Demo from Northsouth which was Terry McDermott (Driveblind, Lotus Crush, Terry McDermott & The Bonfires) and the late great Dave Rosser (Afghan Whigs, Gutter Twins, Twilight Singers). The track was to be part of a concept record covering the life of mercurial Northern Irish football genius George Best.

George Best Album roughs

Brown Bull

Dave Rosser/Terry McDermott cover of Love Aint For Keeping by The Who.

Northsouth - 'Love Aint For Keeping' (Who Cover)

Lotus Crush perform a set of acoustic tracks before a live audience for a special performance inside the famed Robert Lang Studios near Seattle, WA.

1. Hold On
2. Heavens Hell
3. All The Same
4. Black Hole Heart
5. Blood In The Water

Lotus Crush - 'Live At Langs'

Members of Lotus Crush perform Chris Issak’s classic Wicked Game at Crownfest 2018, Crown And Anchor pub in Algiers Point in New Orleans. With guest guitarist Justin Molaison.

Recorded live for broadcast by John Ryan on W3Z Internet Radio, New Orleans.

Lotus Crush - Wicked Game (Live At Crownfest 2018)

Available from all digital retailers, 10.31.13

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Lose This Feeling (McDermott/Burman)

From the Palmetto Heights EP, released on Fat Hippy Records in the UK, June 2013.

Terry McDermott & The Bonfires -Over Again

Terry McDermott (Lotus Crush) and Craig John Davidson release an acoustic version of Craig's track. originally released as part of Craig's 2014 album "The Last Laugh". Both Lotus Crush and Craig John Davidson perform Aug 16 at Seattle's Crocodile Cafe and at Hempfest.

Terry McDermott/Craig John Davidson - Half Alive

This song was a staple at solo shows and such a joy to perform. I'm hoping to release this as a full single later this summer, but in the meantime, here's a live bootleg recording from one of my favourite little venues on earth, Crown And Anchor in New Orleans. Myself and my unfathomably talented friend David Rosser (Afghan Whigs) performing Come Lay Down. Written by myself and John Jones, with additional work by David Rosser and Alex Smith.

Terry McDermott - 'Come Lay Down' (Live Bootleg From The Crown & Anchor, New Orleans)

A live track from early Driveblind, my band that was on A&M and later Geffen Records. This recording was from 2001 i think and it would be another 2 years before we signed to A&M and left to live in Los Angeles.

Driveblind - 'Right Roads' (Live At The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen 2001)

Live performance of 'Over Again' on the Simon Lederman show, BBC London.
With Craig John Davidson on guitar.

Pictures (Acoustic)

Over Again (BBC Session)

Unreleased track from Lotus Crush. Lotus Crush consists of former Driveblind vocalist Terry McDermott, Candlebox members Peter Klett and Scott Mercado, plus Miggs guitarist John Luzzi.

Moment Wont Last - Lotus Crush {McDermott/Klett/Luzzi}

Unreleased track written with friend and Grammy Award winner John Idris Jones. 
Aside from his Grammy and excellent work as a producer and engineer, John is also famous for writing the hit Duran Duran track Ordinary World, amongst others.

Come Lay Down (Demo) - Terry McDermott & John Jones {McDermott/Jones}

From Lotus Crush debut release "Half Light Morning". Available on Itunes, Amazon and all good digital retailers. Lotus Crush consists of Terry McDermott (Driveblind) Peter Klett (Candlebox) Scott Mercado (Candlebox) and John Luzzi (Miggs)

Black Hole Heart - Lotus Crush {McDermott/Klett}

Unreleased track from Driveblind. Driveblind released their debut on Geffen in 2006, their follow up EP (The Future You Were Promised) arrived in 2008. Driveblind disbanded in 2008. Both releases are available on Itunes

Strawberry Girl - Driveblind {McDermott/Tyler/Midnight}

From Driveblind's eponymous 2006 release on Geffen Records. Available on Itunes, Amazon and all good digital retailers.

The Fool Rides Again - Driveblind {McDermott/Tyler}

Cover of the Bigstar classic. Performed by David Rosser (Twilight Singers) & myself

Thirteen(BigStar)

Early demo for a track i love....for obvious content reasons....unreleased. These sessions were great fun and it felt like we could have created new songs for years. I like this one with headphones on.

