Welcome to my Reverbnation profile. I'm Andy Zamenes, award-winning singer/songwriter, arranger and scriptwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area, most recognized as "Andy Z" - children's performer & recording artist. I feature all of my music here including my "Andy Zamenes" singer/songwriter, "Tinman" and new project "Phenomalē" alternative rock releases, so all are represented and able to be enjoyed, reviewed and considered for award and placement opportunities.
What's new now? What's new? I'm introducing a new project “Phenomalē” that will act as a vehicle to share new and reimagined music in the indie rock and alt rock genres. My first release as Phenomalē is a single “Be My Poppy” scheduled for "official" release 6/28/24.
I'm also working on my 8th and 9th "Andy Z" children's music full-length album releases. More on that soon.
Also on the horizon is a new “Andy Zamenes” single “Older” for release in 2024, a “Phenomalē” full album release titled “2002”, a new Andy Zamenes EP "Emergence", and a new full-length Andy Zamenes album "Drawbridge”.
Take a listen, and feel free to reach out if you wish. More background on me and how I got here below. Thanks for visiting!
The Andy Z Story
From Tech to Troubador
Andy Z has captivated kids and families with his musical adventures for two decades. But, Andreas Zamenes didn’t set out to be a children’s music artist.
A singer/songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area, Andy earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from San Francisco State University. Along the way, he played in various bands including album releases with his own, Tinman, and as solo artist Andy Zamenes. To supplement his income, Andy worked in the computer industry while performing and recording as much as possible.
When a Silicon Valley downturn forced him out of the tech industry, Andy saw it as a sign to devote his time to his passion for music and performance.
It was during this time that Andy was approached by a fan at a coffee house to fill in for an ailing music teacher at a San Francisco preschool. It would be easy – just sing and play for the kids.
On that day, the children, parents and teachers were captivated by Andy’s easy-going, fun and infectious musical style – and Andy loved it! He was able to, at last, combine his passion for music with his love of storytelling, character voices and performance. And, so, ‘Andy Z’ was born.
Now, with 250,000 listeners on Pandora Radio, 8 albums and 11 singles & EP's, a full-length video, and multiple awards (including NAPPA, Parent's Choice Foundation, Disney interactive iParenting Media & Tillywig Toys & Media), Andy Z is continuing to carve his niche as a children's performer and recording artist with a heart-felt vision and unique musical stories to tell.
