The City Drive
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The City Drive was a Los Angeles
-based pop rock
band fronted by actor Danny Smith
(vocals, guitar). The band also featured Chris Perry (lead guitar, backing vocals), Marc Precilla (drums), and Scott Waldman (bass) who was later replaced by Jake Rodenhouse
(bass). They recorded with producers such as Mike Green (Yellowcard
, Rufio
) and Chris Fudurich (Jimmy Eat World
, RX Bandits
).
in Austin, Texas
. In June, they joined the Nokia Core Tour.
In December 2004, The City Drive signed a record deal with We The People/Sony Records. They spent 2005 touring and recording their debut, full-length CD, Always Moving Never Stopping, with Chris Fudurich which features backing vocals by Rachel Haden
.
The City Drive played dates on the Vans Warped Tour for the first time in the summer of 2006, not long after opening for multi-platinum-selling artist Hoobastank
. Later that same year, TCD toured the east coast with Allister
and Self Against City
, and embarked on a national tour with Las Vegas band Fletch. The album Always Moving Never Stopping was released on June 27, 2006.
The band's music has been heard on television (Celebrity Poker Showdown
, Runaway) in major motion pictures (Yours, Mine and Ours
, American Pie Presents: Band Camp) and appeared in the music publication Alternative Press
magazine.
In 2007, bassist Scott Waldman left the band and went on to pursue his own music, forming a band called Lido Beach. He was replaced by Jake Rodenhouse
.
On January 28, 2009, Danny Smith officially announced the band's break-up on The City Drive's MySpace page, stating that they had parted ways shortly after being dropped from Sony Records.
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
-based pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band fronted by actor Danny Smith
Danny Smith (actor, musician)
Daniel Arthur "Danny" Smith is a Canadian actor and musician.-Life and career:Smith was born in Pickering, Ontario. After high school productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , The Little Shop of Horrors , The Wizard of Oz and more, he began working at Stage West in...
(vocals, guitar). The band also featured Chris Perry (lead guitar, backing vocals), Marc Precilla (drums), and Scott Waldman (bass) who was later replaced by Jake Rodenhouse
Jake Rodenhouse
Jake Rodenhouse is a record producer and multi-instrumentalist, and the founder of Perfect Sound Studios. He was also a member of the band The City Drive...
(bass). They recorded with producers such as Mike Green (Yellowcard
Yellowcard
Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre...
, Rufio
Rufio
-History:Rufio was formed when bassist Jon Berry was a freshman in college and the other three members, Scott Sellers, Mike Jimenez, and Clark Domae were in their senior year of high school. Sellers and Domae had been acquainted for some time and found a shared talent in the guitar. Sellers met...
) and Chris Fudurich (Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, that formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind....
, RX Bandits
Rx Bandits
RX Bandits is a four-piece band based in Seal Beach, California. The band formed in 1995 in Orange County, California. They have appeared on the Vans Warped Tour, at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and at The Bamboozle.-Early years :Originally known as...
).
Career
In March 2004, The City Drive (TCD) performed on the opening night of the South by SouthwestSouth by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
. In June, they joined the Nokia Core Tour.
In December 2004, The City Drive signed a record deal with We The People/Sony Records. They spent 2005 touring and recording their debut, full-length CD, Always Moving Never Stopping, with Chris Fudurich which features backing vocals by Rachel Haden
Rachel Haden
Rachel Haden is the current bass guitarist for Todd Rundgren on his "Arena Rock" tour, and one of the triplet daughters of jazz bassist Charlie Haden....
.
The City Drive played dates on the Vans Warped Tour for the first time in the summer of 2006, not long after opening for multi-platinum-selling artist Hoobastank
Hoobastank
Hoobastank is an American rock band, best known for their 2004 hit "The Reason" and other hits "Crawling in the Dark" and "Running Away". They formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, with singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They...
. Later that same year, TCD toured the east coast with Allister
Allister
Allister is an American pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois. The four-piece formed in 1996 and were one of the first bands to sign to Drive-Thru Records...
and Self Against City
Self Against City
Self Against City is a pop rock band from Sacramento, California best known for their single "The Process." They formed in 2004 and were the first band to sign to Rushmore Records...
, and embarked on a national tour with Las Vegas band Fletch. The album Always Moving Never Stopping was released on June 27, 2006.
The band's music has been heard on television (Celebrity Poker Showdown
Celebrity Poker Showdown
Celebrity Poker Showdown was a celebrity game show on the cable network Bravo. It was a limited-run series in which celebrities played poker, and ran eight tournaments during its five-season run....
, Runaway) in major motion pictures (Yours, Mine and Ours
Yours, Mine and Ours (2005 film)
Yours, Mine & Ours is a 2005 film starring Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo. Directed by Raja Gosnell, it was released on November 23, 2005, and is a remake of the 1968 film of the same name, starring Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda...
, American Pie Presents: Band Camp) and appeared in the music publication Alternative Press
Alternative Press (music magazine)
Alternative Press is an American music magazine based in Cleveland, Ohio. It generally provides readers with band interviews, photos, information on upcoming releases, and music charts. It was founded in 1985 by Mike Shea, who is the current president....
magazine.
In 2007, bassist Scott Waldman left the band and went on to pursue his own music, forming a band called Lido Beach. He was replaced by Jake Rodenhouse
Jake Rodenhouse
Jake Rodenhouse is a record producer and multi-instrumentalist, and the founder of Perfect Sound Studios. He was also a member of the band The City Drive...
.
On January 28, 2009, Danny Smith officially announced the band's break-up on The City Drive's MySpace page, stating that they had parted ways shortly after being dropped from Sony Records.
Discography
- Always Moving Never StoppingAlways Moving Never StoppingAlways Moving Never Stopping is the debut album by the American band The City Drive, released on 27 June 2006.- Track listing :# "Defeated" - 4:08# "Runner" - 3:40# "Bring Me Everything" - 3:35# "Saints" - 5:07# "Nightfalling" - 3:36...
- June 27, 2006 - Egocentral EP - May 15, 2007
External links
- The City Drive website
- The City Drive - fan site
- The City Drive at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- The City Drive - community