Dryve

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Dryve
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Dryve (1993-1998) was an alternative roots/pop/rock band from San Diego, California. The band included Paul Donovan and Cory Verner on guitars and vocals, Steve Pratschner on lead guitar, Keith Andrew on drums, David Pratschner on the accordion and Hammond B3 organ, and Michael Pratschner on bass guitar (upright and regular bass). The three Pratschners are brothers.

Dryve brought a unique sound to the San Diego music scene and beyond. For instance, few bands use a Hammond organ, but even fewer bands tour with one. They also mixed two male vocalists, harmonica, and accordion into their songs.

Their most popular song was called "Rain". It has been played by worship groups in churches throughout the country. Part of its appeal was the lengthy, dreamy, yet powerful guitar solo by Steve Pratschner.

In 1997, their album Thrifty Mr. Kickstar won "Best Adult Alternative Album" in the San Diego Music Awards. Also in 1997, Dryve was featured at the Cornerstone Christian music festival.

Dryve broke up in 1998 but its members have continued to pursue other projects. Paul Donovan is singing and playing guitar in a San Diego band called The Midwinters. Michael Pratschner has played bass guitar with vocalist and guitarist Jason Gastrich for The Rock Church in San Diego and continues to play at his home church of North Coast Calvary Chapel in Encinitas, CA (coincidentally also the home church of the pop-rock band Switchfoot who were fans of Dryve's music in their early years). Steve Pratschner teaches guitar lessons, leads worship at his home church and continues to write and record his own music. Cory set up a home studio where he writes and records his own music and also plays at his home church. Keith Andrew has probably been the most musically active since the breakup of Dryve. He played with Justin Stevens, formally of Dimestore Prophets for a few years and toured with him a number of times to places such as Europe, UK and Russia. In 2001 Keith got involved with a band in Los Angeles called 'Parlour' (later to be changed to Marjorie Fair) who quickly got courted and signed by Capitol records. Unfortunately, the business end of things grew very sticky and unethical and Keith left the band. Also based in Los Angeles, Keith worked with a band called The Paper Dolls who did a number showcases for major labels including Interscope, Capitol and Virgin Records. They also worked with a few top name producers such as Dave Jerden (Alice in Chains, Jane's Addiction) and Damon Elliot (Pink, Macy Gray). Currently, Keith is playing with a band called The Tallships based out of San Diego. The Tallships are signed to a European label called Minority Recordsand completed a seven country European tour in Summer 2006.