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Dropkick
Powerpop / Alternative / Country

"Slightly more pleasant to the ear..."

Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/24/2008
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   Dropkick: General Info
Member Since4/15/2005
Band Websitedropkickmusic.co.uk
Band MembersAlastair Taylor - guitar, vocals, pedal steel.
Andrew Taylor - guitar, banjo, vocals, mandolin, drums, harmonica.
Stuart Low - bass.
Roy W. Taylor - guitar, vocals.
InfluencesThe Jayhawks, The Beatles, Tom Petty, Buddy Holly, The Byrds, Johnny Cash, The Proclaimers, Teenage Fanclub, Hank Williams, The Lemonheads, Del Shannon, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Green Day, Ben Folds, The Housemartins, The Everly Brothers.
Sounds Like"Country pop touched by the hand of God." Americana UK

"Turning Circles deserves to be top of your CD rack. 5/5." Is This Music?

"Scotland's finest alt-country power-pop band."
Tom Morton, BBC Radio Scotland

"Such a refreshing and tuneful album. 4/5." Rock 'n' Reel

"Inescapably wonderful ... the album is a gem." Netrhythms

"Dropkick have edged yet another step closer to pop perfection. 4/5." Bluesbunny

Record LabelTaylored Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2008 1:00P
Highland Cafe program - BBC Radio Scotland Inverness, Scotland
Aug 17 2008 8:00P
Box Glasgow, Scotland
Sep 28 2008 7:00P
13th Note Glasgow, Scotland
Oct 1 2008 7:00P
Liquid Room (supporting Half Man Half Biscuit) Edinburgh, Scotland
Oct 17 2008 7:30P
The Inn at Lathones (acoustic gig with Tom Morton and Yvonne Lyon) near St Andrews, Scotland

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Album release in Spain  (view more)

New reviews (and free album offer inside)  (view more)

Free download of the song "dot the i"  (view more)

Three From Leith podcast - Dropkick special including live tracks  (view more)

Americana UK review  (view more)

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   About Dropkick
"Songs that capture a power pop spirit tinged with a country edge, shimmering guitars and vocal harmonies recall classic California bands and more local contemporaries such as Teenage Fanclub. 8/10" Americana UK

"Turning Circles deserves to be top of your CD rack. 5/5." Is This Music?

"Scotland’s finest alt-country power-pop band."
Tom Morton, BBC Radio Scotland

Dropkick is a Scottish band who play catchy, countrified pop music with great brotherly harmonies and melodies that will stick in your head forever. Imagine Paul McCartney playing "Duelling Banjos" with Brian Wilson and you’re halfway there...

  
Dropkick record and produce all their own albums at home and release them on their own Taylored Records label. Their new album "Dot The i" is released on 29th March 2008 and you can also buy the CD now for £7 by clicking the button above. Payment by credit/debit cards and cheques as well as PayPal is accepted, and postage is free to anywhere in the world. Dropkick’s back catalogue can be bought by visiting their online shop. To buy their previous album "Turning Circles" (released 20th April 2007) for only £7, click the button below. You can also listen to all Dropkick albums in full here.
Dropkick albums can also be downloaded in full from Dropkick.. and www.scotloads.co.uk as well as most other legal download sites, including Napster, Virgin Digital, HMV Digital, Yahoo! Music, eMusic and Rhapsody. Albums cost from just £6.99, with individual tracks available for only 79p.

To contact the band or to join their mailing list simply click here. Join the mailing list today to receive a free 4 track CD.

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Dropkick's Friends Comments
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supermiffy





Jul 23 2008 2:16 AM

Go Wonder! Club
Thursday 31st July
Nice n'Sleazy

Hep Cats and Dolly Birds only

go wonder summer honey
lauree





Jul 17 2008 8:41 PM

I've now completed my Dropkick music collection, until you boys let out another record....

