In 2007, he became the main drummer for the symphonic-rock project Mozart Rocks, an endeavor that gathers prominent musicians from the Romanian rock and classical music scene (Dan Helciug, Paula Seling, Călin Grigoriu, Horea Crișovan, Cezar Popescu, Adrian Ciuplea, Tiberiu Soare, Filarmonica 'George Enescu' București, 'Noua Orchestră Transilvană' from Cluj-Napoca, etc.). Within this project, he has performed on numerous major stages across the country, as well as in Ukraine and Russia. Since 2010, he has been an irreplaceable presence at every edition.
Also in 2010, he co-founded the band Days of Confusion, alongside Cezar Popescu (guitarist of Vița de Vie), with whom he released the 'SEEDS' EP in 2012, and the singles 'Bloodstream' (2014), 'Dharkata' (2015), and 'Eternal Summer' (2016). Meanwhile, he toured alongside Days of Confusion nationwide and shared the stage with bands such as Arch Enemy, Accept, Queensryche and Karnivool.
In July 2012, following a six-month collaboration with the band Spitalul de Urgență, Andrei became the drummer for ASHA, one of the most beloved and requested club and event bands in Romania. With this band, he gained the majority of his stage experience, participating in over 100 events a year and tackling a vast range of musical styles.
In March 2015, Andrei was chosen as the drummer for Fameless, following auditions organized to form a band for Tiberiu Albu, winner of 'The Voice of Romania' season 4. The band released two highly acclaimed singles, 'Show Me How to Live' and 'For the Love of God', the latter enjoying heavy rotation on Romanian rock radios. In 2017, the band released their debut album, 'Dreams Without A Past'.
Concurrently, between 2015 and 2016, Andrei collaborated with the Constanța-based progressive metal band White Walls, performing in numerous concerts alongside them in the country and recording the single Death Follows Me.
In October 2016, he started a studio collaboration with CeZar (lead singer Cezar Habeanu, based in Dublin), for the album '2005', released in March 2017.
Since 2016, he has been a member of the indie rock band Rockabella, which blends art rock, alternative, and progressive influences, while also surprising audiences with neo-soul, industrial, and electro inflections.
Andrei has constantly maintained his availability for other artists in the pop/rock sphere, collaborating with singers like Dan Helciug, Feli, Ioana Ignat, Valeria Stoica, Irina Rimes, Julie Mayaya.
On December 12, 2019, at the Polyvalent Hall in Craiova, he performed alongside the Craiova Romanian Opera and Lara Fabian. The same year saw the release of the 'Clarobscur' album by the band Rockabella.
The international situation in 2020 brought Andrei new studio collaborations (Josef Kappl, Nicu Patoi, Basorelief, The Rock Out), during which he released several music videos online.
'The Quarantine Rock' project and the Brian May Challenge: #JamWithBri were a pleasant opportunity to reconnect with valuable personalities and musical creations.
Recording sessions for different musicians and genre enthusiasts from the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Finland, and Ireland rounded out the experience of a year focused primarily on studio productions.
The year 2021 was marked by the #eastercarols2021 project and new collaborations with Florin Giuglea, Spike, EMAA, Lidia Buble and Andia. On September 13, 2021, 'This Is Only a Test' was released, his first overseas-produced album signed by Jamie Lamb (USA), an enthusiastic guitarist from Florence, Alabama.
2022 was the year of Byron, Andrei becoming a full member of the band. He recorded their first two official videos, 'Memento' and 'Monstrul de sub pat', in March and May respectively. In June, he performed in Dublin and London with Irina Rimes. Concerts with Byron, EMAA, Florin Giuglea, Trans Express and other well-known artists followed in the upcoming months. In parallel, work was done to release various tracks and albums both locally and abroad. The album signed by Aaron Cheney (USA), 'Right Side Jacked', was released on June 8, 2022, and by the end of the year TRINITY (Basorelief) and '[IN]VULNERABILI' (Rockabella). EMAA opened for alt-J, at Arenele Romane on June 22, 2022. Prea târziu, Byron's latest video, was released on November 18, 2022.
International collaborations with Drew Davies (UK) and Crystal Faith (CAN) marked the beginning of 2023, materialized in the
singles 'The Comeback' and 'Eye Of The Stranger'. Tours across the country, several new music
videos,
but also the responsibility of a different approach to Lidia Buble's
productions, meant new and valuable experiences.
The first vinyl record featuring Andrei was released on September 17, 2023, under the TRINITY (Basorelief),
alongside Eduard Bălașa, Dan Stesco,
Iulian Vrabete, Julie Mayaya, Vicențiu Mantu and Viorel Sîrbu.
On October 6, 2023, the album 'Efemeride' by Byron, was released,
followed by a first tour covering 20 cities across the country.
Florin Giuglea (Independent), Drew
Davies (single – 'The Bitter End') as well as Jamie Lamb
('Aftermath')
are highlights of the end of the year.
Andrei performed alongside EMAA as an opening act for Jessie J, in Timișoara, on December 9, 2023.
The year 2024 started with the release of a valuable album by Drew
Davies
('Holloway Nights').
Claro Que No, a multinational band co-founded by Andrei alongside
Dany Serrano and Andrei
Baydin, debuted with 'Lose Control' in February.
Scheduled appearances for this year included performances with EMAA,
in Chișinău (9.03.2024), with
Byron, at Snowfest – Val Thorens / France (17.03.2024), the opening
of the concerts of the British band
Coldplay, on June 12 and 13 in Bucharest, alongside EMAA, then with Byron, at Electric
Castle
(20.07.2024) and London (13.09.2024). Kimaro and the Mamaia Light Music Festival were events where
Andrei, during the month of August, was present alongside Lidia
Buble.
On September 3-4, he moderated two discussion panels at Mastering the Music Business.
'Impostor Syndrome in four acts' is the name of the tour for Byron
taking place nationwide between October 4 and November 22,
featuring a special concert at the Radio Hall in Bucharest.
The project Subdivisions – The Music Of Rush, launches on January 7,
2025, in memory of Neil Peart,
while Claro Que No, on March 14, 2025, releases 'We Couldn’t Settle
On
One', the band's first EP, with which they also perform on various occasions alongside Byron. Several studio releases and concerts across the country, with
Lidia Buble, round out his activity through mid-year.
On August 16, 2025, Subdivisions has its first appearance in the country, an occasion to test the
band's maturity and the public's perception.
'Live@Rooftop TNB' is the first live album from the band Byron. which was released on Spotify on September 5, 2025 and contains the concert performed on the roof of the National Theatre Bucharest.