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. She 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 (The Tatsmiths, Duncan Disorderly & the Scallywags, Muddy Summers & the DFWs) on guitar, stomp and piano. Aly Rainey (My Mate Dave, Muddy Summers & the DFWs, Eve & the Garden) on fiddle and George Pearson (Swamp Stomp String Band) on double bass.
Reviews
“Every part of the music is alive with the passion of the lyrics, cohesion and harmony rolling in ... what actually happens is something magical.”
N P Ryan (May 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”
N P Ryan (May 2024)
”Always a great gig. Violin, acoustic guitar and vocals. Top quality playing, energetic, folky and a good balance of fun and more thoughtful songs. Highly recommended!”
P. Minns, Best Foot Music (2019)
"Compositions with intrinsic beauty and a relatable honesty, whether that be a rootsy shuffler or a contemporary folk story song.......an entity that is totally unique in today’s musical landscape"
Page 25, A B Records (2024)
“Blown away by your performance…..it was obvious how much people loved your set…..Great friends of Pride”
Stroud Pride (2022)
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