move, writing and performing music in multiple genres across the country. In five years, he has created three music projects and released five albums: three from his blues-rock band Runaway Sun, his solo Americana LP debut Film Noir, and critically-acclaimed family music album AndyRoo and the AndyRooniverse: Welcome to the AndyRooniverse. In 2011, the Houston Press recognized Andrew with a First Annual Houston Web Award for “Best Use of Twitter to Promote a Personal Brand.”
Andrew has opened for some of today’s top recording artists, such as the Heartless Bastards, Davy Knowles, and Diane Birch. PBS invited Andrew to open for MyNameIsJohnMichael and Trombone Shorty at their SXSW 2011 party. He has been a featured performer on Daytrotter and the Live at Best Buy Union Square music series. Radio Disney AM 1590 invited AndyRoo and the AndyRooniverse to perform at the world renowned 2011 Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show.
Whether live or recorded, playing Americana, Rock, or kid-friendly family music, Andrew entertains audiences of all ages.
MUSIC
News & Upcoming Shows
Andrew Karnavas and Freneticore Dance at Wortham Center
26th July 2015Photos by Pin Lim On August 1, Andrew Karnavas is collaborating with Freneticore Dance to present Film Noir at the Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater. The ...Read More
Film Noir – Music Video
23rd July 2015
Andrew Karnavas
11th September 2013Producer/Songwriter/Recording artist Andrew Karnavas has opened for some of today's top performers, such as the Heartless Bastards, Davy Knowles, and Diane Birch. PBS invited Andrew to open for MyNameIsJohnMichael and Trombone Shorty at their SXSW 2011 party. He has been a featured performer on Daytrotter and the Live at Best Buy Union Square music series. Read More
Andrew Karnavas Performs on Daytrotter
11th September 2013Click here to listen to Andrew Karnavas recorded at DayTrotter in Chicago, IL, 2013: Click to Listen to the Andrew Karnavas Daytrotter Session The ...Read More
EXPERTISE
SONGWRITER
Andrew has written over 75 songs, including six albums for three original projects, and scored music for live dance performances, film and television.
PERFORMER
Andrew performs live and on video in three original music projects.
PRODUCER
Andrew has produced a variety of music and arrangements, from string quartets to rock bands to EDM.
WRITER
In addition to songwriting, Andrew is the author of a children’s book, and a copywriter for creative small businesses.
AWARDS & PRESS
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Houston Web Award Winner for Best Use of Twitter
TESTIMONIALS
“Andrew Karnavas’ music is full of mystery and mood, so Film Noir seems a fitting title for his new collection of originals. The songs are alternately smoky and smooth, countryish and classical, hushed and heartfelt.”
Joey Guerra
Music Critic at Houston Chronicle