Specialising in innovative folk rock, Green Diesel first emerged in 2009, determined to pair new interpretations of traditional tunes with their own manic compositions, and make them dance.
The sextet of multi-disciplined musicians from Faversham, Kent, take their inspiration from the depths of English folk lore and legend and the classic folk rock sound of the 1970s. Like their predecessors Fairport Convention and The Albion Band, Green Diesel's sound is born from a love of traditional English music and a desire to reinvent it for modern audiences.
Combining en every increasing number of traditional instruments with a virtuoso electric guitar, Green Diesel put their unique stamp on whatever they play, whether it is throwing a reggae twist into an old sea shanty or spicing up a jig with a touch of jazz funk.
But it is the ferocity of their live music that sets Green Diesel apart - the band puts its collective heart and soul into every gig, working tirelessly on and off stage to ensure audiences are entertained from start to finish. Whether playing to a crowd of one or 1,000, their classic sound engages even the most dedicated folk traditionalist while their contemporary repertoire has earned them a loyal fan base amongst nu folk lovers.
2013 has been a hugely successful year for the band. Their first full length album, Now Is The Time produced by Roger Cotton, has earned high praise for its innovative original songs and high quality musicianship.
The band was delighted to make their TV debut, having been invited to appear in Channel Four's critically acclaimed drama Southcliffe, and penned a brand new tune for the programme
A packed tour schedule has seen them performing at Lounge On The Farm Festival, New Forest Folk Festival, and supporting Spiers and Boden at Artree Festival of Folk, in addition to gigging across Kent, London, Brighton, Berkshire, and Wales.
The band is looking forward to recording its second album for release in 2014, and continuing to tour the UK and beyond.
These are not static lessons in folk. This is noise, passion, and fire. This is the Green Diesel theory.
Band members
Greg Ireland – Guitar, Mandolin, Bouzouki, Vocals
Ben Holliday – Bass Guitar
Matthew Fraser – Accordion
Ellen Care – Violin, Viola, Vocals
Matt Dear – Lead Guitar, Mandolin
Colin Ireland – Drums
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