I'm officially claiming top Dropkick fan status in the US, or maybe all of North America!
B Raymond & The Voicettes





Jul 17 2008 6:56 AM

heyguys

thts great about the radio session, Wogans airplay! and the spaniards gettin hold o yertunes, ace news.

hope yer well guys.
Slow Train Records





Jul 16 2008 9:16 AM

Cheers Alastair. Good luck with everything as well!
Matt
El Palacio de Linares





Jul 15 2008 2:54 PM

"Good Vibes" from Madrid to you, folks. I'm glad to know you're going to release the awesome "Dot The I" here because i'm already such a big fan of every song in there.
Have fun!
*Mona*





Jul 15 2008 8:24 AM

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thehoudi





Jul 12 2008 2:56 AM

aye the live thing is carrying on so get up there asap so I can finally experience the live drippykock thang !!
pauline





Jul 11 2008 1:59 PM

"more enjoyable tasks" The mind boggles!...well done! and since I've bought all your cd's I won't be having a look till the next great one appears..which will probably been in the next couple of months?
The Roses Project





Jul 11 2008 12:30 PM

Hi sounding good guys can you please vote for us and help us play at belladrum festival at http://www. nessmp3. com/battle4bella/vs1. 8/heat6. php it only takes a second, cheers!
Curators





Jul 9 2008 8:52 AM

Merci beaucoup pour l'add!

x
Nick Campling





Jul 8 2008 4:09 AM

Thanks for your message, I'm glad you like capos...do you have a G7th capo?!

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marlovers





Jul 4 2008 10:22 AM

Really good songs! Thanks a lot for befriending us!
Greetings from Mallorca :)
yellow melodies





Jul 4 2008 10:00 AM

Hi Dropkick!, many thanks for finding us, the friendship request and your delicious tunes,
cheers from spain!
Pascal





Jul 4 2008 9:12 AM

Bonjour
thanks for the friendly request
beautiful sounds in your music !!
I realy like it !
best wishes from France
Pascal
aitch





Jul 2 2008 11:41 AM

Hey. You're supporting half man half biscuit; the band that's famous for touring endlessly. I have no idea what they sound like but you've inspired me to go and find out...right now.
:)
Little Miss Snazzy Laura





Jul 1 2008 4:53 PM

wooooo hooooo passed my driving test on monday!!! YAYYYY :D how you guys doing? x
Chevrons





Jun 28 2008 7:29 AM

Cheers alastair, appreciate your kind words, not enough quality tunage like yours either, I'm likin it!
Will try to make a gig in very near future!
Jonny
Attic Lights





Jun 24 2008 9:45 AM

I heard a rumour that an attic lights t-shirt made an appearance on stage with you recently.
thank you boys x
Debbie





Jun 22 2008 2:51 PM

Thank you for the request!:-)
Peace and happniness!
/Debbie
thehoudi





Jun 19 2008 9:12 AM

Whats the crack chaps??

Any word on a trip to the 'Ness for you in the near future?

Shirleys finished at the Market next week - sad times indeed !!
macca





Jun 18 2008 7:55 AM

Thanks guys ... it arrived safe and sound will take it on hols and report back ... Roger ! Gracias
Melinda





Jun 16 2008 2:21 PM

Hello.... thought I would stop by and say thanks for leaving a comment on my page.

I listened to your music and I love it, thanks for sharing.

Drop by anytime.
The Lucky Face





Jun 16 2008 8:41 AM

Nice tunes.
MÖNO


Is Online


Jun 12 2008 6:44 AM

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Dro!

thank you very much for your words!

greetings from Barcelona!

alex
möno

see yOU!
♪ marijana ♫





Jun 11 2008 4:13 PM

Very cool indeedy! ..(*O*)/
TRENCH-ONE





Jun 11 2008 1:41 PM

very nice new tune! cracking harmonies you talented little fuckers.
good job!
Sound Asleep Records





Jun 11 2008 9:02 AM

Your two shows at IPO were the absolute highlight of the festival! I doubt that I..ll see any better shows this year.
Cheers,
Jerker
maggie





Jun 11 2008 8:46 AM

hi there keep up the good work all the best
Mandy





Jun 10 2008 8:05 AM

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Mooshie





Jun 9 2008 3:49 AM

Life is but a dream...funny you mention trying and failing at making millions...Im in the same boat...tragic isnt it?
Giant Wide





Jun 9 2008 3:23 AM

Hi there
Thank you for the friendship in space
Check out our music and have a great time
/ GW
Little Miss Snazzy Laura