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Drivin' N Cryin' at Stone Church with The Silks
Celebrating their 35th Anniversary together, Atlanta-based folk rock act, Drivin N Cryin,
have spent most of their career on tour. In October 1985 Drivin N Cryin played their first show at
Atlantas famed 688 Club. The band quickly gained attention for their blistering live shows, and
amassed a rabid fanbase in the fertile soil of the late-1980s Southeast music scene.
Now, 35 years later, and after releasing four full length albums on Island Records and one on
Geffen Records, founding members Kevn Kinney and Tim Nielsen find themselves enjoying a
milestone anniversary for the band, having survived the pressures of fame, a shifting musical
landscape, multiple lineup changes, and miles of back roads and highways to arrive here.
After a gold record, 9 full-length albums, and a handful of EPs to their credit, the band still
refuses to rest. In 2012, a documentary about the band, entitled Scarred but Smarter: Life n Times of Drivin N Cryin, was produced. In 2015, a collection of 10 choice cuts from the bands 4-EP
Songs series, entitled Best of Songs, was released on Nashvilles Plowboy Records. Additionally,
the band was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame the same year. The following year,
Drivin N Cryin released a vinyl-only album, entitled Archives Vol One, with a collection of basement
recordings from the years 1988 to 1990.
With Dave V. Johnson on drums, and the bands newest member, Laur Joamets, (originally
Sturgill Simpson) added to the lineup, Drivin N Cryin continues to tour the U.S. to great acclaim.
Island Records re-released their highly recognized Mystery Road album through Universal Music
Group (2017) & Darius Rucker cut Straight to Hell on his new album, When Was the Last Time,
released October 2017 with guest vocal appearances by Luke Bryan, Charles Kelley, and Jason
Aldean.
Mystery Road was named one of The 50 Best Southern Rock Albums of All Time by Paste
Magazine that year as well. In 2018, New West Records re-released their self-titled 1997 album with a new name, Too Late To Turn Back Now!. In addition, the band recently celebrated the release of their 9th studio album, Live the Love Beautiful. Produced by Nashvilles, and former band member, Aaron Lee Tasjan, the album was released on Drivin N Cryin Records to much praise.
A quote from the bands lead singer, Kevn Kinney, gives a little insight into what Drivin N
Cryin is all about: We are a band thats like your record collection. Drawing influence from a wide
array of musical elements, Drivin N Cryin has developed a unique sound over the years. Their name
derives from the eclectic nature of this sound: a little drivin rock n roll and a little country twang.
Comfortable with their past and confident in their future, the band has an arsenal of songs, a full tank of gas, and no plans of stopping any time soon.
In 2010 The Silks burst onto the Providence music scene. Word of the bands high-flying performance quickly spread through New England that this act is a must-see. They soon caught the attention of Paul Westerberg and recorded their 2013 debut Last American Band with The Replacement handling production duties. 2015 saw Tyler-James Kelly and Jonas Parmelee joined by Sam Jodrey as they released their follow up Turn Me On. In 2017 the long-time trio expanded with veteran guitarist Johnny Trama joining the fold.
The Silks have built a reputation as one of the top bands in the Northeast. Their popularity helped them take home two Boston Music Awards as well as share the stage with the likes of Roky Erickson, The Replacements, G. Love & Special Sauce, Lucero, Drive-By Truckers, and Dirty Heads. The band is currently at work on their third album. With countless miles of experience under their belt and a seemingly endless catalog of songs, The Silks are a well-oiled machine ready to take their act on the road.
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LocationThe Stone Church (View)
210 Main st
Brattleboro, VT 05301
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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