MIDNIGHT DRIVE

For many local bands, Los Angeles can be overwhelming. It’s easy to get lost and go unnoticed among the many national acts coming through town on a nightly basis. Unsuccessfully trying to generate a fan base while directly competing with these “nationals” causes most local acts to fold within their first couple of years. Then there’s MIDNIGHT DRIVE.
Since solidifying their line-up in December of 2001, this quartet has generated such a following that selling out their shows has become commonplace. The numbers continue to grow as you can always find these guys out at local venues and shows promoting. But it takes more than great promotion to bring the numbers…it takes great music. Digitalcity.com thinks MIDNIGHT DRIVE has succeeded in this aspect saying, “…the band’s songs are so perfectly executed that it’s easy to tell them apart from some of the less polished acts out there who are just looking to cash in.”
While great songs are important, media attention can be the lifeblood of any band. It seems that these four guys from Santa Monica, CA are in no short supply of this. Their songs have been featured on motocross videos (Travis Pastrana’s “Revelation 199”) that have got them noticed from all over the U.S. to Australia. They’ve opened up for national acts and been written about in some of the most recognized magazines (“The Album Network” by SFX) in the music business. Combine this national exposure with their explosive stage presence and continued dedication to their fans, it’s no surprise Soulineyes.com named them, “…one of the best up-and-coming bands of 2003.”