DRIVIN N CRYIN
Drivin N Cryin is an enduring American rock band whose roots-forward sound and uncompromising
spirit have made them a vital force since forming in Atlanta, Georgia in 1985. Blending Southern
rock grit, folk storytelling, and hard-charging rock & roll, the band built a reputation early on as a
must-see live act and a songwriter’s band with depth far beyond trends.
Led by singer-songwriter Kevn Kinney and anchored by bassist Tim Nielsen and drummer Dave
Johnson, Drivin N Cryin broke through nationally with a run of influential albums that helped define
late-’80s and early-’90s American rock. Songs like “Fly Me Courageous,” “Honeysuckle Blue,”
“Straight to Hell,” “Build a Fire,” and “Scarred But Smarter” became staples of rock and AAA radio,
with Fly Me Courageous earning Gold certification and remaining a cornerstone of the band’s
catalog.
While they emerged during the MTV era, Drivin N Cryin never disappeared. Over four decades,
they’ve remained a consistently touring, recording band — releasing new music, evolving their
sound, and cultivating a loyal, multigenerational audience. Their influence extends well beyond
their own recordings; “Straight to Hell” found new life through covers and collaborations that
introduced the song to entirely new audiences.
The band’s stature is reflected in both peer respect and formal recognition, including induction into
the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, as well as Kinney’s induction into the Milwaukee Music Hall of
Fame. Touring history includes shared stages with artists spanning multiple eras and genres, The
Who, Hootie & The Blowfish, The Black Crowes, ZZ Top, Soul Asylum, Blackberry Smoke, The
Marshall Tucker Band, Jason Isbell, along with recent appearances on destination events like Rock
Boat, Outlaw Country Cruise, and Moon Crush.
Their latest album, Crushing Flowers, marks a deliberate return to the band’s core. Stripped back
to the original three-piece, the record favors clarity, chemistry, and feel over excess — a confident,
back-to-basics statement from a band that knows exactly who it is. Rather than chasing nostalgia
or novelty, Crushing Flowers reinforces what has always set Drivin N Cryin apart: honest songs,
emotional weight, and the unmistakable sound of a band still fully engaged in the work.
Nearly forty years in, Drivin N Cryin remains a living, breathing American rock band — not a revival
act, not a footnote, but a continuing story still being written.


 LAID BACK COUNTRY PICKER

Hailing from the hills of eastern Kentucky, Laid Back Country Picker plays good music and treats everybody right. Blurring the lines with wit and hot picking, this show combines 70s guitar rock, honky-tonk and punk, all with hillbilly sensibility. The band features the powerhouse drumming of his silent partner “Honey”. In her curlers and moo-moo, Honey has no time for foolishness. LB attracts fans from many genres, including rockabilly, punk and metal, as well as more traditional country and rock and roll purists. Rejecting the modern for the surreal, Laid Back and Honey deliver a unique musical experience.

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Laid Back has performed at the fabled Ryman Auditorium, Bonnaroo and Red Rocks. He has toured the nation and is a mainstay on Sirius Outlaw Country Radio. LB and Honey are at home on any stage, bringing smiles wherever they go and never failing to connect with rockers both young and old.