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Driftwood
Experimental / Glam / Indie

"How much WOOD can a WOODCHUCK chuck?"

BINGHAMTON, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/24/2008
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   Driftwood: General Info
Member Since5/1/2006
Band Websitemyspace.com/driftwoodgroove
Band Members Dan Forsyth, Chris Duddy, Joe Kollar, Mike Torres, Jon Doll
Influences Hmm..a big list: Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Grateful Dead, Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, Tony Rice, David Grisman, Django Reinhart, Phish, String Cheese Incident, MMW, Willie Nelson, Tim O'Brien, James Brown, George Clinton, LAGQ, Inti-Illimani, Johnny Cash, Buena Vista Social Club, Woodie Guthrie, Wilco, the Bad Plus, John Coltrane, Hank Williams Sr., The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Hendrix, Wes Mongomery, Miles Davis, the Meters, Ray Charles, , Bob Marley, , Toots and the Maytals, the Roots, I don' tknow, it goes all over the place I guess, and it could go on, but for the sake of brevity, its best we stop
Sounds Like A Wild and exciting Adventure. Things can get weird or they can stay grounded. They can fly or they can crawl, each show is different and has different attitude.
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 24 2008 6:00P
The Red Jug Pub cortland, New York
Aug 1 2008 9:00P
The Big Six at The Cyber Cafe West binghamton, New York
Aug 6 2008 9:00P
The Red Jug Pub Cortland
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
The Pourhouse Trumansburg, New York
Aug 16 2008 4:00P
The Blind Tiger Pub Johnson City, New York
Aug 30 2008 2:00P
Nate and Kate’s Wedding! Ithaca
Sep 8 2008 9:30P
Tranquil Bar and Bistro Binghamton, New York
Sep 13 2008 10:00P
The ABC Cafe Ithaca, New York
Sep 19 2008 8:00P
The Poorhouse Trumansburg, New York
Sep 20 2008 4:00P
The Blind Tiger Pub Johnson City, New York
Oct 3 2008 8:00P
Tranquil Bar and Bistro Binghamton, New York
Oct 4 2008 8:00P
The Pourhouse Trumansburg, New York
Nov 14 2008 8:00P
The Pourhouse Trumansburg, New York

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   About Driftwood
.. iLike Driftwood Groove The musical landscape of the Upstate New York region was drastically changed in the Summer of 2006 with the formation of experimental acoustic band Driftwood. Coming from many different musical backgrounds, the members of Driftwood have reinvented the songs of traditional American roots music by blending them with the sounds and feel of modern and world music. Master craftsmen all, Driftwood is fronted by the powerhouse multi-instrumentalist trio of Dan Forsyth, Joe Kollar, and Chris Duddy, who can both solo and sing as if it were a second nature. Holding down the rhythm section is Jon Doll on bass and Mike Torres on percussion, creating syncopated and melodic beats that cause even the most hardened listeners to forget their qualms and start dancing. Driftwood’s virtuosity is matched by their versatility and they are able to play sweet and sultry ballads with as much drive and passion as an up-tempo whiskey-fuelled romp. For these reasons, Driftwood has been in high demand by Upstate audiences of all persuasions,which has led to a quite a successful run of shows their first year out. Since their formation in the winter of 2006, Driftwood has played at a number of New York venues from Ithaca to Manhattan, and has become a mainstay at Binghamton’s Cyber Café West, a main stop for many touring acoustic acts in the area. They have also had success playing the ever-competitive festival circuit, and have played at a number of jam and bluegrass festivals, including Ithaca’s famous Grassroots Festival (at which they won the best new band competition in July ’06), the Chenango County Bluegrass Festival, the Busy Bird Bluegrass Festival (1st place best new band), and the Quixotic Music Festival, all of which have attracted national and regional acts. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
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Driftwood has 783 friends.
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 Panhandle 


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Driftwood's Friends Comments
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Liza





Jul 24 2008 9:49 AM

Thanks for the demo -- I love it! Can't wait for another one with more songs!
Manda





Jul 24 2008 7:13 AM

I like new recording :)

Hopefully I'll make it to this Sunday Funday, and get a chance to see you guys
illest plus one





Jul 23 2008 9:53 AM

my boy would like to see another jam session in joe's backyard, he's got some new moves :)
see you guys soon
Naynah. :]





Jul 21 2008 2:09 PM

Hello. (:
I like "the Train Song".
I think i'll put it on my myspace soon.
:D
Valley Music Fest





Jul 9 2008 2:37 PM

August 2nd and 3rd!
3 PM till 10 PM both nights!
Jivin Java Cafe!
Awesome music from our local musicians!
All proceeds go to FBLA supporting Cystic Fibrosis!
Tickets will be $6 for a one day pass and $10 for a two day pass at the door!
Act now and get ahold of me before July 15th, and tickets will cost $5 for a one day pass and $8 for a two day pass!
You better be there!!!
Maddy Walsh





Jul 9 2008 8:15 AM

you guys are sounding great! hope to hear you around town soon - maybe jam at grassroots again, joe? :)
*peace*
Blaney Brothers





Jul 7 2008 9:17 AM

Good luck with the shows this summer!
182 Performers Announced and Counting!





