Andre was born and raised in Salvador, Bahia, where for many is the heart of Brazilian rhythm.Since his arrival In Ireland back in 2006, Andre has become one of the country’s most prominent drummers, working with the renowned Irish group Republic of Loose and a host of others, and in the studio where he has worked with legendary producers Ken Thomas (Queen, David Bowie, Sigur Ros) and Rob Kirwan (U2, Depeche Mode, Ray La Montagne, Hozier).
During his time in Ireland he has also recorded and performed with Hozier (Grammy nominated), Gavin Friday (record/perform on the Catholic album and tour 2011-2013) , Sinead O’ Connor ( record/perform on the track We People Who Are Darker Then Blue) , Amy Winehouse ( Tubridy Tonight ), Damien Dempsey, Styles P ( America tour 2008 and Invincible album ) , Shane MacGowan, Niwel Tsumbo ( S'All Vibration album ), Loah (This Heart EP ), Fehdah ( Like No Other EP ), Paj , Danny Nascimento(The Voice Brazil), Cerys Matthews (Catatonia) , Ronan Guilfoyle and many others.
Leopoldo Osio on Piano
Peter Erdei on Bass
Gustavo de Morais on Guitar
Andre Antunes on Drums
Arthur's is the nearest pub on the route to The Guinness Storehouse, one of the city's foremost tourist attractions. It is popular both with locals and tourists. Naturally it has the freshest pint of Guinness in all of Ireland.