Michael Francis Andrews

Andrews, Michael of Sacramento passed away at the age of 68. A native of North Dakota, Mike moved to Sacramento in 1959, and graduated in 1965 from Encina High School. Mike had a love for music and after high school he formed the band The Parish Hall Blues Quintet with some of his friends. In early 1967 the group was already opening shows for John Lee Hooker, Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead and Steve Miller among others. Late in 1969, the draft claimed 2 of the band members, and the remaining went on to pursue separate interests. In the 70’s, Mike was playing solo or with base and percussion and later on formed a band called Slow Road Back which was a fusion of jazz/blues, and had a successful run of two years playing in clubs in all of Northern California. Mike has also appeared as a guest artist opening for Mick Martin in the early 80’s and even performed at the Sacramento Blues Festival. He was very proud to be inducted into the Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame in 2015. Mike also graduated from Cal State University Sacramento and had a successful career for 25 years as an instructional aide for the Sacramento County Office of Education where he taught children with handicaps. He leaves behind not only a legacy of music and memories, but his devoted and loving wife of 35 years, Pat; his sister Mary, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 24 at 10:30am at Saint Philomene Catholic Church, 2428 Bell Street in Sacramento.

To sign the online guest book, please visit: www.harryanauman.com.

Arrangements under the care of Harry A. Nauman & Son.