We get asked this question all the time, so we figured we should sum it up here. Sounds like a simple question, right? Wrong. Our sound is a unique blend of four independant musicians with varying backgrounds. Most songs are lyric driven, and by that we mean that the songs are built around the words, they are the focal point. We want to relate to you or something in you. Sometimes they drive home a message, other times they tell a story, and sometimes they make you dream of some place else. Every person has their own way of interpreting things, and what you take from one of our songs is up to you. But, to be concise, it's a singer/songwriter based kind of rock with a lot of diverse influences.

What started as a dream for two childhood friends has quickly become a reality... Founded in 1998 by long time friends Jason Trenary and Dave Combs of Bunker Hill, West Virginia, Idle Ride has rapidly progressed into one of the hottest entertainment groups in the Shenandoah Valley Region. Trenary and Combs began playing acoustic shows in coffee houses and local taverns in March of 1998 that featured both writers' solo endeavors, collaborative efforts, and a vast collection of cover tunes that ranged from the Dave Matthews Band to the Allman Brothers Band. Overwhelmed by the response they received from local businesses and a wave of dedicated fans, Trenary and Combs set forth to create a band that combined meaningful lyrics, like those of Paul Simon and Jim Croce, with an alternative-edged rock sound that has become all their own.

Late Autumn Trenary and Combs picked up jazz percussionist Chris Sharp, a fellow student at Shepherd College. Sharp with his unique rhythmical style, added yet another aspect to this already diverse group. The band became a three piece and began playing larger local venues as they prepared to record their debut album.

January 1999 produced Idle Ride's first recorded production "Idle Ride", a self-titled local demo, that featured 10 original songs combining Trenary's song writing talents with Combs' signature guitar style and arrangements, as well as Sharp's unique bombardment of percussion instruments and tight rhythms. Produced by former Kix bassist, Donnie Purnell, the album, made with a cd burner and construction paper, sold well over 600 copies and received radio play.

Shortly after recording the album Jason and Dave took some time off to pursue other musical interests. However, in October of 1999 Jason met blues bassist J.B. Tanner at Shepherd College where the two of them decided to reform the band. Dave would rejoin the group shortly after as well as a new drummer.

The band was now a four piece for the first time since its conception a year before. Armed with a myriad of new material, the band was hard at work on their second studio release, all the while touring the tri-state area. Shortly afterwards the three song EP "Four Only Children" was released in a limited quantity as Idle Ride continued the search of a full time fourth member.

Still without a full length sophomore album and without a full time drummer, the band turned to long time friend Mike Snyder. Snyder had been working on promotional and conceptual artwork for the band from the Pittsburg area, where he attended classes, before he returned to his hometown. Trenary and Combs had grown up with Snyder and they had both played in bands with Snyder before, so the decision came easily. Snyder joined Idle Ride in the winter of 2000.

Once again they returned to the studio, this time with a new approach and renewed spirits. "The Words in Their Eyes" was independently released in late February of 2001 and the band began touring and expanding to new areas and venues to promote their sophomore release.

In the fall of 2002, the band moved it's headquarters from Shepherdstown, WV to Winchester, VA. Idle Ride would embark on two east coast tours, and begin working with large booking agencies like The More Music Group. In 2003, the band was looking to go back into the studio to record new music, which they had written on the road. The band would choose to use Golder O'Neill as there producer and record at Shenandoah University. The band would release a 3 song EP entitled "Gravity" in 2004, as a sneak peak at there next full release tentatively titled "Waiting For The Light To Change". The EP would prove to be a success and received radio play from DC101, 99.3 The Fox, and 89.7 WSHC.

In May of 2005 Dave Combs decided to pursue other interests and was replaced by former 50 ft. Ninja guitarist Brian Englebright. Brian's enthusiasm and new guitar style would cause a surge of new songs from Jason and the gang. The new Idle Ride resurfaced in Aug. 05 to rave reveus. Since then Idle Ride has been signed to Morning After Management, and received sponsorship from Unlocal Clothing.com. The band has plans to re-establish its roots in Shepherdstown and Winchester, as well as continue its assault on DC.