How it all began.

Musicians are dreamers by nature. They explore sound and rhythm to create music that moves people emotionally.

Andy Morris began his career in a similar way, always searching for the perfect snare, the right cymbal sound, and the ideal mallet or brush. His focus on detail was shaped by working with Nexus, a respected percussion group known for their incredible collection of sounds. As equipment manager, Andy learned from their deep knowledge and experience.

Andy has been involved with percussion since an early age, not just playing, but also finding out why something is good, listening to what other players are saying, to the extent that he formed his own backline company, Woodshed Percussion, back in 2008, about the same time as he was bringing in his first consignment of hand-hammered cymbals.

Musically, he plays for major orchestras, he plays percussion ensemble, and he plays shows, most recently The Lion King, six nights a week last year. If you want a question to ask him, ask him about being a clown percussionist – some of the best stories I have heard.

Andy is appearing in association with Dream Cymbals.