Ace Andres
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Ace Andres is an American
songwriter
, guitarist
, vocalist, political activist and 2012 Wikipedia donor. He is atypical of rock musicians in that he is overtly conservative politically. The Wave Magazine of Silicon Valley, referred to Ace Andres' music in its October 2005 issue as "fast, loud, unapologetically confrontational rock." The Wave Magazine went so far as to refer to Ace as a Guitar god. In later a issue (April 2006) The Wave Magazine would use Ace Andres as a synonym for a guitar virtuoso.
to parents that were in the restaurant/nightclub business. Ace was born in the same hospital (Dameron Hospital) around the same time as singer Chris Isaak
. Both would attend A.A.Stagg Highschool while living in North Stockton California. Chris was Ace's Highschool President.
In the summer of 1968, Ace Andres was introduced to politics. His neighbor was California congressman and House Majority Whip John J. McFall
(D)CA. Ace worked in the congressman's re-election headquarters. In 1972 Ace became a volunteer team leader for the "George McGovern
for President" campaign.
Ace followed his brother's footsteps and enlisted in the Navy a year later towards the end of the Vietnam War
. It was in the US Navy that Ace founded his first professional band, a power trio called Sky High (Kerry Henry/bass and Toby Woodard/drums) that performed in Japan in 1976.
After leaving the Navy with an honorable discharge in 1977, Ace returned to the San Francisco Bay Area and recorded his first single "Still Waiting" and "I can't love you no more".
In the late 1970s Ace met then presidential candidate and former actor Ronald Reagan
. This had an effect on the musician that planted the seeds of conservatism in him. In 1980 he registered as a republican.
In 1995 Ace publicly confronted incumbent congressman William P. Baker
(R)CA in a debate over "affirmative action legislation". Ace exposed congressman Baker's liberal viewpoint on affirmative action in a town hall meeting in Castro Valley, California which might have contributed to his defeat by the moderate "Ellen Tauscher
(D)CA. The next day Ace was interviewed on the "Savage Nation" by best-selling author Michael Savage
on the radio station KSFO.
In 2002 Ace recorded his first album, Cowboy Hat Blues which received warm reviews. Former female singer Jill Gibson
recorded on the cover version of "California Dreamin'". Gibson was a member of the super group The Mamas and the Papas, the original group that recorded the song. Ace Andres and indie actress Parker Posey
were the featured artists in the December 2002 issue of Preview magazine,(published by the Mediea News Group)[3]
In 2003 Dave Kaffenetti of Spinal Tap
joined Ace Andres as his only keyboardist. Kaffenetti was preceded by Tubes drummer Doug Friedman. Tom Bowers of Johnny and the Doorslammers has been Ace's long-time bassist.
In 2005 Ace would expose his political bias in the album American Infidel. The song "Talk Radio" would be used by conservative talk show hosts across the country as "bumper" music. In addition, the song "Save Me" (also bumper music) would reflect the pain the country went through at the time of Terri Schiavo
's death. In 2007 Andres released the "Save Me" video that would share his pro-life POV. The video would be used by pro-life groups such as Abortion Clinic 911 and also by the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation.[4]
In October 2008, Ace, in an interview with Lou Dobbs, was asked about the chance of Obama winning the election, Ace replied; "after 8 years of George Bush, any sock monkey with a jackass lapel pin should be able to win". October 2008 also brought Andres' 4th solo Album "7 Secret Vibrations".
In February 2009 Ace Andres'album 7 Secret Vibrations was featured on syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt's KRLA show in front of a national audience.
In October 2010 Ace Andres appeared on Travel Channel's "No Resevations" featuring author and chef Anthony Bourdain.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, vocalist, political activist and 2012 Wikipedia donor. He is atypical of rock musicians in that he is overtly conservative politically. The Wave Magazine of Silicon Valley, referred to Ace Andres' music in its October 2005 issue as "fast, loud, unapologetically confrontational rock." The Wave Magazine went so far as to refer to Ace as a Guitar god. In later a issue (April 2006) The Wave Magazine would use Ace Andres as a synonym for a guitar virtuoso.
Biography
He was born in Stockton, CaliforniaStockton, California
Stockton, California, the seat of San Joaquin County, is the fourth-largest city in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. With a population of 291,707 at the 2010 census, Stockton ranks as this state's 13th largest city...
to parents that were in the restaurant/nightclub business. Ace was born in the same hospital (Dameron Hospital) around the same time as singer Chris Isaak
Chris Isaak
Christopher Joseph "Chris" Isaak is an American rock musician and occasional actor.-Early life:Isaak was born in Stockton, California, the son of Dorothy , a potato chip factory worker, and Joe Isaak, a forklift driver. Isaak's mother is Italian American, originating from Genoa...
. Both would attend A.A.Stagg Highschool while living in North Stockton California. Chris was Ace's Highschool President.
In the summer of 1968, Ace Andres was introduced to politics. His neighbor was California congressman and House Majority Whip John J. McFall
John J. McFall
John Joseph McFall was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the state of California, rising to the position of House Majority Whip.-Early life and career:...
(D)CA. Ace worked in the congressman's re-election headquarters. In 1972 Ace became a volunteer team leader for the "George McGovern
George McGovern
George Stanley McGovern is an historian, author, and former U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and the Democratic Party nominee in the 1972 presidential election....
for President" campaign.
