Biography
The Blue News from Terre Haute, IN has only begun their ascent with creative songwriting and dynamic and energetic live performances. The band's unique sound is inspired by several styles including Modern Alternative Rock, Blues, R & B, Roots and more. Since the band's formation in 2006 they've been constantly building their audience touring the Midwest and beyond and the band has placed several songs on regional cable, popular video games (Rock Band) and four songs by The Blue News have been heard on national TV. With standout tracks like "Hypnotized" from their latest album "Wartime Songs," the band evokes their most unique collection of songs to date which appeals to blues fans and rock fans alike.
The band's draws inspiration from several artists in several genres including:
Modern Rock bands such as; The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket & Delta Spirit
Blues legends such as; Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson & R.L. Burnside
Classic Rock bands such as; Cream, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles & Led Zeppelin
R&B / Soul influences such as; Donny Hathaway, JJ Grey, Al Green & Marvin Gaye
Southern Rock bands such as; Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers & The Black Crowes
Press Quotes:
"I love The Blue News…Sultry sexy dirty organic rock with a hint of the blues..Rick and warm songs, genuine vocals, true musicians doing what they love. I'm a fan." - Sylvia Massy
"Fully steeped in the kind of nitty-gritty, sweaty aura that modern blues demands." - Muzik Reviews
"Thousands of people waited to hear blues-rock band The Blue News at Ball State University" - BSU Daily News
Some Past Shows Include:
Midpoint Music Festival - Cincinnati, OH
NY Film & Music Festival - New York
Valley Branch Festival - Nashville
Ball State University - Muncie, IN
Off Broadway - St. Louis, MO
Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Irving Theate - Indianapolis, IN
The Verve - Terre Haute, IN
Music Mill - Indianapolis, IN
Piece Brewery - Chicago, IL
Band Links:
facebook.com/bluenewsband
myspace.com/bluenewsband
last.fm/music/Blue+News
CDbaby.com/bluenews
twitter.com/thebluenews
ilike.com/artist/Blue+News
reverbnation.com/bluenews
youtube.com/blamerecords
EPK: sonicbids.com/thebluenews
BLOG: bluenewsband.blogspot.com
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Booking Contact:
Evolution Productions
7095 Hollywood Blvd. #805
Hollywood, CA 90028
Contact: Austin
(323) 522-5457
Email: evol.productionz@gmail.com
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