Craig d'Andrea & a great Pinot Grigio

Craig D'Andrea is a 23 year old new face on the acoustic guitar scene. His style reminds me a lot of Antoine Dufour. In fact, in 2006, he finished third in the Canadian Fingerstyle Guitar contest behind Kelly Valleau (reviewed 2/2/09) and Antoine Dufour (reviewed 1/23/2009). Currently he’s touring with Don Ross, Andy McKee and Antoine Dufour, all of whom I have reviewed previously. Great listening from a young and up and coming virtuoso. Enjoy!


In with the purple, out with the blue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_R60vFZzGI

Standing still: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k3ZPU4FB0Q&feature=channel

And then you moved to Jersey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h4zfn2suuM&feature=channel

Day Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWORKg-eXL0&feature=channel  

Morrison County: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv_72VcNreY&feature=related

Stages of obsession: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shV9iEwkaN0&feature=channel

Girls longer hair: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNTfp7I2om8&feature=channel

Chet your hedges: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZtP0Dr3WYs&feature=channel

Guess who’s my favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAGyWkSWlfg&feature=channel

Canada Sad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYwp43pkFvc&feature=channel

Three mile bike ride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJwT3Nov-IU&feature=related

The Nurse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsAt7BcB61g&feature=channel

So little time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Of0VsfkSk&feature=channel

And to compliment Craig’s music, try a Santa Margherita 2008 Pinot Grigio ($19.00). Pinot Grigio is one of America’s favorite wines as witnessed by the fact that is was voted the most popular imported wine, red or white, for the 14th consecutive year in Wine & Spirits 2009 poll. The Italian-made Santa Margherita remains a favorite among wine enthusiasts for its crisp, ripe character and consistent quality. Gotta say right off, this is an excellent wine, especially for sipping chilled on a hot summer evening. It’s a dry white wine, pale straw-yellow in color, with a clean, intense aroma and dry citrus flavour with a crisp, but not overpowering apple aftertaste. Start the week off right with the music of Craig d’Andrea and a bottle of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. Enjoy!

Cheers!