Ace followed his brother's footsteps and enlisted in the Navy a year later towards the end of the Vietnam War
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
. It was in the US Navy that Ace founded his first professional band, a power trio called Sky High (Kerry Henry/bass and Toby Woodard/drums) that performed in Japan in 1976.
After leaving the Navy with an honorable discharge in 1977, Ace returned to the San Francisco Bay Area and recorded his first single "Still Waiting" and "I can't love you no more".
In the late 1970s Ace met then presidential candidate and former actor Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
. This had an effect on the musician that planted the seeds of conservatism in him. In 1980 he registered as a republican.
In 1995 Ace publicly confronted incumbent congressman William P. Baker
William P. Baker
William Pond Baker is a former United States Congressman from California. He attended San Jose State University, from which he earned a business degree. Baker served as a member of the United States Coast Guard reserve from 1957 to 1965.After graduating from college, Baker worked as a budget...
(R)CA in a debate over "affirmative action legislation". Ace exposed congressman Baker's liberal viewpoint on affirmative action in a town hall meeting in Castro Valley, California which might have contributed to his defeat by the moderate "Ellen Tauscher
Ellen Tauscher
Ellen O'Kane Tauscher is an American politician and Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs...
(D)CA. The next day Ace was interviewed on the "Savage Nation" by best-selling author Michael Savage
Michael Savage (commentator)
Michael Savage is a conservative American radio host, author, and political commentator. He is the host of The Savage Nation, a nationally syndicated talk show that airs throughout the United States on Talk Radio Network...
on the radio station KSFO.
In 2002 Ace recorded his first album, Cowboy Hat Blues which received warm reviews. Former female singer Jill Gibson
Jill Gibson
Jill Gibson is an American singer, songwriter, photographer and painter. She is mostly known for having once briefly been a member of the famous 1960s rock group The Mamas & the Papas.-Early life and personal life:...
recorded on the cover version of "California Dreamin'". Gibson was a member of the super group The Mamas and the Papas, the original group that recorded the song. Ace Andres and indie actress Parker Posey
Parker Posey
Parker Christian Posey is an American actress. She became known during the 1990s after a series of roles in several well-received independent films. As a result, she has often been referred to as the "Queen of the Indies"....
were the featured artists in the December 2002 issue of Preview magazine,(published by the Mediea News Group)[3]
In 2003 Dave Kaffenetti of Spinal Tap
Spinal Tap (band)
Spinal Tap is a parody heavy metal band that first appeared on a failed 1979 ABC TV sketch comedy pilot called "The T.V. Show", starring Rob Reiner...
joined Ace Andres as his only keyboardist. Kaffenetti was preceded by Tubes drummer Doug Friedman. Tom Bowers of Johnny and the Doorslammers has been Ace's long-time bassist.
In 2005 Ace would expose his political bias in the album American Infidel. The song "Talk Radio" would be used by conservative talk show hosts across the country as "bumper" music. In addition, the song "Save Me" (also bumper music) would reflect the pain the country went through at the time of Terri Schiavo
Terri Schiavo
The Terri Schiavo case was a legal battle in the United States between the legal guardians and the parents of Teresa Marie "Terri" Schiavo that lasted from 1998 to 2005...
's death. In 2007 Andres released the "Save Me" video that would share his pro-life POV. The video would be used by pro-life groups such as Abortion Clinic 911 and also by the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation.[4]
In October 2008, Ace, in an interview with Lou Dobbs, was asked about the chance of Obama winning the election, Ace replied; "after 8 years of George Bush, any sock monkey with a jackass lapel pin should be able to win". October 2008 also brought Andres' 4th solo Album "7 Secret Vibrations".
In February 2009 Ace Andres'album 7 Secret Vibrations was featured on syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt's KRLA show in front of a national audience.
In October 2010 Ace Andres appeared on Travel Channel's "No Resevations" featuring author and chef Anthony Bourdain.
Singles
- I can't love you no more b/w Still Waiting (1978)
- A Terry Anderson Song (2004)
Albums
- Cowboy Hat Blues , Urban Camo Records (2002)
- Hunka Gyrations, Urban Camo Records (not available, 2004)
- American Infidel, Urban Camo Records (2005)
- 7 Secret Vibrations, Urban Camo Records (2008)
DVDs
- Ace Live ~ Stanford Research Institute (2003)
- The Hard Rock Gourmet ~ pilot cooking show for The Food Network (2004)
Videos
- 7 Secret Vibrations (2008)
- "Rocket Of Desire ~ Attitude of Gratitude"
- "Ho' Oponpono"
- "7 Secret Habits, Music for clearing limiting beliefs"
- Ace Live (2003)
- "Bad Woman"
- "OH Well"
- "2 A.M. in Texas"
- American Infidel (2005)
- "Save Me"
- "California Sun"
- "Road Runner"
- "I NEED A BEER"
- "Sleep Walk"
- "Lucille"
- Hunka Gyrations (2004)
- "Viva Las Vegas"
- "Crying"
- "Not Fade Away"
- "Come On Let's Go"
- Cowboy Hat Blues (2002)
- "Can't Stop Lookin'"
- Miscellaneous
- "A Terry Anderson Song"
- "Ubangi Stonp"