Andrea von Kampen

Andrea von Kampen is an American folk singer-songwriter. Andrea von Kampen was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Dory von Kampen, an English teacher, and Dr. Kurt von Kampen, a music professor and composer. She was raised in Ann Arbor and Seward, Nebraska. She grew up singing in church and school choirs. Von Kampen attended Seward High School, a public high school in the small town of Seward, Nebraska. She initially attended Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. She later transferred to Concordia University Nebraska, graduating in 2016 with a degree in music. Von Kampen first gained national popularity with her submission to the 2016 Tiny Desk Contest of Let Me Down Easy which was retweeted by NPR Music. She finished the contest as a top ten finalist. Von Kampen again gained public note with her cover of Forever Young for Hafod Hardware's 2019 Christmas advertisement video, a partnership that continued in other years. In 2021 von Kampen signed a record deal with Fantasy Records. In addition to releasing her own music, Von Kampen has collaborated with her brother, composer David von Kampen. Another Day (EP) - September 1, 2015 See It Through (Single) - September 9, 2016 AVK Christmas Project (EP) - November 24, 2016 Desdemona (EP) - December 14, 2016 Andrea von Kampen on Audiotree Live (EP) - June 28, 2017 Boots of Spanish Leather (Single) - January 15, 2018 Portland (Single) - October 5, 2018 Julia (Single) - November 2, 2018 Wildwood Flower (Single) - January 11, 2019 Old Country - February 8, 2019 Crossing the Bar (Single) - September 20, 2019 Twilight & Evening Bell (Single) - October 18, 2019 Forever Young (Single) - December 4, 2019 Romeo & Juliet (EP) - March 13, 2020 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (Single) - March 27, 2020 Hard Times Come Again No More (From the Original Motion Picture "Molto Bella") (Single) - July 17, 2020 Song For Mel (Single) - October 2, 2020 A Midwest Christmas (Single) - November 6, 2020 Take Back Thy Gift (Single) - May 14, 2021 That Spell - August 6, 2021 Old Fashioned Holiday (Single) - November 12, 2021 A Chance Encounter - October 21, 2022 Portland (Acoustic) (EP) - March 30, 2023 Juniper (Single) - June 23, 2023 August (EP) - July 27, 2023 Cedar Street (EP) - September 14, 2023 Sister Moon (EP) - October 19, 2023 Silent Night (EP) - November 2, 2023 A Fox, A Bird (Single) - January 18, 2024 Such Love Does (Single) - February 15, 2024 Sister Moon - March 15, 2024 Andrea Von Kampen | OurVinyl Sessions (EP) - June 3, 2024 Green Eyes (Single) - August 9, 2024 Crisler, Mari (6 October 2016). "Local singer with versatile skill performs at Lincoln Calling". The Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved 30 August 2021. "Andrea von Kampen with Jessica Gerhardt". Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide. Wolgamott, L. Kent (14 December 2019). "Lincoln singer's 'thoughtful approach' to song is hit in UK". The Washington Times. Retrieved 30 August 2021. Wolgamott, L. Kent. "Lincoln's Andrea von Kampen signs with Fantasy Records". JournalStar.com. Retrieved 30 August 2021. Hertel, Audrey (12 March 2019). "Andrea von Kampen stays in Lincoln while expanding music career". The Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved 30 August 2021.