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Status: Single
City: JERSEY CITY
State: New Jersey
Country: US
Signup Date: 11/21/2005
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 

Current mood:  optimistic
It's been a rough couple of months for us.  We haven't been able to get out of NY to play shows or see our friends all over the country, so we have been kinda bummed out.  We HAVE; howerver, been putting together new songs and looking for a place to record this new record that we are working on... buuuut, we just recieved news  last week that our long time friend and manager Brian is no longer working in the music industry.  This means Drive By no longer has a manager or record label, so we need your help... We need our fans to be the ones who keep us going and keep us alive.  As long as you all care about us and want to see us make music we will do so... I love what we do, i love making the music we make, and i love all the great people we have met along the way, and i certainly dont want this to end now... We are currently looking for new management and a label to call our new home, we just want to know you still care and that there are still people out there who believe in our music.... this week I am going to do my best to get some unreleased and old demo versions of songs up on our page just to get some "new" Drive By music out there..... Ok so here's what you can do...

1.) Check back with us a couple times this week and give some feedback when you hear something new that you like...

2.) I don't know if people still listen to the radio, but i certainly do (my CD player in my car is broken and i dont own an iPOD) so i am going to do my best to get the radio stations of NY (pretty much just 101.9) aware of Drive By, and i would love it if you guys could try to do the same in your area... Tell them to play whatever song is your favorite off the new record... or at least just make them aware that we exist and people want to hear it. 

3.)  Represent... I want to see a unique way to rep. DB (nothing illegal)  maybe you can cut "Drive By" into your lawn or you hair... or maybe you have a sticker somewhere really interesting... i dont know, i am sure you all can come up with something!  whatever you do, photography it and post it on our page... If its really cool and unique there is a good possibility that there could be some sort of prize involved...hmmmmmm.  :)

4.) come find us on FACEBOOK... I know some of you saw my post a few weeks ago about my personal facebook page (facebook.com/christopher.perino) and how we all need to be friends... well now we have a band page and a band fan page... so you have multiple options as to how you want to keep in touch with us... BTW Should we start a TWITTER page?  would any
one follow us??   

5.) pass it on... Introduce DB to one new person this week, it will make u feel better... trust me!

thats all i got right now.  If anyone thinks of anything else that would be an awesome way of getting our music out there, or if anyone has a good drive by story they would like to share please send it our way... there is a Documentry in the works and we want to know how DB has impacted you, or perhaps we had a funny encounter at a show... either way write to us/send us a video or do whatever you can to relay your story to us!

Thank you so much, hope to hear from you soon!
much <3
Christopher.
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whitney. [loves drive by]

 
bummer about the label...was hoping that wouldn't happen.  thanks for giving us some marching orders...i will do my best!!
love and hugs to all you guys...
-whitney

 
Posted by whitney. [loves drive by] on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 8:29 PM
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Carla

 
Wow, that sucks!!! I am definitely rooting for you guys.  It seriously blows that so many talented musicians get pushed aside while so many run-of-the-mill bands hit the "big time"... I've spread the word pretty hard lately about a band I love, Into The Presence, and gotten a handful of people to buy their album, and I'm definitely going to do the same for you guys.  Hang in there, you're way too good a band to give up, as tough as it is being broke, I know I know... 
xo Carla

 
Posted by Carla on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 8:30 PM
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whitney. [loves drive by]

 
p.s. -- definitely start a twitter page!
 
Posted by whitney. [loves drive by] on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 8:30 PM
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°x°†åCkY°x°Mû†åN†°x°

 
Really sucks about Brian and the label. I will defiantly try and keep the DRIVE BY word out there! I think you guys should get Twitter; it’s a great way to advertise the band and let the fans know what the band is doing and what shows are happening. Plus it’s a quicker when it comes to getting info out there for instance if you guys upload a new song etc you can just twitter about it.
I am sure people will Follow, how can they not. I know I will. Tx
 
Posted by °x°†åCkY°x°Mû†åN†°x° on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 8:57 PM
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Dan Alport
Dan Alport

 
Wow man. I don't know why brian would stop buisness when things seemed to be going well for him. Then again I don't know him or his personal situation. But I do know you guys pretty well. Well enough to know that you are all genuinely good and sweet people. You all deserve much more recognition than you get. I know you guys work hard and have toured a lot. I wish I had the answers. The only word I can use is persistence. Don't ever feel like Drive by is a lost cause because it's not. I remember seeing you guys for the first time when you opened for my chen on black parade release day and I was like "what the hell band is this?!" (in a good way, of course!) I've been totally into you guys ever since, as I'm sure you know. You guys write beautiful stuff. Keep it coming. -Dan
 
Posted by Dan Alport on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 9:05 PM
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shellster diplødocus;

 
I care about you guys and your music a great deal. The music that Drive By writes has helped and impacted my life in a big way. I've seen you guys twice and had the opportunity to meet you. I can honestly say they were both two of the best show I have ever been to. And meeting you was a pleasure. I knew from the first time I meet you that you all were talented and caring people, who are dedicated to what they do. So, it's a big disappointment that Brian is parting from the music industry. However, Drive By will always be Drive By with or without a label. You guys will continue strong busting out amazing music. Thank you for the music that you create. -Michelle
 
Posted by shellster diplødocus; on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 9:40 PM
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Kezia.

 
wow, this really sucks. I remember seeing you guys open for My Chem in Copenhagen 2005 and i've been hooked since. So even though I'm far away I'll keep spreading the word to any kid around here that wants to listen.
And about the twitter account, do it!
 
Posted by Kezia. on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 11:13 PM
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Maz.

