Concerts That Made Us
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Combining elements of alternative metal, post hardcore, and progresssive rock, San Antonio outliers Donella Drive cannot be categorized by a singular label. Consisting of brothers Aidan Escalante (lead vocals/guitar) & Andrew Salazar (bass), Steven Rodriguez (Drums). Donella Drive has expanded upon the previous boundaries of their work since their inception in 2012.

Brothers Escalante and Salazar originally formed the band with the desire to create a sonically engaging music that pushed the rock medium in a new direction. In 2015, Donella Drive released their first album Anomalous, followed by Diy tours, opening for legendary acts such as Megadeth, Deftones, and Scorpions. The band has also toured and supported contemporary bands such as Dead Poet Society, The Callous Daoboys, Protest The Hero, Hail the Sun , He Is Legend, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and more.

Dec. 5, 2024

From Riffs to Reality: The Creative World of Donella Drive

In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian dives deep into the world of music with Andrew Salazar and Aidan Escalante from the dynamic band Donella Drive. The conversation kicks off with an in-depth exploration of thei...

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