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Sable Drive is an ongoing project born in 2003 as the brainchild of artist Stan Ascher. First emerging as a nameless, somewhat amorphous rock concept, Sable Drive has since grown into a creative force that has united a slew of talented artists to date — its moniker, set in stone more than a decade after its foundation, paying homage to the street where Ascher would throw block parties and meet many of his future collaborators. Building on the groundwork laid by legends from Nick Cave and The B-52s to Jack White, Joy Division, Sleep and beyond, Sable Drive takes the classic rock sound on an indie, goth, oldies, and metal-flecked detour through the sonic lenses of both Ascher and his ever-evolving, ephemeral lineup, each release reflecting a different chapter, sometimes familiar, sometimes completely new. Now, following a string of achievements, including recording an EP with renowned engineer Don Zlentara, securing a regular series of shows at the Galactic Panther gallery, and partnering with circus and sideshow acts to deliver a consistently unforgettable live experience for a diverse and growing global fanbase, Sable Drive is gearing up for its biggest year yet, with another EP and more shows in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
I’ve been exploring ways to promote music and connect with people outside of Meta’s Facebook and Instagram.The problem is that there are so many alternatives that it quickly becomes overwhelming. And… more
I’ve been thinking about how AI generated images are created and the artists and designers whose work may have contributed to them.I wish there were a way to give those artists proper credit. After… more
One idea I’d like to explore with The Plugin is having a featured band serve as the house band, backing up other musicians throughout the night while also playing a few songs of their own.For our… more
Stan spent his lunch hour on the second day of preparations experimenting with equipment setups for our first night at Artemis.The venue has a drum kit, but it’s not in great condition, and we don’t… more
Jay Butler and I have come to an agreement about how we’re going to approach The Plug In at Artemis DC, and we’ve got a plan for our first night.There are a few things I’m personally hoping to get… more
I cross posted on several Facebook groups for musicians when trying to figure out what to do for this event. We can track all the comments and reactions with these I’m monitoring these five… more
Here’s the equipment we have available to work with at The Artemis as we get The Plug In off the ground.I know it’s exciting to think about bringing in additional equipment and expanding the setup,… more
Tidy Demon has officially emerged as Stan’s solo project under the Sable Drive Enterprises LLC umbrella.After Sable Drive began booking gigs too close together, Stan created Tidy Demon to branch out… more
Tidy Demon is teaming up with local promoter Zinoosh Farbod for a one-of-a-kind Spring Equinox show at an old sawmill in Savage, MD. The band will perform under Stan’s solo project name, Tidy Demon,… more
Sable Drive’s “Next Please” has been selected for inclusion in the groundbreaking art and sound exhibit Free Music: The Illusion of Liberation.The exhibit curators describe receiving “an… more