# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Drivin N Cryin
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrating their 35th Anniversary together, Atlanta-based folk rock act, Drivin N Cryin, have spent most of their career on tour. In October 1985 Drivin N Cryin played their first show at Atlanta’s famed 688 Club. The band quickly gained attention for their blistering live shows, and amassed a rabid fanbase in the fertile soil of the late-1980s Southeast music scene.

Now, 35 years later, and after releasing four full length albums on Island Records and one on Geffen Records, founding members Kevn Kinney and Tim Nielsen find themselves enjoying a milestone anniversary for the band, having survived the pressures of fame, a shifting musical landscape, multiple lineup changes, and miles of back roads and highways to arrive here.

After a gold record, 9 full-length albums, and a handful of EPs to their credit, the band still refuses to rest. In 2012, a documentary about the band, entitled Scarred but Smarter: Life n Times of Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, was produced.

In 2015, a collection of 10 choice cuts from the band’s 4-EP “Songs” series, entitled Best of Songs, was released on Nashville’s Plowboy Records. Additionally, the band was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame the same year. The following year, Drivin N Cryin released a vinyl-only album, entitled Archives Vol One, with a collection of basement recordings from the years 1988 to 1990.

With Dave V. Johnson on drums, and the band’s newest member, Laur Joamets, (originally Sturgill Simpson) added to the lineup, Drivin N Cryin continues to tour the U.S. to great acclaim. Island Records re-released their highly recognized Mystery Road album through Universal Music Group (2017) & Darius Rucker cut Straight to Hell on his new album, When Was the Last Time, released October 2017 with guest vocal appearances by Luke Bryan, Charles Kelley, and Jason Aldean.
Mystery Road was named one of “The 50 Best Southern Rock Albums of All Time” by Paste Magazine that year as well. In 2018, New West Records re-released their self-titled 1997 album with a new name, Too Late To Turn Back Now!. In addition, the band recently celebrated the release of their 9th studio album, ‘Live the Love Beautiful’. Produced by Nashville’s, and former band member, Aaron Lee Tasjan, the album was released on Drivin N Cryin Records to much praise.

A quote from the band’s lead singer, Kevn Kinney, gives a little insight into what Drivin N Cryin is all about: “We are a band that’s like your record collection.” Drawing influence from a wide array of musical elements, Drivin N Cryin has developed a unique sound over the years. Their name derives from the eclectic nature of this sound: a little drivin’ rock n roll and a little country twang. Comfortable with their past and confident in their future, the band has an arsenal of songs, a full tank of gas, and no plans of stopping any time soon.

https://www.drivinncryin.com/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/drivin-n-cryin/200030247391606
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kansas City
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2715 Rochester St, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64120
- **lat**: 39.12052
- **long**: -94.54853
- **full address**: 2715 Rochester St, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64120

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Drivin N Cryin being held?
  - **A:** Drivin N Cryin takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2715 Rochester St, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64120.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Drivin N Cryin?
  - **A:** Drivin N Cryin is organized by Knuckleheads Kansas City.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Knuckleheads Kansas City's events?
  - **A:** Knuckleheads Kansas City has 185+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Knuckleheads Kansas City has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Drivin N Cryin is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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