My son has been a fan of Andy Z for several years now, and we've gone to many, many shows. So this year, we decided to have Andy Z perform at our son's birthday party. We're so glad we did. Andy was a huge hit! The kids absolutely loved him. And Andy was such a trooper. It was over 100 degrees, and he played a 45 minute show in that heat (in the shade). But the kids were dancing their butts off even in that heat! I was super impressed. He's just so great with the kids. Andy is also very professional and very kind to work with. We scheduled in advance, and he was very good with communication. He was very patient that I forgot to send him a requested play list until the morning of (not cool on my part). He was very gracious and never complained about working in that insane heat. I was very impressed and very grateful. The kids loved him and the parents raved about him. Everyone was very excited that I bought CDs to give away in the treat bags for the guests. I highly recommend purchasing some CDs to give to guests. Please support Andy Z because he's an awesome guy and is amazing with the kids! You've gotta take your kids to his shows, but even better, have him play at your kids' birthday party or other kids' event. Highly recommend! read more

We saw Andy Z at a fall festival and he was AMAZING!!! He was super engaging, and the kids all crowded around him the entire show. We adults also enjoyed the show as well. My son won't stop asking for us to play the song Sticky, Sticky Bubblegum on repeat after hearing Andy sing. Thank you Andy Z. We can't wait to use you for a future event!!! read more

Andy Z is a local legend in kid's music. If you haven't taken your kids to see one of his incredible performances, you are truly cheating your kids. Andy Z's music is intelligent, fun and fast and kid's love it. Best of all for parents, you can listen to Andy Z's CDs and the music never gets old. Alot of other children's performers talk down to our kids, but not Andy Z - his music keeps kids interested and excited. His performances are great too and if you get a chance to catch him with the Andyland Band, your kids will definitely thank you! read more

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You got kids? Do you throw birthday parties for your kids? Do your kids love having fun? If you answered YES to these questions then you will do yourself a humongous favor by hiring Andy Z as THE entertainment for your precious little one's birthday party. We hired Andy Z for our 4 year old's birthday party and he performed today ... WOW! To say we were blown away is an understatement. Andy did a phenomenally exciting and entertaining performance and kept even the most ADHD prone child fully immersed and enthralled in his singing and entertaining. What about the parents you ask? Oh, they loved him and raved about his ability to captivate the kids and really relate to them, but most important keeping them intrigued. Bravo, Andy Z! You are extremely talented and blessed with a great ability to maintain a child's (and children's) attention, but most importantly you were able to keep smiles plastered on their faces and giggles and laughter bellowing from their little mouths. Your performance was awesome! read more

We have seen Andy Z a number of times. My kids love his charismatic personality and his music draws in everyone around him. I have even found myself humming sticky bubble gum or slippery fish in the car! We look forward to seeing him when ever we can. Its always fun to watch your kids get so excited and thats what Andy Z does for our family and so many others. Thanks to him we have brought many melt downs in the car to smiles and singing with his cds. He should have his own show on nickjr! I know we would watch it! read more

Just saw Andy Z at the Belmont Greek Festival, Labor Day weekend, 2012. We've been long time Andy Z fans, both kids and parents alike! Great songs and intelligent lyrics that both kids and adults can sing along to and love! If you're in the Bay Area, and have kids, go to AndyZ.com, and find out when his next show is. You'll thank me later for the advice. That Andy is a great guy and really personable and funny, only adds to our love for Andy Z! read more

My son loves Andy Z. What more is there to say? I take my kids to visit may different show in the Bay Area and Andy Z is one of our favorites. As a cafe owner, I plan on having him do a show or 2 at my place. He gets the kids involved in the show as well as putting on a concert. Very good for all age kids. read more

