Andy Vine
Born in Swansea, Wales in 1944 and raised in the northwest of England, Andy Vine was part of the 1960s folk music revival that gave its voice to the Ban The Bomb movement and other political and social justice causes. During that heady time, Andy sang in many folk clubs and ran a very successful one in his home town in Cheshire.
Andy and his Harmony Sovereign, circa 1965
Since emigrating to Canada in 1967, Andy has continued singing and writing songs about his life and times. Now living in Vancouver, BC, he and his wife Danielle are frequent performers at folk clubs and events, especially those aimed at raising awareness about climate change issues.
In 2004, Andy released his CD “Making Waves” which featured several of his own songs as well as his arrangements of some traditional favourites and songs by other composers. The CD is available from CDBaby.com.
As a songwriter, Andy is best known for Woman Of Labrador, his tribute to real life pioneer Elizabeth Goudie.
Apart from music, Andy is a keen sailor and has a 28ft sloop Gwyneth in which he and Danielle love to explore the waters of the Georgia Strait and beyond. He is also actively engaged in raising awareness about climate change issues. Andy’s “day job” is being a handyman.
“Gwyneth” in Pendrell Sound where the water is warm and oysters plentiful!
Andy and Danielle have raised three children, Elgin, Simon and Michelle all of whom love music. Elgin and Simon are both accomplished singer/songwriters.