From the time that he was a teenager, Andy Krikun has performed as a solo artist, sometimes accompanied by guest musicians. As a solo artist he has performed at storied venues including the Ash Grove in Los Angeles, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, the Bitter End in New York City, the Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, New Jersey, and the Lafayette Theatre and the Turning Point in Rockland County, New York. He was inspired to become a singer-songwriter as a teenager, following in the footsteps of his influences, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Phil Ochs and others. Later influences included Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, and the Clash. He continues to perform his original songs mixed with his favorite cover tunes, accompanying himself on guitar, piano, and harmonica.