As a musician of a caliber somewhere between amateur and professional, I have a litmus test for music acts, if they aren't as good as me, they should find another job. My friend had Andy come over for his daughter's birthday party, and Andy came in wearing a tie-dyed T-shirt, shorts, and soul patch while carrying his guitar and a small boom box. He set up by the pool, and allow me to guide you through the event using Dennis-vision with a stream of consciousness description of what I saw. -Jeez, he seems a little stiff with his intro. At least he got her name and age right. -Opening with 'If You're Happy and You Know It' using a voice that would get on the first day of 'American Idol'? Yeah, this is entertainment, if you like watching Borat. Wondering if I need to remember the 'Big Rock Candy Mountain' lyrics without the cigarette trees, he may get booed off the stage. -Tunes out of the boom box and his voice clears up a lot with 'Welcome to Andyland'. A bit better. -Heh, the pirate song is kinda cute, he moves pretty well and the kids are starting to watch. -I don't know what he's doing with the puppet, but the kids are laughing. -Something is not right. The kids are dancing and giggling like crazy, hanging on his every word and action. -Call a priest and get some holy water. I think he is a demon inhabited by the spirit of Elmo, the children do everything he says and they appear to be spastic. -NO! Not my eighteen month old daughter too! That does it, I have made my choice for the benefit of all of us. Before I am rendered irrelevant as a father, I must kill him. -His boom box is playing the same music he opened with and he's saying good-bye to Andyland. It appears he only showed us a hint of his powers and he's returning our children to us. In all seriousness, as a man that has heard 417 versions of 'The Wheels on the Bus', I was delighted to hear well-written, creative children's songs that adults could enjoy also. He performs them really well, and he is also nice. He was good with the kids and parents both. I don't know his fee, but he's worth quite a bit if you need solid birthday or party entertainment. read more

Well, I'll tell you about a guy who's really cool His name is Andy Z And he's a jewel. He sparkles, shines, and dances too His singing's great And his friends are too Come on down and catch the groove Of a singer who will make you move Around the room and in your seat With a rhythm that can't be beat Fast and slow There you go! Thank you Andy Z. Sit right down and catch the tune Of a singer who will rock the room With songs you love and new ones too And a few created just for you. read more

We love Andy Z - he is our absolute favorite children's musician! He entertained our daughter and friends at her 4th birthday party and has been asked to perform at many of her friend's parties since. Andy interacts with the kids in a respectful and fun way. It's so much fun to watch the kids fall under his spell as they shake their bodies like scarecrows, run like dinosaurs, and just get silly! His CDs are great too - a staple in our car that even my husband and I don't tire of. Love him! read more

Andy Z is z best! I love the way he seems to make himself laugh at everything he says...cool style.

My daughter absolutely loves andy z. He does a lot of free shows around the area, and we try to go to as many as possible.

Andy Z is so dang talented. His music and concerts captivated my son for years. His music makes my hubby and me laugh and sing along. Makes me want to dance. Seriously. Best children's entertainer ever. Turn on his music in the car, and your kids will be mesmerized. read more

This guy has to be the hottest musician in town! As an aspiring musician, I really look up to Andy Z. He's really made a name for himself. I consider him to be the most successful musician in the Bay Area. Children, parents, and even non-parents loves his music. He really engages the kids in interactive play and imagination with every show. Jonas Brothers? Bon Jovi? Please... I'm going to an Andy Z concert! read more

Great entertainer and awesome with kids. My kid loves all the different theme/ characters Andy plays. Very original!

Andy Z was amazing - I couldn't recommend him more strongly for a children's birthday. We hired him for 45 mins for my daughters second party and all the kids from 6 months to 5 years were enthralled, dancing and singing with him. He was fun, patient and energetic. He also came 15 mins early and stayed 15 mins late. You can't go wrong with him! read more

Our kids love Andy Z. He performed at our son's 2nd birthday, and it was just great. He is extremely good with kids and all around nice guy. And his music and songs are top notch. read more

This has to be one of the most hard working dudes, I have met!!! I first heard of him from my "mommy group", and have been an Andy Z Group-Zie ever since. !He is my daughter's favorite. After seeing him play out our Mothers' Club function, I crossed my fingers to see if he was available to play for my daughter's birthday. (totally short notice by the way) and I know he totally squeezed us in to his already impacted schedule. He has this gift of always making everyone feel special, and really makes a point of getting to know his crowd, remembers names and is very personable.....so much that my daughter always talks about her friend "Andy Z". We live in Pleasanton, and I have traveled as far as Carmel, just to see one of Andy's shows. He is always humble and super appreciative! If you can get a chance to see one of his shows, you won't be disappointed. His songs are also "parent friendly" in that you don't cringe every time your kid requests his songs. I have actually caught myself listening to his songs without my daughter in the car. read more

