A folk musician based out of Utah, Andrew Wiscombe’s style has been referred to as foot-stompin’ street music. He showcases his musical talents in one-man band fashion, playing up to five instruments at once.

A Berklee trained award-winning songwriter, Andrew has a unique ability to clothe stories, words, and emotions in American roots music. A married father of two boys and former U.S. Army sniper, he joined Operation Encore with “The River, the Lark, the Pine,” an upbeat song about having the guts to play music in front of people, and being okay with yourself regardless of what others think Americana seems to be a catch-all phrase, a buzzword in the arts scene.

There are those that sing the songs and there are those that have lived the tales. Rarely there are those who do both. Andrew Wiscombe is a folk musician from rural America, raised in a blue collar family, educated in her schools, and a soldier in her wars. A laborer for her farms, factories, prisons, rail yards and restaurants. He understands the life of the working class family.

Andrew’s ability to clothe stories, words, and emotions in American roots music has received great praise from fans and critics alike. He has drawn many comparisons to some of the great contemporary songwriters/poets of our time. Whether singing through the eyes of a child, the hands of a hard-working family man, or through the scope of his sniper rifle, Andrew has a story to share that will resonate with the most human parts of the listener.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

“I met Andrew Wiscombe earlier this year while hosting the Songwriter Shootout. His songs have a depth and passion to them that is such a breath of fresh air in this scene.” – Anthony Q., Executive Director for the Chattanooga Songwriters Association / Chattanooga, TN

“It’s evident that Wiscombe is a polished performer. Self depreciating humor, confident movements, simple song explanations, and bold-but-practiced vocal choices were all prominent from the get-go, creating an easily accessible performance….His pitch is perfect – it’s like listening to a record. A passionate performer, he makes you want to listen…..Beautiful Narrative….Absolutely Soul-Stirring….Wiscombe is a true showman.” – Zach C., Reach Provo Magazine / Provo, UT

“As Wiscombe took to the stage with just his guitar in hand, he seemed like just a solo artist. That was before he strummed his first chord. Once Wiscombe began to play, it was as if he was not the only one up on stage. Wiscombe’s ability to fill the room with his playing was easy to hear from the first note…impressive”. – Matheson K., Writer, The Rustbelt Chronicles / Cleveland, OH