"Andy is undoubtedly one of the most versatile bass players in the UK"
...For Bass Players Only online magazine
Andy with Downes Braide Association
DBA - Today
This is the third single from Halcyon Hymns, and features a breathtaking spoken section from Joe Catcheside.
DBA - Your Heart Will Find The Way
Andy's bass playing features on this, the second track and video release from DBA's 4th studio album - Halcyon Hymns - which will be available from February 5th 2021
DBA - Love Among The Ruins
This was the first single from Halcyon Hymns and it became no.1 on the UK Heritage Chart 31st January!
The band are Chris Braide & Geoff Downes with Andy Hodge - bass, Ash Soan - drums, Dave Bainbridge - guitars
Critical acclaim for Halcyon Hymns:
DBA ft. Marc Almond - Skin Deep (Radio Remix)
The second single from DBA's 2017 studio album - Skyscraper Souls - features Andy on fretless bass
Ginger Baker: Cream Acoustic Sessions - Sweet Wine
Andy joined producer Rob Bass on backing vocals at Abbey Road Studio 2 for what turned out to be Ginger Baker's final recording. Here' a snippet of the video for a reworking of Cream's Sweet Wine
Andy live with Marc Almond at the Royal Festival Hall, 2020
Andy plays bass at the promotional concert for Marc Almond's new album "Chaos and a Dancing Star"
Performing alongside global luminaries Marc Almond, Chris Braide, Ash Soan and special guest Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall was a tremendous pleasure for Andy.
Andy played bass for several years in the London show...
Andy played bass for several years in the London show...
Andy played bass for several years in the London show...
Andy played bass for several years in the London show...
Andy played bass for several years in the London show...
Andy played bass for several years in the London show...
...and also on the show's European arena tour
about me
For Bass Players Only interview
Andy is proud to be playing on DBA's Skyscraper Souls
Andy Hodge is an endorsee for Rotosound Strings
Andy Hodge is an endorsee for Rotosound Strings
Andy is proud to be playing on DBA's Skyscraper Souls
Andy Hodge is an endorsee for Rotosound Strings
Andy is proud to be playing on DBA's Skyscraper Souls
Andy is proud to be playing on DBA's Skyscraper Souls
Andy is proud to be playing on DBA's Skyscraper Souls
Getting back into playing double bass!
Latest project:
So happy to have the opportunity to play double bass again!
Ma Bessie & Her Blues Troupe
An authentic tribute to this blues legend
Serious Blues CD : Call & Response
Serious Blues’ 2014 album “Call & Response” is available here.
Featuring Andy Hodge, Sam Kelly, Giles Hedley, Pete Hedley and Frankie Connolly and all manner of bluesy funky stuff.
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Shake 'em On Down
Evil
Everybody Ought To Treat A Stranger Right
Louise
In The Dark Before The Dawning
Smoke Stack Lightning
I Don't Believe
Nasty Water
Right Next Door (Because Of Me)
How Far?
True Lies
Freedom
