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Andy Z has captivated kids and families with his musical adventures for nearly a quarter of a century. But Andy didn’t set out to be a children’s musician. As an aspiring singer-songwriter, a youthful Andy Zamenes pursued a degree in music at San Francisco State University while playing in various Bay Area bands and performing and releasing music both as a solo artist and with his own band, Tinman.After graduation, Andy worked in the computer industry to supplement his income while continuing to perform and record as much as possible. When a Silicon Valley downturn forced him out of the tech industry, Andy turned lemons into lemonade, seeing it as an opportunity to devote his full-time attention to music.It was during this period that a fan asked Andy to fill in for a music teacher at a San Francisco preschool. On the appointed day, children, parents, and teachers alike were captivated by Andy’s easygoing, fun, and infectious musical style, and Andy was hooked! At last, he was able to combine his passion for music with his love of storytelling, character voices, and performance. And so, “Andy Z” was born.Nearly a quarter of a century later, with a jam-packed performance schedule, a new album, and an average of 280,000 listeners to the Andy Z Pandora Radio channel at any given time, Andy Z continues to make his mark as a family entertainer with a heartfelt vision and one-of-a-kind musical stories to tell.