Andrew Handrick

Born in Dublin, Ireland, currently based between Bray Co Wicklow, Ireland and Northern Italy.
Andrew is a self taught musician who writes edgy folk/rock music with deep, literate lyrics.
He was involved in playing at the following:
IMRO Showcase Night, Heineken Green Energy Band Challenge, Emergenza Band Competition, Limerick Expo, South East Music Seminar also recording a session for the Dave Fanning show on 2FM National Radio.



His song 'Weirdo's Goodbye' was featured on the CD 'Futureproof II' Best of Irish, a compilation by Danceline Records, and he has also contributed work to independent films both in Ireland and the US.



Another of his compositions 'Stolen' made it into the Top 100 of the Bacardi/HotPress Songs of the Year 2002.
Andrew won the National Busking Competition in Virginia, Co. Cavan in 2002, and he reached the final of An Tostal Song Competition in 2004 with City Morn. His CD was chosen as "Pick of the Fortnight" in Hot Press(April 2005 edition).



Andrew has also been interviewed on 98FM, DSCR, NEAR FM and Anna Livia Radio as well as international radio.
He was a featured artist on San Francisco's Channel 29 TV show "On The Tip Of My Tongue" in May 2006.
Eirom.net chose Andrew as part of their "Discover the Next Big Thing" national campaign 2007.
Featured songs on a new Yoga Fusion DVD in the US, released Aug 2008.
Featured artist on BBC Radio 6, Dec 2008.
Released "Five Steps" instrumental CD Sept 2008.
Available at www.andrewhandrick.com.
Interviewed for Irish Music Scene documentary 2008, awaiting release.
As well as playing throughout Ireland, Andrew has played gigs in the UK, Italy, Spain and USA (San Francisco, LA, and Austin, Texas)
Andrew is currently writing and recording new material
"may well be worth watching"
-Jackie Hayden,
Hot Press Magazine



"a lovely, reflective and subdued look into Andrews world that is reminiscent of an Elliott Smith record but far less tortured"
-C Bode, PartyInKingston.com



CD's for sale on www.andrewhandrick.com
and CDbaby and i-tunes