Andy Z is talented and amazing. Andy performed at my son's 2nd birthday. A fun time was had by all...young and old alike. We bought a few of his CDs and listen to them all the time. My second little one hasn't even seen Andy live yet, but loves his CDs and sings the songs every chance he gets. I truly can't write a review that would do him justice. He's great! read more

Two thumbs up! Andy Z is the best say my kids and me! Andy performed at both my kids second birthday parties as well as in my sons school for his third birthday and the kids have LOVED the shows and always want more! Kids who attended the parties now want Andy Z to be at their birthday parties! He is able to get the kids (of all ages even 1 to 9 years!) involved throughout and really participating! The CDs are really good and my kids cant get enough. Luckily for the adults, Andy Z has a great variety of songs in different genres of music so it never gets boring for the grown-ups, unlike most other kids musicians. He changes his voice, has so many different themes and weaves them into interesting stories so the CDs and shows keep you captivated, every time! Go Andy! You rock! read more

Andy Z is hands down the best children's performer I have ever seen. His shows are the perfect blend of singing, movement and lots of imagination. My kids are six and three and they both love to sing and dance along to his songs. The fact that kids are encouraged to participate is fantastic. The best part is that Andy is such an amazing person that he really makes you like his songs even more. He takes time at every show to talk to all the kids and remembers those that go to lots of his shows. That makes all the kids feel special. We listen to his songs in the car all the time and as a parent, I don't mind hearing them over and over again. They are silly, fun and contagious. Andy Z would make a great TV show as well. I KNOW we would watch! read more

We hired Andy Z to play at our daughter's birthday party and it was a big hit. The whole process was very well organized, and his administrative assistant was very responsive, which we appreciated. Andy himself arrived on time (with a bit of extra time for setting up/getting acquainted) and played all of our requests. The kids and adults alike loved him. He made my daughter's day when he stayed after his concert time was up to eat pizza and cupcakes with her. read more

We love Andy Z, in fact we stalk Andy Z! We go to as many shows of his we can and have all his CD's. He's the perfect balance of kids music that is enjoyable for everyone. Ahoy Matey! read more

We have been to many of Andy's events and love him. All of us sing along in the car to Andy's CD, yes I will admit it! Kids love Andy Z.

Give Andy Z his own show on Disney/Nick/PBS/Whatever .... he's that good. We've been going to Andy Z concerts for 3 years now after he performed for our preschool (Mountain School in the LG Mountains). I have also spent the last couple of years driving my preschool car pool with Andy Z full blast over the Bose .... the kids jump in the car and scream for it to go on. Even after countless iterations of each CD, I still smile at the likes of Sanjay Squid. read more

My daughter and I just saw Andy perform at the Los Gatos Library. The toddlers absolutely loved him. I was blown away by how fast he grabbed their attention and got them all to participate. He has a great sense of humor and was entertaining for the children as well as adults and, I have to admit, his his tunes were pretty catchy. read more

My kids, especially my 3-year-old daughter, LOVE LOVE LOVE Andy Z. We have seen him twice and each time, my daughter was running around the room singing along with a big smile on her face. She asks for Andy Z at home and runs through the house singing along to his music at home. Andy Z is one of those rare children's music performers that can appeal to kids and their parents at the same time - we are officially Andy Z groupies!! We just wish he had more shows in the East Bay - we'd be at every one! read more

I have seen Andy Z multiple times at various locations around Foster City. The kids really do seem enthralled and his music is surprisingly adult-friendly as well. He has a lot of energy and a warm personality - without being over the top. read more

I've enjoyed live music since I was a kid; so much so that I began playing in rock bands as a teenager and never stopped. Now in my 40's, I love watching my kids (ages 4, 6, and 8) "rock out" to Andy Z. They especially love that he encourages a lot of audience participation. I especially love that his tunes are fun, entertaining, and "adult friendly," unlike many other children's songs which wear on the nerves. If you're looking for something fun to do with you family, why not take them to Andyland? read more

Andy Z is wonderful. My 4.5 year old and 2 year old love him. He does great shows. And the kids love to listen to his music at home. Wish he came up to the east bay more... read more