On very special occasions I'm joined by The Merry Maidens
Influences
The Band, Tim Buckley, Nick Drake, Wilco, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley, Woody Guthrie, Crosby Stills & Nash, Neil Young, Arlo Guthrie, Donovan, Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, Liam Clancy, Bert Jansch, John Renbourne, The Dubliners, The Pogues, Johnny Cash, John Martyn, Meic Stevens. Christy Moor, Fairport Convention, Pentangle.
"From a broadcaster's perspective, authenticity and integrity are the core qualities that make for an all round satisfying programme - Andy Hickie certainly fullfilled these needs. An enlightened performer." - Stan Ambrose, BBC Radio Merseyside Folkscene since 1962.
'The Other Man' Video
Andy Hickie is a roaming singer songwriter from the mountains of North Wales.
Over the last two years Andy has toured the UK and Ireland living out on the road in his trusty camper van 'Dean' and played a string of festivals including Glastonbury Festival, Wickerman Festival and Eden Festival. He has followed the trail blazed by troubadours like Martin Carthy and Bert Jansch, travelling around the major cities and towns of Ireland, England and Wales, gigging, busking, collecting stories and sharing his songs and music the old fashioned way.
His desire to reach more people with his music led Andy to Wrexham, North Wales, to record his debut e.p “The Other Man”. Also to the conception of
“The Merry Maidens”, representatives from many fine bands on the Wrexham and North Wales scene. Liverpool is Andy's favorite city and he has become a familiar face on the fast growing folk scene.
This winter Andy will be recording his debut album which will feature a collective of musicians and friends, ready for the Spring of 2010.
remember….......
THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS LEADS NOWHERE,
HAPPINESS IS THE ROAD. X
How are things? Cheers for mentioning me to the Raven Inn. Just to let you know I've just uploaded a couple of my new tracks to myspace if you get a chance to listen. Some lovely cornet in there too (not the ice cream but the trumpet)! Had a few BBC radio plays too which is very exciting.
Hope all things are going well - looking at your gigs you look extremely busy!
ANDY!!! A few days ago I was going through a box of miscllaneous papers and letters and came across the postcard you sent me. It had a picture of Welsh women in traditional clothing. It made me smile. Hope all is well with you.
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Good to see you on Monday night at the Blue Lantern at Yales, Wrexham. Good to hear you are enjoying your mini tour in Ireland. How could you not enjoy it
Mate it was an absolute pleasure to make your acquaintance, loved the variety in your sets on the different days and particularly enjoyed jamming with you too. Keep up the drunken sailor antics, hopefully see you again sooner rather than later. Lots of love x x x
well what can we say mr hickie sir?... you were brilliant this weekend... thanks so much for coming along for the ride... a totally gorgeous weekend was had by all and all in the name of peas :)
Hi Andy! Enjoyed playing in Mold with you guys the other night. Loved the variety of acts. Makes you think how one of us hasn't made it with all the talent on show eh? Hope all is well anyway. Just a quick question too, what is the myspace name of the Irish guy who played at the start. Cheers, and hope to see you soon matey!
Great weekend brother! Glad we created such an amazing experience. Bring on Ireland I say. Let me know If you are still ok to come up to Scotland for that big fireworks bash as well. One more thing, where's my capo gypsy fingers? ;-) x
yo mr hickie sir! - nice one for last night... was a proper groovy gig, i really enjoyed performing at the bluebell... was great to catch up with you all too :) sophie x
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