Andrew Zapanta was born in the river town of Nyack, NY. His diverse lineage traces its roots to Russia, Portugal, Spain, China, Germany, Poland and the Philippines. At the age of sixteen, he began writing songs and playing the guitar, bass, piano and drums. A self-proclaimed renaissance man, Andrew also studied drawing, painting and sculpture at SUNY Purchase and at the Scuola D’Medici in Florence, Italy.

A vagabond of sorts, Andrew has traveled about the globe to points such as Spain, Switzerland, France and the Philippines. He has lived on both coasts and spent three years across the Atlantic in Manchester, England.

During his time in the UK, he continued to exhibit his artwork, write music and perform in and around Manchester. Venues included Revise, Night & Day, theContact Theatre, regular performances at The Iguana Bar as well as a solo performance at The Festival of Light in Edenfield.

During the same period, he was also a percussionist for The Urban Gypsies, a belly dance ensemble which performed at festivals and workshops across England.

Andrew has continued to perform shows in New York City at The Bitterend, Pianos, Googie's Lounge, CB's Gallery, The Jonathan Shorr Gallery SoHo, South 4th and for the multimedia arts event  “The United States of Consciousness” at Public Assembly in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He was also the singer/songwriter and guitarist for the New York City-based rock band SNUG, along with drummer Aaron Kent and bassist Teru Fujita.

In December 2005, Andrew released his debut solo album "Avocado Pilgrims" for which he was named "Best Songwriter 2006" by International Online Music Magazine. In April 2006, he released a solo acoustic EP, "Thieves. He is currently finishing his second album, "Bring the Sun" and residing in Brooklyn, NY.