Formed in 2014 by vocalist and violin virtuoso
Drayton Aldridge, Drayton & The Dreamboats perform timeless music with the
class and charisma to match. With a well-crafted mix of swing tunes, Latin
numbers, and vocal ballads from the golden age of radio, Drayton & The
Dreamboats have captured the attention and imagination of fans in western North
Carolina and beyond.
Their shows are polished, interactive, and endlessly entertaining. With clever
arrangements and rock solid musicianship, the band breathes new life into some
of the twentieth century’s greatest tunes. Their unique approach transcends
nostalgia and offers listeners something both vintage and new.
Bandleader Drayton Aldridge is a singular
force on the violin, mixing a classical upbringing with jazz chops, country
fiddle licks, and more than a touch of rock & roll swagger. According to
Lyndsay Pruett, renowned fiddler for Jon Stickley Trio, “You can’t hide
behind the violin. Drayton lays it all out there for the listener: pain,
laughter, playfulness, fury. I think that is what attracts so many people to
his live performances.”
At the end of the day though, it is Drayton’s
vocals that truly set this band apart. He sings with a relaxed confidence,
caressing each vowel as he mines every phrase for emotion. Backed up by some of
Asheville’s most talented musicians on electric guitar, upright bass, and
drums, Drayton invites listeners into a whole other world with his soulful
voice.
Drayton & The Dreamboats play frequently
around western North Carolina and have performed throughout the southeast
United States. Though the band generally performs as a quartet, they can also
play as a trio without drums or strip down to a guitar and violin duo. Drayton & The
Dreamboats are available for weddings, ceremonies, cocktail hours, parties,
dances, fundraisers, and other social gatherings. Their exceptional music,
showmanship, and professionalism make Drayton & The Dreamboats an inspired
choice for a wide variety of events.
