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McAlister Drive
| At-a-Glance | |
| Hometown | Arlington, MA |
| Genres | Rock, Americana / Alt Country |
| Band Members | Christoph Krey, Scarlett Deering, Roland, Yasser Tejeda & Jovol Bell |
| Upcoming Shows | |
Manager: Kyle Tancrell kyle@organicartistagency.com 727-474-2982
| One-Sheet | |
| # Years Experience Performing Live: | 4 |
| # Live Perfomances Past Six-months: | 75 |
| Market Draw: | Home Market: 201-250; Washington DC: 76-100; Portland, ME: 101-150; New York City, NY: 151-200; Bethel, ME: 76-100; Carrabassett Valley, ME: 76-100; Baltimore, MD: 101-150; Portsmouth, NH: 51-75; Northampton, MA: 51-75; Boston, MA: 301-350; Virginia Beach, VA: 251-300; Toronto, ON: 201-250; Montreal, QC: 201-250; New Jersey: 201-250; Hartford, CT: 151-200; Mansfield, MA: 201-250; Pittsburgh, PA: 101-150; Philadelphia, PA: 101-150; Providence, RI: 151-200; Columbia, MD: 201-250 |
| Venue History: | The Mercury Lounge - New York, NY; Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA; Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA; House of Blues - Boston, MA; Comcast Center for the Performing Arts - Mansfield, MA; UConn Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts - Storrs, CT; Hynes Convention Center - Boston, MA; SXSW - Austin, TX; CMJ MUSIC Marathon Festival 2010 - New York, NY; Dewey Beach Music Conference and Festival - Dewey Beach, DE; ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL - NEW YORK, NY; The Bowery Ballroom - New York City, NY; Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY; North Star Bar - Philadelphia, PA; The Black Cat - Washington , DC; The Red & The Black - Washington, DC; Comcast Center for the Performing Arts - Mansfield, MA; Comcast Theatre - Hartford, CT; Toads Place - New Haven, CT; Rock & Roll Hotel - Washington, DC; Iron Horse Music Hall - Northampton, MA; The Living Room - New York, NY |
| Opener Experience: | Howie Day; Hellogoodbye; Chiddy Bang; Talib Kweli; State Radio; Grace Potter; Robert Randolph & The Family Band |
| Similar Artists: | The Fray; Kings of Leon; Band of Horses; Wilco; Tom Petty; The National; Arcade Fire |
| Performing Rights Society: | BMI |
| Discography: | Missing Figures EP—2010; Something to Sleep WIth LP—2007 |
About the Artist
McAlister Drive is ROCK for people who like Folk, Soul, Blues, and Pop. With a sound that inspires Jet and Tom Petty to walk down the aisle during a Mumford and Son’s song, you might find McAlister Drive to be the newborn lovechild… or participating in the open bar at the reception. Some would say it’s called Americana and others believe it’s a new sound, capturing followers around the world who have an infused genre mindset. Founded in New Orleans in 2006, you know they got some roots in their souls. Today, MD finds themselves screaming and kick’n in the Boston and New York City music scene. In 2012, McAlister Drive will be releasing their first full length record in 5 years. After their 2010 EP release of Missing Figures, the band knew they had the foundation to build the sound they have grown to be in The Goddess. 2012 will be an exciting year for McAlister Drive!Technical Requirements:
3 vocal mics 1 at keys with a straight stand
1 at acoustic guitar with a boom stand
1 for lead guitarist with a boom stand
2 Direct Inputs
1 for Keys
1 for Acoustic Guitar (I will bring my own DI Box for my acoustic)
Instrumentation
Drums
Electric Bass
Electric GuitarKeys
Acoustic Guitar
Monitor Mixes (5 separate mixes)
1 Mix for drummer’s monitor
2 Monitors separate mix upfront where acoustic DI is/lead singer
1 Monitor separate mix upfront for lead guitarist (Stage Left)
1 Monitor separate mix at keys for keyboard player
1 Monitor separate mix upfront for Bassist (Stage Right)
Guitar amps we usually use Fender Amps (DeVille, Twin Reverb, Deluxe, etc..)
Bass amps we usually use Ampeg SVT
Drums usually Yamaha Custom or Pearl
Stage Plot:
Achievements
Reached 62nd in Best of Rock chart in 2013. In the top 100 for 8 weeks.
Reached 50th in Best of Pop chart in 2013. In the top 100 for 2 weeks.
Reached 53rd in Best of Pop chart in 2011. In the top 100 for 1 week.
Reached 61st in Best of Rock chart in 2011. In the top 100 for 1 week.
Reached 82nd in Best of Pop chart in 2011. In the top 100 for 1 week.
Top 10 in Folk, January 2013
Top 10 in Modern Rock, January 2013
Top 10 in Indie Pop, September 2010
Top 10 in Indie Rock , July 2010
September 2010 Judging Excellence
December 2009 Judging Excellence
July 2009 Judging Excellence
Top 40 in Modern Rock, April 2013
Top 40 in Folk, February 2013
Top 40 in Modern Rock, December 2012
Top 40 in Alternative Country, August 2012
Top 40 in Indie Pop, April 2012
Top 40 in Indie Pop, February 2012
Top 40 in Indie Pop, January 2012
Top 40 in Acoustic, September 2011
Shred Or Alive Song Competition
Top 40 in Indie Pop, July 2011
Top 40 in Folk, May 2011
Top 40 in Indie Pop, March 2011
Top 40 in Indie Pop, January 2011
Press Coverage
Big Night in Boston by
They're one of those bands known for their on-stage epiphanies... Having built a solid reputation as a smoldering live band, McAlister Drive are set to release a new album that promises to win...
They're one of those bands known for their on-stage epiphanies... Having built a solid reputation as a smoldering live band, McAlister Drive are set to release a new album that promises to win...
Smoke and Sand @ SXSW 2011 by
They have made their reputation for scalding live performances. Led by songwriter Christoph Krey, MD will be featured at the 2011 Canadian Music Week, the historic Boston Harborfest, and will...
They have made their reputation for scalding live performances. Led by songwriter Christoph Krey, MD will be featured at the 2011 Canadian Music Week, the historic Boston Harborfest, and will...
iRock Ourstage.com Featured Artist by
Massachusetts has long been know for various acts who bring something unique to the music table. With the western and central cities of MA controlling a large portion of the hardcore and metal...
Massachusetts has long been know for various acts who bring something unique to the music table. With the western and central cities of MA controlling a large portion of the hardcore and metal...
CD Review by
The first track, “Best Dressed,” sounds like it could have come from the rock and rollers in Jet if they had taken on some poppier influences. The next track, “Hands In Your Pockets,” hooks the...
The first track, “Best Dressed,” sounds like it could have come from the rock and rollers in Jet if they had taken on some poppier influences. The next track, “Hands In Your Pockets,” hooks the...
SXSW Sound Effects Weekend Recap by
The writer behind the Boston blog Ryan’s Smashing Life curated today’s Smoke & Sand showcase, which registered just north of 8,000 RSVPs for its line-up of hometown heavies like McAlister Drive...
The writer behind the Boston blog Ryan’s Smashing Life curated today’s Smoke & Sand showcase, which registered just north of 8,000 RSVPs for its line-up of hometown heavies like McAlister Drive...
Local Boston Bands on Booking A Tour by
What does it take for an independent band, without the help of a label, to go about booking a tour? Well, a good musician will tell you that you need to know when to answer the door when...
What does it take for an independent band, without the help of a label, to go about booking a tour? Well, a good musician will tell you that you need to know when to answer the door when...