Toni Erskine (Vocals)
Greg Fuson (Guitar, Dobro, and Vocals)
Danielle Smith (Mandolin and Vocals)
Katie Grace (Bass)
Wes Pettinger (Banjo, and Vocals)
Booking Information: The Sound Kitchen-->www.thesoundkitchen.org
margaretbooking@yahoo.com
Phone Contact: (248) 232-8303
Influences
The band has a number of influences including; Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Lonesome River Band, Cadillac Sky, Third Tyme Out, Blue Highway, Mountain Heart, Hard Rain, The Mashville Brigade, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, The Dan Tyminski Band, Grasstowne, and many, many, more!
It's not very often when two women front a bluegrass band, but that is the core and the essence of what is HardLine Drive. For only being together for 3 years, Toni and Danielle's harmonies and lead vocals have become the driving force behind HLD's material. With the release of their first CD, "Gonna Be Alright" in the fall of 2008 it has become very apparent that there writing and arranging skills are second to none. With only 3 original members remaining, the combination of Toni, Danielle, and Greg has been nothing short of a musical powerhouse that defines this bands personality and direction. With the addition of Katie, (bass) and Wes, (banjo) in the fall of 2009, HardLine Drive is stronger than ever. Don't be shy, sit and have a listen!
"Hardline Drive is the complete package; great songs, inspired musicians and wonderful singers. These elements magically come together in a not to be missed performance. One of Michigan's best kept secrets will soon be the Bluegrass world's favorite new band."
-Bill Keith, Trinity House Theatre
"Lake Orion, Michigan’s Hardline Drive is putting a whole new twist on bluegrass music in the Midwest, with their own unique mix of traditional and contemporary sounds. The high-powered two-part female harmonies of songwriter Toni Erskine and mandolinist Danielle Smith are addictive..."
- Localism.com
We thank you for the add. We’re just a small band, but we’d be delighted if you listened to our Garage Rock songs and you sent us any kind of comment!! If u couldn’t we’ll be happy if you just let this comment be shown, so that ur fans & friends get to know us. ☠
Hey Guys...haven't seen you in a while. Starting to have "HD withdrawal" symtoms...ha. Good luck with the new members...I'm sure you sound great. Can't wait to hear you again in person. Lets try to get some gigs over this way!! Have a good weekend.
Sorry to hear you have left the band Homer. Now that gives us more time to write! :) To the rest of the members of HLD...Continued success to all of you. Keep doing what you're doing and don't turn back!
At dis moment in time 10 million people r having sex.5 million people r drinking coffee.100 million people r sleeping & 1 stupid fool is reading my text!pass on
Hey I heard you guys are playing at the Farmington Founders Festival on Sunday! I checked your schedule and didn't see it listed so I thought I would check and make sure your going to be there. Let me know, I would love to come see you play. Hope to see you Sunday.
Wow, you guys were fantastic at the fest! I loved it ,and I heard a lot of good comments at the fest about you too. Thanks so much! Your welcome back anytime! Russ
Hey HLD how the heck are ya?? Its been 4ever, stop bye and say hey sometime. Hope your summer is going great.. Maby we'll run into ya one a these days.
Hey did you guys get my message about the block party on Saturday? Everyone is asking me if you guys are coming I told them I would try to get you guys here but I know you are very busy. let me know. love ya, Aunt Kathy
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