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==History==
==History==
Driver Friendly formed in 2002 while all the members were attending [[The Woodlands High School]] in [[The Woodlands, TX]]. After graduation the band relocated to [[Austin, TX]] in 2004. With the release of Not Home Yet (2006) the band shortened their name to Driver F after a threat of lawsuit for [[trademark infringement]] with [[Exxon]]. In 2011 the trademark expired and the band announced they would be returning to their original name, Driver Friendly<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=AbsolutePunk.net|title=Reintroducing Driver Friendly|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2542302}}</ref>. Their single "Every Snowflake is Unique" received national radio play on [[Rock 300]]<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=INSite Austin|title=March 2012 CD Reviews|url=http://insiteaustin.blogspot.com/2012/03/driver-friendly-ruthie-foster-ben.html}}</ref>. In 2007 the band was a finalist in the [[MTV2]] On The Rise contest<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=MTV|title=On The Rise Austin|url=http://www.mtv2ontherise.com/OTR.aspx?zip=78704&affiliate=austin}}</ref>. Chase the White Whale (2008) received positive reviews and got the band listed as one of [[Absolute Punk]]'s Absolute 100 of 2008<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=AbsolutePunk.net|title=Absolute 100 of 2008|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=465421}}</ref><ref>"{{cite web|publisher=Austin Chronicle|title=Texas Platters Bonus Tracks|url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2008-05-16/624936/}}</ref><ref>"{{cite web|publisher=The Album Project|title=Top 10 Albums of 2008|url=http://tapmb.blogspot.com/}}</ref><ref>"{{cite web|publisher=AbsolutePunk.net|title=Chase the White Whale Album Review|url=http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=316809}}</ref>.
Driver Friendly formed in 2002 while all the members were attending [[The Woodlands High School]] in [[The Woodlands, TX]]. After graduation the band relocated to [[Austin, TX]] in 2004. With the release of Not Home Yet (2006) the band shortened their name to Driver F after a threat of lawsuit for [[trademark infringement]] with [[Exxon]]. In 2011 the trademark expired and the band announced they would be returning to their original name, Driver Friendly<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=AbsolutePunk.net|title=Reintroducing Driver Friendly|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2542302}}</ref>. Their single "Every Snowflake is Unique" received national radio play on [[Rock 300]]<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=ATX Music Mag|url=http://www.atxmusicmag.com/?p=282}}</ref>. In 2007 the band was a finalist in the [[MTV2]] On The Rise contest<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=MTV|title=On The Rise Austin|url=http://www.mtv2ontherise.com/OTR.aspx?zip=78704&affiliate=austin}}</ref>. Chase the White Whale (2008) received positive reviews and got the band listed as one of [[Absolute Punk]]'s Absolute 100 of 2008<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=AbsolutePunk.net|title=Absolute 100 of 2008|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=465421}}</ref><ref>"{{cite web|publisher=Austin Chronicle|title=Texas Platters Bonus Tracks|url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2008-05-16/624936/}}</ref><ref>"{{cite web|publisher=The Album Project|title=Top 10 Albums of 2008|url=http://tapmb.blogspot.com/}}</ref><ref>"{{cite web|publisher=AbsolutePunk.net|title=Chase the White Whale Album Review|url=http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=316809}}</ref>.


In January 2012 the band announced their next album Bury A Dream would be released April 24, 2012<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=AbsolutePunk.net|title=ABSOLUTExclusive: Driver Friendly Friday|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2643262}}</ref>. Bury A Dream (2012) has gotten strong reviews with most saying the album starts where the last album left off and shows a matured Driver Friendly sound<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=UnderTheGun.net|title=REVIEW: DRIVER FRIENDLY – BURY A DREAM|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/03/17/review-driver-friendly-bury-a-dream/}}</ref><ref>"{{cite web|publisher=INSite Austin|title=March 2012 CD Reviews|url=http://insiteaustin.blogspot.com/2012/03/driver-friendly-ruthie-foster-ben.html}}</ref>.
In January 2012 the band announced their next album Bury A Dream would be released April 24, 2012<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=AbsolutePunk.net|title=ABSOLUTExclusive: Driver Friendly Friday|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2643262}}</ref>. Bury A Dream (2012) has gotten strong reviews with most saying the album starts where the last album left off and shows a matured Driver Friendly sound<ref>"{{cite web|publisher=UnderTheGun.net|title=REVIEW: DRIVER FRIENDLY – BURY A DREAM|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/03/17/review-driver-friendly-bury-a-dream/}}</ref><ref>"{{cite web|publisher=INSite Austin|title=March 2012 CD Reviews|url=http://insiteaustin.blogspot.com/2012/03/driver-friendly-ruthie-foster-ben.html}}</ref>.

Revision as of 01:25, 21 March 2012

Driver Friendly (previously Driver F) is an American rock band from Austin, Texas that formed in 2002.

