Andy Etue
Drums, percussion, vocals

Andy Etue (aka Great Excuse) is the high flyer of the band. A licensed pilot, Andy takes to the air when he's not gigging with THE EXCUSES.

Andy is a former member of The Toucans steel drum band, based out of Seattle. That's well and good, you ask, but can he rock? You bet your sweet bippy he does!

THE EXCUSES give Andy a chance to show off his percussional diversity on tunes such as "Desire" (U2), where he goes beyond the basic beat to include sub-beats and tribal polyrhythms.

But it's what the song demands that dictates the style Andy delivers. An example is the ZZ Top tune "Sharp Dressed Man" that calls for a perfectly timed, almost mechanized steady beat. In that tune, Andy's right there, layin' down a groove so thick you can slice it with a knife.

Andy's infectious smile and great beats are guaranteed to get you out on the dance floor!

Zodiac sign: Virgo
Chinese zodiac sign: Snake
Favorite quote: "Foh Stah!"
Favorite Elvis impersonator: Johnny Fontaine
Shares birthday with: Jimmy Rogers, Frankie Avalon, Ricky Bell
Little-known fact: Andy, Get Smart and I Dream of Jeannie debuted on the same day!

Andy Etue uses Pearl drums; Zildjian cymbals; and microphones by Shure and Audio Technica.