Andy Hickie has many musical strings to his bow. As a solo singer his focus is on traditional folk songs with Welsh and Irish roots combined with his own compositions. Hosting folk clubs and acoustic nights in and around the Wrexham area for the last 16 years Andy has truly earned his Wrexham legend stripes. Just a few of Andy’s achievements include playing Glastonbury Festival with his band of ‘Merry Maidens’. Coordinating the collaboration project PAPERHOUSE and leading the psychedelic duo ‘Cosmic Dog Fog’ on their journey through space playing alongside Gruff Rhys and flying to Canada for the ‘Breakout West Festival’. Andy has recently launched an independent record label ‘Hound Sound Records’.
“Authenticity and integrity. An enlightened performer.”
Stan Ambrose, BBC Radio Merseyside Folkscene since 1962