I’m a singer songwriter and 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, Bert Jansch, John Renbourne, The Dubliners, The Pogues, Johnny Cash, John Martyn, Meic Stevens. Fairport Convention, Pentangle.
“You will fall in love with his songs” - Bethan Elfyn, BBC Radio 1.
“This Troubadour will do North Wales proud.” - Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales.
Andy Hickie is a roaming singer songwriter from the mountains of North Wales.
After ‘working his soul dry’ to buy a camper van, Andy’s master plan is well into effect – to keep on moving, searching for enlightenment and inspiration along the way…
For the past year and a half 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” and also to the conception of
“The Merry Maidens” representatives from many fine bands on the Wrexham and North Wales scene who you can see ably backing Andy at the full band live shows.
Andy embarked on a solo UK tour throughout the Spring living out on the road in his trusty camper van. Now with a string of festival appearances lined up for the summer with The Merry Maidens which includes Glastonbury Festival through Q magazine’s ‘Glastonbury New Talent’ competition Andy is looking forward to the good times ahead.
And remember…
THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS LEADS NOWHERE,
HAPPINESS IS THE ROAD. X
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not long to go now 'til Manchester's most exciting new festival, A Day At The Races, which has now moved from New Century House to the Night & Day and Moho Live - a ticket gets you a wristband, which lets you hop between the two venues and witness...
tickets selling fast; snap 'em up and see you there!
I've been reachin' out for somethin', I heard from somewhere that we could be more... Do a little searchin' do a little growin' finding windows where there were only walls...
Please don't pass that buck no more, We are the ones we've been waiting for...
Stillness speaks From inside of me I close my eyes But now I see... We'll all soon know What has always been ..and .. What love is
Go Andrw Hickie!.. hope you get the green man fest, I've put one in for you. Love The Other Man video on there. See you at glasto :) Steady now.. Endaf
Andy... you were totally amazing at our Absurd gig last week.. thanks so much for sharing your songs :) we've voted for you!! good luck with your quest to get to the green man.. if anyone can do it you can! thanks again sophie xx
Hello there friends. Arnie are playing on Thursday 10th July in Telford's Warehouse. Tis absolutely free to get in before 10pm, and we should be onstage at 10pm anyways. Hope some of you can make it.
Hello, just to let everyone know about the Wrexham Vs Cancer gig we're playing at Central Station (Wrexham) this Thursday! This charity event is raising funds to help Cancer Research-make this gig.. The show starts at 8pm. It's £5 for tickets (available from Yales Cafe Bar) Other great bands playing on the night include Little Caesar and Gasana +more TBC.
Have a good time & do some good! The Roseville Band x
Andy it was an absolute pleasure meeting you and the Maidens and getting to enjoy some quality time together. I do hope it won't be too long until the next time. I'm just voting for you on Green Man just now. Good luck and enjoy. Andy
