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Rock / Indie



Swindon, Southwest
United Kingdom

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Member Since6/25/2006
Band Websitewww.dropstone.co.uk
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Ben Thomas - Vocals

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Chaz Paxford - Lead Guitar

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Johnny Rayner - Rhythm Guitar

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Glenn Stephens - Drums

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Greg Thomas - Bass
Influences DROPSTONE combine various influences-from The Beatles, The Who, Queens of the Stone Age, Radiohead, The Smiths, Muse, The Stooges, MC5 and, above all, themselves, to make their powerful and unique rock/indie sound.

If you like your music to have loud but well-played guitars, a tight rhythm section and intelligent, well sung lyrics that aren’t afraid to look at life’s darker side, then they could be the band for you.
Sounds LikeCome and see us live to truly experience dropstone !
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"Last night I was knocked off my feet. A great set with some cracking and varied songs. Excellent musicians and a great bunch of guys. I for one will certainly be going to their next gig"



"All 3 bands were definitely worth seeing with a nice increment of 'slickness' towards Dropstone who I'd not seen before but was very impressed with"



"Dropstone were outstanding"



"Dropstone - Wow what a band ! loved it and will certainly look out for them again. Nice bunch of guys too"



"Fantastic Image and very entertaining- the singer is in a league of his own "



"Very entertaining and professional- the singer knows how to perform with style"



"Blending streams of rock music from every quarter, Dropstone mix up punk with funk, classic rock with southern boogie, rhythm and blues with indie. Add that to a front man that is either a consumate actor or is missing his medication and you have a very original act."



"I was mightily impressed, the guitarists had so much energy it was awesome"



"the lead singer rendered me speechless, his performance was mesmerising. You can see the acting ability coming out in the performance. It makes the vocals so full of feeling. "



"We were gobsmacked by the performance and you certainly did not keep us wanting. "



"gritty indie rock guitar sound that will seduce your ears like a teenage lolita who has just had a crate of alcopops"



"Dropstone's style is fantastically varied - a hard rock element at its base but with plenty of screeching guitar solos and a technical ability that surpasses most other bands in that genre...and were full deserving of their encore at the end."



"A most entertaining and talented up and coming band with a unique sound and performance by front man Ben leaves no doubt that this band is on the up"



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Dec 7 2009 11:03 PM

have a nice day. ;-)
Mutant Bass

Mutant Bass



Nov 17 2009 8:47 PM

whut up!!! how's everything in here? hope all is well with life and music!

it's been a while!
hope your finding time to yourself! take it easy!

---posido
www.mutantbass.com
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ALIEN ROAD [in studio now]



Nov 7 2009 10:45 AM

We thank you for the add. We’re just a small band, but we’d be delighted if you listened to our Garage Rock songs and you sent us any kind of comment!! If u couldn’t we’ll be happy if you just let this comment be shown, so that ur fans & friends get to know us. ☠

Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake

Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake



Sep 18 2009 5:19 PM

Enjoying your site.

This is to let you know what's in store for
THE ROLLESTON, Swindon on Fri 2nd Oct 2009

I'll be using my double neck guitar; along with the usual hats, loops, stories and mischief.

Please come and enjoy

Ash :o)

P.s. There's a new vid on my site of the two guitars being played together.
HOT RED DRESS

HOT RED DRESS



Sep 5 2009 1:46 PM

Thanks for adding us as friends.

Take care

HRD
Freefall

Freefall



Jul 31 2009 12:16 AM

Hi Glenn,

Thanks for the add. Good to see you on Sunday - glad you enjoyed the show.

Pity we just seemed to have missed you in Dropstone. I think Nick, the guy who played in the interval on Sunday, was looking for a drummer if you're between bands. If you are interested I could put you in touch.

John
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Jul 21 2009 11:33 AM

Hey what is up..how have you been?
hope you enjoyed the music
write back!
Ross Brodie

Ross Brodie



Jun 27 2009 8:49 PM

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With kind regards Ross Brodie
Ross Brodie

Ross Brodie



May 26 2009 7:53 PM

Hi mate, new video at my blog, catch u later!
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Transmission the sound of Joy Division



May 5 2009 4:47 PM

back in SWINDON soon
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Apr 25 2009 9:14 PM

thanks for playing the furnace last night, great bands, great turnout, great night was had by all, thanks for making it happen.
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Apr 19 2009 12:08 PM

Hey,just to let ya know,Ill be shooting gigs for £30 for a limited period,if you got any gigs coming up give us a shout! Thanks for add.
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Apr 17 2009 4:47 PM

24 Apr 2009, 19:30 – THE FURNACE, SWINDON.

4 local indie/rock bands @ the furnace -DROPSTONE/MORTDELAMER/RAWSHACK/ELWOOD
TICKETS : £4 ADV , tickets available from the bands, the Rolleston pub, blue banana, Swindon information centre or wegottickets.com.
BANDS : 7.30pm - 10.45pm (ages 16+)
post-show - club open 11pm - 3.
00am - free entry with gig ticket (ages 18+ only)
City Under Siege is recording!!!!!

City Under Siege is recording!!!!!



Apr 15 2009 1:37 PM

hey there! how have you been :)
Hands are getting pretty soar typing so sorry this is short.
Write back if you want
Lydia Twenty

Lydia Twenty



Mar 28 2009 11:41 PM

Cracking set tonight chaps! look forward to giging with you again soon! - Ant.
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Mar 24 2009 10:02 PM

"Teenage Kicks" - new music from 4 bands playing a mix of indie/pop/punk/powerpop @
THE FURNACE
COMMERCIAL ROAD , SWINDON
FRI MAR 27th , 7.30pm
£4 adv , £5.50 door 14+
www. wegottickets.com
Mike R.

Mike Rayner



Mar 23 2009 7:55 PM

alright guys check out the new Elwood tracks up
Little Black Number - on iTunes and spotify

Little Black Number - on iTunes and spotify



Mar 17 2009 10:52 PM

evening. hows things going? were playing at the rolleston on thursday. fancy coming down? <br /> <br />kyle LBN
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Mar 9 2009 3:44 PM

Hey guys, cheers for the add. Nice choons :)

Hope you don't mind, we used Johnny's comment he posted on the Swindon Music forums on our page.
Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake

Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake



Feb 11 2009 8:52 PM

Good to be friends.
Enjoying your site!


Ash Mandrake
Back in Swindon
@ THE BEEHIVE
on Wed 25th March

Please enjoy
Ash
:o)
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Feb 3 2009 7:47 AM

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FREAKZ ME OUT rec. - FiGHT CLUB - CHECK IT OUT!!!

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Feb 2 2009 10:16 AM

hi,
how are you? We hope you are well?!
We would like 2 inform you about our new Release on Freakz Me Out from Disco Trash Music / "Neon Disco" with Remixes by:
Moonbootica, Alex Gopher, autoKratz & Daniel Dexter.
U can check it in our Myspce Player.
Thx 4 ur support!
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Jan 28 2009 10:38 AM

Hello, thank you for the friendship, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Psychedelic Central.

I hope all is going well!

Jan :)
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Jan 23 2009 6:31 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
ONE LOVE FROM EAST LONDON....


LOVE IS NOT GUILTY

Why is it so hard for me to say hello,
You’ve hit my heart like an arrow,
Give me your endless breath,
So I could cheat death,
I feel your heart beat in my chest.
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Jan 23 2009 11:16 AM

nice one, thanks!
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