Some lovely testimonials from the wonderful folks who have booked us for family shows !
Amazing ! Thank you so much for these kind words ! :)
KIDS AND COMPANY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SERIES ( Fort Frances, ON. ) 2024
NADINE COUSINEAU, Chair
“Andy G and Friends performance was upbeat and engaging for the children AND adults in our audience. It was a great Halloween costume dance party - my favourite show of the season for Kids & Company Fort Frances!“
If you have any plans to come this way in the future, please let us know!
GERALDTON CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT SERIES 2024
FRANK DZIJACKY, Chair
As for an endorsement …
“A fun filled interactive show with audience participation that made for a truly great experience for all the children and their parents.”
All the best and keep making our younger audiences excited about live shows.
OVER THE RAINBOW CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT SERIES ( Sault Ste Marie, ON. ) 2024
SANDRA HOUSTON, Chair
“Over the Rainbow Children’s Entertainment is our city’s first live theatre series for children ages 3 – up and has entertained, enchanted, and created lasting memories for many families for the past 30 years.
Our goal, as a non-profit organization, is to bring internationally famous children’s entertainers to our city. Audiences are introduced to fantastic worlds where the imagination soars, participation is encouraged, and lessons in trust, caring and integrity are learned.
This year ( Oct 2023 ) we opened our season with Andy G and Friends. What a great opener! The kids and their parents had a great time. Andy understands children, and his performance and original songs were a hit with ours. Sharing the stage with the little ones (including the very littlest one who he included so easily when she just came up) was a delight to see. This is why live performances are so important. They see adults who are professionals and take the time to bring the kids on stage. This can be the start of that child’s love of theatre. And perhaps tomorrow’s star.”
OWEN SOUND SALMON SPECTACULAR 2023
GARY GRYERS, Entertainment Manager OSSS 35
“The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular is a 10-day festival featuring more than 25 live acts in a large events tent. The mandate of the festival is geared to a family-oriented fishing event with entertainment that appeals to all ages. In 2023 the committee was fortunate to hire “Andy G & Friends” into the lineup for the annual Kids Day.
Andy’s set list was perfect. His band’s interaction with upwards of 250 kids by way of music, actions and family participation was just what the committee looks for on Kid’s Day.
Thanks to Andy G & Friends, Kids Day 2023 at the Salmon Spectacular was a hit!.”
MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD 2023
JENN BREBNER, Marketing and Special Events Coordinator
“Andy G is so engaging and lovely, he obviously loves what he does, and it radiates from him. A very happy, kind, and talented person that people connect with. Great songs that everyone sings along to. Lovely to work with and will book him again for sure.”
MEAFORD HALL 2023
KRISTA STOREY, Manager, Cultural Services
“ ‘Andy G and Friends’ delighted the audience during Meaford Hall’s March Break programming. Everyone was singing and dancing and the children even had the opportunity to join the show! What a lot of fun! “
DUNDAS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Anna Patterson, Education, Events, and Volunteer Coordinator
“Andy and his band have performed at many of our museum’s family events, and they always bring so much joy and fun energy! Andy is an absolute pleasure to work with and we so appreciate his continued support of our small community museum!”
WATERDOWN BIA 2022, 2023, 2024
Adam Neumann, Social Media and Events Manager
“Andy G just rocked the kids socks off at our Village Treat Walk event. He really knows how to get little ones engaged, dancing, singing. His positive attitude is contagious, and he even gets a smile and applause out of the grown-ups. He knows how to play to a crowd.”
THE TELLING TALES FESTIVAL 2022
Emily Patrick, Operations Manager
“Hi Andy, Thank you so much for your wonderful contribution to our festival! You really added to the magic in the air and the audience was so engaged during your sets. It was so great to finally meet in person!
With so much appreciation, Emily Patrick.”
WHITBY CANADA DAY CELEBRATION 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
LARA SCOTT - Program Manager, Events, Culture and Tourism, Town of Whitby
" Andy G and the Lost Groove were amazing!! Thank you to Andy G and his band for performing and creating an amazing atmosphere at Whitby’s Canada Day event. After two years of no events it was great to have you open up the event, engage with the audience and see everyone dancing and enjoying the music. From start to finish, Andy is a joy to work with and I can’t recommend them enough. For those that don’t know him, his kid’s show is just as great! Thanks Andy – can’t wait to have you back again."
THE BOBCAYGEON MUSIC COUNCIL 2018, 2022
“Wow … what a night. Our first concert back after two years ….. let’s start with the Children’s concert. That was a hit! The audience joined in the fun and had a good time. Andy G and Friends were excellent with the children.”
KERR VILLAGE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 2021, 2022
WARREN ‘ WIGGY’ TOLL - Big Wig Productions Inc.
Production Manager / KerrFest / Holiday Fest & Tour Manager/ Gordon Lightfoot
“ Hi Andy! I just wanted to send you a note to thank you for a great show last week in Oakville. This was the first annual Kerr Village Holiday Fest and thanks to you and your team, it was a great success. The audience was very engaged and the kids were in the palm of your hand. We look forward to seeing you in the near future. I will be recommending you to similar events and look forward to working with you again.
