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Brushy One String (JM)
Behind the music lies an extraordinary life journey. After losing his father at an early age, the Jamaican soul singer Freddy McKay, and not learning to read until adulthood, Brushy found his path through music. His mother, Beverly Foster, who toured with artists such as Tina Turner, kept music alive in the home.
”Brushy One String steps onto the stage alone. He is a dramatic figure with his long braided hair, light-colored suede vest with fringe, cowboy boots and a wide-brimmed cowboy hat. His bold gold chains that catch the stage lights and his engaging smile – there is a lot to take in.” – Living Blues Magazine (US)
After experimenting with various instruments as a child, and after literally breaking all the strings on a guitar, he put it aside. But a dream changed everything. In a vision, he was told to play a one-string guitar. Despite the doubts of those around him, he followed his intuition, built his own instrument, and began playing on the street – and that is where his journey truly began.
“Jamaican musician Brushy One String uses only one string, as his name implies. It may seem that such a limitation would be an obstacle for a successful music career—there’s only so much you can do with one string—but Brushy really overcomes the odds. […] called The King Of One String – the epitome of making the best out of what you have.” – ultimate-guitar.com (5 Guitarists Who Prove You Don’t Need All the Strings to Sound Great)
Since being featured in the award-winning documentaries RiseUp and The King of One String, his music has reached a wide international audience. Whether playing unplugged at a market in Jamaica or on stages such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Summerjam in Cologne, or GlobalFest in New York, his performances are marked by the same direct presence and clear focus on song and groove.
On stage:
Andrew Anthony Chin “Brushy One String” – guitar and vocals
Behind the music lies an extraordinary life journey. After losing his father at an early age, the Jamaican soul singer Freddy McKay, and not learning to read until adulthood, Brushy found his path through music. His mother, Beverly Foster, who toured with artists such as Tina Turner, kept music alive in the home.
”Brushy One String steps onto the stage alone. He is a dramatic figure with his long braided hair, light-colored suede vest with fringe, cowboy boots and a wide-brimmed cowboy hat. His bold gold chains that catch the stage lights and his engaging smile – there is a lot to take in.” – Living Blues Magazine (US)
After experimenting with various instruments as a child, and after literally breaking all the strings on a guitar, he put it aside. But a dream changed everything. In a vision, he was told to play a one-string guitar. Despite the doubts of those around him, he followed his intuition, built his own instrument, and began playing on the street – and that is where his journey truly began.
“Jamaican musician Brushy One String uses only one string, as his name implies. It may seem that such a limitation would be an obstacle for a successful music career—there’s only so much you can do with one string—but Brushy really overcomes the odds. […] called The King Of One String – the epitome of making the best out of what you have.” – ultimate-guitar.com (5 Guitarists Who Prove You Don’t Need All the Strings to Sound Great)
Since being featured in the award-winning documentaries RiseUp and The King of One String, his music has reached a wide international audience. Whether playing unplugged at a market in Jamaica or on stages such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Summerjam in Cologne, or GlobalFest in New York, his performances are marked by the same direct presence and clear focus on song and groove.
On stage:
Andrew Anthony Chin “Brushy One String” – guitar and vocals