The band SNAFU was originated in 2004 through the collaborative efforts of Andy Anderson and Tom Murphy. Andy, who plays guitar and piano, also brings lead vocals to Snafu while Tom's drum playing proves to be the backbone of the band. Both Andy and Tom had been playing in other local bands when they met and decided to join forces to start an "all original" band. Previous to their work together, Andy had been performing professionally in Nashville as a session and touring musician for new co...
The band SNAFU was originated in 2004 through the collaborative efforts of Andy Anderson and Tom Murphy. Andy, who plays guitar and piano, also brings lead vocals to Snafu while Tom's drum playing proves to be the backbone of the band. Both Andy and Tom had been playing in other local bands when they met and decided to join forces to start an "all original" band. Previous to their work together, Andy had been performing professionally in Nashville as a session and touring musician for new country acts while Tom had spent time during his college years touring in various Jazz bands overseas. Snafu’s newest member, Brian Corley, has been active in the music industry for years, most recently in a Central Iowa based band.SNAFU began performing in March of 2005. Their first show was at the Val Air ballroom for Grand View College's "Smile Fest", which was a great test for any band. Since then Snafu has played to excited crowds at a number of venues including the House of Bricks, The Vaudeville Mews, Bali Satay and People's in Ames, as well as Iowa State University's "Battle of the Bands" in 2006 and 2007. The band members have also donated their time to perform for various DARE programs around central Iowa. In September of 2006, the Des Moines Music Coalition positively reviewed Snafu's music in an article titled "Make No Mistake...It's SNAFU" which was published on their website. The band has also received airtime on the radio station KNXO and the Des Moines based web radio station DMPulse.com where they were posted as a featured artist. Most recently Snafu was featured in an article in the Scene Scribe column of the Des Moines CityView.When SNAFU began the goal was to be unique; to differentiate themselves from the other bands playing at the time. It was the desire of all the members to be a band without labels, to do original music that was diverse in its styles, sounds, and genres. The music of today's Snafu really hits the mark; it is upbeat, energetic, fun and in your face. The major factor contributing to the diversity and appeal of Snafu is that Andy, Tom, and Brian all come from different backgrounds and influences in music. Andy brings a pop-bluesy-soulful Elton John-ish feel on piano with Clapton-style guitar playing and a Freddie Mercury-meets-Garth Brooks stage persona. While Tom is a very progressive rock/jazz-Stewart Copeland meets Carter Beauford drum feel. Brian’s style is influenced by the basslines of classic soul, funk and r&b artists. It is this sound that the Des Moines Music Coalition labeled "a 'musical chameleon' that keeps the audience guessing what will happen next".Andy Anderson is the primary songwriter in SNAFU. He writes and arranges new material and then presents each song to the band. From there the band members put their own musical stamp on it to get the complete SNAFU sound. So, what's next for Snafu? Finishing up recording of their first EP is top priority but that won't stop them from playing live gigs. They will continue to play throughtout Iowa and the Midwest with their ultimate goal being to bring Snafu music to the masses and beyond.
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