The Dropa Stone

Genre: Rock
Secondary Genre: Avant-garde Orlando, Florida USA Contact

Often described as a groovy fusion of alternative rock with rhythm and blues, THE DROPA STONE are known for their powerful, energetic live performances and contagious original music.

Artist Information

Biography

Often described as a groovy fusion of progressive rock with rhythm and blues, THE DROPA STONE are known for their powerful live performances and contagious original music. Weaving a landscape of visually-enhancing sounds, the group displays an uncanny ability to meld together distinctive melodies through unique vocals, guitar wizardry, a skillful rhythm section and ever-evolving story telling.

Founded in 2007 by Jon Meyers (Vocals/Guitar) and Joe Lederman (Drums), two friends conceptualized a vision and recruited Justin Henry (Lead Guitar) and Will Richey (Bass) to complete the lineup. Mining a wealth of influences ranging from Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd to Soundgarden and Incubus, they have applied their talents to create an imaginative avant-garde sound through a common bond of passion and inspiration. Spreading their musical energy through their latest studio release and a must-see live show, each concert proves to be a unique experience for audiences as the band combines a tapestry of rock, funk, blues and reggae through the art of improvisation. The new lineup debuted on a tour of the west coast which saw them perform at renowned venues such as THE VIPER ROOM in Los Angeles, CA.

The band worked with producer Justin Beckler and released their anticipated new album "Starry Messenger" with a CD release show at the HOUSE OF BLUES on March 16th, 2012. They are following it up with marquis appearences at Florida Music Festival and Jambando. Look for an impressive national showing in 2012 from THE DROPA STONE.

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Instrumentation

Jon Meyers - Vocals, Guitar
Justin Henry - Lead Guitar
Will Richey - Bass
Joe Lederman - Drums

Discography

The Dropa Stone - "Starry Messenger" LP
Release Date: March 16 2012 at the House of Blues
Recorded & Mixed by: Justin Beckler
Produced by: Justin Beckler & The Dropa Stone

The Dropa Stone Live at The Viper Room E.P.
Produced by: The Dropa Stone

The Dropa Stone E.P.
Release Date: June 14th, 2008
Mixed, Mastered by: Justin Thomas at Gridlock Studios
Produced by: Justin Thomas & The Dropa Stone

Links

Audio

Video

Kinski Clip.wmv

The Dropa Stone Video EPK

Photo Gallery

  • The Dropa Stone at the House of Blues

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  • Justin Henry - Lead Guitar

  • Joe Lederman - Drums (The Viper Room Los Angeles, CA)

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  • Packed house @ The Social

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  • Live @ The Social

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  • The Dropa Stone performing to a packed house

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Press

  • Don't Miss the Spring Jambando! [+ Show ]

    WHAT: In a town that can always use a new musical tradition, the Jambando showcase for local acts ha...

  • The Dropa Stone Releases New Album "Starry Messenger" [+ Show ]

    Psychedelic rock group The Dropa Stone has released their anticipated new album, "Starry Messenger."...

  • The Dropa Stone Drops a Gem [+ Show ]

    Progressive rock may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it is one of my favorite genres, especially w...

  • The Dropa Stone Releases Their Starry Message [+ Show ]

    Starry Messenger, from Orlando rockers The Dropa Stone is now available, and it’s aptly titled. The...

  • Smart bets web extra: StereoFidelics and The Dropa Stone [+ Show ]

    The Dropa Stone, an alt-rock quartet from Orlando, Fla., has that sort of sound Asheville might make...

  • The Dropa Stone Tour Comes to North Carolina [+ Show ]

    The Dropa Stone Tour Coming to North Carolina on Eve of Album Release Charlotte, NC; Asheville, N...

  • The Dropa Stone – Starry Messenger CD REVIEW [+ Show ]

    Starry Messenger, the new CD from local Orlando band The Dropa Stone is art. The band’s complex musi...

  • The Dropa Stone rips through Bardot [+ Show ]

    Known for bringing in top notch music and many independent bands on the rise, Bardot has become one ...

  • The Dropa Stone Unveils New Music And Launches Web Site [+ Show ]

    New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Dropa Stone Official Website) Experimental alternative rock group, T...

  • The Dropa Stone Rocks Miami [+ Show ]

    Playing live will be The Dropa Stone. Made up of Jon Meyers on vocals/guitar, Will Richey on bass, J...

  • "The Dropa Stone Planning to Record New Album in 2010" [+ Show ]

    Music News Wire 2/17/2010 – Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Nashville - TH...

  • The Dropa Stone in the press (YAHOO, BILLBOARD) [+ Show ]

    .."Bands such as The Dropa Stone, based in Orlando, Florida, have show dates lining up at venues suc...

  • 4th of July Festival Review [+ Show ]

    "This past Saturday, rock trio THE DROPA STONE performed and headlined a 4th of July Festival in Orl...

  • Miami Herald: The Dropa Stone Live @ Titanic Brewery's 10th Anniversary Show [+ Show ]

    "...TITANIC BREWERY Celebrating its 10 year anniversary Friday April 10th featuring the return of Or...

  • "Streetkind Shot on Sunset Blvd" - BILLBOARD.COM [+ Show ]

    http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2672864.htm Press release distributed in partner...

  • The Dropa Stone On TV! [+ Show ]

    OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: FLORIDA (UCF Athletics) UCF SportsKnight, a 30-minute television progr...

  • The Dropa Stone - Vanity CD Review [+ Show ]

    THE DROPA STONE The Dropa Stone CD Release: June 14th, 2008 Rating: 4 Stars By: Jaime Eschelman...

  • "Dropa Casts its First Stone" [+ Show ]

    "The Dropa Stone is based on a historical mystery regarding archeologists in 1938," explained s...

  • Editors Pick October 2008 – Indie-Music.com -- THE DROPA STONE E.P. [+ Show ]

    Editors pick for October 2008 – The Dropa Stone’s debut self titled E.P. "Spacey, powerful and me...

  • Ourstage.com Top Five Finalists (September 2008) [+ Show ]

    “Pattern Nation” Number 3 out 378 entries – “Experimental Rock” Category “In Secure A Tease” Numb...

Setlist

The Dropa Stone has varied set lists featuring their own original music. The constant progression that comes with each show pushes the band to evolve with every live performance. Set lengths can go anywhere from 45 minutes to three hours..

Every now and then, The Dropa Stone have been known to pull out select classic tribute performances from Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley & the Wailers to The Police,
My Morning Jacket and Pink Floyd.


Basic Requirements

Calendar

DateTimeVenueCity
May 25, 2012 Friday 8:00 PM Filthy McNasty's Vero Beach, FL, US
Jun 1, 2012 Friday 9:00 PM Debauchery Melbourne, FL, US
Jun 2, 2012 Saturday 8:00 PM The Social Orlando, FL, US
Jun 22, 2012 Friday 9:00 PM Dunedin Brewery Dunedin, FL, US
Aug 24, 2012 Friday 9:00 PM World of Beer - Carrollwood Tampa, FL, US