Dynamic, melodic guitar and keyboard-driven rock

8 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Progressive Rock, POP: 90's Pop



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Bio of Driving the Eights

Ben Lappenga - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Todd Ussery - Bass
Mark Nelson - Guitar, Vocals
Chris Doss - Drums, Percussion

Driving the Eights is the intersection of four musicians inspired by a wide array of musical influences. Creating music for "music lovers", songs that actively engage the listener is an element found in every Driving the Eights composition, yet, the band would be the first to say "If you can't tap your foot or instantly recall the melody, its back to the drawing board".

This Seattle "pop-rock" quartet formed in 2003 when Ben Lappenga and Todd Ussery were drawn together by common musical ground, and more importantly, complementary musical differences.

In 2004, Driving the Eights entered the recording studio to cut tracks for their first demo. Mark Nelson, a native of the Seattle music scene and fan of the "raw" material offered to record the demo in his personal studio. During the sessions, it became clear that Mark's musical perspective added a new dimension to the bands "sound" and the duo progressed to a trio.

The band's first EP "Remembering What It Looked Like" was released in June, 2005, representing a collection of eight diverse songs. In the Fall of 2005, Chris Doss joined-up with Ben, Todd and Mark, rounding out the current line-up of the band.

Driving the Eights is about creating something musically different, yet familiar. The songs weave together stylings, melodies, rhythms and harmonies; at times complex to the performer, but, never the listener.

Visit www.drivingtheeights.com for additional information about the band including: music downloads, photos and show dates.

Driving the Eights "Remembering What It Looked Like" is available at Easy Street Records, Sonic Boom and Everyday Music and can be heard on Seattle's KEXP 90.3 FM.

Contact: ben@drivingtheeights.com


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