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Manic Drive seeks new full time drummer Monday, July 28, 2008

Hey Maniacs!

Hope y'all are enjoying the summer. Our drummer Travis is leaving on good terms to move on and pursue a different path. We ask that you keep him in your prayers. We wish all the best for him.

Manic Drive will be holding auditions for a new drummer for this coming fall tour. We are looking for serious inquires only. If you wish to try out for MD please contact [email protected] containing your information and experiences as a drummer. We would need a solid commitment for all of the dates so if you're up to the task make sure to hit us up.

Michael, Shawn, and Tye Manic Drive

Here's a letter from Travis

What up Ladies and Gentlemen!!

This is Travis Blackmore writing to all the MD fans across the glob!! I have personal news to share with you all! I have decided to bow out of MD for personal reasons of my own after being in prayer for sometime! God is leading me in another direction. Manic Drive has been an incredible blessing in my life and i am great full for all i have learned and experienced through this time. I would like to thank first all the people that i have met along the way, fans, promoters, other bands, all who have blessed my life! I would also like to thank my fellow band mates Shawn (Mookie), Micheal (Mr. Roboto) and Tye (The Drunken Monkey, this name is cause he looks like he does drunken monkey martial arts when he plays onstage), for their continued understanding, love and support! This has been one of the best times of my life. I pray that all the fans continue to support Manic Drive in every way possible that you can. These guys are hard workers and love you guys more then they could tell you. I love you all. God bless you guys...

with love xo
Travis David Alexander Blackmore Manic Drive & Hockey Night in Canada Friday, July 11, 2008

Hey Maniacs, Shawn here from Manic Drive. Ever been dared to do something and actually followed through with it?

I was recently challenged to submit a song for Hockey Night in Canada's new theme music. When I thought about it, I said to myself, I could probably get in the top 50.

The thing is, as of 2 days ago, I actually completed a song, and it's getting really descent ratings. Actually, it's one of the top rated songs … So now here is where you come in.

Some of the judging / is based off of some of the fan favorites … and well, I know I got some crazy fans out there that would rate / comment on my song, so I thought I'd ask you to vote.

So let's get my song "The Rookie's Score" in the top 50, or top 20 … because we can, and that my friend would be awesome.

Make sure you sign up (takes two seconds) rate (5/5 would be nice) and comment (be gentle). Let me know if you've rated and commented

So go now www.manicdrive.com/hockey it will take 2 seconds

That's www.manicdrive.com/hockey

GO!!!! … Seriously, you can go rate / comment now.
Manic Drive Headlines Stage 2 @ Shout Fest ’08 Monday, June 23, 2008

The Fall tour is lining up as Manic Drive is geared up to participate on one of the largest Christian Rock Tours to ever grace this planet.

Manic Drive will be a featured artist for this years Shout Fest and has the honor to be performing with Christian music's biggest artists . They have been invited to headline Stage 2 at the event and prepare to ignite the tour with their energy and theatrics.

Our first Shout Fest date is Sept 13th in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Bands include Relient K, Family Force Five, Thousand Foot Krutch, Sixpence None the Richer and many others.

The tour will be hitting nation wide so check the dates to see when Shout Fest will be coming through your area.
The Finally Awake Tour update/MD on tour w/Pillar Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Manic Drive is excited to announce new dates for their spring tour.

Manic Drive is teaming up with EMI/Tooth N Nail artists Seventh Day Slumber and Since October once again for the month of March to rock out across the U.S.A. in the hype of their new record "Reset and Rewind". The Winter run was a huge success and MD looks forward to carry that momentum into the spring. Thanks for coming out and showing love to all of the bands.

Additionally Grammy nominated hard rockers Pillar is bringing out Manic Drive for their "The Love of the Game Tour" taking place in April. Also featured on the bill is Word recording artist Building 429.

The dates are up so make sure to check and see when "The Finally Awake Tour" and "The Love of the Game Tour" hits your town. MD hopes to see you maniacs there.Updates from travis! ! Thursday, February 07, 2008

