SKYLINE DRIVE

- Topanga, CA Folk / americana / alt country

About

Members: Derek Thomas(60 watt Kid)- guitar, vocals, harmonica Erik Kristeansen- (Ryan Adams, the Backsliders)pedal steel.

Sounds Like: Townes Van Zandt, Ryan Adams, Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine

Bio: Skyline Drive is an folk-americana songwriter project out of Topanga Canyon. Derek Thomas (co-founding member of art rock band 60 Watt Kid) and Erik Kristeansen (Ryan Adams, The Backsliders, the Dark Horses, The Far West) on pedal steel -Most all the material on this record was self produced/r... See Full Bio

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Added a new video: "Skyline Drive (record release show montage)" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/158734654 #video

Press

"Best of 2011 for Los Angeles based Americana Music" Turnstyled, Junkpiled’s Los Angeles Americana Music Awards

— editors picks, Turnstyled Junkpiled

"A truly gifted singer- songwriter whose songs capture the imagination of anyone that listens. It is a journey into a deeper awareness of ourselves."

— John Lowson ( Brian Wilson, Roger Waters, John Fogerty)

“ "Derek is a very talented singer-songwriter, Nashville should be a major part of his career." ”

— Elliot Mazer (Producer-Neil Young, Jack Elliot, Lightning Hopkins, Janis Joplin)

“SKYLINE DRIVE/Topanga Ranch Motel: “Mind blowing retro country rock/folk that takes you back to the day when you could have an FM hit that didn’t have to be a single and good vibes would be flowing in it’s wake. A great writer, front man/leader Derek Thomas finds the sweet spot Whiskeytown, Ryan Adams and the rest have been looking for. Thomas also finds the magic spot where you can do a bunch of down tempo songs without them being depressing. This cat is the singer/songwriter leading the nu charge. Killer stuff.””

— Midwest Record

“ " These are very well thought out songs that sound absolutely great."”

— Malcolm Brun (Producer/engineer for Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris)

"His music is soulful, uplifting, forlorn, infectious and well crafted"

— Gerry Gomez, Staff Writer , Turnstyled Junkipled

"These are songs that pull us in and affect us emotionally"

— MICHAEL DOHERTY, michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com

“ "Thomas writes well and has a perfect wound voice. There are good lyrics here, not to mention it is pedalsteelen really evocative." ”

— Rune-musikkbloggen.com, musikkbloggen.com

"I know I've said it before, but if Nashville would quit churning out pretty faced, no-talent, auto tuned hacks and look to the Indie/Alt country scene and groups like Skyline Drive, as a whole I think the country music industry would be in a much better place. "

— Rusty Hogan, Americanaroots.com

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Nothing Like You

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2012
Sep 14

Rosnethal "Surfrider" W…
Topanga/Malibu, CA, US | 6:00pm
Rosnethal "Surfrider" Wine...
Topanga/Malibu, CA, US
Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:00pm
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It's official, this Friday e are going to be outside on the really awesome huge grass grounds with the big wood stage that backs to the bottom of mountains and looks out to the pacific ocean! Don't want to miss this one! Happy hour prices till 7:00. Feel free to order from amazing Cholada Thai next door or picnic in whatever food you enjoy. You can eat it on the grassy grounds watch music and drink wine. Barefoot if you like!!! Philip Boone 6:00-7:00 Skyline Drive and Paul Kenny share the stage for the remainder of the night!
2012
Jun 22

The Great Park
Irvine, CA, US | 8:00pm
The Great Park
Irvine, CA, US
Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:00pm
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Annual Feild to Fork event. Skyline Drive will be the main act on @ 7:00 and playing for 2 hours!
2012
Jun 16

Sonny Mclean's ( Benef…
Santa Monica, CA, US | 8:00pm
Sonny Mclean's ( Benefit ...
Santa Monica, CA, US
Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:00pm
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Skyline Drive goes on at 5:30. Full Band
2012
Jun 3

The Echo & Echoplex
Los Angeles, CA, US | 5:00pm
The Echo & Echoplex
Los Angeles, CA, US
Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:00pm
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Rigatoni
2012
May 29

The Piano Bar
Los Angeles, CA, US | 8:00pm
The Piano Bar
Los Angeles, CA, US
Tue May 29, 2012 8:00pm
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Skyline Drive goes on at 9:00 sharp. Full band

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SKYLINE DRIVE
Thanks Kenny, your music is really great too. Appreciate you saying hello.
Kerry Leigh
intuitive perceptive compositions and compelling performance! Take care -- Kerry