Six String Andrew & Testdrive, Big Al & the Heavyweights

Andrew Sullivan is a 21-year old musician who loves playing blues music. He first heard live blues music in Clarksdale when he was 5 years old and became friends with blues musicians such as Big A, who he still plays with and is inspired by. Andrew has also had the honor of playing with guitar legends such as Bob Margolin from the Muddy Waters Band, and Buddy Guy. He loves performing the blues at Ground Zero Blues Biloxi and meeting new blues fans on the coast. Big Al and the Heavyweights originally formed in 1996 as the Unknown Blues Band, with founding members Al Lauro, Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule), and pianist Rick Gergen (Sweethearts of the Rodeo). Of course, Warren is no longer in the band but Big Al has formed a solid array of musicians that features guitarist vocalist extraordinaire Marcel Anton, Dave Menzez from New Orleans on bass, and harp player, vocalist from Detroit Dangerous Dale Robinson. While the band is soaring with energy infused from new members, the latest album BLUES POWER is a particularly strong showcase for guitarist/vocalist extraordinaire Marcel Anton. Marcel is a vocalist, composer, guitarist, percussionist, actor, teacher, mystic and poet of Native American and New Orleans Creole descent. Big Al and the Heavyweights' live performances are family oriented, energetic and most of all fun. This is a show you don't want to miss!