Hello, we’re Oysterband: 5 people, basically, though sometimes we take other musician friends on tour. We make a kind of modern, folk-based British music, acoustic at heart but not always quiet. We’ve been doing this for a long time, and we’re pretty good at it by now. In fact, we are probably one of the best bands you’ve never heard of.
We also reckon we write unusual and interesting lyrics for the songs. Everything we’ve experienced makes us sympathetic to the left, the green and the sceptical; but at the same time we like the rich diversity of tradition. Contradictory? You bet!
We’ve made one DVD so far and 10 studio CDs (the latest is “Meet You There”, 2007), not counting compilations, collaborations & live recordings; we’ve played in 35 or so countries; we’ve played jails and political rallies as well as festivals and gigs; and we’ve made good friends all over the world. Music hasn’t made us millions, but the trip has been worth it, every step.
Our current mainstream album available from all good record shops and the usual download sites.
"...they rediscover the inspiration and energy that made them such a thrilling outfit in the first place. ... ...the songwriting is remarkably consistent and the sound quality magnificent" fRoots
"MEET YOU THERE, Oysterband's first full studio album in several years, may well be their best yet. They sound even more assured and confident, and although the folk influences are still discernible....... with this album they've achieved their fullest realization of a unique Oysterband sound...." Sing Out!
"...a reminder that they are still an exceptional band in their own right. This new set involves some of their best-ever vocal work and unexpected instrumentation..." **** The Guardian
"...this triumphant return sees the band with a renewed sense of purpose and belief" ***** Rock 'N' Reel
" The Oxford Girl And Other Stories "a special collection of all-new acoustic recordings of 14 classic songs from all periods of Oysters' history, re-imagined for now, to celebrate their 30th anniversary will be available on the 30th anniversary tour and by mail order from the website NOW! The album will be available in UK shops released through Proper from May 4th 2009.
To buy Oysterband CDs and merchandise click this link.
Hello dear Oysters, i have see the tourplan for october, wow - thats very full with gigs. I wish you good shows and a fantastic tour. I will hope, i can see you next year. Many warm hugs from Uti / Berlin
Hi all - have just bought 'Oxford Girl and Other Stories' - fantastic! Love the new take on some already great songs!.. bit disappointed no autumn gig in Lincoln though - know you have many fans in the area.. maybe next year? x
Oysterband track 'When I'm Up I Can't Get Down' to be aired on Merlin's Magical Music Moments; Wednesday 15th July 2009. Live on air on Soundart Radio 102.5 fm 20.30 - 22.00 pm GMT. The full play list is now up on my blog.
Hi guys, We all really enjoyed supporting you last night and loved your performance. Hope all goes well in the future and maybe we will cross paths again some time. Cheers ONE STRING LOOSE
Thanks for the add. It was a brilliant performance last Saturday in Bonfeld! I had much fun listening to your music. Thank you also for this. Cheers, Gabriele
