ANDY FORGIE MUSICIAN

• Began professional career in mid-70’s.
• Composed & recorded for Quality Records in Canada and Buddha Records in the USA with the original “Creed”, who created a regional stir with the single “Westminster Abbey”.
• Opened concerts for top 70’s acts, “Edward Bear”, “The Stampeders” & “A Foot in Cold Water” also shared billing with rock & roll pioneer Wolfman Jack.
• Toured throughout Ontario, Quebec & the Maritimes.
• Performed American showcases in Manhattan & various New York state colleges.

• As lead vocalist & composer for Canadian pop group”Photograph” released album for Capitol Records on the Parlophone Label.
• Debut single “The Last Dance” received national recognition & charts in top 10 in various markets.
• Worked in studio with Daniel Lanois (producer for U2, Bob Dylan) and Tom Cochrane.
• Toured with The Monks and opened for April Wine, Toronto, Goddo and Blue Rodeo

• Began to focus on children’s/family entertainment
• Produced & starred in children’s program “The Song Shop” on Community Television in the Belleville and Quinte region
• Appeared on the History channel in “Sketches of Our Town”
• Opened for television legend Bob Newhart and impressionist Andre Phillip Gagnon
• Produced two independent Children’s CD’s to his credit, “My Stuff” & “The Street I Lived On”, the latter featuring Canadian icon Bob Homme (The Friendly Giant)
• Started a disc jockey service specializing in weddings & corporate events and earned a Reader’s Choice Award for Best DJ in the Belleville/ Quinte area.

• From 1999 to 2021, performed in All You Need Is Love, a celebration of the Beatles, throughout Ontario, USA, England, Belgium and on Caribbean Cruise Ships
• Recipient of Quinte Arts Council Arts Recognition Award
• Inductee to Nicholson Catholic College Wall of Distinction
• Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
• Recipient of the YMCA Peace Award
• Recipient of the Rotary Club International Paul Harris Award
• Performs musical therapy for the elderly at various nursing and retirement homes
• Performs one man guitar and voice show at various regional outdoor patios and wineries
• Continues to be one of Quinte’s top childrens entertainers
• Continues to collaborate with long time friend and fellow band mate Mark Rashotte
• Promotional Manager for The Empire Theatre, Belleville, ON

• 2024 Bay Of Quinte Community Champion Recipient