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The Drystones
The Drystones are a duo whose arrival on the UK folk scene is making waves. Combining traditional music’s timeless instrumental union of fiddle and guitar with technical mastery, a ‘brave experimental bent’ (David Kidman – FATEA), and an unexpectedly large sound when playing live, it’s no wonder they’ve been described as ‘indecently talented’ (Mike Harding) and earned themselves a nomination for the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. Having formed in 2011 to play at their local folk festival in Priddy, Somerset, the last eight years have seen them play prestigious festivals including Glastonbury and Sidmouth Folk Week, produce three albums, and somewhere along the line complete their music degrees…
In 2019 with 18 months as full time professional musicians having toured from Scotland to the south coast they have nothing to hold back their finely honed blend of the most thrilling aspects of the UK’s traditions. Their 2017 album We Happy Few was widely acclaimed and their 2019 album Apparitions has had equal success. The live performances of their 2019 album deliver breath-taking performances backed by technical genius at venues across the UK. They are determined to leave smiles on faces as they go.
Website: http://www.thedrystones.co.uk/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDrystones
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/#the-drystones
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrystones
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_drystones/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Drystones
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The Drystones are a duo whose blend of the most thrilling aspects of the UK’s traditional music is making waves on the folk scene.
They are 2018 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award nominees, have played festivals across the country and have supported Seth Lakeman and Steeleye Span.
“Indecently talented” – Mike Harding.
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The Drystones are a young duo making big waves on the UK folk scene. Combining traditional music’s timeless instrumental union of fiddle and guitar with technical mastery, a ‘brave experimental bent’ (David Kidman – FATEA), and an unexpectedly large live sound, it’s no wonder they’ve been described as ‘indecently talented’ (Mike Harding) and earned themselves a nomination for the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award.
Since forming in 2011 to play at their local folk festival in Priddy, Somerset, they have played festivals across the country, including Glastonbury and Sidmouth Folk Week, have supported Seth Lakeman and Steeleye Span, produced two albums and, somehow, squeezed in their music degrees.
The Drystones are a duo whose arrival on the UK folk scene is making waves. Combining traditional music’s timeless instrumental union of fiddle and guitar with technical mastery, a ‘brave experimental bent’ (David Kidman – FATEA), and an unexpectedly large sound when playing live, it’s no wonder they’ve been described as ‘indecently talented’ (Mike Harding) and earned themselves a nomination for the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. Having formed in 2011 to play at their local folk festival in Priddy, Somerset, the last eight years have seen them play prestigious festivals including Glastonbury and Sidmouth Folk Week, produce three albums, and somewhere along the line complete their music degrees…
In 2019 with 18 months as full time professional musicians having toured from Scotland to the south coast they have nothing to hold back their finely honed blend of the most thrilling aspects of the UK’s traditions. Their 2017 album We Happy Few was widely acclaimed and their 2019 album Apparitions has had equal success. The live performances of their 2019 album deliver breath-taking performances backed by technical genius at venues across the UK. They are determined to leave smiles on faces as they go.
Website: http://www.thedrystones.co.uk/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDrystones
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/#the-drystones
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrystones
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_drystones/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Drystones
50 words
The Drystones are a duo whose blend of the most thrilling aspects of the UK’s traditional music is making waves on the folk scene.
They are 2018 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award nominees, have played festivals across the country and have supported Seth Lakeman and Steeleye Span.
“Indecently talented” – Mike Harding.
100 words
The Drystones are a young duo making big waves on the UK folk scene. Combining traditional music’s timeless instrumental union of fiddle and guitar with technical mastery, a ‘brave experimental bent’ (David Kidman – FATEA), and an unexpectedly large live sound, it’s no wonder they’ve been described as ‘indecently talented’ (Mike Harding) and earned themselves a nomination for the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award.
Since forming in 2011 to play at their local folk festival in Priddy, Somerset, they have played festivals across the country, including Glastonbury and Sidmouth Folk Week, have supported Seth Lakeman and Steeleye Span, produced two albums and, somehow, squeezed in their music degrees.
WHAT THE PRESS SAY:
"Very, very bold, inventive, intuitive ... I really like the sound of them" - Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeats, BBC Wales
"The Drystones technical prowess and stylistic awareness speak for themselves" - Tom Newell – Songlines Magazine
"Indecently talented" - Mike Harding, Mike Harding Folk Show
"With energy pouring out of those instruments.." - Mike Norris EFDSS Classic Folk
"To describe their instrumental style as spirited and animated would be akin to asserting that Bellowhead can be quite an energetic band" - Clive Pownceby, Living Tradition
"My recommendation of the day" - Steve Lamacq BBC Radio 2 live from Glastonbury 2013
"Absolutely blown away by their energy" - Will Lang - Halsway Manor Centre for Folk Arts
"The Drystones demonstrate a sophisticated musical maturity that is far beyond their ages" - Roy Spencer - Folk Radio UK
"Showing considerable flair and invention and at times a brave experimental bent" - David Kidman - FATEA
"Do keep your eyes and ears open for these rising stars as they prepare to take the festivals by storm this summer" - Rebekah Foard, Bright Young Folk
"Their arrangements are at times bordering on breathtaking and are delivered with the enthusiasm, energy and undying self belief that belies their youth" - Jon Earl - Songs From The Shed
"Fabulous, I haven't seen anything like it in 45 years of folk!" - Dave James - Bromyard Folk Festival 2015
"A great duo to watch out for" - Johnny Coppin - Folk Showcase Presenter BBC Bristol
"... obviously having such fun" - Genevieve Tudor - Sunday Folk BBC Shropshire
"The Drystones technical prowess and stylistic awareness speak for themselves" - Tom Newell – Songlines Magazine
"Indecently talented" - Mike Harding, Mike Harding Folk Show
"With energy pouring out of those instruments.." - Mike Norris EFDSS Classic Folk
"To describe their instrumental style as spirited and animated would be akin to asserting that Bellowhead can be quite an energetic band" - Clive Pownceby, Living Tradition
"My recommendation of the day" - Steve Lamacq BBC Radio 2 live from Glastonbury 2013
"Absolutely blown away by their energy" - Will Lang - Halsway Manor Centre for Folk Arts
"The Drystones demonstrate a sophisticated musical maturity that is far beyond their ages" - Roy Spencer - Folk Radio UK
"Showing considerable flair and invention and at times a brave experimental bent" - David Kidman - FATEA
"Do keep your eyes and ears open for these rising stars as they prepare to take the festivals by storm this summer" - Rebekah Foard, Bright Young Folk
"Their arrangements are at times bordering on breathtaking and are delivered with the enthusiasm, energy and undying self belief that belies their youth" - Jon Earl - Songs From The Shed
"Fabulous, I haven't seen anything like it in 45 years of folk!" - Dave James - Bromyard Folk Festival 2015
"A great duo to watch out for" - Johnny Coppin - Folk Showcase Presenter BBC Bristol
"... obviously having such fun" - Genevieve Tudor - Sunday Folk BBC Shropshire
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Photo by Kate Griffin
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