LOCAL/LIVE – 2/10/16 – Driveway Thriftdwellers
POSTED:: January 29, 2026
FILED UNDER:: In-Studio Performances, Local/Live
Join Music Director Sid and Milwaukee Record’s Matt Wild for another Local/Live with Driveway Thrift Dwellers on Tuesday, February 10 at 6 p.m.
Driveway Thriftdwellers are known for pedal-steel-rich arrangements, heartfelt lyricism, and energetic live shows. They are Jon Knudson (vocals, guitar), Ryan Knudson (pedal steel guitar, vocals), Aaron Collins (bass, vocals), Kyle Rightley (guitar, vocals), Jon Storey (drums, vocals). Formed in 2012, Driveway Thriftdwellers have grown to become a respected part of Wisconsin’s original Americana scene. Their 2016 debut Cutover Country earned strong regional attention, and their 2018 self-titled follow-up showcased a brighter, sharper rock edge while keeping their storytelling at the center.
About High Top Van – Building on the warm reviews of their earlier releases – praised for music that feels “vintage but fresh” and “Americana for people who don’t know they like Americana” – High Top Van marks a new chapter for the band. Instead of staying rooted in one lane, the Thriftdwellers embraced a wider musical palette and let the songs go where they naturally wanted to go.
“This album is a collection of lived experiences and musical experiences. We didn’t limit ourselves to one genre or one idea of what a Driveway Thriftdwellers record should sound like. If it felt honest, if it felt good, we ran with it,” says front-man Jon Knudson.
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Tune in on Tuesday to 91.7FM or stream on WMSE.org at 6 p.m.
