Dropstone Reviews

"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"

"A lovely bunch of Swindon-based luvverlies playing their gritty indie rock guitar sound that will seduce your ears like a teenage lolita who has just had a crate of alcopops"

"The Swindon five piece tell me they wanted to be astronauts, gigolos and cartoonists but in the end they decided they'll settle on being rock stars - They certainly didn't disappoint in that regard. Playing lots of original songs - always a good sign - Dropstone's style was 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."
Dave Stewart, The Ocelot Magazine

"I think the set was really tight, particularly the rhythm section. This showed that you guys have obviously put a lot of work in, in practice - and it paid off. There were some nice catchy guitar riffs with lots of energy and the vocalist possessed a lot of stage presence and certainly didn't lack any confidence! "

Damo, Talk in Code

"Awesome gig !"

Billyjon


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	Home Gig guide Audio Photo gallery Frequently in Swindon Event 08 Reviews Contact Us	Reviews I have heard so much about Dropstone over the past couple of years. Most of it by Dropstone. I have never been a big fan of 'hype', especially when it comes from the band itself! However, having now met them and seen them play, they mean business. It was a shame most of the 'kids' that had come to see The Raah! had gone because they were outstanding. They almost knocked me off my feet. As you know, I like bands that build their music with layers. Everybody has a part to play and they all played their parts perfectly. One of the tightest bands I have ever seen. Ben led from the front adding theatricals to every song. It's quite refreshing seeing a band performing songs with real belief. They could have played all night and I would have been happy to let them but alas, the licencing laws got in the way. We had lights, smoke and a stunning performance. They would be assisted in their performance with a bigger stage, Johnny almost venturing into the other bar! I was proved wrong with Dropstone. Sometimes you just have to believe the hype. Catch them at The Bell in Old Town, Swindon on March 8^th. I'll be there! Ben Thomas – vocals/theatricals, Chaz Paxford – guitar, Johnny Rayner – guitar, Jim Mann – bass, Glenn Stephens – drums. Sean "Rhythm Master" www.myspace.com/seancjt "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" *Puttyfoot Promotions* ~ "A lovely bunch of Swindon-based luvverlies playing their gritty indie rock guitar sound that will seduce your ears like a teenage lolita who has just had a crate of alcopops" "The Swindon five piece tell me they wanted to be astronauts, gigolos and cartoonists but in the end they decided they'll settle on being rock stars - They certainly didn't disappoint in that regard. Playing lots of original songs - always a good sign - Dropstone's style was 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." Dave Stewart, The Ocelot Magazine ~ "I think the set was really tight, particularly the rhythm section. This showed that you guys have obviously put a lot of work in, in practice - and it paid off. There were some nice catchy guitar riffs with lots of energy and the vocalist possessed a lot of stage presence and certainly didn't lack any confidence! " Damo, Talk in Code ~ "Awesome gig !" *Billyjon*
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