What up Ya'll !! Travis Blackmore (drummer for MD) Its update time!! Lets DO this!
FIRST things first, we need your help guys and gals! Our new single is coming out as your reading this! The song is called "Obvious", and we need you guys and gals to help us get this song on the radio waves as much as possible. So start ringing up, or emailing your local Christian radio stations on a daily basis to start gettin this track bangin!! The lyrics to this song are incredible... check em out and post your thoughts about it! We love reading your thoughts about what we're doin! If it wasn't for you guys we wouldn't be where we are today so thanx for helping us out with this! You guys can go hear the new single "Obvious" on our myspace right now. http://www.myspace.com/manicdrive
SECOND!! We are on the Finally Awake Winter Tour right now with our good friends Seventh Day Slumber!! The tour is going amazing!! If you have already come out to see the tour then thanks for showing your love and support, it really means the world to us!! For the rest of ya'll here are some upcoming dates for you guys to come and check the tour out!!
10 Feb 2008 18:30 Cutting Edge Youth Ministry of Word Fellowship Chouteau, Oklahoma 14 Feb 2008 19:00 Champion Life Church Palm Desert, California 15 Feb 2008 19:00 Barstow High School Gymnasium Barstow, California 16 Feb 2008 18:00 Bethel Assembly of God Red Bluff, California 17 Feb 2008 18:00 Salinas Community Center (Sherwood Hall) Salinas, California Feb 18th - Feb 22nd Private Cruise Mexican Riviera 29 Feb 2008 19:00 Brammel Road Church of Christ Richmond, Texas 1 Mar 2008 19:00 Trinity Church Jonesboro, Arkansas 15 Mar 2008 19:00 Battle Creek Friends Church Battle Creek, Michigan 20 Mar 2008 19:00 TBA Toronto, Ontario 21 Mar 2008 19:00 TBA Toronto, Ontario 5 Apr 2008 17:00 Beach Blaze Panama City, Florida 11 Apr 2008 19:00 Bayside Chapel Barnegat, New Jersey 12 Apr 2008 19:00 Spirit in the Night Hilltown, Pennsylvania 19 Apr 2008 20:00 Winnsboro High Football Stadium Winnsboro, Texas

Stay Tuned if you are not in these areas as the tour is still being booked !!! We are bound to be rockin out near you!! Keep checking http://www.myspace.com/manicdrive and Seventh Day Slumber's http:/www.myspace.com/7thdayslumber for updates on dates near you!!

So yeah guys the tour is going awesome!! From Maryland to Arizona to Texas to Iowa - The weather has been cold but the response has been hot! So again we would like to thank you guys for your love and support. Also, speaking of the tour our new tour blog, the January portion of the tour is now posted to our myspace and youtube check it out and leave us your thoughts, again we love reading your responses.

THIRD THING!!!! For all you facebook freaks, geeks and creepers out there.... its time ya hooked up with us on facebook too... so search "Manic Drive" on facebook and add us for updates and live tour photo's etc! hope to see ya'll there...!!!

Well thanx for reading this everyone... and thanx for all your help in your continued support of Manic Drive! You all are a blessing to us, without you we wouldn't be here so thanx again... much love!! hope to see ya'll soon on myspace, facebook, or even better yet - in person at a show somewhere!!

Travis Blackmore
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www.myspace.com/manicdrive
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www.(your favorite local christian radio station to request OBVIOUS by Manic Drive).com
VOTE FOR MANIC DRIVE!!! Monday, February 04, 2008

VOTE FOR MANIC DRIVE!!! http://tvulive.com/radiou/buzz.shtmSorry this is last minute....but would love to have your support. So vote NOW for Manic Drive's song "Obvious" the "Buzz" at RadioU Manic Drive New video blog/New Single "Obvious" Monday, January 21, 2008

Hey y'all!

We are having such an amazing time on the road rocking with all you maniacs from state to state. We have recorded our adventures in our travels and have posted a new video blog up on our myspace. It features our tour mates Seventh Day Slumber, Ilia and even a few aliens that found their way in our video while we were traveling through Roswell, NM.

Also our new single "Obvious" is beginning to hit radio this week, so keep your ears perked and help the single by requesting it on your local radio station.

Thanks for coming out to the shows. We feel the love! Enjoy the video.

-Michael

*The new videos are posted in the Video Section* TOUR TOUR TOUR!!! Friday, December 28, 2007

Greetings Maniacs!

Hope everyone had an excellent Christmas and is looking forward to the New Year.

We have finally placed new dates on our calender for the new year and are excited to be hitting the road hard for the next few months. We will be weaving two tours in one with our own "Reset and Rewind Tour" and the "Finally Awake Tour" with Seventh Day Slumber.

Both tours will be stretching throughout the winter and spring covering Canada, U.S and a short stop in Mexico. Check out to see when MD will be rocking in your town.

Thanks for your continuous support and hope to see ya out there.

