Bands
Driver was a founding member of maudlin of the Well in 1996. They disbanded in 2003, and Driver went on to form Kayo Dot that same year, using the songs for what would have been motW’s fourth album for Kayo Dot’s first album, Choirs of the Eye. Kayo Dot has since experienced various line-up changes, with Driver remaining a core member along with violinist/multi-instrumentalist Mia Matsumiya and motW alumnus Terran Olson. In 2009, due to fan requests and contributions, Driver reformed maudlin of the Well to record the digital album Part the Second, reuniting with guitarists Greg Massi, Josh Seipp-Williams, and drummer Sam Gutterman. The album contained five newly released songs, some of which were composed—partially at least—in the early days of the band (as far back as 1997), with lyrics co-written by Jason Byron and Toby Driver.
Driver has also released an official solo album on John Zorn’s Tzadik Records label, and has appeared as a guest musician and/or vocalist on several other projects. He also formed the side project Tartar Lamb with Mia Matsumiya in 2007. He currently records and tours actively with Kayo Dot, and very occasionally plays shows with Tartar Lamb. In rare occurrences he also plays live shows as a solo act, with different band line-ups.
In addition, Driver currently plays bass in experimental metal band Vaura, who released their debut album Selenelion in 2012 through Wierd Records.
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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—Bible: New Testament, Luke 2:6,7.
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—Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960)