Many Thanks, Warren ‘ Wiggy’ Toll ”
THE DUNDAS CACTUS FESTIVAL 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023
JOHN BALOGH - Big Time Productions & Entertainment Director for Dundas Cactus Festival
“Andy G and Friends delighted the children and adults with their performances at Dundas Cactus Festival’s 2021 live in-person festival, and 2020 virtual festival. It was so much fun to see families up dancing again, and the delight when they joined in song.
They are professional musicians and a pleasure to work with, and we will do so for many future events.”
THE BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023
ERICA CHARLES - Community Engagement Coordinator
“Andy G. and Friends are fantastic performers, and great advocates for the Burlington community. They played two family shows here in the BPAC Main Lobby as part of our Family Day event (Feb 17, 2020), and everyone was so engaged. They got all of the kids up and moving, marching around the lobby, dancing, singing, playing with puppets, and having a great time. We saw a lot of new faces to BPAC that day, and I think Andy’s enthusiasm secured us some repeat clients! We’re always happy to welcome Andy G and Friends to BPAC.”
GRAVENHURST OPERA HOUSE 2019
KRISTA STOREY - Manager of Arts & Culture
" We invited Andy to open for our Fred Penner concert (Nov 10, 2018) and he was a hit! The children loved his songs and had fun singing along. Fred even invited Andy back on stage to sing together! It was a great concert! Thank you Andy! "
WHITBY CANADA DAY CELEBRATION 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
LARA SCOTT - Special Events Lead
" Andy Griffiths was selected as the children’s entertainer for Canada Day 2018 through the annual Call for Performers. The jury panel was right ... he was the perfect choice. Andy was energetic, fun and entertaining. The involvement from the kids and parents on stage was fantastic. We look forward to having Andy back at one of our fall events. "
( Andy G and Friends played a really fun show at ' Whitby Open Streets ' as well. )
ST LUKE'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Mississauga 2018
GENEVIEVE J. D'MELLO - JK Teacher
" Andy's performance was amazing! The children loved it and we adults, loved his energy!!! So happy we had an opportunity to be a part of such a great musical performance! "
LADYBIRD ANIMAL SANCTUARY 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
LISA WINN - Ladybird Animal Sanctuary Co-Founder
"Andy Griffiths has volunteered his time and talent to raise money for Ladybird Animal Sanctuary on many occasions. We've been lucky enough to have him perform at several of our fundraising concerts, and his music is always a crowd-pleaser. Andy's generosity and continued support are very much appreciated."
ARTFEST ONTARIO 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
+ The Magic of Children in the Arts - 25th Anniversary 2019
LORY MacDONALD - Artfest Ontario Artistic Director and General Manager
"Andy Griffiths' charm, melodic voice and lovely guitar music won over the visitors at the Artfest Toronto art festival at The Distillery Historic District on Labour Day weekend. His vast repertoire of favourite tunes was impressive. We had great feedback from both the crowd and the exhibiting artists. They commented on not only his performance, but specifically his skill and natural ability of interacting with the crowd. Charming is what they said. Especially with the kids, and he added in some of his fun original children's tunes from his new CD."
THE FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS 2016, 2020, 2022, 2023
ADAM PIPE - The Festival of Friends Music Museum Organiser and Curator
" After his awesome performance on the Main Stage, Hometown Hero and local music cornerstone Andy Griffiths stopped by the Festival of Friends Museum for a tour of where his signed guitar will hang amongst our other great alumni. "
BRENT WICE - The Festival of Friends Main Stage Manager
LOREN LIEBERMAN - The Festival of Friends Artistic Director and General Manager
" Andy brought his versatile self and talented friends to his Festival of Friends appearance in 2016 - his eclectic style and engaging presence won him new fans that night, myself included. Craftily blending acoustic roots with a rock edge, Andy delivered a polished yet "natural" feeling set. You wanted to hang out with him all night. "
THE SOUND OF MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021
RIAN MALLOCH - The Sound Of Music Festival Programming Manager
"Andy Griffiths was one of the best artists that our festival worked with in 2016. From booking to performance, he was professional, creative and positive. The Sound of Music Festival has always supported local musicians and we were proud to work with Andy's folk rock project at our Streetfest segment. The crowds loved him and he delivered a show that was better than expected.
We also presented Andy's second project, Kidzent, at our Children's stage, throughout the entire weekend. What I noticed was a show that was engaging, positive and fun. Andy worked hard to ensure every child there had a unique experience. The songs, the laughs and the involvement, made for a fantastic experience. Not only do I recommend Andy for any festival or event, but I won't hesitate to book him again in the future. If you're looking for an artist that is easy to work with and delivers more than you would expect, I highly recommend Andy Griffiths!"
BLUES & ROOTS RADIO 2019
STEVIE CONNOR - CEO
"Fantastic entertainer, his (Andy G) sense of fun and enjoyment always emanates out to his audiences whether in a small or large venue"
CHCH TV + 92.9 THE GRAND 2019
SHELLY MARRIAGE - On air Personality
“ Hi Andy! Great to meet you today. I’m going to post the photo of you at the book store on Monday morning to promote the segment. Thanks again for bringing us cheer today. I can’t stop singing your song (Our Cat Flash).”
BURLINGTON DAYCARE 2019
FRANCES MAAS - RECE Teacher
“His (Andy G) song and album ‘Our Cat Flash’ is awesome....my preschoolers love it!!!!”
THE OP 2018
KATHARINE MYERS - Artistic Director
" 'OUR CAT FLASH' is my 3 year old granddaughter's FAVORITE song! "