Magic Bag Presents: Drivin N Cryin
Schedule
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Magic Bag | Ferndale, MI
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Shows Are Standing Room OnlyDrivin N Cryin is an enduring American rock band whose roots-forward sound and uncompromisingspirit have made them a vital force since forming in Atlanta, Georgia in 1985. Blending Southernrock grit, folk storytelling, and hard-charging rock & roll, the band built a reputation early on as amust-see live act and a songwriters band with depth far beyond trends.Led by singer-songwriter Kevn Kinney and anchored by bassist Tim Nielsen and drummer DaveJohnson, Drivin N Cryin broke through nationally with a run of influential albums that helped definelate-80s and early-90s American rock. Songs like Fly Me Courageous, Honeysuckle Blue,Straight to Hell, Build a Fire, and Scarred But Smarter became staples of rock and AAA radio,with Fly Me Courageous earning Gold certification and remaining a cornerstone of the bandscatalog.While they emerged during the MTV era, Drivin N Cryin never disappeared. Over four decades,theyve remained a consistently touring, recording band releasing new music, evolving theirsound, and cultivating a loyal, multigenerational audience. Their influence extends well beyondtheir own recordings; Straight to Hell found new life through covers and collaborations thatintroduced the song to entirely new audiences.The bands stature is reflected in both peer respect and formal recognition, including induction intothe Georgia Music Hall of Fame, as well as Kinneys induction into the Milwaukee Music Hall ofFame. Touring history includes shared stages with artists spanning multiple eras and genres, TheWho, Hootie & The Blowfish, The Black Crowes, ZZ Top, Soul Asylum, Blackberry Smoke, TheMarshall Tucker Band, Jason Isbell, along with recent appearances on destination events like RockBoat, Outlaw Country Cruise, and Moon Crush.Their latest album, Crushing Flowers, marks a deliberate return to the bands core. Stripped backto the original three-piece, the record favors clarity, chemistry, and feel over excess a confident,back-to-basics statement from a band that knows exactly who it is. Rather than chasing nostalgiaor novelty, Crushing Flowers reinforces what has always set Drivin N Cryin apart: honest songs,emotional weight, and the unmistakable sound of a band still fully engaged in the work.Nearly forty years in, Drivin N Cryin remains a living, breathing American rock band not a revivalact, not a footnote, but a continuing story still being written.
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*All shows are General Admission. *All shows are standing room only unless otherwise noted. *You will need your Valid Picture ID should use wish to consume adult beverages. *Ticket purchasers will be scanned-in when the Magic Bag doors open on your event day. *Please refer to the event listing for any age restrictions. *Included in your fee is a 3 % credit card processing fee.
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Where is it happening?
The Magic Bag, Ferndale, United States
Tickets
USD 33.60
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