You can hear the Session at Celtic Music Radio again by going to http://www.canstream.co.uk/celticmusic/index.php?cat=SaturdaySequence.

The band had a ball in Bavaria in May. They played gigs at Cafe Konrad in Vilsbiburg and the Salzstadel, Landshut, airing songs from the new album and some classics from the past. The crowds loved the sound and the band has been invited back for a longer tour. Thanks again to promoter John Flanagan and to everyone who made us feel so welcome. In the meantime, we thought you might like a taste of the band’s weekend in “another country”.
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Artist – String Driven
Title – SONGS FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY
Label – Backshop Records
Catalogue No – BSRCD003
Release date – 13 July 2009
Distribution – Cadiz

“A distinctive voice that really communicates”  NetRythms

“Shows the old ones are still the best ones” AmericanaUK

It all started in 1972 with the release of their self-titled album STRING DRIVEN THING when the band headed up by Chris and Pauline Adams burst on to the progressive folk-rock scene and took the music press by storm. Thirty seven years later and Chris Adams is back with a stunning new album …

The customers of Sammy Dow’s on the Southside of Glasgow got a sneak preview of String Driven’s new album on Friday 24th April. Word of mouth had ensured a packed house and they were treated to gems like Another Night in This Old City written just half a mile away, over 40 years ago. The first set also included classic tracks from the 70’s as well as songs from 2007’s Moments of Truth.

After the break, the boys let loose with the new album which hit the spot with …

For information on the website, the new album and its launch, contact James Soars

Due for release  on June 24th, Songs from Another Country marks the start of a new era for String Driven.

With the impending release of “Songs From Another Country” and a shortened band name, the webmaster caught up with Chris Adams to get the inside story.
The big question must be the name change. Why drop the THING?
Well, this present line-up has gradually evolved into a totally different beast, with its own distinct identity, so I wanted to differentiate it from the band that made the Charisma albums.
So why didn’t you change it for the last album, ‘Moments of Truth’?
Good question. I actually thought about putting it out under my own …

STRING DRIVEN THING were one of the most innovative progressive/folk rock bands of their time. Their selftitled album and “The Machine That Cried”, released by Charisma in 1972/1973 are now cult collector items !

As STRING DRIVEN, Chris Adams leads a stripped down four piece with a punchy Americana sound. The new album, “Songs from Another Country” is due for release in June 2009

In February 2009, String Driven engaged RWS to develop and produce a new content-driven website to coincide with the upcoming launch of the album “Songs from Another Country”.
Utilising Wordpress & a heavily recoded theme originally developed by Michael Hutagalung, the new site allows the band to release information about upcoming gigs and record releases as well as post videos and tracks from recent performances.
The previous official website is located here, so go take a look and compare the old and the new!

STRING DRIVEN THING playing live at The Famous Bein Inn 2007.

As STRING DRIVEN, Chris Adams still leads the group with an Americana sound. The new album, “Songs from Another Country” is due for release in 2009.