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Jul 1 2008 7:07 PM

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Jun 27 2008 11:05 AM

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Dena





Jun 25 2008 7:47 PM

haha sorry I'm a little slow! I know who you are now and I'm glad you got the bridges down finally! Weeerrrrd
Kemmitt Smith





Jun 25 2008 12:52 PM

Thanks buddy....that stand up bass is one trophy wife nice chatting with ya stay in touch!!!!
Panhandle





Jun 24 2008 12:00 PM

Hey Joe, we're still looking for a guitarist. Know of one? We've been branching out a bit on our sound and really getting pretty good these days! Lets do a show again sometime! Anything in your neck of the woods by chance?

Peace
Nate
Dena





Jun 24 2008 10:57 AM

Hey there! Just stoppin' by to wish you a fabulous week! If you get the chance please check out my new songs "Wonderful Things" and No Other Day"!! Thanks!! :-)

Always Love & Music, ~Dena~
Steve Morgan





Jun 23 2008 1:12 PM

Hey,

Hope all is well. I just wanted to let you know that I'll be playing in Cortland and Ithaca this weekend.

Friday 6/27, the Merkley Morgan Band (formerly the Steve Morgan Band) will be playing at Lucky's on Main Street in Cortland-10 pm.

Saturday 6/28, I'll be playing with Chris Merkley, acoustic, at Kilpatrick's in Ithaca (inside the Hilton, off the Commons)-9:30pm.

Can't wait to be back jamming in CNY. Hope you can make it out.

Stiv
Panhandle





Jun 20 2008 7:28 AM

Looks like you guys are playing alot...just saying hi...keep it up we dig your sound
Peace
Panhandle
JIVIN JAVA CAFE





Jun 19 2008 5:23 AM

Thanks for your support at the Anthem of the Arts. And I love that Dan plays in his barefeet! :)

Peace, Dawn
Manda





Jun 9 2008 8:34 PM

How did the rest of your tour go?!
Liza





Jun 9 2008 6:28 PM

Soooo, what are the chances of having my fav band at my bday party this weekend? P.S.
That pic of Joe "the hero" is absolutely hilarious!
Panhandle





Jun 8 2008 8:03 PM

Hey Guys, how's it going? Hope all is well. Hey we're looking for a new guitarist! If you know of anyone looking to play out alot, point them our way! www. panhandleband. com

Peace
Nate
~Miss Chievous~





Jun 6 2008 10:06 AM

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You will always be me and Mel's hero.
Manda





Jun 2 2008 8:59 PM

Just invited everyone I know to the Spot this Thursday! I'll see you guys there!

My brain gets confused because "The Spot" means something totaly different here than it does at home.
illest plus one





Jun 2 2008 6:25 PM

goin on tour ?? sweet! have fun! wish i could go too :)
Darcy





Jun 2 2008 6:04 PM

HEY GUYS CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOU PLAY AGAIN. HOPE TO SEE YOU AND HEAR YOU AT HESSFEST. LET ME KNOW IF YA'LL CAN PLAY.

DARCY
Nate & Kate





May 28 2008 9:55 PM

Bombadil





May 8 2008 12:15 PM

howdy driftwood!

thanks for the note! we'd love to come to upstate NY. i even have family in binghamton so all more the reason. is there anywhere up there you recommend us playing?

-james
Jake





May 4 2008 9:03 AM

Do you hear it? Do you hear it? The Five Chord to the One.
How about that? And I don't even Play Piano!!
Manda





May 2 2008 5:35 AM

Video was great!

Who's in charge of Blues on the Bridge and Rec Park Music Fest, and will youo guys be playing at either?
Allison & Brett





May 1 2008 11:50 AM

hey its me....yeah me...you know....me? I just wanted to say Congrats on all of your successes and that you couldnt be a better group of guys! I LOVE YOU GUYS! SHIIIIIT GRIIIILL and Peace!
~My world only revoles around hersmy apple pie~





Apr 21 2008 3:17 PM

JUST WANNA SHOW SOME LOVE YOU GUYS ROCK HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON LOVE YA SHAR....


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You've just been passed the Bong. Pass this bong to at least 4 of your friends to keep the green in rotation. Don't be greedy with it. And you know it better come back to me!"haha thers no more bud left in this shit PACK ANOTHER!." I PLANNED ON IT.
Kabury Lane





Apr 9 2008 10:47 PM

Thanks for putting us in the top 12...you guys are great!! Love the music!! Thanks for the support!
Mrs. Lantz