 
Oh man, that's horrible. :( Not the end but, keep your heads up. You have so many people that still love and care about you. :)

Definitely try to do something, I'll spam the net ay? haha.

 
Posted by Maz. on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 11:36 PM
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ҭՕℳℳყ
Tommy Fletcher

 
Meh, you guys are still one of my favorite bands. Keep it up, guys. Saw you with My Chem on my 14th birthday, actually. That was amazing.

I'll make another sweep of iPods at school. They'll all have A Delicate Situation on them. ^-^

 
Posted by ҭՕℳℳყ on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 3:03 AM
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Tori Love..::Loves Drive By::..
Victoria Blondin

 
you know you always have my support!!

random: you forgot the 'r' in prize in #3... pize.

 
Posted by Tori Love..::Loves Drive By::.. on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 4:32 AM
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rissa skeleton

 
Drive By as a band and as people are amazing. I do what I can to tell everyone this and share your music with anyone willing (and sometimes unwilling) to listen.  I have met some amazing new friends through the band in the LDB kids and y'all have quickly become one on my favorite bands. I do all I can think of and wish I could do more. 

Twitter is a good idea, like someone said, to update people real time and spread the word a little more. 

So while I enjoy my insomnia once more I think I will go add some comments/notes/updates to all my pages : )

xo,
Larissa

 
Posted by rissa skeleton on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 4:33 AM
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Katie

 
Sorry to hear about the management and label issues.

Definitely go get a twitter, it makes it really easy for fans to amplify your messages and spread things further. The trend might fade by next year, but for right now, it's one of the best social networking tools between artist and audience there is and having a direct and easy voice to your audience is #1 important thing... can't let people forget you're out there!

And hey... you might want to look into one of the "backer" systems that are showing up in more places (like the new Polyphonic venture that NY Times just published an article about: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/technology/internet/22music.html?_r=1&emc=eta1)

I mean, not that you guys need anyone to tell you, but the way the industry is changing so fast, it's rough out there for the traditional model of recording and distribution. But I hope you get something figured out that works for you, because I've been looking forward to hearing new stuff and seeing you live again.

 
Posted by Katie on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 4:43 AM
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Aussie Deb in Ohio
Deb Meiring

 
That is bad news about management and the record label...  but you guys will find someone to represent you, DB is an amazing band, better than most bands out there now who have representation..

You know I am a huge supporter, hell, I even have Drive By tattooed on my leg, that you Chris wrote on with sharpie at Mad Hatters.. I had it tattooed the next day.. So I show my support 24/7 and people see it all the time and ask who you are..

I have ya on facebook already.. know that you have fans still who love DB.... you guys impacted both mine and Cassies lives with your music, where she has lyrics tattooed on her (Fight, Survive, Repress, Bury)..

Talk to ya soon
Luv AussieDebinOhio

 
Posted by Aussie Deb in Ohio on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 10:17 AM
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Aussie Deb in Ohio
Deb Meiring

 
Here is the pic




 
Posted by Aussie Deb in Ohio on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 10:20 AM
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Tizzie [Lil Drive By]

 
Heyyy Deb! Lovin your DB love!! Got me some of that permanent love too...
 
Posted by Tizzie [Lil Drive By] on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 6:00 AM
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Aussie Deb in Ohio
Deb Meiring

 
I think I should win the prize for doing the most outrageous thing.. permanent ink.. lol
Deb

 
Posted by Aussie Deb in Ohio on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 10:21 AM
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Roma

 
it sucks. you guys have my support!

you should definitely start twittering.

xoxo

 
Posted by Roma on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 1:05 PM
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xXRoXx
Ruadhan W

 
You guys rock!!! Definitely start a Twitter page!!! <3

 
Posted by xXRoXx on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 4:53 PM
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SarahSquarepants™
Sarah Reynolds

 
that blows :/
you should totally start a Twitter page :D

 
Posted by SarahSquarepants™ on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 7:56 PM
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xoxo A. xoxo N.

 
WE STILL BELIEVE IN YOU. I WOULD follow you on twitter [when I make one O-o]...I might even contemplate on making a Facebook account? I'll tell people...Pictures, signs, all that shenanigans. DON'T STOP DOING WHAT YOU DO. <3

Love Love Love,
Alex.
 
Posted by xoxo A. xoxo N. on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 12:23 AM
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Hunter Smith & The Dead Men

 
I'm putting the word out fo sho! Keep it up, we love you dudes and will do everything to help keep it going! As for original ways to rep, how about the black and red circular sticker on my guitar case that says 'Drive-By, Brooklyn, NY.' Whatchu know about some old school O.G. shit??

 
Posted by Hunter Smith & The Dead Men on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 5:19 PM
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Jet.Black.Feeling

 
Love you guys!  Please hang in there and I'll see what I can do here.
 
Posted by Jet.Black.Feeling on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 12:04 AM
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LostALone iN SileNce
amanda maree

 
Yes we care 4 U N  Drive BY!! I loveD the show that u did in Portland with MCR &
cant wait 4 another visit!
 
Posted by LostALone iN SileNce on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 7:09 AM
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Tizzie [Lil Drive By]

 
Sooo....how many creativity points does tagging my car get!?!
Love you guys!!!
 
Posted by Tizzie [Lil Drive By] on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 5:58 AM
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whitney. [loves drive by]

 
i haven't figured out what to tag yet, but my boyfriend and i rocked drive by shirts at the green day concert in tampa a couple days ago :)

 


 
Posted by whitney. [loves drive by] on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 5:35 AM
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Electric Emily

 
get a twitter!

 
Posted by Electric Emily on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 2:30 AM
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