Hudson Drive is a premier country band hailing from Kansas City, Missouri. Comprised of accomplished musicians, Hudson Drive is sure to entertain any audience at any event. They have opened for national touring acts Chase Rice, Maren Morris, Joe Diffie, LOCASH, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Thompson Square, Casey Donahew, Darryl Worley, and have played music festivals alongside Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Rodney Atkins, Alabama, Kane borwn, and more. They’ve been featured on Fox 4 Kansas City, The Big 94.5 Country in Topeka, KS, and 106.5 The Wolf, Q104, 99KG, K98.5, and others. Hudson Drive is Keeping the country in modern country, and is one of the fastest growing bands in the Midwest.
Their playlist covers today’s best country along, their own take on classic hits from legendary artists, and Hudson Drive original music. Covering favorite artists from Morgan Wallen to Joe Diffie, Brooks and Dunn to Luke Combs, they bring a country-certified sound.
The Hudson Drive guys are music enthusiasts, with experience playing events of all scale and sizes. They can provide a stage setup for any event and audience, including small, intimate settings, corporate events, and full-stage layouts. Their also known to play bars, bike nights, and fundraisers. No matter the event, Hudson Drive can deliver.
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Learn more about the guys who make up Hudson Drive:
Brian Folkers
Lead Vocals/Guitar
Brian Folkers, born and raised in Iowa, spent his time traveling the country pursuing his love for music. Brian landed in Kansas City in 2001, and worked in several different bands, before founding Hudson Drive.
With his experience in different bands, and a background in show production, Brian loves to be in front of a crowd. He brings a high-energy, captivating show to any audience put in front of him. Brian’s roots in country and rock music, alongside his stage experience, have helped cement Hudson Drive as one of the fastest growing country bands around!
Derrick Biermann
Lead Guitar
Influenced by his father, Derrick began learning guitar and developing a passion for playing at an early age. Growing up in Weston, Missouri, Derrick participated in music groups and courses throughout school. Eventually, he found his way to Missouri Western State University, graduating with a degree in music studies.
Residing in Kansas City, Derrick is focused on writing songs from blues to country music. When he’s not playing in Hudson Drive he spends his time teaching guitar and bass lessons in Overland Park, Kansas.
Brian McRoberts
Drums/Percussion, Vocals
Born in Iowa and raised in Denver, Brian started his musical career at age 8 taking piano lessons and picking up the drums at 13. With a wide variety of musical influences, he developed his musical talents at the University of Northern Colorado.
After moving to Kansas City in 2012 Brian quickly began playing with local bands using his instrument training, along with his signature backing vocals, to fit any musical style.