Priddy Folk Festival

The friendliest folk festival in England, held at the beautiful village of Priddy, high on the magnificent Mendip Hills in sunny Somerset.

8th-10th July 2022

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Home The Drystones

The Drystones

The ‘indecently talented’ duo of Alex Garden (fiddle) and Ford Collier (guitar, low whistle) have been honing their take on traditional music since their humble beginnings as teenagers busking the streets of Somerset. After years of playing the folk circuit, they are on a mission to make their shows a unique space: where people of all generations can enjoy folk music.

Their new album Vulpus represents The Drystones’ transition into city life, blending trad folk with electronic music – the fire and energy of their timeless fiddle and guitar integrated into the modern world of synths, grooves and big beats.

They are joining forces for the first time with ‘percussion maestro’ Evan Carson (Sam Kelly and the Lost Boys, iamthemorning), who’s powerful grooves make sitting still a difficult task.

Having played slots at Glastonbury Avalon Stage, supported top acts such as Elephant Sessions, Steeleye Span, Ray Davies and got a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nomination under their belts, The Drystones know how to please a crowd. Whether you’re more at home in a crusty tavern or a sweaty disco, a Drystones show is the place for you.


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Priddy Folk Festival is a registered charity organised and stewarded by volunteers. All surpluses from the festival are distributed to promote folk music and arts and improving the environs of Priddy.

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Registered Charity No. 1186707