Drivn

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In a small auditorium, back in March of 2002, a great rock n' roll band was born. Five small-town musicians had unveiled their dream and Drivn was its chosen name. The band's name was to represent what all members had agreed upon…no band would be more determined or work harder to succeed.
The 2002, the self-titled "Drivn" would prove to be $900 of studio time at its best. The raw, rough-mixed album sold its first 1000 copies in only three months. That's quite a feat in a local scene that had previously been dominated by country and bluegrass music. Within weeks, fans would flock to the area clubs to see for themselves what the fuss was about. By late 2002, Drivn was one of the most popular bands from Johnson City, Tennessee to Roanoke, Virginia.
Drivn's follow-up "Change" was released in February of 2004 to a huge fan base that was continually growing. It sold it's initial 1000 copies within weeks and the band prepared to increase its touring schedule. However, mounting tensions within the band threaten to derail the mission. Thankfully, they regrouped and continued to tear up the regional scene through the rest of 2004.
By 2005, Drivn had landed a major booking agent, been recruited by many management companies and indie labels, and were on their way to the top. 2005's "The Classic Sessions" would be the band's third album in four years. It too was an immediate sellout and launched the band into shows with Puddle of Mudd, .38 Special, Blake Shelton, Drivin N Cryin, Little Big Town, and Keith Sweat. The band was also working on another studio project with Gary Cirimelli (Ex-Sony producer/ engineer) and Skye Moore (artist/producer). The new "self-titled" release would be promoted nationally and big things were expected in 2006. However, poor promotion hindered the release and "Drivn" never attained national distribution. Despite a lack of promotion, the album was a regional success and album sells remained at their peak.
But 2007 would prove to be a difficult year for the band. After a prospective management company locked horns with their booking agent, Drivn suffered a huge setback. After the dust settled, the band would lose their touring support and cut ties with both parties. For the remainder of the year, the band struggle to rebuild their "business team".
2008 brought on more pressure to land a major deal, but Drivn rallied to work with several booking agents and a nationally renowned entertainment lawyer. However, by August the band needed a much deserved break. With four albums, over 1,100 shows, and eight years under their belt, the ride was over.
Although many fans have been calling for a reunion, there is currently no plans for such an event. Until then, you'll have to check out the other projects that the guys are individually working on.



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