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Good Asian Drivers Tour

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Official Music Video for "Here's To You"!!!!Good Asian Drivers in the recording studio!

In The Recording Studio With Good Asian Drivers from Good Asian Drivers on Vimeo .

Promo video for Good Asian Drivers!
All About Good Asian Drivers in 2 Minutes from Good Asian Drivers on Vimeo .

The Good Asian Drivers broke into the national spotlight in 2008 when slam poet Kit Yan and songwriter Melissa Li launched an unforgettable cross-country tour, playing in over 30 states in 12 weeks. Together, this performance powerhouse emerged from their breakthrough debut as one of the most electrifying artists of their generation.

Melissa Li's music, a catchy blend of folk-rock and pop, has been heralded for its honest lyrics and bold sound. A seasoned songwriter, Li's voice and style are distinct in its delivery, urgency, and charm. Melissa started her career performing in Boston at the tender age of 16. In 2007, she received the prestigious Jonathan Larson grant for her talent in music composition. Her most notable appearances include Boston Pride, The Somerville Theater, and numerous colleges and universities across the nation. Her highly-anticipated debut album, "2 Seconds Away" released in 2008 to enthusiastic reviews.

Kit Yan's spoken word tackles race and gender with candor, eloquence, and humor. Hailed by the press as "a slam force to be reckoned with," Yan's resolute delivery packs a mighty punch, leaving his audience completely transfixed. Wittily crafted and genuinely passionate, his pieces are rare treasures amongst a new generation of slam poets. Accomplished beyond his years, Yan started competing in Boston with professionals twice his age when he was just a college student. Before the age of 21, he landed a coveted spot in the Lizard Lounge National Slam Team, competed in the Individual World Poetry Slam, and won the world's largest slam.

Their newest addition is veteran drummer and percussionist, Ashley Baier, who has over 15 years performance experience and a Masters of Music from Mannes College at the New School. Skilled in all styles of performance from classical to jazz, Baier is part of the experimental rock project Just Puppets, and formerly part of Changing Modes, a Brooklyn-based art rock band.

For tour dates, see below.

*Note: STILL BOOKING NOW. If you want them to stop by your college or venue, please send an email to [email protected].*

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Member Since: 03/12/2007
Band Website: goodasiandrivers.com
Band Members: Kit Yan, poetry
Melissa Li, singer-songwriter, guitar, piano, vocals
Ashley Baier, drums & percussion
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

New Single "Here's to You" Official Release!

Our new album "Drive Away Home" with Good Asian Drivers is coming out June 25, with a CD Release Party and pre-Pride summer tour kick-off at Stonewall Inn, so mark your calendars NOW.Till then, check ...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:07:00 GMT

Shows in NYC & DC! And New Blog Segment: Ask Melissa Anything!

1. UPCOMING SHOWS....March 20 - 11pm, Sidewalk Cafe - New York CityGood Asian Drivers are back by popular demand at the Sidewalk Cafe in the East Village! If you live in or near NYC, come down and han...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:19:00 GMT

Good Asian Drivers Featured in Curve Magazine!

Good Asian Drivers have been featured in this month's music issue of Curve Magazine, the best-selling lesbian magazine in the nation!Read more here.
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:27:00 GMT

It Takes a Village to Raise a Good Asian Driver

Yes, we’re saying it again, props and thank yous to everyone that made it out last night.Adora and Steph of Spectra Entertainment put together an amazing event and we want to thank them for all ...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:45:00 GMT

Strange Wicked Drunk Broadway and Beyond; Melissa Star-Struck in NYC

Wow. What an amazing two days. I left for New York City on Tuesday on the Acela train (very comfortable, by the way, so if you have tons of money to spend, it is a worthy upgrade to the Fung Wah Bus) ...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:08:00 GMT

appearance at Lizard Lounge cancelled

Hi All, Unfortunately I cannot make it to the Lizard's birthday this coming Sunday. I removed it from our site but for some reason it still shows up so please still go and celebrate with some of the m...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:37:00 GMT

Good Asian Drivers: Approved by Sam Yoon!

I think Kit and I are married. (Coincidentally, as I'm typing this, Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa are hosting some white people's cheesy wedding on the TV). There are a couple of reasons why I came to ...
Posted by on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:36:00 GMT

Hate-Crimed Again!!!

Not many of you know this, but I used to drive around this big gay jeep with lots of political stickers all over the bumper and sides of my car. My friends lovingly named it the "Dyke Mobile." Her ...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:44:00 GMT

Parking Karma

Since we are about to drive non-stop for about 90 days starting in April, I'd say that parking karma is gonna be pretty damn important. Unfortunately, I don't have much of it.Although a Boston native,...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:12:00 GMT

Bigger is better?

This is something Kit posted for the Good Asian Drivers Tour....For more blogs and rantings, go to our site.(There's this huge trannies vs. lesbians article on there...)Sorry folks I've been out of to...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:46:00 GMT