The lineup consists of Russell Clarke on saxophone and vocals; Ward Buckheister on trombone, guitar, and vocals; Joel Timmons on guitar and vocals, Rusty Cole on bass and vocals, Wes Powers on drums.
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Influences
Though phylogeny is still unclear at this time, some have suggested evolutionary descent from groups such as The Allman Brothers, The Band, Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, and Bob Marley and the Wailers.
Sol Driven Train is a band in motion. Perpetually piling on and off the bus, the momentum of their hard work and heart-felt music propels the group upward. At shows, the band members bounce to the pulse of the music along with the crowd. Stylistically the band āseamlessly mixes Allmanesque Southern rock, languid world-beat, swampy funk and downright catchy melodies as they swap lead singers and instruments. A punchy horn section adds an extra dimension of sweaty soul to the genre-blurring jam partyā (Atlanta Creative Loafing, 11/21/06). All that sweat is paying off for Sol Driven Train. With their honest songwriting and energetic live performances, they are attracting fans devoted to witnessing their musical progression.
Since the fall of 2005, the band has been touring the Southeast and beyond, averaging 150 shows per year at festivals, bars, music venues, theatres, summer camps, and childrenās museums. They have shared stages and bills with a diverse array of artists including Micheal Franti, Richie Havens, Keller Williams, The Samples, Blueground Undergrass, Billy Jonas, Ryan Montbleau, and Arlo Guthrie. Covering an expanding tour area that stretches from Georgia to New Hampshire to Wisconsin, the band has independently recorded and produced three albums along the way. In late 2005, the band released a childrenās album, āTajar Tracks,ā a product of the bandās stint working as counselors at a summer camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains. āLive on the Outer Banksā was recorded in one night at one of the bands favorite coastal tour destinations. Released in January of 2007, this live album ācaptures the bandās strongest elements: tight horn arrangements and complex, unforced vocal harmonies...crisp accents and tasty cymbal work tie in perfectly with precise bass licks.ā (Charleston City Paper, 1/24/07) By the time the band released the live album, work was already under way on a new studio album. The band sandwiched recording sessions between gigs, and set up their mobile recording studio wherever they could along the way. The album, āLighthouseā was released April 8, 2008, and is gathering praise from fans and critics alike.
Bear Creek - Early-Bird Tickets $115 until August 18th
Hello friends- The Bear Creek Music and Art Festival is excited about our 2009 line-up. We hope that you will join us November 13-15, 2009 at the magical Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. Early-bird tickets are now $115 but will increase on Augusgt 18th. Please take advantage of these great low ticket prices and come enjoy a funky weekend of unforgettable music. We hope to see you in November.
Galactic x 2 Karl Denson's Tiny Universe x 2 Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk x 2 Lettuce x 2 Perpetual Groove Steve Kimock and Crazy Engine The New Mastersounds x 2 Hill Country Revue Porter Batiste and Stoltz x 2 The Benevento -Russo Duo Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Garage A Trois Fred Wesley and the New JB's Lotus Papa Mali Band The Slip DubConscious x 2 Zach Deputy x 2 The Pnuma Trio Bonerama The Ryan Montbleau Band Surprise Me Mr. Davis Break Science featuring Adam Deitch Brock Butler Eric Krasno & Chapter 2 Good Enough For Good Times The Heavy Pets Pnuma Live PA On The One The Malah x 2 Green Hit x 2 Stillwood The Soular System Shak Nasti Nate Wilson Group Pimps of Joytime Curious Circus with funkUs Sol Driven Train( 1 kids set, 1 big kids set) Corporal Boil Catfish Alliance 3rd Stone Savi Fernandez Band Moseley Brown Band Green House Lounge Two Foot Level Skerik- Artist-at-Large
Join Us for our World Premiere Wednesday June 10th 2009 6:30 PM at the
b.side Lounge- Check out our profile for more information!
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The All New Crabaret!
PS: It seems like forever ago that we saw your show at the b.side- what a great night! Next time you plan to come out west, let us know- maybe you could be our Special Guest! :)
You all are brilliant! Thanks for making your music kid friendly so the mamas can spin and twist about;) Cant wait to see you in August when you come to Boone!! Boogie on!! ~Lindsay
HEY Hot Springs Pals! I hear u r gonna be @ The Tap Room in Hickory? Whats the date? If its a Thursday I will be there... I bartend right down the street from there! PEACE!~
Hey-o! What up? Gonna put in for time off for the Grey Eagle and Double Door Inn. Good stuff. Looking forward to seeing ya'll soon. Been spreading the love and music with some Clemson kids.
Hey guys! Love that beautiful painting. I'm gonna try to make it to Hick town next Thursday. I have to be there anyway for Gannon's dance recital. Love your new page!