About
What to expect
Driven Serious began in late 2010 when singer-songwriter-guitarist Rob Jones called violin player Tom Gregory-Smith, whose number he found on an advert in a music shop.
- Lyrically driven sound with high energy and soul
- Percussion, acoustic and electric guitar, punk feel
- Eclectic influences and styles across the band
- Poetic and sensitive sentiment in some songs
Line-up
Listen before you go
If I Had the Chance - Driven Serious live at the Georgian Theatre Stockton
Driven Serious
Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does Driven Serious start and end?
Driven Serious runs Friday, 20 November 2026, 19:30.
Where is Driven Serious?
Driven Serious takes place at The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle.
How much are tickets for Driven Serious?
Tickets for Driven Serious cost £5.50 on the official ticket shop.
Who plays at Driven Serious?
The line-up of Driven Serious: Driven Serious.
What does the band sound like?
The band describes its sound as lyrically driven, with high energy and soul.
Percussion, acoustic and electric guitar and a punk feel
Some songs have a poetic and sensitive sentiment
People have compared them to names such as The Smiths, The Levellers, The Pogues, REM and Radiohead
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Getting there
The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1LD Newcastle, England, GB
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