Erica Blinn
Erica Blinn | |
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Erica Blinn performing at Suzie's Dogs and Drafts in Youngstown, Ohio | |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation | Musician |
Erica Blinn is an American Rock artist based out of Nashville, TN.[1] She is originally from Worthington, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, OH. She learned everything about guitar and harmonica from her dad, Jerry.[2] She started playing the harmonica when she was only 14[2] and started playing the bars then too.[3] The harmonica turned into a guitar, and soon enough she was singing to the sound of her guitar.[4] Erica Blinn played in numerous bands in high school, and in college too.
Career
She met Colin Gawel after finding him after one of his concerts. She and Gawel began practicing together. Colin Gawel helped Blinn launch her solo career just a few years ago. Her first album, Lovers In The Dust, was produced with Mike Landolt.[3] She practices with guitar player, Andy Harrison, as well.
Blinn records at the Curry House Records in Nashville, TN.[2] She and the members of her team strive to produce a harmonic sound through guitar and Blinn's voice.
Her band members are Erica Blinn - Guitarist, Vocalist; PJ Schreiner - Backup Vocalist, Drummer; Will Newsome - Guitarist; Andrew Leahey - Backup Vocalist, Guitarist.
Some acts who have taken part in the event are: Rob McNelly (son of original lead singer Bobby Gene McNelly and current guitarist for Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band), John David Call (steel guitarist for Pure Prairie League), Steve Smith, Gary Ballen, Delyn Christian, Tom Ingham, the Dan Orr Project, Cliff Cody, Grassanine and McGuffey Lane.
References
- ^ "Erica Blinn". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ a b c Alive, Chris DeVille, Columbus. "Local music: Erica Blinn". Columbus Alive. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Erica Blinn: Lovers In The Dust". The Aquarian. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ Niesel, Jeff. "Band of the Week: Erica Blinn and the Handsome Machine". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved 2017-06-23.