Much Love, Sorry we’re being hacked Thursday, December 13, 2007

Hey Everyone,

Want to deeply apologize about the filth being hacked into our myspace. We have been a target for sometime with this garbage and have been doing everything in our power to take care of it. We have been constantly changing our password and we still managed to get hacked. We are talking to the myspace authorities to permanently wipe this out.

Thanks for your support by giving us the heads up when we are hacked. We have been frustrated for some time with this and hope it will be forever dismissed.

Know MD does not in any way of form support these messages.

Thanks and can't wait to see you guys and gals on the road.

Yours,
Michael
Manic Drive
Manic Drive is
CCM’s Top 10 "Critics Picks" of ’07 Monday, December 10, 2007

Manic Drive's "Reset and Rewind" has become a CCM Top 10 "Critics Pick" of the year 2007 in the Nov/Dec issue. Editor Chris Well raves about the album chosing it to be one the best faith-fueled albums of the year next to other aritst Relient K and Anberlin.

"Equal parts modern and retro, chock-full of hard rock licks, rhythmic grooves, and surprising harmonies." - Chris Well (Contributing Editor CCM)

You can pick up a copy CCM Magazine at your local Christian Bookstore/Music store or go to www.ccmmagazine.com to subscribe.
Front Cover of R&R Magazine
/CCM Mag/NEW Tour Dates Wednesday, November 28, 2007

This week of November 25th you will find Manic Drive on the front cover on R&R magazine (a sister publication to Billboard Magazine). This magazine is seen by every eye in the industry across North America both Christian and Mainstream.

We have officially hit R&R Top 15 at 13 Christian Rock in the U.S. Thanks so much for your support.

We have officially opened the Manic Drive Online Store. Check out some great merchandise from Manic Drive and since the Christmas season is here and we thought to throw in some sweet Christmas deals. You can order T-Shirts for as low as $20, 2 CD's for $20.00, pair of drum sticks for $10.00 or check out some of the package deals we carry all which includes S&H. Also, we have placed a teaser of "December Mourning" on the page. We thought it was appropriate for the time of year.

CCM has posted a great review "Reset and Rewind". See what they say by going to www.ccmmagazine.com/music/reviews/

The "Reset and Rewind Tour" is on its' way kicking off this January. New dates will be posted soon.

SDS Tour will officially kick off in February. Check out dates to see when the "Finally Awake Tour" hits your town.

Thanks again for the love and have a very merry Christmas.
Michael TOP 20 R&R Rock / Manic Drive
JesusFreakHideout.com Review Monday, November 05, 2007

Hey Dudes and Dudettes,

Manic Drive with their current single "Eleven Regrets" has offiicially hit the R&R Top 20 Christian Rock songs across the nation. Thanks so much for your requests and support. The single is looking strong.

Also JesusFreakHideout.com has posted an amazing review .. & Rewind". You can check it out by going to www.jesusfreakhideout.com.

Keep your eyes sharp as we will be adding new dates on the "Finally Awake Tour" With EMI/Tooth N' Nail artist Seventh Day Slumber this winter.

Thanks for the continous support.

Much Love! April 12, 2008 w/ Pillar
Crossroads Community Church
Vancouver, WA
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April 13, 2008 w/ Pillar
Service Station
Spokane, WA
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April 15, 2008 w/ Pillar
Walla Walla College
Walla Walla, WA
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April 16, 2008 w/ Pillar
Montana Expo Park
Great Falls, MT
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April 17, 2008 w/ Pillar
Sioux City, SD or Billings, MT
More info TBA
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April 18, 2008 w/ Pillar
Orchard Road Church
8081 E. Orchard Rd, Greenwood Villiage
Denver, CO
Tickets: $15 in advance at iTickets.com or $19 at the door
For more info call 303-482-2575
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April 20, 2008
GMA SHOWCASE
12th & Porter Intersection
Nashville, TN
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April 22, 2008 w/ Disciple
GMA SHOWCASE

