Andy Frasco & The U.N.

"One of my biggest inspirations, Kobe Bryant, used to say don't be bitter, be better,” says Andy Frasco. "So, I've always tried to be better every year. I'm not trying to stay still, I want to get better at every-thing in life. I'm not just plateauing. I'm going to keep fighting to be the best songwriter I can be. Because if you're not evolving, you're dying."

Andy Frasco & The U.N. have long been the high-flying DIY renegades of the touring scene known and loved for their kaleidoscopic musical fusion, one-of-a-kind onstage audacity, and contagious party-animal energy.  The band’s recent full length LP, L’Optimist, celebrates their longevity, while giving way to a wiser, but no less enthusiastic, artist and band leader who isn’t afraid to lean into the introspective and explore more difficult terrain, lyrically and emotionally. “With so much bad news in the world, why not try to figure out a way to get out of the darkness,” Frasco says. “We’re not going to be able to change the world, but we can at least help the process along by being optimistic that the future will turn itself around. And if everyone changes their mind state about the future, then maybe we can change the world.”

Never one to sit on his laurels, the pandemic pushed Frasco into expansion, transforming his high energy roadshow into a blitz of new music, a 33 episode variety show (Andy Frasco’s World Saving ShitShow) which garnered 20 millions views, a highly attended digital Dance Party, and further development of his already successful and compelling podcast, Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast. His variety show and podcast has featured interviews and musical performances by many notable guests such as Tony Hawk, Billy Strings, GRiZ, Bert Kreischer, Margaret Cho, Nathaniel Rateliff, Kamasi Washington, and more.

Frasco continues to grow as a songwriter, band leader, and human being, steadfastly determined to keep on keeping on, pushing himself and his music to improve with every passing day.

Upcoming Shows


Mar
15
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Fine Line
Mar
15
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Fine Line

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

with Kris Lager

Past Shows


Feb
16
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2024
Fine Line
Feb
16
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2024
Fine Line

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

with Hot Like Mars
Dec
7
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2022
Turf Club
Dec
7
th
2022
Turf Club

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

with Little Stranger and Paul McDonald
Nov
5
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2021
Turf Club
Nov
5
th
2021
Turf Club

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

with Nick Gerlach's Cult Conference
Feb
27
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2019
7th St Entry
Feb
27
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2019
7th St Entry

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

with Wild Adriatic
Sep
15
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2016
7th St Entry
Sep
15
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2016
7th St Entry

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

with Daniel & The Real Feels and King Colt
Feb
17
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2016
7th St Entry
Feb
17
th
2016
7th St Entry

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

with Treading North

More Shows

Apr
10
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First Avenue

Alan Sparhawk & Mount Eerie

Mar
29
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Turf Club

The Rocket Summer

with Mae
Dec
26
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Turf Club

The Honeydogs

with The Penny Peaches
Feb
28
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Amsterdam Bar & Hall

MISSIO

with Layto