History

The band formed in The Woodlands, Texas and relocated to Austin, Texas in 2004. When in Austin they started working with Producer/Engineer Jim Vollentine [1] who helped develop their unique mix of driving guitars and delayed horn. [2] In 2006 their song "Every Snowflake is Unique" received national radio play on Rock 300 a satellite radio station that is part of the Bowling Music Network[3]. Chase the White Whale (2008) garnered positive reviews from HM Magazine and got the band listed as one of Absolute Punk's Absolute 100 bands of 2008[4] but got mixed reviews from The Austin Chronicle[5] In 2008 the band toured nationally as part of the "We Mustache You to Come to Our Show Tour." After not releasing any new music for four years the band announced they would be releasing a new album in late 2011. [6] The album Bury a Dream is set to be released February 24, 2012.[7]

Kickstarter

The band used crowd funding website Kickstarter to finance their upcoming record Bury a Dream (2012). They raised $6,295 in thirty days.[8]

Name Change

The band originally formed under the name Driver Friendly but changed their name to Driver F in 2006 after being informed that Driver Friendly was trademarked by a large oil company. In December 2011 the band announced that they would be returning to Driver Friendly since the trademark had expired.[9] [10]

Current Members

  • Nate Bazooka - Guitar/Bass
  • Tyler Dagger - Lead Vocals/Synth
  • Andy Lane - Lean Vocals/Guitar
  • Jeremi Mattern - Drums
  • Juan Lopez - Trumpet
  • Andy Rector - Trombone
  • Chris Walker - Guitar/Bass

Discography

Studio Albums

  • Fly Away (2004)
  • Not Home Yet EP (2006)
  • Chase the White Whale (2008)
  • Bury a Dream (2012)

Compilations

  • I Enjoy Records Compilation 1 (2005)


References

  1. ^ ATX Music Mag
  2. ^ Tunereview
  3. ^ [1]
  4. ^ Absolute 100 of 2008
  5. ^ The Austin Chronicle Chase the White Whale Music Review
  6. ^ AbsolutePunk.net article Reintroducing Driver Friendly
  7. ^ Under the Gun Review Review of Ghost music video
  8. ^ The Next Driver F Album on Kickstarter
  9. ^ United States Patent and Trademark OfficeDead Trademarks
  10. ^ AbsolutePunk.net article
Driver Friendly
Also known asDriver F
OriginAustin, Texas, United States
GenresRock
Pop
Indie Rock
Years active2002-Present
Labelsi enjoy records
We Can Rise Records
Driver Friendly
MembersTyler Welsh
Andy Lane
Jeremi Mattern
Juan Lopez
Andy Rector
Chris Walker
Nathan Parrish
WebsiteOfficial Site

Driver Friendly (formerly Driver F) is an indie rock band with horns from Austin, Texas formed in 2002. The band consists of Tyler Welsh (keyboard & lead vocals), Andy Lane (guitar & lead vocals), Jeremi Mattern (drums), Juan Lopez (trumpet), Andy Rector (trombone), Chris Walker (bass & guitar), and Nathan Parrish (bass & guitar). In 2009 the band's horn players was featured in the film Bandslam as part of Vanessa Hudgens' high school band. They can also be heard playing on the Bandslam (soundtrack) released by Hollywood Records.

History

Driver Friendly formed in 2002 while all the members were attending The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, TX. After graduation the band relocated to Austin, TX in 2004. With the release of Not Home Yet (2006) the band shortened their name to Driver F after a threat of lawsuit for trademark infringement with Exxon. In 2011 the trademark expired and the band announced they would be returning to their original name, Driver Friendly[1]. Their single "Every Snowflake is Unique" received national radio play on Rock 300[2]. In 2007 the band was a finalist in the MTV2 On The Rise contest[3]. Chase the White Whale (2008) received positive reviews and got the band listed as one of Absolute Punk's Absolute 100 of 2008[4][5][6][7].

In January 2012 the band announced their next album Bury A Dream would be released April 24, 2012[8]. Bury A Dream (2012) has gotten strong reviews with most saying the album starts where the last album left off and shows a matured Driver Friendly sound[9][10].

Kickstarter

In the summer of 2011 the band used crowd funding website Kickstarter to raise money for their self released album Bury A Dream (2012).[11] 130 people donated over $6,000 to the project.

Members

  • Tyler Welsh - Lead vocals & keys
  • Andy Lane - Guitar & Lead Vocals
  • Jeremi Mattern - Drums
  • Nathan Parrish - Bass & Guitar
  • Juan Lopez - Trumpet
  • Andy Rector - Trombone
  • Chris Walker - Bass & Guitar

Discography

Albums

  • Fly Away (2004)
  • Chase The White Whale (2008)
  • Bury A Dream (2012)

EPs

  • Not Home Yet EP (2006)
  • Montclaire Sessions (2007)

Compilations

  • I Enjoy Records Compilation One (2005)

Videography

Music Videos

  • "Two Words, Mr. President: Plausible Deniability[12] (2008) (Directed By Dane Hurt & Jeremi Mattern)
  • "Temple of Doom"[13] (2008) (Directed By Dane Hurt & Jeremi Mattern)
  • "Ghosts"[14] (2012) (Directed By Jeremi Mattern)

References

  1. ^ ""Reintroducing Driver Friendly". AbsolutePunk.net.
  2. ^ ". ATX Music Mag http://www.atxmusicmag.com/?p=282. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ ""On The Rise Austin". MTV.
  4. ^ ""Absolute 100 of 2008". AbsolutePunk.net.
  5. ^ ""Texas Platters Bonus Tracks". Austin Chronicle.
  6. ^ ""Top 10 Albums of 2008". The Album Project.
  7. ^ ""Chase the White Whale Album Review". AbsolutePunk.net.
  8. ^ ""ABSOLUTExclusive: Driver Friendly Friday". AbsolutePunk.net.
  9. ^ ""REVIEW: DRIVER FRIENDLY – BURY A DREAM". UnderTheGun.net.
  10. ^ ""March 2012 CD Reviews". INSite Austin.
  11. ^ ""The Next Driver F Album". Kickstarter.com.
  12. ^ ""Two Words music video". Youtube.com.
  13. ^ ""Temple of Doom music video". Youtube.com.
  14. ^ ""Ghosts music video". Youtube.com.
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