Catchy, rousing folk-roots-pop fusion on guitar, fiddle keys & upright bass
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Dryadic's inimitable balance of trad, new, romantic, feel-good and rousing traverses an acoustic spectrum with a folk-pop core and feisty smatterings of roots and gypsy at the edges.
Seamlessly smashing out feminist protest tracks, dreamy folk songs and unequivocally epic ballads with guitar, fiddle, keys, double bass and stomp. Rhythmical mix-ups underpin candid lyrics, heart-soaring hooks and intoxicating vocals to masterfully command the most diverse audience.
Dryadic has toured Europe, played notable stages such as Glastonbury Avalon, Chai Wallahs, Brighton Pride, Drayton Arms Theatre, Hackney Empire and at is a regular at countless UK festivals. Dryadic has played with Heather Peace, Grace Petrie, O'Hooley & Tidow and duetted live with the eminent Nadine Benjamin MBE.
Current Dryadic members are leader and song-writer Zora McDonald on guitar, stomp and piano. Aly Rainey on fiddle and George Pearson on double bass.
Reviews
FAME Magazine (Nov 2024)
Music Crowns Magazine (Nov 2024)
"Infectious, joyous and alluringly catchy ... Dryadic crafts a lively yet intimate sound that feels rooted in tradition yet joyfully modern" Lock Magazine (Nov 2024)
"Effortlessly engaging vocals .... a feel-good anthem ... vibrant, memorable folk-pop" Atwood Magazine (2024)
"A polished gem ... buoyant, bold, and brimming with personality" Turtle Tempo (2024)
“gorgeous folk melodies and charming showmanship”
Overhead Wires Music (Apr 2017)
"utterly lush from the very beginning to the very end"
GrassRootsSE (Spring 2020)
“Lyrics to make tears fall...Every part of the music is alive ... what actually happens is something magical” NP Ryan (May 2024)
”Always a great gig...Top quality playing, energetic, folky and a good balance of fun and more thoughtful songs. Highly recommended!” Best Foot Music (2019)
“Blown away by your performance…..it was obvious how much people loved your set…..Great friends of Pride” Stroud Pride (2022)