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| DRIvIN' RAIN formed in the winter of 1994 in Cape Girardeau Missouri. Since that time they have become one of the midwest's favorite bands. Doing extensive touring throughout Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, and other midwestern states. They have built a large and loyal following of friends along the way! DRIvIN' RAIN has been featured on several TV music shows, webzines, and national newspapers. Even receiving attention from overseas. DRIvIN' RAIN's song "A Law Against Me" has been featured on Mid-Coast Mania Tv Show. The band's song "2Y2K (Too Young To Kill)" was featured on the CITY OF ROSES ROCKS 2000 CD and the band has been heard on various radio stations around the midwest. In 2001 DRIvIN' RAIN released the CD ~LIMITED~ It sold so quickly the band could not print them fast enough. They soon realeased another EP called "BLOW UP YOUR RADIO" that sold faster than the first. The band then put out the demo "LIVE & LIMITED" CD. It was recorded at POPS in St. Louis and features 11 tracks from the show, on two full color picture discs. In 2004 DRIvIN' RAIN unvailed their next full length CD "DRIvIN' RAIN". That CD spawned the radio hits "Alaw Against Me", "Hellwater" and "Drivin' Rain". It receved great reviews world wide for its raw hard rock sound. By 2005 DRIvIN' RAIN's "Hellwater" was released on the "CAPE SCENE vol 1" cd. And DRIvIN' RAIN appears on their first DVD along with Jim Dandy's Black Oak Arkansas, Rebel Train, and others. In 2006 Drivin' Rain was on tv again this time on UPN'z SOUNDSCAN where the boys rocked out to Hellwater and did a short interview. (Season one of SoundScan is on sale now.) Early in 2006 DRIVIN' RAIN's song "Drink My Wine" came out on the cd Perris Networks vol 1, whice sold world wide from Perris Records. | ||||||
| By late 2006 Drivin' Rain had released the album "DELIGHTFULLY EVIL" featureing 13 songs. "Drink My Wine", "Get Lucky", "Delightfully Evil", "Unmarked Grave", "Buried Alive", "Need Your Lovin", "Toss Of The Dice", "Like A Train", "Reality Check", "Silhouette", "Anti-Everything", "The Rain Is Coming Down", and "When I Hit The Stage", and two bonus live tracks. This album was released as a tribute to the bands original guitarist Tommy DeWolf, who died in 2007. The cd is a unfinished work, but features the last recordings by DeWolf. The cd is on sale now from Cafepress. | ||||||
| In 2008 Drivin Rain's song "Hellwater" was included on the cd Metal Annihilation vol1. Where they share the disc with Herman Rarebell (ex-Scorpions drummer), Defcon, Strikeforce, Conquest, Field Of Grey, Nasty Nasty and others. This disc was presented by 97.5 and The Metal Shop. | ||||||
| Also in 2008 the band has been confirmed to play at The South Texas Rock Fest on July 12. Where DRIvIN' RAIN will play alongside Tesla, Queensryche, Y&T, Skid Row, UFO, Britny Fox, Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley (ex-Kiss), Pretty Boy Floyd, Dokken, L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, Helix, The Godz, Firehouse, Jackyl, Bang Tango, House of Lords, Zero Hour, Stephen Pearcy (of Ratt), Bullet Boys, Axe, Mad Margritt, Ozz Knozz, Jokester, Hellstar, S.E.X. Department, Snake Skin Prison, and many others yet TBA. This will be DRIvIN' RAIN's bigest show so far. Putting them in front of over 30,000 people. | ||||||
