Backstage with Andrew Marc
Andrew Marc is new to the Costa Blanca but his cheeky charm, vocal talent and formidable entertainment value are widely known in the UK. Andrew hails from Hereford but has been seen up and down UK venues, some pretty notable venues at that, as well as appearances on Britain's Got Talent and The Voice. This is the guy who literally is JACK of all trades and MASTER of them all.
Andrew Marc will be appearing at Autumn Gold Fiesta at Alannia Guardamar, 15th & 16th October. Find out more HERE
Tell us about you.
Andrew Marc – Guitar/Vocalist/Cabaret Entertainer/Tribute Artist - Thats ME!
I am the little guy with the big voice. Genre includes, Pop, Rock n Roll & Soul. Swing,
Ballads, Country, Show Tunes. Blues, Opera & Rock. Anything you like from the 50's
to the present day. I like to think I am a versatile, dynamic vocalist who thrives on singing big powerful
ballads and show songs.
I can impersonate various people such as Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Elvis, Robbie
Williams, Shirley Bassey, Norman Wisdom, Al Jolson, Neil Diamond, Axel Rose, David
Bowie, Jon Bon Jovi, to name but a few.
My forte is my Tina Turner tribute which is very alternative, tongue-in-cheek and
hilarious at times. Got the voice and moves down to a tee!!
How did you start in the business?
Dad put me on the stage with him when I was 6 years old at the
Odeon Cinema in Hereford in 1972 as part of the Saturday Morning
picture show
What would you be doing if you were not an entertainer?
Horse Jockey or failing that, an Astronaut
As an entertainer who has been your biggest influence?
Obviously, firstly, My late dad (Danny Lee) who was a fantastic
vocalist & Entertainer.
Other Influences include, Joe Longthorne MBE, Andy Strong (commitments), Joe
Cocker, Paul McCartney, Sting, David Bowie, Elvis, Tina Turner, Matt Munro, the Rat
Pack (Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and Dean Martin,), Bing Crosby.
Also a special mention to my dear ol' friend the legendary ‘Andy (Roberts) Winwood' who is not only an accomplished musician but also great at teaching me how to tread water!!
Do you ever get nervous or have you suffered stage fright?
Yes, nervousness, mainly in my youth. Still get the odd butterflies for those bigger occasions!!
What was your best moment?
Getting 4 Yes's on BGT judges Audition and a turn from W-ill-I-am on the BBC Voice UK blind audition.
What has been your worst moment?
Working in a under 30’s Irish Bar Ayia Napa, Cyprus of which the clientele expected to see a female Tina Turner Tribute......then I turned up!!
What’s the best piece of advice you have received or would give someone starting out in the business?
Read the room, give it 110% and have a fabtastic time!!
Any little anecdotes or interesting stories?
Shook the hand of the great Bing Crosby at the back of the London Palladium in 1977 at the end of his last live show before he passed a few weeks later!! Grandad was a big fan of his!!
Getting my Tina Turner dress caught up behind in the curtains and going up in the air with them, before coming on stage at the Blackpool Opera House, Winter Gardens during the annual Hands on Deck Charity show presented by The late Joe Longthorne MBE & Tony Jo.
Tell us some of things you have achieved
In 2002 I worked on the pilot of Frank Skinner’s ‘First Impressions’ show, which gave me my first opportunity to work in live television. It was filmed at the
London Weekend Television studios in front of a live studio audience (although unfortunately this got shelved and was never shown).
In 2002 and 2003 I appeared at the Blackpool Opera House for the annual ‘Hands on Deck’ charity show, performing alongside the likes of Joe Longthorne, Roy
Walker and Cannon and Ball…part of which was filmed by Central TV.
I worked and toured in 2005 with educational music projects and ‘Festival 4 Stars’ performing shows in venues all over the UK.
I performed a tribute to Gerry Marsden (Gerry and the Pacemakers) with ‘The Beatles Experience’ tribute band which was part of ‘The Brian Epstein Years’
theatre show that toured the country in 2008 with tremendous success.
I have also enjoyed performing in a supporting role with the likes of Jimmy Cricket, The Hollies and Dave Berry and also appeared on BBC’s ‘Voice UK’ (2015) and ITV’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ (2009 and 2014).
I am a HUGE Hereford United fan and was thrilled to be involved with the production and release of the updated 3rd version of the Hereford United Football Club song, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the original recording (on vinyl) that was written and sung by my dad in 1972. In 2015 I released an updated version of the Hereford United football song for the new Phoenix club, Hereford FC, called ‘Hereford Forever’ (to bring things into line with the new club badge motto). I also performed as a representative of Hereford FC on the Wembley stadium pitch prior to the 2018 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Man Utd, singing ‘Abide With Me.’ (GO HEREFORD FC)!
In 2021 I joined the cast of the 50’s/60’s ‘Jukebox & Bobby Sox’ live music show as a lead vocalist, appearing in theatres throughout the UK.
Awards include W.D.E.S.C ‘Male Artist of the Year’ 2004, 2013, 2018 and ‘Overall Artist of the Year’ 2018.
