Andrew Osenga
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Andrew Osenga is an American
singer/songwriter
and progressive rock musician. He also writes, produces, engineers and plays guitar for other artists. Formerly the lead singer of The Normals
, which broke up in 2003 for financial and family reasons, Osenga currently pursues a solo career in which he has released four albums. He is also a member of the band Caedmon's Call
; he had taken over as vocalist/guitarist while Derek Webb was gone from the band. In 2006, Osenga co-founded the Square Peg Alliance along with 12 other independent Nashville
artists.
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singer/songwriter
Singer-songwriter
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and progressive rock musician. He also writes, produces, engineers and plays guitar for other artists. Formerly the lead singer of The Normals
The Normals
The Normals were an Christian alternative rock band formed in 1998 by Andrew Osenga, Mark Lockett, and Clayton Daily. The name of the band honors their hometown of Normal, Illinois. The band's lineup also included B.J. Aberle, Cason Cooley, Mike Taquino, and Steve Hindalong...
, which broke up in 2003 for financial and family reasons, Osenga currently pursues a solo career in which he has released four albums. He is also a member of the band Caedmon's Call
Caedmon's Call
Caedmon's Call is a Contemporary Christian band which fuses traditional folk with world music and alternative rock. They are composed of Cliff Young , Danielle Young , Derek Webb , Andrew Osenga , Garett Buell , Jeff Miller , Todd Bragg , and...
; he had taken over as vocalist/guitarist while Derek Webb was gone from the band. In 2006, Osenga co-founded the Square Peg Alliance along with 12 other independent Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
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artists.
The Normals
- Better Than This (1998)
- Coming To Life (2000)
- A Place Where You Belong (2002)
- Happy Christmas Vol. 2Happy Christmas Vol. 2Happy Christmas Vol. 2 is a 1999 holiday music compilation album. It was released by BEC Records and features artists from a variety of styles who were signed to BEC's parent, Tooth & Nail Records. The album is the second in a series of five, being preceded by Happy Christmas in 1998 and succeeded...
(1999 Compilation)
Caedmon's Call
- Share the WellShare the WellShare the Well is the sixth major release from Caedmon's Call.Inspired by the band's trip to India, Brazil and Ecuador, Share the Well explores universal Christian themes in a variety of geographies, with songs that look through the eyes of both visitor and resident...
(2004) - In the Company of Angels II: The World Will SingIn the Company of Angels IIIn the Company of Angels II: The World Will Sing is the seventh major release from Caedmon's Call.In 2001 acoustic folk/pop group Caedmon’s Call released In The Company of Angels: A Call To Worship. The album was celebrated as one of the best selling titles in the Caedmon’s catalog, scanning...
(2006) - OverdressedOverdressedOverdressed is the eighth major studio release from Caedmon's Call, released in August 2007. It features collaboration with former member and successful solo artist Derek Webb...
(2007)
Solo
- PhotographsPhotographs (Andrew Osenga album)Photographs is the first solo studio album from Andrew Osenga. Originally released in 2002, it was re-released at the same time as his second full-length studio album, The Morning .-Track listing:...
(2002) - Souvenirs & Postcards (2004)
- PhotographsPhotographs (Andrew Osenga album)Photographs is the first solo studio album from Andrew Osenga. Originally released in 2002, it was re-released at the same time as his second full-length studio album, The Morning .-Track listing:...
(Re-released 2006) - The MorningThe MorningThe Morning is a studio album from Andrew Osenga. It is his second solo full length studio album, following the short EP Souvenirs and Postcards .-Track listing:# "In Gym Class in High School" – 0:34# "After the Garden" – 3:51...
(2006) - Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1 is an acoustic EP from Andrew Osenga. Recorded and mixed in his Nashville, TN basement studio, Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1 was released online as a free digital-only download from his website in June 2007...
(2007) - Letters to the Editor, Vol. 2 (2008)
- Choosing Sides (2009)
- Crooked Creek Songs (2010)
Also Appearing On
- Love and ThunderLove and ThunderLove and Thunder is the fourth album by American singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson, released in 2003.-Track listing:All songs by Andrew Peterson unless otherwise noted.# "Canaan Bound" – 3:27...
(2003; Songwriter & musician) - Behold The Lamb of God (2004; Co-producer, engineer, & musician)
- The Far Country (2005; Engineer & musician)
- Justin Branam : For the Life of MeJustin BranamJustin Branam is an American singer/songwriter who resides in Nashville, Tennessee, United States and is signed with Seedcast Music Group. Although most commonly known as an acoustic guitar player, Branam plays an assortment of instruments .-Discography:* iPhone Sessions, EP...
(2003; Producer) - Justin Branam : Words Worth MentioningJustin BranamJustin Branam is an American singer/songwriter who resides in Nashville, Tennessee, United States and is signed with Seedcast Music Group. Although most commonly known as an acoustic guitar player, Branam plays an assortment of instruments .-Discography:* iPhone Sessions, EP...
(2006; Producer) - theothermarkmiller: Threshold (2006; Producer, Engineer, Musician)
- Lindsey Jones: Little Blue Dress (2008; Producer, Musician)
See also
- The NormalsThe NormalsThe Normals were an Christian alternative rock band formed in 1998 by Andrew Osenga, Mark Lockett, and Clayton Daily. The name of the band honors their hometown of Normal, Illinois. The band's lineup also included B.J. Aberle, Cason Cooley, Mike Taquino, and Steve Hindalong...
- Caedmon's CallCaedmon's CallCaedmon's Call is a Contemporary Christian band which fuses traditional folk with world music and alternative rock. They are composed of Cliff Young , Danielle Young , Derek Webb , Andrew Osenga , Garett Buell , Jeff Miller , Todd Bragg , and...
(Current band) - The Square Peg Alliance
- Andrew Peterson
External links
Resources- AndrewOsenga.com, his official website.
- Andrew Osenga's Myspace
- Caedmonscall.com, the official Caedmon's Call website.
- Squarepegalliance.com, the official Square Peg Alliance website.
- Andrew Osenga has partnered up with Compassion International, to help children out of poverty.
Music Downloads
- Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1 - Andrew's free acoustic EP.