Andy was born in Swindon and has played drums and percussion since the age of 11. He turned professional at the age of 22, performing with pop/rock bands and orchestras, including performing with the BBC Concert Orchestra on ‘Friday Night is Music Night’ from Golders Green Hippodrome.

After spending several years living and performing in London and Liverpool, Andy returned to Swindon to begin teaching with the Wiltshire Music Service.

Shortly afterwards, he became Head of Percussion at the Swindon Music Centre and a Director of the Swindon Music Co-operative teaching service.

In 2001, Andy achieved the CTABRSM teaching qualification.

During the mid-2000s, Andy worked for the Music Industries Association on their ‘Learn to Play’ stand at the N.E.C. Birmingham, Earls Court Exhibition Centre London and Olympia London.

In 2009, Andy demonstrated V-drums and other electronic percussion instruments at several events in London and the south for Roland UK.

Since 2016, Andy has been a house band drummer for Warner Hotels and in 2022, was appointed band leader at one of their sites; a position which he holds to date.

Andy is looking forward to touring the country with Uptown Girl – The Billy Joel Collection, getting to play so many great songs night after night.