Chris Forrest - Bass and Vocals
Joe Lamb - Guitar and Vocals
Michael Nicolia - Drums (founding member of Drivin’ Blind)
Erik Richardson - Keyboards, Guitar, Fiddle and Vocals
Dave White - Bass and Vocals (joined Drivin’ Blind in 2003) is taking a short leave of absence from the band and will be returing from time to time to rock the house with Drivin’ Blind.
Bruce Blumberg - Lead Vocals and Harp (founding member of Drivin’ Blind) is in sunny Florida in recovery mode from some medical stuff and has relocated to sunny Florida to work on his tan. He will be returning from time to time to jump up and down and sing some tunes, play harp and guitar, etc... etc... Keep on keeping on Bruce!!
I want to list some "Former Members of Drivin’ Blind" on MYSPACE. We have had some of the best musicians in town play in this band (and they are remembered in some of the posted pictures - these guys are the best):
Rod Lechti, Guitar and Vocals (1998) and Patrick Higgins (1999-2003 -founding member of Drivin’ Blind) Guitar and Vocals, Matthew Grose (1998-2001 - founding member of Drivin’ Blind) Keyboards and Vocals [see www.myspace.com/stillsurfin], Frank Amodeo (1998-2000 -founding member of Drivin’ Blind) Bass started us off.
Then Chris Kave (2001-2002) -Keyboards, Joe Nipper (2000-2005/2007) Guitar and Vocals, Dana Smith (2000-2003) Bass, Charles Agel (2004-2005) - Keyboards, Gregg Miller (2003-2006) Guitar and Vocals, Chris Forrest (2005-2006 - now back on Bass) Guitar and Vocals built DB into what we are today.
Over the past ten years each of these guys have been a part of something really special, and it has been lots of fun! Their talents and dedication to local music are what set them apart from the crowd and each added a little something to the bands sound. They are all good friends and come up and play from time to time... now about that reunion tour?
Influences
Our band is characterized as having a unique spin on that Classic Rock style combined with that "Funky Jam Band" sound that makes one of our gigs a little hard to put your finger on...
We like: The Allman Brothers, Little Feat, Sub-Dudes, Radiators, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Grateful Dead, Santana, Doobie Brothers, Talking Heads, Foo Fighters, 311, Bob Marley, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, The Bodeans, The Replacements, U2, John Mayer, The Neville Brothers... hard to say when to stop.
We play a clean blend of modern, as well as established Rock-N-Roll standards, along with some really cool "Funky Jams" and spice them up so they are even more fun than the Drivin' Blind Originals.
Sounds Like
A Little Feat/Rolling Stones blend, with some modern guitar stuff and some well-established Rock-N-Roll standard licks thrown in for good measure. We do some originals that have that honky-tonk feel, and a bunch of medleys ranging from the Allman Brothers Band to U2
Drivin' Blind (the original), Washington DC's favorite "Classic Rock Party Band", is on the move again (now on MYSPACE.COM), and ready to rock the house with you and your friends.
Drivin' Blind is a Washington DC Area band playing straight ahead Classic Rock with a "funky Jam Band" feel. Imagine a jam with all those Classic Rock legends in one place - cool huh? The band plays a wide range of ear catching music from the 70's through the 90's that is not your regular fare; happy, upbeat and very danceable: music you will recognize, some you won't and some ear catching Drivin' Blind originals.
The band is made up of veteran players from all over the east coast and is playing in night clubs, private events, sports bars and festival events all around the Greater Metropolitan, Washington DC area. Drivin' Blind is represented by James-Turner Productions (www.jamesturner.com) and available for all kinds of gigs, special events and private parties.
Just call Rob Casey or Chip Seligman at 703-548-7800... and ask for Drivin' Blind!!
And keep watching - there is something new brewing for January and it will be right here... or over there... or ... whatever just keep watching.
Drivin' Blind Band - Virginia's Friend Space (Top 15)
How you Blind Boys do'in? Miss you guys and I'll be to a show soon to stomp my good foot. Annemarie says HI and I still can't get her in bed (does "shucks" motion).
Yo Mikey !!!!!!!!!! Looks like there is no reason to miss you guys the last Saturday of this month :). Maybe we can even talk old , papa money into making an appearence . I am a Who fan from way back and I just listened to Driving Blinds version of Baba O'Riley and I really really dug it . Pete himself would give it two thumbs up . Keep on keepin on .........
Hey Mike, Got the card and the rest today. Thank you so much. You are the best. How do you like my new profile pic? Thought I might stir up some political juices. Peace. Dave
Hey There Mikeeee, I do hope this finds you with a smile. This is just a quick fly by to say...It was SO GREAT to see you, Nic and the band on Friday Night! It has been much too long since The Dink has come out to play....I think you all did a wonderful job, given this fact! Big Kudos to your new band members..it was an awesome ride!
Have a great one Mikee, give Nic my love and hey, keep on smiling!
Thanks again for letting us play with you guys on Saturday night. That was a lot of fun. Dan and I will have to come out and party with you guys again. -Jon
Great seeing you guys at "The Grille" on Friday, 27 July. You guys blew me away! Great, great musicians. Thanks for hollaring at ya boy! Take care and we'll see ya soon.
Went to check out Drivin' Blind last night (7/27/07) at the Sunset Grille and WOW!!! I was totally blown away! Mike, Erik, Dave and "Chantilly" Joe. These guys can jam!! Looking forward to the next time. And thanks for the shout out. Keep on rockin' in the free world.
Hey Mikeeee, I do hope this finds you with a smile. You will find two comments from me, awaiting your approval. I did not send the one which came before this one. It would seem someone has nothing better to do than hack into my myspace account and send out trash in my name. Please do not accept the comment before this one. Though my screen name is Nasty Angel, it is only an oxymoron meant to grab your attention. I will never send through something which would bring shame to Him, Gregg, or the band. I apologize for the inconvenience and I do hope all is well on your side of the box today. Please send my love to Nic and hey, keep a smile on!
oooh, wish I could make it out, but I'm playing tomorrow (the Birchmere...FINALLY) and have a gig in Richmond on the 4th. Pretty busy week. I'll make it out to a show in the near future.
I know, I already looked it up and made an appointment for tomorrow. Thanks though. Are you home now? Did you get my card? I thought it was pretty great :-)Talk to you later, I love you!
It was also an honor jammin with cats like you (also multi talanted!!) I think we are going under the name "Vinny Roth and Redneck Noise".. Peace and Much Much Thanks!!
