The Andrew Thelston Band, voted #1 favorite rock band in the 2023 Best of WNC contest by Mountain Xpress, has been stunning audiences in the WNC region (and beyond) for 5 years. Frontman Thelston, voted #1 best guitarist in the same competition, is the creative force, bringing high-energy, funk-infused original rock n’ roll that draws influence from Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin, and Queen. In 2019, Thelston’s original music was featured on the hit Netflix show “Lucifer.” Thelston is widely known for his guitar virtuosity and soaring vocals,\u00a0and leads the 4-piece band with a dynamic stage presence. Bassist Roddy Wilder and drummer Jeff Lott create a rock solid rhythm for Thelston’s guitar and vocals. Singer-songwriter\/keyboardist Carrie Morrison fills out the band’s sound with powerhouse vocals and technical prowess<\/p>\n
\u201cGuitar-heavy rock that takes in late 1960s psychedelia, blues influenced solos, and occasional nods to acoustic folk, all tied together by Thelston’s earnest, emotional vocals”-Greenville Journal <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIn terms of musical ambassadors within the melodic melting pot of a scene that is Western North Carolina, you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find an artist as dedicated and inclusive as that of Andrew Thelston.\u201d- Garret K. Woodard Smoky Mountain News<\/p>\n \u201cAndrew Thelston Band is a force to be reckoned with\u201d- Alex Deutsch: WNC Original Music Podcast<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t wait to hear more from such a talented artist. The future of Andrew Thelston is looking bright\u201d-LOCAL LIVE Magazine<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cAndrew Thelston is one of the hardest working, talented and intelligent artists in the Asheville area\u201d-LSTNIN <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Andrew Thelston Band, voted #1 favorite rock band in the 2023 Best of WNC contest by Mountain Xpress, has been stunning audiences in the WNC region (and beyond) for<\/p>\n