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The Sailing Stones.
Modern acoustic indie folk / alternative pop
The Sailing Stones perform original songs written by singer songwriter Pete Lane.
At its core a guitar duo with Pete Lane & Ed Dutfield. The Stones draw from a talented collective of guest lead players to perform as a trio. The Sailing Stones sit happily in several categories from modern folk / Americana, to classic & contemporary acoustic pop.
The Sailing Stones are inspired by a rich eclectic blend of influences. This wide range of genres produce the Sailing Stones own Unique sonic identity, Influences such as:
The Beatles / Kings of Leon/ Tom Waits / Sam Fender/ Joe Strummer / Nic Cave/ Jon Prine / Fleetwood Mac / Kurt Vile/ Supertramp / Jack Johnson / Bon Iver / Tom Petty /Jim White / Gomez / Beck & Eels.
The Sailing stones songs journey through various styles, tempos & dynamics, with a blend of moods, messages & emotions. Bringing an easy laid back feeling with foot tapping vibes,
Lyrically engaging, sonically pleasing, with a mixture of sweet & sour tongue in-cheek humour, adding an extra layer and personality to the songs
The Sailing Stones "have a sound all of their own that feels somehow familiar." Ben Otwell Gomez.
The collective:
We are blessed to have such a choice of amazing rotating talent to work with when it comes to our soloists.
Ed Dutfield Guitar
Ed is a partner in the project. Ed has been part of the Bristol/Weston music scene for years and has played in some of the best local bands since the 90's as well as fronting his own projects over this time. Ed is the perfect counterpoint weaving melodies and motifs through the music as well as adding harmony backing vocals.
Tom Kurus Guitar
Tom works with Beth Rowley/Guthrie Kennard/Eddie Martin and has his own band Crawfish. He is part of the Sailing Stones collective both live and recording. His playing is tasteful, innovative and exciting. As charming as he is talented we are proud to have him in the Family.
Ben Fletcher Guitar
Ben is an outstanding guitar player that has been been a go to session player for many years, now fronting his own band to great success on the national Blues Circuit. His style and tone are all his own and brings a smouldering sass and bluesy edge with a southern slide, he brings a cinematic atmosphere to the songs as well as dynamics and sparks when the moment arrives.
Kevin Brown Guitar / Lap Steel / Dobro
Internationally renown and highlighted as one of Mark Knofflers favourite Guitarists, it's an honour to have Kevin as part of the collective both live and in the studio. Kevin is a recording artist and band leader and has released some 9 albums over the last 40 years.
He has spent much time playing in the States and all over Europe/Japan/India and beyond.
A multi instrumentalist playing lap steel/dobro /slide and guitar, Kevins lyrical expressions are cheeky and conversational. This combined with his impeccable sense of rhythm is infectious, it infuses such a groove to the songs they gain a bounce and swagger.
John Fenlon Harmonica
John Fenlon a great songwriter in his own right, a renowned Harmonica player that has played with Beth Rowley and Guthrie Kennard amongst many. John brings a haunting Celtic sound to the Sailing Stones and a third harmony in the backing vocals to take the sound in to the shadows of Americana and Southern blues.
Steve Pain Guitar
Steve is a legend on the Bristol Blues rock scene and has had a busy international schedule for many year, often in both Canada and the States. He has a confident and lyrical style.
Bou Roddenburg Flute / Saxophone
Bou hails from the Netherlands and has been a go to session player for many years.
Now living in Stroud where he is active on the local music scene, Bou is an exceptional player and really emphasises the folk element within the Sailing Stones.
Julian Baily Double Bass / Electric Bass & Vocals
Julian has been Playing Bass and performing nation wide for nearly 40 years.
A Bristol Musician that has played in many of the great bands on that circuit and beyond.
Julian has a solid style that groves and swings that brings a strong sense of Rhythm that both lifts and anchors the band simultaneously.
He is as comfortable on Both electric and acoustic bass offering the songs versatility and atmosphere. He also provides harmony backing vocals that really ads a richness to the sound.
Tim Watson was born and raised in Kenya, and studied various aspects of African drumming in Kenya, Ghana and Senegal, focusing on djembe, Tama talking drum and subsequently many aspects of hand drumming including Calabash, udu and congas. He studied a post graduate course for 1 year at the Guild Hall in London which focused on improvisation and playing ‘off the page’ with classical and Jazz musicians. He has played and recorded a wide range of musical genres focusing on accompaniment and groove. He Recorded and toured in Kenya with with Ayub Ogada.
Each person brings out something new in the music that keeps it fresh innovative and exciting.
Up Ahead....
We plan to record the second ep in late Spring and the collective are keen to raise the bar.
Dates are coming in for the rest of the year We have been looking at the set and making space for some new material.
We are off to Texas at the end of the year for an appearance at the Forth Worth songwriter festival and a string of club dates States-side while we are there which we are very excited about.
Looking forward to catching up with you after a show.
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