Steeldrivers

[DataNick]

"If It Hadn't Been For Love"....classic blues song, great words, lotsa soul to that one...

[Michael Bridges]

Love that one! I played my daughter some 'Drivers videos,she said "I really like how they covered the Adele song". Had to tell her, "No, ya got that backwards!"

"If It Hadn't Been For Love"....classic blues song, great words, lotsa soul to that one...

[Gary Hedrick]

Just got two of the their CD's in the mail. Been holding my birthday Amazon gift card for that "certain" something. I am listening to Midnight on the Mountain as I write this post. The kickoff is classic and powerful and I really like the mandolin break....not too much and just the right amount of "soul"

[bohemianbiker]

I saw them at the Gettysburg festival last year... I became an instant fan.

I just came back from this year's May G'burg festival, and the same thing happened to me, I became an instant fan. Saw both their sets, and thought the afternoon was a bit "bluesier" than than the evening one, but enjoyed both. Lotsa folks in the audience wearing "Steelhead" t-shirts, and I'm gonna have to get one as well.

I saw an article that characterized their music as "Bluesgrass," and I would be interested in other groups that have that kind of sound. I will definitely check out Scott Holstein (and thanks to Steve in post 23 for making the recommendation). Any other recommendations?

The link below is an interview from 2013 with some in the band, talking about personnel changes etc, which I found interesting. bb

http://www.thebluegrasssituation.com...e-steeldrivers

[Drew Egerton]

I read this whole thing and then realized I was confused and thnking about Steel Wheels instead.
Well, they are pretty good too.

[mandobassman]

"If It Hadn't Been For Love"....classic blues song, great words, lotsa soul to that one...

That's the song that got my attention. I wasn't that into the Drivers very much until I heard that one. I'm a bit ashamed to admit it, but I was one of the "This isn't Bluegrass" people before I opened my ears a little and got past the different style. "If It Hadn't Been For Love" has such a powerful emotion to it and Chris' singing was perfect. When I really started listening I realized what an amazing singer he is. I don't think Gary Nichols has quite the emotion in his voice, but he is still quite good.

[Mandomonte]

my # One band. Learned almost every song off their first big c.d. in like two weeks. Went to jam hardley anybody had heard of them and few would even try to play the songs. My son , who has a alternative country band and is kind of a music snob loves them and says. Saw them at Grey Fox, on main stage in the big tent. You could not find a place to stand. Everyone knew every song they did and was lovin it ! I WAS right up against the stage and off in another world at the same time.

[DGW1945]

Thanks to whomever first posted this! I just ordered the "Hammer Down" CD, and more are likely to follow.

[DGW1945]

IMHO, you have great taste in music! Thank you for your post...I ordered the "Hammer Down" CD after 3 songs.

[Michael Bridges]

Get ready to be hooked! This is some really good stuff. Even better live.

IMHO, you have great taste in music! Thank you for your post...I ordered the "Hammer Down" CD after 3 songs.

[bohemianbiker]

Just downloaded their self-titled album from iTunes; I imagine they'll get a few pennies from that ....

Interesting that the album costs $9.99 on iTunes, but is $15 from their web site. I imagine you get the actual CD for the extra cost ... but given how persnickety iTunes can be for some CDs, I'm not sure how much of a plus that is .....

Just checked out their tour schedule, and I will be out of town when they're here. Bummer. bb

[Michael Bridges]

I lucked out. They're gonna be in Atlanta Aug. 16. I get back from Chicago on the 15th! Already have tics, taking some Cafe friends out to Hammer Down. (Or get Hammered, the choice is theirs..............)

Just downloaded their self-titled album from iTunes; I imagine they'll get a few pennies from that ....

Interesting that the album costs $9.99 on iTunes, but is $15 from their web site. I imagine you get the actual CD for the extra cost ... but given how persnickety iTunes can be for some CDs, I'm not sure how much of a plus that is .....

Just checked out their tour schedule, and I will be out of town when they're here. Bummer. bb

[bohemianbiker]

I saw them again about a month or so ago, just before the new album came out. They were excellent. I now have all 4 albums on my phone, and I think their new album (The Muscle Shoals Recordings) may be their best. I've been listening to it non-stop. I'm not always a huge instrumental fan, but California Chainsaw is great. Can't wait to see them again sometime. bb