The Drive Back

The Drive Back is an indie-rock band from Minneapolis, MN. Craig Casey (lead vocals, guitar), Troy Pinard (bass) and Grady Kenevan (drums) started playing music together at the early ages of 12-14. Officially forming The Drive Back with the addition of Jon Evans (lead guitar, backing vocals) in early 2003. The Drive Back recently released their second E.P. entitled AutumnMotive. "a stunning, six-song EP that is bound to place them at the front of the modern emo rock movement." -absolutepunk.net. Selling nearly 1,000 copies within 6 months, The Drive Back has gained a lot of attention from the Midwest music scene and continues to expand their following around the country. Being recognized on web sites such as, Kings of AR, Absolutepunk.net, SmartPunk.com, and BreakingCustom.com. The Drive Back has also been nationally recognized, appearing on MTV's super sweet 16 with bands such as Fall Out Boy, Acceptance, Mae, and Panic! At The Disco. (Airing early 2006). The Drive Back lends a track to the nationally distributed compilation, Pure Volume/Drive Thru Records "Bands You Love, Have Heard Of, And Should Know". Currently, The Drive Back is playing shows around the country, sharing the stage with national acts such as Daphne Loves Derby, and A Thorn For Every Heart, For Felix, and The Roosevelts. They are also writing new songs for their upcoming debut album. "You will be hearing about this band, and you might as well hop on the bandwagon while you can-there won't be room before long." -absolutepunk.net