Local Band Network Member Since: October 3, 2005
Last Update: October 3, 2005
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Music types:
Eclectic, Reggae
Description:
Sol Driven Train is a 6-headed musical monster emerging from the Swampy South Carolina Lowcountry. Generally seen at night in clubs and bars around the Carolinas, it can be identified by its distinctive call: a blend of fiery world-beat, southern funk, and melodic rock. Listeners Beware!! Several researchers attempting to study the Train have succumb to its hypnotic call and found themselves twitching and gesticulating uncontrollably on the dance floor. Reports of punchy horns, three part vocal harmonies, and a slamming rhythm section are common. Though phylogeny is still unclear at this time, some have suggested evolutionary descent from groups such as The Allman Brothers, Paul Simon, The Band, Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, and Bob Marley and the Wailers. Sol Driven Train was first sighted in 2000 on Folly Beach, though its members have a musical history dating back to middle school band. The lineup consists of Russell Clarke on saxophone and vocals; Ward Buckheister on trombone, guitar, and vocals; Joel Timmons on guitar and vocals; Davis Buckheister on bass and tuba; Phill Eason on drums, keys, and vocals; and Philip Antman on percussion. All of the band’s members contribute to the songwriting, with Russell, Ward, and Joel sharing the majority of the lead vocals. The constantly shifting lead role along with the band’s dynamism, make live shows and exciting, eclectic experience. The joy of childhood friends writing and performing music together is apparent and quite contagious when Sol Driven Train takes the stage. Some of the band’s extensive original repertoire is featured on two studio recordings. The self-titled debut album was released in 2001, followed by Churning Burlward in 2003. Sol Driven Train has performed at a wide variety of venues, and has a diverse sound which can be tailored to fit the room and event. Some of the band’s favorite performances have been at Charleston’s Alive After 5 Concert Series, First Night Charleston, Piccolo Spoleto, The Windjammer, Cumberland’s Bar and Grill, The Joint (Clemson), The Oceansong Café (acoustic), and at Camp Gwynn Valley for younger boys and girls. The band has cultivated a devoted following in Charleston, Clemson, and Brevard, and is currently seeking to expand their fan base throughout the South East.
Band Members:
Joel - vocalist, guitarist, traveler, geology grad, GBS survivor Russ - vocalist, saxophonist, climber Ward - vocalist, guitarist, trombonist, comic, carpenter Phill - drummer, pianist, vocalist, golfer Phil - percussionist, surfer, environmentalist, spaz Davis - bassist, tuba-stylist, butt-shaker, weed-eater phenom
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