Andrew Handrick

Andrew Handrick Bio:

Born and presently residing in Dublin,
Andrew Handrick has been writing songs for the past 12 years.

Combining rock/folk and pop music with deep lyrical content, his songs produce a memorable melodic experience, while his voice rings out with a knowledge, energy and passion second to none.

Andrew only stepped into the role of singer/guitarist in March of 2001, after having been the main songwriter in bands such as Grover and Booster.

As a founding member of these bands, Andrew 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, released through Danceline Records, and he has also contributed work to independent short Irish films.

Another of his compositions 'Stolen' made it into the Top 100 of the Bacardi/HotPress Songs of the Year 2002. He has also been a featured artist on CDGoRound.com in 2003.

Andrew was also part one of a group of musicians who won the National Busking Competition in Virginia, Co. Cavan in 2002, and he reached the final of An Tostal Song Competition in 2004.

Having recorded his first live solo acoustic tracks in July 2001, Andrew has since played many gigs throughout Ireland and is currently recording his debut album.


“Hollywood Hills, pointy shoes..
and a poetic seranadet
-Garageband.com

“totally originalt
“a unique and refreshing soundt
Songramp.com


“I love the texture of the songs and
are deept
iuma.com