And, thus was born Get Me Out Of This Place.

One would figure that having finally branched out on his own, Andrews would be happy to ‘be where he is’. On the contrary, this disc is almost entirely about transition, getting away and finding a better way.. Just what it is, (or who) Andrews wishes to escape from (and what he is seeking to find) is what this recording aims to explore. Maybe he wants out of the Kenny Loggins/ Jackson Brown era music in which he seems trapped. “Mistress of the Moon” and “Runnin’ Away Again” are clear examples of the 70’s airy pop style he embraces: Moody, full of feeling and profound thoughts. It’s a cool trip to take, once you’re on that road he’s on. Taking it easy, and letting the sound of your own wheels……….

Oops. Forgive the Jackson Browne detour there. With David Andrews, it’s easy to get lost. But, again, it’s not a bad place to be.

“Make Me Happy” sounds a lot like “Helpless” from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young ; “2000 Miles” reminds me of Jimmy Buffett, and elsewhere there are tale-tell hints of EmmyLou Harris, The Eagles and even The Wallflowers. "Stitched in Wool" showcases congas and naturalistic, Caribbean rhythms and harmonies. Great, moving stuff here!

Songs go from smooth humility (“Get Me Out of This Place”), to beautifully arranged sinewy melodies (“Ballad of the Sad Café”) and then back again to Hammond organ/mandolin textured moods (“The Wedding Song”). All the while, Andrews’ Bob Seger/Glenn Frey- like tones lead the way through emotional renditions that seep into your soul like one shot of whiskey over your limit. Some songs are sad, others will rejuvenate your spirit (“The Little Things”) and cause you to pause and ponder and wonder about your own existence and the paths you’ve chosen in your life.

These are songs of deep reflection and even deeper meaning. Why is it that we always seem to wish ourselves elsewhere? Why is it that where we are, is never quite the place where we want to be? David Andrews understands this yearning and tells tales that we all weave inside. Searching for that one love that will save us, that one moment that will give our lives relevance, or that one road that will lead us to the place where we feel we’re most meant to be. With a crew of amazingly talented musicians (including, Sean Shacklett on drums; Chris Murphy on violin/ mandolin; Ted Kamp on bass; Mike Walker on organ and Chris Funk on lap steel), David Andrews has created a disc that will echo in your heart long after it has stopped playing.

Like a love that never quite ever dies, “Get Me Out of This Place” will linger on within you, nestled in a secret and treasured place.