Woody - Lead Vocals
Nathan Ward - Vocals, Guitars
Sol Freeman - Bass
Dave "Stapleguns' Stapleton - Drums
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Jimi Hendrix, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, AC/DC, Stevie Ray Vaughn, ZZ Top, Gary Moore, Rose Tattoo, The Angels, Poison, Tenacious D, Jeff Lang, Matty Cochran, Phil Manning, Tommy Emmanuel, Phil Emmanuel, Ross Ward, Led Zeppelin, Free, Lou Reed, Jethro Tull, Cream, The Rolling Stones, Baby Animals
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The Official Trailer for Sex, Boobs & Rock n Roll Vol.1 DVD
The Driving Conditions (TDC) are quickly earning themselves a reputation as one our countries most promising and exciting Rock n Roll bands. This year has seen the boys achieve some great feats including a sell-out headlining show on their home soil of Brisbane, a Sydney tour opening for rock legends Rose Tattoo, and performing to over 1 million viewers on Channel 10’s, Big Brother Friday Night Live. Next up is the recording of their debut album at Black Box Studios in Brisbane, to be produced by Geordie Leach (Rose Tattoo) and recorded by Jeff Lovejoy who has previously engineered The Cruel Sea, Resin Dogs, Regurgitator, Powderfinger, Butterfingers and Custard to name a few. The album is set for release in early 2009.
2007 saw the release of the band’s debut EP simply titled, Rock n Roll. The 6 track EP was recorded by Aria Hall-of-Famer Geordie Leach from Rose Tattoo. The music captured on this recording is one very much reminiscent of good old-fashioned Aussie Rock n Roll, like Rose Tattoo, ACDC and The Angels. Geordie’s experience from years of recording with the legendary Vanda and Young production team at Alberts, captured that authentic Aussie Rock sound on this recording. The Conditions toured on the back of this EP with some of our countries most seasoned rock legends including roof-raising shows with Jimmy Barnes, The Angels, The Radiators, Dallas Crane & a stage destroying show at The Headstock Festival 2007 (Mal Eastick, Pete Cornelius, Ross Ward). This exposure has progressively gathered the band a huge following down the East Coast of Oz.
The Driving Conditions formed in late 2006 around the long-term friendship between Nathan Ward and brother-in-law, Sol Freeman. Both are second generation musicians, having been brought up on blues based rock music like ACDC, The Angels, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Guns n Roses, Hendrix… the list goes on. The exposure to this guitar driven, raw, rockin’ music has entrenched in the pair a love and passion for this style. Nathan and Sol formed the blues-rock trio, Nathan Ward’s Driving Conditions (NWDC) in 2005. The band recorded their rootsy self-titled album, NWDC, in April ’06 again with Geordie Leach. The Album received superb reviews amid a great deal of airplay on blues shows across the country. Highlights for this line-up were playing the Thredbo ‘05 and Blues on Broadbeach ’06 festivals.
In search of more of a rock edge to their songs and live shows in late 2006, the pair brought in their old mate Woody on lead vocals. Another second-generation muso, Woody, is a highly talented and seasoned performer well respected by his peers. To complete the line-up, another friend, the rock-specialist, Dave Stapleton was recruited on the skins to form The Driving Conditions. It was the right choice, as the musical chemistry between the four members was apparent immediately. New songs quickly followed, demonstrating Woody’s powerful set lungs, belting out hard and high. Dave’s rock solid, dynamic attack on the drums added the rock edge that Nathan and Sol were looking for. The result in a super tight rock band built on long-term friendships.
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The Valley Fiesta will be spectacular as everyone comes together at what has fast become the leading venue for alternative entertainment in the valley. The bands are the best in their field and the best thing is the event is free. Between and after bands, Brisbanes finest alternative DJs come together and will be playing indie, electro, rock, hip hop and alternative party tracks until dawn. Everyone will be at this party, an event not to be missed!! Catch The Kidney Thieves free show on Saturday 24 October.
More upcoming Punkfest shows 17th October-4zzz Carpark gigs that rule-2pm-Free entry-All ages Presented by 4zzz Punk Show and Live and Local The Go Set[Melb] Dementia 13 Brass Razoo
17th October-Jubilee Hotel-$15-7.30pm-18+ The Go Set[Melb] Mouthguard Kimbo[Melb] Brixton Rockers The Clap Guildofiends
24th October-Jubilee Hotel-18+ The Reignators[Melb] One Night Band[Canada] Dan Potthast[USA] The Meaniacs
30th October-Clarence Cnr Hotel-Free entry-18+ Kamikaze[Adeliade] The Vaginabillies more tbc
Underground Sounds will be filming next at Rosies Magnertron Support Dreamkillers and Lynchmada Edward st Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, BRISBANE, Queensland 4000 Cost:$15 Come down and give us an Underground Sounds sound bite.
