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INDEPENDENCE DRIVE
| At-a-Glance | |
| Hometown | Pennsburg, PA |
| Genres | Alt. Rock, Funk/Groove & Soul Rock |
| Band Members | Ian Althouse - vocals, guitar; ; Kevin Krum - bass; ; Danny Brey - drums |
| Upcoming Shows | |
Artist / Band Member: Ian Althouse idrivemusic@yahoo.com 610-310-7884
| One-Sheet | |
| # Years Experience Performing Live: | 10 |
| # Live Perfomances Past Six-months: | 15 |
| Market Draw: | Philadelphia: 0-30; Allentown: 31-50; Montgomery: 0-30 |
| Venue History: | North Star Bar - Philadelphia, PA; The 5 Spot - Philadelphia , PA; Pig Pen Sports Bar - Allentown, PA; Rising Sun Inn - Telford, PA; Radio 104.5 - Bryn Mawr, PA; Raven Lounge - Philadelphia , PA; The Fire - Phiadelphia , PA; Narberth 4th of July Fest - Narberth, PA; The Rox Box - Roxboro, PA; Pearly Baker's - Easton , PA; The Funhouse - Bethlehem, PA; Musikfest - Bethlehem , PA; The Arena - Philadelphia, PA; Molly Maguire's - Philadelphia, PA; Elizabethtown College - Elizabethtown, PA; Shippensburg University - Shippensburg, PA; Millersville University - Millersville, PA; Relay For Life - Pennsburg, PA; Opple Topple Festival - Telford, PA |
| Opener Experience: | Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors; Thornbird |
| Similar Artists: | Red Hot Chili Peppers; The Police; Foo Fighters; Sublime; Incubus |
| Performing Rights Society: | None |
About the Artist
INDEPENDENCE DRIVE is a powerful trio of musicians melting melodic guitar rock with the polyrhythms of reggae and funk. The band consists of twenty somethings Ian Althouse (lead vocals, guitars), Kevin Krum (bass) and Ryan Mangle (drums). The band is known for their dynamic live performances; from Althouse's melodic guitar work and steady vocals to Krum's smooth, intricate basslines and starting with Mangle's articulate and precise drumming, the band has elevated their sound in the trio format (think The Police, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, Muse). I-DRIVE continues to play in front of the local club crowds and are constantly writing new material in the endless game of getting their material out to the masses...Technical Requirements:
stage monitors left and right
3 microphones and boom stands (2 minimum)
kick drum and snare mics (bare minimum)
preferably a full drum set mic kit
Direct box/line for keyboard.
DI box for acoustic guitar
Achievements
Alternative Winner, February 2011
Reached 13th in Best of Rock chart in 2011. In the top 20 for 4 weeks.
Reached 91st in Best of Rock chart in 2013. In the top 100 for 4 weeks.
Reached 24th in Best of Rock chart in 2013. In the top 100 for 12 weeks.
Reached 81st in Best of Rock chart in 2011. In the top 100 for 5 weeks.
Top 10 in Modern Rock, March 2013
Top 10 in Alternative, November 2012
Top 10 in Funk, August 2012
Top 10 in Funk, July 2012
Top 10 in Tr3s Latin Music, April 2012
Alternative Winner, February 2012
Tr3s Latin Music Winner, November 2011
Alternative Winner, August 2011
Modern Rock Winner, August 2011
Top 10 in Funk, May 2011
Top 10 in "SUBWAY FRESH ARTISTS™" (NY, NJ, PA), September 2010
Top 10 in Funk, September 2010
Top 10 in Alternative, July 2010
Top 10 in Funk, June 2010
May 2010 Funk
March 2010 Modern Rock
August 2009 Alternative
July 2009 MTV VMA Best Breakout Philly
May 2009 Modern Rock
April 2009 Modern Rock
Top 40 in Indie Pop, March 2013
Top 40 in Alternative, June 2012
Top 40 in Alternative, May 2012
Top 40 in Funk, May 2012
Top 40 in Tr3s Latin Music, May 2012
Top 40 in Funk, April 2012
Top 40 in Alternative, March 2012
Top 40 in Tr3s Latin Music, January 2012
Top 40 in Tr3s Latin Music, December 2011
Top 40 in Funk, November 2011
Top 40 in Pop, October 2011
Top 40 in Funk, September 2011
Top 40 in Funk, June 2011
Top 40 in Modern Rock, May 2011
Top 40 in Alternative, April 2011
Top 40 in Funk, March 2011
Press Coverage
Independence Drive Vs. Red Hot Chili Peppers by
Red Hot Chili Peppers know how to deal with adversity. The band has been around for twenty-eight years, and have dealt with everything from lineup changes to drug addictions and deaths. But despite...
Red Hot Chili Peppers know how to deal with adversity. The band has been around for twenty-eight years, and have dealt with everything from lineup changes to drug addictions and deaths. But despite...