Andrew Borger
{{short description|American drummer|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Andrew Borger
| image = Andrew borger 2017.jpg
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| genre = Avant, punk, rock, experimental music, Jazz, blues, pop, soul, folk, country
| occupation = Songwriter, musician
| birth_place = Colorado, United States
| years_active = 1991–present
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Andrew Borger is an American drummer.
Biography
Born in Littleton, Colorado, Andrew Borger went to UC Berkeley and played extensively in the San Francisco Bay Area club scene before being recognized by Tom Waits and later Norah Jones. Andrew's flair for percussion includes not only the drum kit, but hand drums, maracas, and pots & pans,{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/andrew-borger/963252|title=Andrew Borger album credits|date=February 1, 2010|work=Artist Direct|accessdate=2010-02-01}} He is known for his extemporaneous approach, unique sonic palette, and stylistic versatility.
In addition to Waits and Jones, he has played with Chuck Prophet, Sean Hayes, Smokey Hormel, Jesse Harris, Anaïs Mitchell, among others.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/andrew-borger-mn0000121342|title = Andrew Borger Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More|website = AllMusic}} Andrew (who also goes by Andy{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/andy-borger-mn0002506611|title = Andy Borger Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More|website = AllMusic}}) has numerous recordings, and is featured in the DVD Norah Jones & the Handsome Band: Live in 2004. Andrew has also recorded and toured with Ani DiFranco, Marco Benevento, and k.d. lang. He currently lives in Portland, OR, and has recently performed, recorded, and toured with Meow Meow and Pink Martini.
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External links
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Category:American rock drummers
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:American male drummers
Category:Drummers from Colorado
Category:Rock musicians from Colorado
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