American Drive

American Bluegrass Band From Ohio/Eastern Kentucky area. Formed in 2012 by former members of J.D.Crowe’s band “The New South” (after Crowe retired.) Original members: Ricky Wasson (guitar), Dwight McCall (mandolin), Matt DeSpain (Dobro™), Justin Jenkins (banjo) and Kyle Perkins (bass). 2012, released first album American Drive (Rural Rhythm). 2013, Wasson and Jenkins left the band and were replaced by Adam McIntosh (guitar) and Shayne Bartley (banjo). Dwight McCall assumed leadership of the band. In 2015, the band disbanded.