Nashville, TN
More details TBA
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April 25, 2008 w/ The Vow
Carlsbad, NM
More info can be found at www.carlsbadconcerts.com
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April 26, 2008 w/ The Vow
The Dome @ Pure Heart Christian Fellowship
14240 N 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ
Doors @ 6:30pm
Tickets: $9 at the Door, $7 in advance
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April 27, 2008 w/ The Vow
Threshold Student Ministry
10485 S. Estrella Pkwy
Goodyear, AZ
Doors @ 6:30pm, Concert @ 7pm
For more info: 612.386.0300
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April 31, 2008 w/ The Vow
Visilia, CA
GateWay Visalia
1100 Sowell St
Doors open 5:45pm
For more info contact: 559-732-4787
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May 1, 2008 w/ The Vow
Oceanside, CA
3715 Oceanic Drive
Doors @ 6:30pm
For more info contact: 951-233-0107
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May 2, 2008 w/ The Vow
Gallup, NM
More info TBA
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May 3, 2008 w/ The Vow
Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley
Belen, NM
Doors @ 5:30pm, Concert @ 6pm
Cost: FREE
For more info: 505.864.6611
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May 6, 2008 w/ The Vow
More info TBA
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May 7, 2008 w/ The Vow
Azle, TX
The Church at Azle
1801 S. Stewart St.
Doors @ 6:30pm
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May 9, 2008 w/ The Vow
Arlington, TX
More info TBA
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May 10, 2008 w/ The Vow
Greenville, TX
More info TBA
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May 16, 2008
Columbia, MD
More info TBA
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May 17, 2008
The 7:30 Club
28297 Old Village Road
Mechanicsville, MD
Doors @ 7:00pm
Cost: FREE
For more info: 301.884.0147
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June 7, 2008
Rochester, IN
Rochester Highschool
Doors @ 7:30pm
Tickets: $7 Advance, $12 Door
For more info contact: 765-461-6615
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June 12, 2008
Ichthus Festival
Wilmore, KY
More info: www.ichthus.org
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June 14, 2008
Steve Wingfield Engagement
Butler, PA
More info: www.stevewingfield.org
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June 20, 2008
Pro Life Music Festival
Warsaw, IN
More info: www.plmf.org
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July 4, 2008
944 SM 2092 W
Menard, TX
ADVANCE COST: $7.00
DOOR COST: $10.00
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July 6, 2008
Denison, TX
More info TBA
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July 17-20, 2008
Jesus Rock Music Festival
Stockholm, Sweden
More info at www.jesusrock.nu
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July 25, 2008
Cumberland, MD
More info TBA
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Aug 4, 2008
Kingdom Bound Festival
Darien Lake, NY
Website: kingdombound.org
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Aug 9, 2008
Crawfordsville, IN
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Aug 10, 2008
Oewlin, IA
More info TBA
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Aug 29, 2008
Joshua Fest
Quincy, CA
More info at www.joshuafest.com
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Shawn, Tye, Travis, & Michael[L to R]

How can you be 19 years old with four indie releases and ten years in a rock band under your belt? For Manic Drive, the answer would be taking the stage when you’re 9.

“We loved music so much when we were little kids that we started writing, performing and even recording at the age of eight and nine. While my brother and I were growing up, our relationship with God and our music kind of grew together. So, we’ve always used music to communicate God’s love to people,” says Manic Drive lead singer and drummer Shawn Cavallo.

Reason For Motion the band’s fifth recording and international debut is the result of sincere soul searching and a relentless pursuit to accomplish their mission in a relevant way. Riff-driven aggressive rhythms on the heavier side lead by melodic vocals put the band squarely in the center of the new rock edge (Linkin Park, Incubus, POD, Pillar) with the obvious advantage of being veteran players.

“This record is definitely our strongest,” states guitarist Michael Cavallo. “We had the awesome opportunity to work with some amazing people this time out: The very well respected producer Brian Hardin (These 5 Down, FFH, Larry Norman, Vicki Yohe) and excellent engineer Jamie K. of Thousand Foot Krutch, who created an environment for us to collaborate on many levels. We’ve recorded independently in the past, but this project really took things to another level both musically and lyrically. We had to dig deep spiritually and as players. The last year has been a study of trust in God and those around us, and it gave us a hope that really grew and matured us. I think we’ve come into our own and the record really shows that.”

As Canadian natives, the Cavallo brothers spent the last decade touring the festival circuit on both sides of the border, sharing the stage with every act imaginable from Switchfoot to fellow countrymen Thousand Foot Krutch, while refining their spiritual mission at The Meeting House, a thriving community of believers with satellite congregations all over the greater Toronto area.

Hundreds of concert appearances in multiple countries have given Manic Drive a purpose: To speak to a generation passionately looking for something true to live for, many of whom suffer from addiction, hate and abuse, with a clear message of hope and truth.

“We’ve begun to measure our success in terms of the harvest for the Kingdom of God,” says Michael Cavallo. “We’re manic about it. We’re driven to see people jumping up and down to the music and going to their knees as the anointing hits the place.”
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