| Since the bands birth in 1994, DRIvIN' RAIN has opened for the likes of; Jim Dandy's BLACK OAK ARKANSAS, SKID ROW, L.A. GUNS, SAXON, NAZARETH, EDDIE MONEY, John Kay & STEPPENWOLF, TORA TORA, HEAD EAST, PAT TRAVERS, REVIS, RON KEEL & IRONHORSE, CONQUEST, LEE OSKAR (of WAR), RUFUS THOMAS, HOLLYWOOD ALLSTARZ, FRANK HANNON (of Tesla), BLACKFIRE, JOHNNIE BOLIN & FRIENDS, VIXEN, XYZ, ENUFF Z'NUFF, EVERY MOTHER'S NIGHTMARE, NO ONE, HELLBOUND, PAT SAVAGE BAND, THE JIMMIE VANZANT BAND, DUST FOR LIFE, REBEL TRAIN, DIRTY DEEDS, AMERICAN DOG, and others. DRIvIN' RAIN members have also hung out with some of the biggest names in Hard Rock and Metal. With over 15 years of non stop rock, DRIvIN' RAIN is a valor member of the School Of Hard Rock. | ||||||
| DRIvIN' RAIN has also opened for the hottest tribute acts like KISS ARMY, DIRTY DEEDS, TALK DIRTY, DRAW THE LINE, CRAZY TRAIN, BLIZZARD OF OZZ, WILD SIDE, TOOTH AND NAIL, SHADES OF PURPLE, EL LOCO, STRAIGHT SHOOTER, THE TOMMY BOLIN TRIBUTE BAND, and others. DRIvIN' RAIN members have also hung out with some of the biggest names in Hard Rock and Metal. With over 10 years of non stop rock, DRIvIN' RAIN is a valor member of the School Of Hard Rock. | ||||||
| DRIvIN' RAIN has preformed at many rock fest, including The 2008 SOuth Texas Rock Fest, The Tommy Bolin Festival, City Of Roses Music Fest, Bonestock, Metal Fests, The Azalia Fest, Riverfest, The Spirit Of Oz Fest, Monster Of Mayheem, Heart For Life, and many others. | ||||||
| For years DRIvIN' RAIN has been lucky enough to find support within the Biker Community, doing shows for The Hell's Angels MC, The Southside Crew MC, The Maddogs MC, Nomads 81 MC, The ElForasteros 1%ers, Saddles Tramps MC, Free Spirits MC, Iron Sleds MC, Dixie Riders MC, Statesmen MC, The Stormriders MC, Freebirds MC, Illinois ABATE, Bikers 4 Kids, Missouri Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse, and many others. They also play at many Biker Rallies across the midwest throughout the summer. With several retun trips to BIKERS 4 KIDS, S.E.MO. H.O.G. RALLY, HOG FARM RALLY, and many others "We support all our biker brothers and sister, and we thank you all for the years of support and love. DRIvIN' RAIN will always be here for you." | ||||||
| Today the band is working on new songs, and hope to have a new album out soon. And DRIvIN' RAIN is hotter then ever. | ||||||
| The band DRIvIN' RAIN has rocked non-stop for now over 15 years. And in that time that have preformed for millions of people. They have been setting a fire cross the Midwest with their grass roots Rock N Roll Revival. DRIvIN' RAIN has toured in support of legendary Metal and Rock bands, sold thousands of CDs and T-Shirts. All with out the help of any Record Label support. They've been doing it the old school way. Town to town, gig to gig, person to person. DRIvIN' RAIN is 100% all american raunch n roll. DRIvIN' RAIN is here to bringing a new generation their right to rock! And to remind the world that you can't stop rock n roll. The new hard rock revolution has started! And DRIvIN' RAIN is here to sound the battle cry. If rock is what you want then DRIvIN' RAIN is who you need! | ||||||
 "The Cape Girardeau, Missouri band features the legendary Timexx Nasty on vocals"(Nightlife 5/1/03). Born in 1971 to a Cherokee/Irish family in Missouri. He began singing with band at age 14. Timexx recorded his first album with Stage Crew in 1987. And a second album "Just Because We Can" (uncle fetus records/IBS) as the lead screamer for Beggar's Jury in 1991. That album featured the regional hits "Young, Wild, & Wasted" and "Go All Night". By 1996 Timexx was already considered a "legend around Cape." (Nightlife Febuary 22, 1996)
Besides Drivin Rain Timexx has also sang for the bands: Timexx, Stage Crew, Beggars Jury, Tezer, Forcer, Bad Dreams, Witness the Band, Tooth And Nail (The Dokken Tribute), Nasty Granny, and Briar-Rose.