Join Or Die (Demo) - Lotus Crush (McDermott/Klett/Luzzi)

Track written by myself and former Re-Flex (Remember "The Politics Of Dancing" from the 80's?) guitarist/vocalist John Baxter. Some great results from writing with John. Engineered by John Baxter.



All Are One - Terry McDermott & John Baxter (McDermott/Baxter)

Back in the day.....Driveblind performing a track written by myself, Driveblind guitarist Nick Tyler and former Re-Flex guitarist John Baxter. Engineered/Produced by John Baxter. Looking back on this song, it was a pretty obvious reaction to the pressure we were under from the record company at the time and the still-lingering culture shock that was affecting me....well.....that and the vast quantities of booze the band were drinking at the time... 

Lost In America  - Driveblind & John Baxter (McDermott/Baxter/Tyler)

Always liked this song. Written by myself and John Baxter of 80's band Reflex. Performed by Driveblind at Johns studio in LA.

My Love WIll Remain - Terry McDermott & John Baxter (Performed by Driveblind)

Demo track that never saw the light of day but a favourite of mine. A forgotten piece of music from Driveblind guitarist Nick Tyler and then a flash of vocal inspiration years later from me resulted in this track.

The Devil Will Be Looking For Me (Demo) (McDermott/Tyler)

From the debut album by Lotus Crush. 'Half Light Morning" is available on itunes and amazon.

Gunnin Honey - Lotus Crush (McDermott/Klett)

Dave Rosser (Gutter Twins, Twilight Singers, Afghan Whigs) and i cut this version of the Lennon masterpiece. Production by Mr Rosser. Thank you to all the supporters for their love, passion and energy. I will be on the road and bringing new new music to you for sure. Many thanks. Cheers. The track can now be downloaded by the first 1000 people! Thank you folks.

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Pictures (McDermott/Burman)

Muchas Gracias! This song has proved so popular in it's more stripped down format that it is now available for sale on itunes. Clicky linky! 

Pictures (Acoustic) (McDermott/Burman)

I ended up writing to a fantastic piece that Nick Tyler, my long time partner in Driveblind wrote after, unsurprisingly, i fell in love with it. In essence it’s the last ever Driveblind demo. Cracking tune. Nick’s guitar work and production is 100 feet high for all to hear.

Bleed For You - Driveblind Demo Tyler/McDermott)

Live at Drummonds, Aberdeen, Scotland.. Driveblind returned home from Los Angeles to the UK to begin recording their debut album. With producer Mike Hedges, they recorded an evening at a sell out gig in their home town.

Driveblind - Dusk (Live At Drummonds)

Driveblind - City Of Despair

Prior to Driveblind’s debut release there were a few different versions of songs kicking around including 3 mixes for the album that were done by Howard Benson. This one is probably my favorite of the three. Feels notably different that the released Brian Malouf mix so i figured I’d put it up.

Driveblind - Tell Me (AKA 42 - Howard Benson Mix)

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In Your Eyes (McDermott/Burman)

Scottish Singer-Song Writer, Terry Mac & The Order/Lotus Crush/ Ex-Driveblind. Terry McDermott arrived in the US from Aberdeen Scotland in 2003, with Driveblind, signing to A&M Records with label president Ron Fair. Fair moved to Geffen Records taking Driveblind with him. The Scottish six-piece released on Geffen in 2006. After Driveblind disbanded, McDermott formed Lotus Crush with friend Peter Klett, founding and former member of Candlebox. Lotus Crush released "Half Light Morning" in 2011. Terry McDermott & The Bonfires released "Palmetto Heights EP" through Fat Hippy Records in June 2013, touring the UK that summer followed by single and video "Hi Stepping", released Jan 2014. Lotus Crush returned with "Rabbit Hole" released in the US in 2015. McDermott and the band have enjoyed extensive touring throughout the US and Europe and will release "Rabbit Hole Deluxe" in the UK and Europe in 2017. Solo single 'Lost Again' arrives September 2016. McDermott began work on ‘Terry Mac & The Order’ in 2019. A project/band with fellow New Orleans based musicians Georgi Petrov (Bulgarian jazz virtuoso) and Dave Shirley (drummer for Sweet Crude). 
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