GUITAR

Bailey Coe, a multi-instrumentalist, comes from a long line of musicians and showcases his talents with precise rhythm and powerful vocals. Bailey brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the group from his days with regional favorite Grass Cats, and the nationally touring, award-winning group Sideline.

When Bailey is not on stage, he spends time in Winston-Salem, NC with his lovely wife, Samantha, and their two pets, Finley and Mabel.

GUITAR

Born in Tampa, FL, Austyn makes his home in Snow Camp, NC. A member of Drive Time through different variations for nearly a decade, Austyn previously led his own band, Bridgetown for several years.

He grew up attending summer festivals his father who toured extensively with the Bluegrass Parlor Band. His grandfather and great uncle played in The Bluegrass Gospel Train, and many other uncles and cousins bred the love for bluegrass music into his heart and soul.

Austyn’s influences range from Flatt & Scruggs, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Tony Rice to Bryon Sutton, Alison Krauss, Lonesome River Band, and New Grass Revival. Aside from his accomplishments in the music, he cherishes it most because of its people and friendships it has afforded him thus far.

BANJO

A Person County native, Tyler now makes his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. While being a founding member of Drive Time, he has been in several other regional bands such as Megan White & Gate City Bluegrass, Bridgetown, Victoria Lee & New Ground, and Karen Smedley & Three Jack Jenny. His influences range from traditional and modern bluegrass bands and his love for traditional country music instilled in him by his father.

Having recovered from a brain aneurysm in 2020, he is incredibly blessed, honored and excited to be performing and recording with Drive Time.

MANDOLIN

Austin’s grandfather took him to see Al Batten and the Bluegrass Reunion when he was around 11 years old and he immediately fell in love with the mandolin. A few years later he started playing regularly and began learning music theory.

In the beginning, he favored the more traditional sounds of bluegrass like Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers and Jimmy Martin. Through the years, Austin continued to expand his bluegrass influences to more modern styles of music such as that of Don Stiernberg, Chris Thile and David Grisman. Austin also played full time with Nu-Blu for nearly four years. Over the years, he has won several mandolin competitions and has shared the stage with some of the top bluegrass musicians.

FIDDLE

Katie (Springer) Koerner of Norwood, NC began playing music at an early age with her family's band. Taking lessons from family friend, Mike Hartgrove has greatly influenced her playing. Some other influences are The Osborne Brothers, LiveWire, Lyle Lovett, Bob Wills, and Warren Hood to name a few.

In addition to playing with Drive Time and jamming all night with her friends at festivals, Katie can also be found on stage with Sweet Potato Pie, Highway 58, The Scott Family, Gate City Bluegrass, and filling in with a number of other local bands.

BASS

Stepping into the bass role, Doug is the newest member of Drive Time but is a long-time friend of everyone in the band. He grew up in Western NY and got his start in bluegrass there, regularly attending the weekly bluegrass jam at the Celoron American Legion.

Primarily a mandolin player, Doug played several fill-in gigs with Drive Time before finally coming on board full time as their bass player. He has also performed as a member of Ohio-based bands South 79 and Mitch Jr and Drivin’ Time as well as with Greensboro’s Megan White and Gate City Bluegrass.

Doug now makes his home in Winston-Salem, NC with his wife Renée and their two daughters Taylor and Elly.