If you enjoy a lively mix of jigs and reels, traditional tunes and some original compositions check out our YouTube clips on our own Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheDrystones?feature=guide
CDs are now available from us info@thedrystones.co.uk
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheDrystones?feature=guide
CDs are now available from us info@thedrystones.co.uk
Public Events
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Priston Festival 2013They are keen to have us so have booked a long way in advance! But we are really looking forward to this one, as it promises to be great fun http://www.priston.org.uk/festival/
Seend Acoustic FestivalWe have been invited to play at this annual festival in Seend. Details to follow, but probably be playing in the afternoon.
http://www.facebook.com/SeendAcousticFestival?fref=ts http://seendacousticfestival.org/ Purbeck Folk FestivalWe are playing at 1:15pm on the Saturday. Great line up at this really friendly festival. http://www.purbeckfolk.co.uk/
Bulkington Charity Event (with The Wurzels!)Devizes Round Table organise this Charity fundraiser which is headlined by the Wurzels, and we are playing in support. Ooh Aar!
More details to follow, not sure of prices yet Ashcott Beer FestivalWe have been invited back to play at the Ashcott Beer Festival again. Last year we got to see some incredible dancing from the enrgetic people of Ashcott, so we are looking forward to seeing them top this this year! http://www.ashcottbeerfest.org/2013/
Glastonbury Festival PiltonWe are playing wo stages at Glastonbury so far. We are playing the Yurt Field stage on Wednesday 26th at 9:00pm if you are lucky enough to be staying there(!), and we are playing the Avalon Cafe Stage at 11:30 on Thursday and 12:30 on Saturday. We are waiting to hear when we might be playing at the Bandstand
Collett Park FestivalThe good people of Shepton Mallett have asked us back to their Collett Park Festival this year. This is a fantastic day in a lovely park. Lots to see and do, and all free, and we have been asked to be a headline act (if you exclude the Air Ambulance helicopter!!)!
Sunrise FestivalWe have just confirmed our place at the Sunrise this year. We are playing from about 7:00pm on Saturday 1st June on the Spit N Sawdust Stage in the Shire Arena (formerly known as the Village Green). We had great fun here last year, although it was a little muddy! They have a new site this year and we are really looking forward to playing (thanks Vicki). www.sunrisefestivals.co.uk
and facebook page www.facebook.com/sunrisefesti Priddy Friendly Society Club DayOne right on our doorstep! There is lots going on during the day, but in the evening we are supporting the Mangled Wurzels!
Bruton Packhorse FairThe Packhorse Fair is held in the Saxon town of Bruton, on the Lower Backway alongside the River Brue. It’s a great day out for the whole family, with live music throughout the day, great food, bars, farmers’ market, and a huge variety of stalls. We are playing at 11:30am
http://www.packhorsefair.co.uk/ Bath International Music FestivalWe have been invited to play a concert as part of the Bath Intl Music Festival. We will be playing at Midsomer Norton Library (119 High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DA) from 6:30 to 7:30 and we are on with a Bristol acoustic band "Cook and the Case"
http://bathfestivals.org.uk/music/event/cook-and-the-case-the-drystones/ Seend Beer FestivalWe seem to be as popular as the Wild Blonde and Spanked Monkey (they are beers honest!) so the good folk of Seend have asked us back to their Beer festival. Lots of good beer, cider and food (we have to take the parents word on the beer :{D)
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Halsway Hothouse FestivalMoore Moss Rutter, Barrule, Sam Brookes, Hotfeet, The Teacups, The Ballina Whalers, Kitty McFarlane, Ceilidh-Jo Rowe, The Drystones and Halsway Hothouse Silent Disco!
Created by young people for young people, Hothouse is the second Youth Folk Festival to take place at Halsway Manor. Look forward to more great emerging folk artists performing alongside more established folk talents. The one-day, one-night festival will have a mainstage, open mic, Ceilidh dancing, dance workshops and the Halsway Hothouse Silent Disco! Ticket pricing: Advance £10 OTD £12.50 B&B £25pp Camping £5 (Breakfast not included) Contact Halsway Manor: telephone: 01984 618271 website: www.halswaymanor.org.uk http://www.halswaymanor.org.uk/portal/alias__Halsway/lang__en/tabid__4461/eventid__219/default.aspx Seend Acoustic ClubBeen invited back to play at Seend by Malcolm Shipp after our success at the Seend Beer Festival. Tickets £4.
http://seendacoustic.org/ http://ukfolkmusic.co.uk/magazine/events/the-drystones-seend-acoustic/ Bath Literature FestivalWe have been invited to play at the Bath Literature Festival. I know, it sounds a bit funny, but they are celbrating the The New Penguin Book of English Folk Songs, edited by Steve Roud and
Julia Bishop. Various bands are doing their own interpretation of a tune from the book. We are playing at 4:30 in the Guildhall Bath http://bathfestivals.org.uk/literature/event/poachers-highwaymen-and-other-criminals-2/ admission free The Castle at BrutonA session at the Castle (9:00 ish) with the hope that this might secure us a place in the Avalon Cafe at Glastonbury. Please come along and cheer! (entry is free) http://www.brutoncastle.co.uk/
Camelot Music NightHeadlining a variety of acts at West Camel's Camelot Music Night. The venue is Davis Hall, West Camel BA22 7QX events kick off at 8:00pm. Info from Martine/Ian 01935 851556
Air Ambulance Charity GigAt the Tramways Club in Wells http://tramwaysclub.co.uk/ Four acts from the Wells Blue School have got together to raise money for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Service http://www.dsairambulance.org.uk/?mo=12&yr=2012. You can see Alice Lintern, Jess Michelmore & Tim Salvidge, Ourselves and Attack the Bass. Tickets are £2.50 adults, £1 students avilable from us or on the door.
Reindeer Parade WellsWe are playing at the Wells Reindeer Parade. The website is still being constructed, but this should be the link when it is up: www.WellsReindeerParade.co.uk entry is free
Craig Morgan RobsonWe are the support act to this fabulous vocal trio at the Panborough Folk Club in Theale Village Hall. Tickets are £8 details from Tel 01934 712144/710020 More about Craig Morgan Robson at http://www.cmr-harmony.org.uk/
Jamie Smith's MabonThe Drystones as support - 4:00pm Concert in in Priddy Village Hall. We are playing support to the fabulous Jamie Smith's Mabon, who have played at Priddy Folk Festival three times by popular request (and brought the tent down each time!). This is the tour to launch their brand new album which goes on sale the day after this concert. Advance Tickets £10 for adults available from http://www.priddyfolk.org
See more about JS Mabon on http://www.jamiesmithsmabon.com/ Malmesbury Acoustic ClubAnniversary special at "The Kings Arms" Malmesbury SN16 9AA
http://malmesbury-acoustic-sessions.co.uk/upcoming-sessions/fri-5th-october-2012/ Tickets £5 on the door Race Night in PriddyWe are providing entertainment after a race night in Priddy Village Hall to raise money for our mate Henry who is doing the world challenge to Madagascar (!!).
Wells Night on The TownWe are playing at 7:15pm on the main stage in Wells High Street. Free access to all
Burnham Folk FestPlaying the Somerset & Dorset Stage at 3:00pm. Free access to all
Wells Moat RacePlaying in the Bandstand at 4:00pm. Free access to all
Sidmouth Folk FestivalPlaying in the Anchor Gardens
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