MINNIE DRIVER IN CONCERT:
The multi-talented Minnie Driver is best known for her beloved film and television roles, but lately it's her prowess as a singer-songwriter that's causing box office buzz. At her live shows Driver brings loads of charisma and cool confidence to the stage, serenading fans with a voice that's equal parts sultry and soothing. She rounds out toe-tapping originals like the bluesy "Mockingbird" and the folksy "Stars & Satellites" with covers of well-known artists like Stevie Wonder and Neil Young, and the result is an impressively diverse concert experience. With her dynamic voice, down-to-earth personality, and sparkling sense of humor, Driver always treats fans to intimate and heartfelt performances on her must-see tours.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Minnie Driver leads a double life as a prolific singer-songwriter and as the Academy Award-, Golden Globe-, and Emmy-nominated actress best known for her roles in "Good Will Hunting", "The Riches", and "About A Boy". Driver grew up in London and Barbados and earned a drama degree from the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She began her music career as a singer for the London-based jazz group Puff, Rocks and Brown, which scored a development deal with Island Records. Driver went on to sign with EMI and Rounder Records and in 2004 she released her solo debut album Everything I've Got In My Pocket. Her sophomore effort, 2007's Seastories, included instrumentation by Ryan Adams and his band the Cardinals as well as backing vocals by Liz Phair. In 2014 she released her highly anticipated third album Ask Me To Dance, comprised of cover songs by artists including Neil Young, Elliot Smith, John Prine, and The Killers.
