Andy Kulberg

Who was Andy Kulberg?

Andy Kulberg was an American musician notable for his bass playing with the groups Blues Project and Seatrain.

He was born in Buffalo, New York, and grew up in Amherst, New York. In 1965, he became a founding member of the "Blues Project", a popular New York City folk rock band, along with Al Kooper, Danny Kalb, Steve Katz and Roy Blumenfeld. Kulberg was the band's bass guitarist, also known for his electric flute virtuosity.

He later was a member of "Seatrain" which he formed with Roy Blumenfeld after the breakup of Blues Project in early 1969. Peter Rowan and Richard Greene were among the renowned members of Seatrain.

For nearly twenty years, Kulberg worked in Fairfax, California as a musician and composer, collaborating with Chris Michie.

Kulberg died of lymphoma in January 2002. On October 18, 2007, he was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Kulberg is survived by his wife Lorie, three sons and two grandsons.