Andrew Hardy Williamson, commonly known as Rad Andy, is a contemporary NC singer/songwriter in the genres of jam, acoustic rock, bluegrass, jazz, pop and ‘anything that grooves’. Rad performs on electric and acoustic guitar, drums, beats and bass. He is most popularly known for his foundation of ‘Real Groove Music’, a studio, production entity, and concept of the defiance of genre in songwriting and musicianship. Father and long term collaborator Tony Williamson inspired an interest and fascination with music in a young Rad. Andy was able to take advantage of the opportunities a family in music provided, performing locally and across North Carolina. Rad Andy established an acoustic rock duo in Asheville with James Dawkins known as ¡Rad & Jamez!. The intent was to defy genre and incorporate all the elements of Jazz, Rock, Traditional, and Swing that had inspired and influenced the two throughout their musical careers. Rad composed the original tune ‘Real Groove Music’, which encapsulated his philosophy on the subject, defining RGM as ‘…the kinda music makes you wanna just move to it.’ Rad continues to perform, record and compose to date, also having launched the 'Real Groove Music Live’ recording series, a downloadable series documenting celebrated Real Groove Music artists and collaborators.