Andy Roda in Ea Heide Exhibit!

I’m proud to announce the launch of Ea Heide’s “Hvad Kan Jeg Blive” (What Can I Be) Exhibit in Fr.Borg Slot (Hillerød, Denmark), in which I’m featured among other do’ers & dreamers! More info here:  http://www.frederiksborgslot.dk/default.asp?obj=norm&show=1&parent=1004&objID=1057

Andy Roda with Gentofte Gospel Choir @ Tivoli Gardens

Thanks to Claus Christensen (Musical Director) and Gentofte Gospel Choir for letting me share my voice with them during the 2-day Gospel Festival in Copenhagen Denmark. We def got our praise on…watch for yourself here:

Andy Roda+Playlist 7 Windows Campaign=FREE MP3 Download!

We’re happy to announce that Andy Roda is featured in Windows’ Playlist 7 Campaign! It’s Christmas and a time of sharing, so DOWNLOAD a FREE MP3 (Ready 2 Love U Salsa Mix) here: http://www.reverbnation.com/playlist7?artist_id=161769

Tour Blog June 19. ’09

Just finished a gig somewhere in the Wester part of Denmark, in a small town I’ve never been to before. It’s amazing being on tour in your own home country, and to experience new parts of it, with its many different types of people. Varde Owen Luft Festival was a big contrast to last night’s totally over the top amazing show at the famous Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. Last time I performed on the stage, which probably is equivalent to doing Central Park in NYC (just a few times smaller in size!) was almost ten years ago during the release of my own debut album DISH, and in the interim major International names have graced the stage. Last night was a special night in that, this show was in my home turf, which I knew would draw most of my friends and family to it. Already a few hours prior to show time, the masses had gathered dense in excitement for what was to become a true party for the people! We, the band did had our ritualist shot of Havana Rum back stage while wishing each other a great show, before facing a crowd of almost thirty thousand people! The sound and set was tight, our attitude and focus was in check, costumes more fly than ever, and more importantly we performed with ease, grace and such love that it transcended the crowd which seemed to extend for miles! I was in heaven! Even in my stillness, and pauses of not singing, I noticed the love that poured out of Thomas’ mouth, and how we were ONE with the audience, who in return showered us with their love and support. I felt so proud of this man, who has accomplished so much. I knew that somewhere back in time he, like I, must’ve thought this into reality. A true indication of the power of thought and the importance of why you should keep dreaming big! It truly is fascinating watching thousands of people sing every word of nearly every song we performed, that the experience humbles me and makes me love music even more. One quote from Thomas which stuck with me after one of our first shows was “It’s amazing what music can do!”. I too know this for a fact and I’m so appreciative for the adventures every note and lyric has taken me, even if this time, on this tour they’re not my own. Truly, as I witnessed last night, a song belongs not to the writer solely, but to EVERYONE who listens and allows the music move through you…

Till next blog, have fun!

Bliss,

Andy + POGI Entertainment

Andy Roda/Video Blog – June.5’09

Here’s a greeting from Copenhagen during rehearsals for Thomas Helmig Summer Tour ’09.

Don’t just Google me – Wiki Me!

Who hasn’t dreamed of having a description in the encyclopedia?! Now you can read more about Andy’s musical endeavors at Wikipedia!

Check it out here:

Andy Roda as PopArt Muse!

Check out the super dope and fresh work of my good friend and multi talented artist Mike Nolan who shot the cover of my summer single “Aiyahh” available now on and all major digital stores! Click picture below to read more:

Bruised and Battered but Berlin’s da Bomb!

I’m now on my way back to Copenhagen after an amazing weekend in Berlin, where I celebrated Ibadan Records’ label party, at what they call Europe’s hottest club..drum roll please… Panorama Bar/Berghain! It’s been more than ten years since I last visited this European gem, though this time the Berliner Philharmonics tickets were swapped out for a decadent night at the notorious concrete castle. For less than a good dinner in Copenhagen, I got a return ticket online for €52 with Easy Jet , and 45 minutes after take off we were in Schönefeld Airport. I do love the ease and luxury of a cab or limo, but equally enjoy experiencing the authenticity of a new location and its people, by riding the public transportation. For €2,80 I got an all zone ticket (valid 90 mins) and hopped on a train towards Mitte (Center). People seemed similar to the Danes in that everyone seemed calm and collected with no crazy outbursts from freaks such as th average NY’er experience quite often, but then again, it’s so cold up here in the North people are defecating ice cubes! 20 minutes later I was at Alexander Platz, where I spotted some street sellers offering me vintage military hats. Like an old veteran I decorated myself, looking especially hot (so I think!) in my new red beret, which would make Che salut eme with pride. Two stops later on the subway, I was warmly welcomed at Jerome’s and Christine’s, where an International group of folks (DJs, artists and promoters) had assembled for what would be an awesome and scandalous night! We were off for dinner at Schneeweiß (Snowwhite) which quite according to its name was all decorated beautifully in white, and had matching nice staff taking care of us. By now I was already much more interested in the local white wine, over the dead rabbit on my plate, which tasted quite similar to chicken. In exchange for a modest €40 we made some good toasts, had a good bite in a great atmosphere. Now off we were to the party. As we approached the famous club, the look of the trashed post war concrete building, meets low budget Deutsch porn flick, already had my adrenalin going. We knew this would be a sick night! It was guarded and operated by what seemed to be hardcore leather gay men bouncers, straight out of a Falcon movie, who in a very German and orderly fashion ushered us through the gates. Past the entrance and we found ourselves in the majestic concrete castle, perfectly fitted with a long ass bar, and a main room big enough for a couple of thousand people. The speakers were already thumpin from a track by Calabria’s Father Rune RK who later on tore up the the house with his brother Johannes Torpe. Upstairs was the famous Panorama Bar, in which Japanese DJ Katsuya Sano was throwing sex beats after us, and as the night progressed and vodka turned into a sea of bliss, it seemed that everybody from fashionistas to the German Chelsea boys were all one celebrating…music…yeah, life. The good stench of locker room, sweaty bodies, pharmaceutic enhancers was a perfect fit for this house/tech heaven! Upstairs was a small room, where I took a needed time out. Here they served coffee tea; what a perfect contrast to the pharmacy downstairs. I went a few more hours on drinks alone, before I threw in the towel at 8am, escorted out to Dennis Ferrer’s set, whom with Jerome tore it up! Mission accomplished, and I left the venue bruised, battered, with a bass line bangin my head, thinking Berlin’s da bomb!

Bliss,

A