biography

Andrew Cadie is a lively and engaging performer of songs and tunes, particularly from the Northumbrian tradition, as well as his own compositions and diverse material from all over Europe and America.

born Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1979; attended schools in Northumberland, Co. Durham and Staffordshire

founded folkband Muckley Korner, 1992, at the age of 12 and played at Tamworth Arts Centre, Assembly Rooms, Red Rose Theatre, Rugeley, Tamworth Free Festival and other local venues

recorded 'Street Art Crime' album, 1995

wrote, produced and performed music for a project with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, 1997;

toured festivals performing with the Aqua Sisters,including Cambridge and Glastonbury, 1997/8

performed at opening concert of Tamworth Folk Moot, 1998;

formed nine-piece 'World' band, chosen to play at Lichfield Pock & Pop Festival (LRAP), August 1998

from 1997, assisted sound engineering for a range of performers at different venues, such as Tom Paxton, Kathryn Tickell and Black Voices; engineered sound for Albion Band

released 'Evil Herebivore' CD, 1998

travelled Europe and North Africa, 1998/9

joined German folklorique band, 1999

worked on material for his long-term solo plans, whilst studying German in Kaiserslautern; released demo CD 'Still Moving', 2000/01

released 'Rolling Stock' full-length CD selection of original material, 2001

started on Folk Music Degree at Newcastle University 2001

founded Roll a Penny with Katie Doherty, later joined by Roger Purves 2001; toured festivals and gigs across the UK. Germany and Estonia

stood in as fiddler/singer for Whorticulture at summer festival dates 2002

produced & released Roll a Penny 'Swingin' Hinnies' CD 2005

graduated from Newcastle University 2005

produced solo album 'The Snow Tree' from Germany 2006

currently performing gigs in Germany with Mark Bloomer as the duo Broom Bezzums, and with Scottich singer/ guitarist Iain Goodwin. Also performing in the UK with Roll a Penny