Andrew Hermant

‘Andy’ took up 5-string banjo after hearing Pete Seeger and “The Weavers” at about 14 years of age. From there, Earl Scruggs became a major influence, only to be overtaken by “The Greenbriar Boys”.  Along with David Wilcox and Rick Fielding, the infamous “The Gangreen Boys” were formed, one of Toronto’s first bluegrass groups. The group enjoyed great, if not brief success, opening for the likes of Gordon Lightfoot and Anne Murray at Mariposa – notwithstanding the name (it was David’s idea!). Since those heady days at the peak of the folk movement, Andy has played 5-string banjo on numerous jingles and albums, the most famous of which is “Cousin Mary” by Fludd, interspersed with a career as one of Canada’s top Recording Engineer/Producers, record label owner and studio operator (Manta Sound Company).