Nasty's live performances have been commented on by a number of sources that include webzines, newspapers and magazines. And his amazing vocal range has earned him a lot of attention over the years. "Imagine a gravely voiced Mariah Carey hitting the Metal scene and you'll begin to understand what the vocals sound like..." (Nightlife 4/6/95) "Nasty's dominating figure demands attention for the band" (Daily Egyptian 2/27/96) Other papers have gone on to call Timexx "A singing Jeckyl and Hyde, that reflects a little of our good nature, and a touch of our naughty sides."(Nightlights 10/97) "Timexx's vocals cover all the ranges, glass shattering highs and bone crushing lows. From Axl to Zombie, Timexx nails them all."(Daily News Republic 5/9/2002) Timexx is a former student at Southeast Missouri State University. Timexx Nasty is the fonding member of DRIvIN' RAIN. And has been DRIvIN' RAIN's only constant member since it was formed in 1994. |
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DRIvIN' RAIN's bassist is Skully Shemwell. Skully first picked up the bass as a child in school. And began writing songs by the 7th Grade. He was born May 18, 1975. and also now lives in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Shemwell's bass influences are Cliff Burton, Rachel Bolan, Nikki Sixx, Duff "Rose" McKagen, and Jason Newstead. He learned well from these influences, as he doesnt play the bass, he assaults it with a untameable fury. Skully is also a published poet through College journals and national contests, with works published in: Treasured Poems of America – Fall, 1997 and Head to Hand college journal – Vol.1, 1996; Vol. 5, 2000. He is Phi Theta Kappa High Honors Society – Alpha Kappa Rho Chapter. Shemwell was listed on the Vice President’s High Honors list, June 1999, June 2000, and June 2001. In 2007 Shemwell starred in the feature film "Miller's Tale" where he played Jasper. After completing "Miller's Tale" he played a completely different role as a science geek in the 48 hour film "Insectinside". He recently did a roll in the film "Fire Lily" that is set for a 2008 release. But at heart Skully is a true breed rocker. Skully's live shows are all out energy explosions. His wild antics and hyper fever is transferd to the crowd as they cant help but to rock with him.
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 Michael Stewart is the new lead player in DRIvIN' RAIN. He has been involved with Z records, Fastlane Records and the bands Snakeryder (NJ), KIDD WICKED (St Louis), WYLDBOYZ (NYC), Midnight Angel (PA), Adrenalize (Def Leppard Tribute) (NJ), ManiAxe (Florida). Michael has opened for Vince Neil (of Motley Crue), Dokken, Poison, Slaughter, Skid Row, Jim Dandy's Black Oak Arkansas, Kiss Army, Blue Oyster Cult, Bon Jovi, Lynch Mob, Extreme, Winger, Charlie Daniels, Janes Addiction, Billy Idol, ect...just to name a few...Michael has done a lot of studio work and has made CDs with Sony artists Best Man, Kidd Wicked "Something wicked this way comes", Snake Ryder, Midnight Angel, and lot of demo stuff. He has also been colaborating on songs with Tony Mills of the band TNT, and singer Russ Dwarf of the band Killer Dwarfs. Michael has been playing guitar since around age of 4. His dad played guitar in a rock n roll band called the Wanderers. Michael says "My number 1 and main inspiration was Mr. Randy Rhoads, who I will forever be grateful for. Randy and Robert plant are my fav musiciands!" Michael was even offered an audition from Mike Tramp for the recent White Lion Tour, But says "I turned it down because, at the time, I was making great money teaching. Didn't know it was gonna take off and explode."He adds "Guitar is my passion and my love. I love to push the envelope while maintaing taste..Rock N Roll is my life."
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 DRIvIN' RAIN's rythem Guitarist is Jason Depro . Jason is from Cape Girardeau, and has been friends with the band for years. Depro also plays in the local band Ninth Life and is working on a new cd with them. Jason began playing guitar at the age of 15. Some of his musical influences are Frank Hannon and Tesla, Pink Floyd, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Guns N Roses, Cinderella, also the band Love and Rockets. Depro is a songwriter and singer.
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The Raingang's drummer is G.P. "Geep" Clark is the tunder of the band. Geep is a native of Los Angeles California but now lives in Southern Illinois. Geep is the only member of DRIvIN' RAIN who does not live in Cape Girardeau, he now resides in Southern Illionis. G.P. is a former member of the west coast band with a east coast name New York Rocks (with Tony Matuzak of Lizzy Borden). He later joined DC Tryal and was featured on two independently released CDs. That band had two regional radio hits with "God Is An Alien" and "Angel Wings". Geep also recorded with The Stella Blue Band. G.P.'s influences are Tommy Aldridge, Buddy Rich, Johnnie Bolin, and Neal Pert. Geep is a power house drummer, and also falls right in on the backup vocals by adding a third part to the mix. G.P. Clark is a veteran rock drummer and has brought lots of experience with him. Geep Clark is a former student at Shawnee College in Illinois.
The new age of ROCK is here, and DRIvIN' RAIN is ready to take it
on. The rest of this year will see the Raingang on the radio, on the road, headlining their own show, on TV, at festivals, and opening for some of their national friends across the country. The boys are here to show that the Midwest still has something to say. To let the world know that Hard Rock still lives. And to once again prove, that no force made by man can stop the DRIvIN' RAIN!!
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CABALA PRODUCTIONS P.O. Box 991 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-0991 USA DRIvIN' RAIN Booking Info call (573)579-9843 call (573)382-6605 www.cabalaproductions.tk  |
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