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"Warner Drive at the Viper Room"

Warner Drive at the Viper Room—By: Roy Trakin (HITS MAGAZINE):
April 21, 2006


My first hint was when the doorman asked if I was one of the parents. Well, close... Actually, I was standing in the long line behind drummer Matt Shapiro’s father Dave, proudly beaming that his son’s band could actually pack the famed Hollywood venue with a sea of female admirers, many of whom appeared far younger than the supposed 21 age limit.

With all the doom and gloom going on in the record business, it’s amazing that the children of the privileged would still set their sites on making it in a rock band, committing to the grueling life of the road and the lottery-like chances of success. That said, this rocking foursome proved all that hard work pays off...at least in a set of tighter-than-tight, high-energy, fun post-punk rock & roll, highlighted by mohawked bass guitarist Peter Crowner mugging up a storm, guitarist Chris Koushayan’s speedball leads, Shapiro’s muscular beats, and bare-chested, headband-clad lead singer Jonathan Jonah’s frequent dives into the moshing minions.

The band intersperses memorable originals like “Life,” “Livin’ It Up” and “Shocker” from their soon-to-be-released album, produced by Guns N’ Roses dial-twister Mike Clink, with cool covers such as Golden Earring’s “Radar Love” and “Rebel Yell,” featuring Crowner’s perfect Elvis-meets-Billy Idol sneer.

It sure looks a lot more fun than going to college, but do they have something to fall back on? Rock & roll means never having to say you’re sorry, and these Valley guys and City boys are anything but... Someone sign them up while they’re still burning with ambition, and supported by dad.

See their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/warnerdrive or at www.warnerdrive.com.

—Roy Trakin (HITS MAGAZINE)
- HITS Magazine


Discography

LP-"What Does That Stand For"-2002
EP-"The Shocker"-2005
LP-"Fully Loaded"-2006

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“Warner Drive” is an original rock-based outfit that features catchy riffs, a punk edge, and energetic shows that constantly convert new listeners into loyal fans. The group is carving out its place among a wide demographic through extensive touring, heavy merchandise sales, and a broad online network of passionate followers. They bring an aggressive sound, layered with refreshing and melodic hooks, however grounded steadfast in Rock n' Roll.

“Warner Drive’s” most recent achievement is the recording of their first full-length album with legendary producer Mike Clink (Guns N Roses, Sammy Hagar, Megadeth, Motley Crue) and famed producer James Michael (Deftones, Alanis Morissette, Motley Crue, Lillix). This much anticipated LP is currently available online at iTUNES, Napster.com, rhapsody.com, CDBaby.com, Amoeba Music, warnerdrive.com, and myspace.com/warnerdrive .

“Warner Drive’s” most important gig to date was the opening slot for the platinum selling band, “The Killers,” on New Years Eve 2007 at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood, California. In the presence of nearly 6000 people, “Warner Drive” brought its original rock n’ roll stylings to the forefront making all who attended aware of this up and coming band. The band has also shared the stage with national recording artists such as The Plain White T’s, Yellow Card, Clutch, Bullets and Octane, Circus Diablo, Ratt, Boy Hits Car, and many others.

“Warner Drive” has played every top club in Los Angeles, selling out the Roxy
Theatre, the Viper Room, the Troubadour, the Key Club, the House of Blues,
and the El Rey Theatre, repeatedly. The band has expanded its fan base to
cover all of the 12 Western United States by taking their intense performances and likeable interaction with audiences to a variety of new venues. In 2006, Warner Drive played over 240 shows across the country and by the end of 2007, the band will surpass that achievement.

“Warner Drive” has been reviewed and written up in publications in all 12 western US states. Here in Southern California, the band has been reviewed in The LA Times, Hits Magazine, Rock City News (Cover), Scratch Magazine , Rough Edge Magazine, Highwire Daze Magazine, Sugar Buzz Magazine, All Access Magazine, and countless others.

“Warner Drive” took part in the 2005 and 2006 Vans Warped Tour where they were highlighted by reviewers as a “real surprise” and “a discovery.” One reviewer added, “Lively rock n’ roll that KICKED YOUR ASS, made you laugh and – most importantly- was a hell of a lot of fun.”

Apart from gaining new fans, the group has also caught the eyes of and landed a number of corporate sponsors/endorsements with Echo Apparel, Zoo York, Etnies, Splawn Amplification, DC California Drums, and Soultone Cymbals. The band is currently touring the 12 western states including all of California to help expand their growing fan base.

“Warner Drive” is raw talent just waiting to explode onto the national scene”...

“Scratch Magazine” has described them as:

"Up Tempo, Melodic, Hard Rock N' Roll
With A Punk Edge And A Whole Lotta Soul!"