Andrea von Kampen explained
Andrea von Kampen is an American folk singer-songwriter.
Biography
Andrea von Kampen was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Dory von Kampen, an English teacher, and Dr. Kurt von Kampen, a music professor and composer. She was raised in Ann Arbor and Seward, Nebraska. She grew up singing in church and school choirs. Von Kampen attended Seward High School, a public high school in the small town of Seward, Nebraska. She initially attended Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. She later transferred to Concordia University Nebraska, graduating in 2016 with a degree in music.[1]
Von Kampen first gained national popularity with her submission to the 2016 Tiny Desk Contest of Let Me Down Easy which was retweeted by NPR Music. She finished the contest as a top ten finalist.[2] Von Kampen again gained public note with her cover of Forever Young for Hafod Hardware's 2019 Christmas advertisement video, a partnership that continued in other years.[3] In 2021 von Kampen signed a record deal with Fantasy Records.[4] In addition to releasing her own music, Von Kampen has collaborated with her brother, composer David von Kampen.[5]
Discography
- Another Day (EP) - September 1, 2015
- See It Through (Single) - September 9, 2016
- AVK Christmas Project (EP) - November 24, 2016
- Desdemona (EP) - December 14, 2016
- Andrea von Kampen on Audiotree Live (EP) - June 28, 2017
- Boots of Spanish Leather (Single) - January 15, 2018
- Portland (Single) - October 5, 2018
- Julia (Single) - November 2, 2018
- Wildwood Flower (Single) - January 11, 2019
- Crossing the Bar (Single) - September 20, 2019
- Twilight & Evening Bell (Single) - October 18, 2019
- Forever Young (Single) - December 4, 2019
- Romeo & Juliet (EP) - March 13, 2020
- Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (Single) - March 27, 2020
- Hard Times Come Again No More (From the Original Motion Picture "Molto Bella") (Single) - July 17, 2020
- Song For Mel (Single) - October 2, 2020
- Old Country - February 8, 2019
- A Midwest Christmas (Single) - November 6, 2020
- Take Back Thy Gift (Single) - May 14, 2021
- That Spell - August 6, 2021
- A Chance Encounter - October 21, 2022
Notes and References
- News: Crisler . Mari . Local singer with versatile skill performs at Lincoln Calling . 30 August 2021 . The Daily Nebraskan . 6 October 2016 . en.
- Web site: Andrea von Kampen with Jessica Gerhardt . Datebook San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide.
- News: Wolgamott . L. Kent . Lincoln singer’s ‘thoughtful approach’ to song is hit in UK . 30 August 2021 . The Washington Times . 14 December 2019.
- News: Wolgamott . L. Kent . Lincoln's Andrea von Kampen signs with Fantasy Records . 30 August 2021 . JournalStar.com . en.
- News: Hertel . Audrey . Andrea von Kampen stays in Lincoln while expanding music career . 30 August 2021 . The Daily Nebraskan . 12 March 2019 . en.
