Hardline Drive came together as a band in December 2006, and in a short time has accomplished more than they ever dreamed. Each member brings to the band years of experience in both traditional and newer forms of bluegrass music, with a focused attention on producing original material.

While their musical heritage goes back to the music of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and Jimmy Martin, a significant amount of their influences come from bands like Alison Krauss and Union Station, Lonesome River Band, The Tony Rice Unit, IIIrd Tyme Out, Blue Highway, Mountain Heart, The Infamous String Dusters, Cadillac Sky, and many others. They draw from various other styles of music as well, which helps create the kind of sound that defines Hardline Drive.