Musically, I will be bidding farewell to Labor Day Weekend 2014, in a live performance at Pelican's Landing Waterfront Restaurant, Sunday, August 31,2014 at 6:30 p.m. I've made a lot of wonderful friends at Pelican's and hope to see all of you there! I appreciate you support and kindness. I will be playing a lot of your favorites and many more.
Captain Tim began his musical training at the age of six learning the piano. While attending college, he began playing professionally as a pianist and has continued over 40 years playing piano and guitar in bands and as a solo act. He has been a member of many bands including ABC Dot recording artist, Jeris Ross and the Badlands Band, Toby Keith Covel's Easy Money Band, East Country, Stampede Band and many others.
Andrews has performed at many venues, both large and small across the State of Oklahoma and in Texas. As a member of various bands, has opened for such acts as Sawyer Brown and Johnny Paycheck.
After several years performing with other bands Tim formed and led the Travis Austin Band performing lead vocals, keyboards and guitar on cover tunes and original material.
With a growing appreciation for singer-songwriters, and a desire to connect with his audience, Andrews began playing more intimate settings primarily as a solo artist 20 years ago and continues to do so today. Andrews prefers venues such as wine gardens, restaurants, social gatherings, private parties and corporate events.
Andrews composes his original material from his life's experiences ranging from ballads to contemporary Christian music. Having sailed boats since age 11, and currently ( hence the moniker "Captain"), Andrews appreciates music with maritime influences. His music has been described as " South Texas Island Cosmic Cowboy Hippie Music."
In addition to his original material, Andrews repertoire includes a variety of musical styles including, but not limited to, Jimmy Buffett, Waylon Jennings, Jethro Tull, Guy Clark, John Prine Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Zac Brown, Eric Clapton, Beach Boys, Blaze Foley, Harry Chapin, Beatles, Rollings Stones, Eagles, Eddy Raven, Cat Stevens, Kris Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver, Robert Earl Keen and many, many more.
Andrews continues to perform regularly at music festivals, car shows, restaurants, church and private functions throughout the year.
Andrews is a former board member of the Midwestern Country Music Entertainers Association and is currently a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publisher.
Capt. Tim Brauer
"First Look"
Sail #1252
