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Andrew Handrick

"cat in the hat came back"

About Me

Born in Dublin, Ireland, currently based between Bray, Co Wicklow and San Francisco,CA, 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 is a self taught musician and plays most of the instruments on his recordings.He 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, 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. He has also been a featured artist on CDGoRound.com in 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.
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.He 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
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Click here to buy album from CDBaby
Also available at Melodic Revolution, 34 College St., Clinton NY, 13323.
Click here to buy album from Melodic RevolutionNow on i-Tunes
Click here to buy album or individual songs on i-Tunes All proceeds go to the making of a new album sometime in the future, making YOU a part of what keeps indpendent music INDEPENDENT.....
Merchandise now available...
...t-shirts, trucker hats, mugs....Come visit my store on CafePress!....woof!
Andrew Handrick - Come Around - Live TV performance

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"Learning Curve" recorded for balconyTV.com, July '06

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Member Since: 2/21/2005
Band Website: andrewhandrick.com
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"Timeless Tide" recorded for BalconyTV.com, Jan '07

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Influences: The Rolling Stones, Elvis, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Dean Martin, Velvet Underground, REM, The Who, The Jam
Sounds Like: Elliot Smith, Dinosaur Jr, Goo Goo Dolls, Smashing Pumpkins, Damien Rice, Irish guy singing and playing guitar....
Record Label: A Handrick Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Arklow Arts Festival - CANCELLED

due to the venue pulling out last minute, this even has been cancelledArklow Arts Festival 26th May to June 2nd 2008 .. --> / icon and title --> .. --> message --> The A...
Posted by Andrew Handrick on Sun, 18 May 2008 05:03:00 PST

The Lisbon Treaty - Vote NO

Hi, Hope you are all doing good...Just watched a very interesting video regarding the Lisbon Treaty on which Ireland has to vote on June 12th..It is shocking what is happening with this treaty and the...
Posted by Andrew Handrick on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:50:00 PST

Getting back on the horse

So it’s about time I got back out playing... I’ve been thinkin about it for a while now.. the mind has been willing but the body weak so to speak... but sometimes you just have to get out ...
Posted by Andrew Handrick on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:37:00 PST

where have I been???

hey, a lot of people have been asking where I've been lately so I thought it was about time I wrote a little about what has been going on.. basically, since I got back from San Francisco in Novem...
Posted by Andrew Handrick on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:45:00 PST

Discover the Next Big Thing...

Hey all,I got chosen as part of Eircom's "Discover The Next Big Thing" independent music campaign..you can download my song "Time" for free on their website at Eircomlook for the free downloads link.....
Posted by Andrew Handrick on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:19:00 PST

Free Ringtones of my songs....

Hey there,for all you guys in the US, you can now get free ringtones of 3 of my songs on my websitewww.andrewhandrick.comOnly 50 free per month.... get there early...
Posted by Andrew Handrick on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:39:00 PST

Dreams..... always raise questions

So....I had this great dream the other night..Woody Allen was trying to explain to me, in his own neurotic way, his latest script and, while I like his writing a lot, he started to kinda get on my ne...
Posted by Andrew Handrick on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:23:00 PST

The Adventure continues...California Aug-Nov 2006

So I touch down in SF expecting one scenario, I get another&left hangin at the airport&some people just can't be relied on&nuff said!!& head into the city on public transport, you get some funny look...
Posted by Andrew Handrick on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 02:05:00 PST

Debut album

Hey there,My debut album "The True Riches of Life" is now available to purchase thru my website athttp://www.andrewhandrick.comPayment by paypal/credit cardor http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/andrewhandrickor...
Posted by Andrew Handrick on Sun, 23 Oct 2005 08:20:00 PST

Live performance on BalconyTV.com

Hey all, Check out a live performance of "Learning Curve" thanks to those wacky people at www.balconytv.com Here is the link.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQn4NJEkevwWATCH IT ON BALCONYTV.COM, ...
Posted by Andrew Handrick on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:51:00 PST