BIO
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The Drystones play a folktronica fusion that sees Alex Garden and Ford Collier’s trad instruments bent out of shape by Evan Carson’s pounding electro-percussion. From humble beginnings busking on the streets of Somerset, they have come to the fore of a generation of folk acts bringing a new energy to timeless traditions.
In 2021, they released Vulpus: an album that embraces a blend of trad folk with electronic music - the fire and energy of their fiddle and guitar integrated into a distinctly modern groove. The same year saw the founding duo of Alex and Ford team up with 'percussion maestro' (prog magazine) Evan Carson, and launch an Arts Council funded mission to bring younger audiences to folk.
Having played Glastonbury Festival and with a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nomination under their belts, The Drystones know how to please a crowd. Whether you’re more at home in a crusty tavern or a sweaty disco, a Drystones show is the place for you.
"If The Drystones are the future of folk/dance music, it is in very safe hands. Get up on your feet and dance the night away" - Peter Shaw, Folk Radio UK
"The Drystones technical prowess and stylistic awareness speak for themselves" - Tom Newell – Songlines Magazine
>50 words
The Drystones play a furious folktronica fusion that sees Alex Garden and Ford Collier’s trad instruments bent out of shape by Evan Carson’s pounding electro-percussion. Whether you’re more at home in a crusty tavern or a sweaty disco, a Drystones show is the place for you.
The Drystones play a folktronica fusion that sees Alex Garden and Ford Collier’s trad instruments bent out of shape by Evan Carson’s pounding electro-percussion. From humble beginnings busking on the streets of Somerset, they have come to the fore of a generation of folk acts bringing a new energy to timeless traditions.
In 2021, they released Vulpus: an album that embraces a blend of trad folk with electronic music - the fire and energy of their fiddle and guitar integrated into a distinctly modern groove. The same year saw the founding duo of Alex and Ford team up with 'percussion maestro' (prog magazine) Evan Carson, and launch an Arts Council funded mission to bring younger audiences to folk.
Having played Glastonbury Festival and with a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nomination under their belts, The Drystones know how to please a crowd. Whether you’re more at home in a crusty tavern or a sweaty disco, a Drystones show is the place for you.
"If The Drystones are the future of folk/dance music, it is in very safe hands. Get up on your feet and dance the night away" - Peter Shaw, Folk Radio UK
"The Drystones technical prowess and stylistic awareness speak for themselves" - Tom Newell – Songlines Magazine
>50 words
The Drystones play a furious folktronica fusion that sees Alex Garden and Ford Collier’s trad instruments bent out of shape by Evan Carson’s pounding electro-percussion. Whether you’re more at home in a crusty tavern or a sweaty disco, a Drystones show is the place for you.
TOURING HISTORY
FESTIVALS:
GLASTONBURY AVALON STAGE, AVALON CAFÉ, BANDSTAND
GLASTONBURY EXTRAVAGANZA
KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH
CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL
MANCHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL
FIRE IN THE MOUNTAIN
BRISTOL FOLK FESTIVAL
SIDMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL
LARMER TREE
BEARDY FOLK FESTIVAL
BETWEEN THE TREES
VALLEY FEST
RHYTHM TREE FESTIVAL ISLE OF WIGHT
PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL
AND MORE...
GLASTONBURY AVALON STAGE, AVALON CAFÉ, BANDSTAND
GLASTONBURY EXTRAVAGANZA
KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH
CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL
MANCHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL
FIRE IN THE MOUNTAIN
BRISTOL FOLK FESTIVAL
SIDMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL
LARMER TREE
BEARDY FOLK FESTIVAL
BETWEEN THE TREES
VALLEY FEST
RHYTHM TREE FESTIVAL ISLE OF WIGHT
PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL
AND MORE...
TOURING:
HARE AND HOUNDS, BIRMINGHAM
JAM JAR, BRISTOL
HOOTANANNY, LONDON
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE
BARREL HOUSE, TOTNES
THE GREYSTONES, SHEFFIELD
THE STABLES, MILTON KEYNES
ROPERY HALL, BARTON UPON HUMBER
THE PRINCE ALBERT, STROUD
BAR SILO, CORNWALL
POUND ARTS, CORSHAM
AND MORE..
HARE AND HOUNDS, BIRMINGHAM
JAM JAR, BRISTOL
HOOTANANNY, LONDON
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE
BARREL HOUSE, TOTNES
THE GREYSTONES, SHEFFIELD
THE STABLES, MILTON KEYNES
ROPERY HALL, BARTON UPON HUMBER
THE PRINCE ALBERT, STROUD
BAR SILO, CORNWALL
POUND ARTS, CORSHAM
AND MORE..
