The Coffeehouse with Andy Grammer

    Grammer began his education in acting, but switched to music because he wanted to write his own songs. After earning a degree in Music Business, he sang on the streets for a year, was noticed, and is now working on his music full-time, four months out of the year.
    Grammer has opened for artists such as Ludacris, Shwayze, The Plain White T’s and Augustana. He has also played all over Minnesota, including Red Lake Falls, Crookston, Duluth and Moorhead. On Feb. 2, he performed a coffeehouse in the Lower Union at Bemidji State University (BSU), courtesy of Hobson Union Planning Board (HUPB).

    HUPB coffeehouses bring new music to the BSU campus. The performances are a good change of pace and fun to listen to while having lunch. 
 

    For those who heard Grammer, it was a fun and interesting experience.  He has a really great sound. 

    "The singer we have today is truly unique, and I think he is singing in a way that relates to college life," said student Annie Haefnerger.

    Grammer's own songs were great, but he also played many cover songs, including some by The Fray, Coldplay, Beyonce and Boyz II Men.  He even played a song by John Mayer.

   “There wasn’t a single song I didn’t like!” said student Becky Eckman.
    HUPB tries to hold at least two coffeehouses per semester.  They had a couple last semester and two this semester so far—and are thinking of having another.  They invite a different artist each time, and usually have at least one singer.

    “I think the singers who come to the Union are very talented and just brighten your day!” said student Maria Smith.

    HUPB sold some of Grammer’s CDs for $10 apiece. If you want to hear more of Grammer's music, go to www.myspace.com/andygrammer.