Andy began drum lessons at the age of twelve, receiving instruction in the highland drum method pioneered by Alex Duthart. He went on to enjoy competitive success in corps and individual drumming, later becoming an instructor for many Eastern U.S. pipe bands. After receiving his A.A., (music/theater), Andy enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and successfully auditioned for bandsman (percussion). Unfortunately, a medical condition prevented him from serving. He then performed with rock & pop groups throughout the U.S., including the '80s tech-pop "Modern Cities" & new wave "The Suze Cozmo Band" and the '90s gothic funk "Jerico of the Angels" until a lifelong fascination with military “field music” led him to the study of 18th & 19th century American rudimental styles. He was music consultant, (audio books), for historical author Shelby Foote, is a singer/songwriter in the Americana style and currently performer/producer with Na’Bodach, an internationally recognized Celtic music group as well as project director/performer and producer of "Kilted Warriors" a military album of the American Civil War era. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.