The Band is led by Andrew Mycroft on accordion. Andrew started in the Folk arena as a dancer, and later as a caller. He then put his musical skills to use and for many years served an apprenticeship as resident musician at the Folk Annexe Folk Dance Club in Meriden. Whilst there he led a West Midlands Band, The Four Oaks. The experience of dancing and calling puts him in an ideal position to appreciate the needs of callers and dancers. After moving to Honiton in Devon he started Honiton Folk Dance Club and the Amycrofters Band was formed in 2002.
Since its inception, the band has developed a reputation for its music, appearance and all round professionalism.
They are always punctual. Flexibility has become a byword. The music always has the right rhythm, pace and length.
They are always punctual. Flexibility has become a byword. The music always has the right rhythm, pace and length.
It is even altered on the spot if the dancers go wrong!
The aims of the band are to actively support the Caller and the dancers, and to actively join in and be a part of the
event. They play for the dancers, not just for themselves, and it shows. Their gig list is increasing rapidly.
event. They play for the dancers, not just for themselves, and it shows. Their gig list is increasing rapidly.
Book them now whilst you still can!
Nicki Powell has played violin from an early age. Having gained
experience from a wide variety of bands with influences from Irish,
English, American, Folk and Bluegrass. She has toured Ireland
and Scandinavia. Several albums have been recorded. Now a
much sort after freelance fiddler and violin tutor she plays at many
festivals, London venues and with the Amycrofters Folk Dance Band.
experience from a wide variety of bands with influences from Irish,
English, American, Folk and Bluegrass. She has toured Ireland
and Scandinavia. Several albums have been recorded. Now a
much sort after freelance fiddler and violin tutor she plays at many
festivals, London venues and with the Amycrofters Folk Dance Band.
