In an age of all different types of music BLACKBIRD is a quintessential ROCK N ROLL
Band. Blackbird was originally formed in Hollywood California by brothers Arlie and
Gabe Patton in 2001. Blackbird first started performing in the Hollywood Club Scene
receiving a strong and loyal local following due to their Old School straight up
Rock N’ Roll Vibe. The mission of Blackbird is to mix great melodies with catchy hooks.
It’s all about the music “Straight Forward ROCK N ROLL! Blackbird has progressed on
and pushed the envelope of ROCK!
Blackbird is: Arlie Patton (vocals/guitar), Gabe Patton (drums/vocals),
Dana Todd (guitar/vocals), Don DeBey (bass/vocals).
FAN BASE
Blackbird has gone on to create an unlimited fan base across the country, extending from the West Coast to the East Coast.
VENTURES:
Arlie Patton Endorses Samack/Greg Bennett Guitars
Blackbird endorsed by Kerly Strings.
Rock City News nominated BLACKBIRD for the “Best Hard Rock Act”.
All Access Magazine nominated BLACKBIRD for the “Best Rock Group/Artist”.
Drummer Gabe Patton was featured on the Taxi.com website.
TOP 20 on Giant Radio.com
Distribution deals with CD Smash Records and Hardballmusic.com
Clockwise Entertainment’s comedic short entitled “An Ordinary Hero” features BLACKBIRD’s “Unstoppable”.
Sonic Birds of Boston MA (www.sonicbirds.com) have spotlighted the band on their Sonic Spotlight TWICE!
Kooba Radio- A UK based internet radio station playing “Never Enough” in regular rotation.
WLFR 91.7 FM in Pomona, NJ are spinning cuts from the current CD as well as hosted the band on Dec. 3, 2003.
FEATURED PRESS:
Fresno Bee article, July 2007
88.3 WLFC Findlay, Ohio in regular rotation 2007
LA Weekly music review, December 2006
Fresno Bee music review, April 2006
Rocknet Webzine band article, Nov. 2004
RockReport.be Review, June 2004
TwinDragonRecords.com Review, May 2004
SLAM! Review, May 2004
All Access Key Club Live Review, March 2004
Sleazeroxx.com – March 2004
The Valley X band article, Feb. 2004
Metalliville.com Review, August 2003
Ballbuster Hard Music Review, August 2003
Glam-metal.com Review, June 2003
Blackbird "crashing down" ..
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Hey Hey Friends of funny! We cant express how thankful we are that you have all showed so much support and appreciation for this "classy night life" we are establishing in Fresno! Thank you very much! Just a reminder that this emali is specifically for our friends that have been showing continued support for our shows! We would like to always offer you, your friends, co-workers, and family half off tix for any and all of our shows! Thats $10 for each guest you might have with you. Feel free to forward this email to any of your friends.
Our next show is next weekend, Oct. 16th/17th! (Fri/Sat) We have a very special guest coming into to town for you! He was a absolut success in the poular NBC show "Last Comic Standing"!! He also took part in Comedy Central's "Comics Unleashed", and you can cath him on Showtime Comedy!! We have limited party reservation tables available as well as "first come first serve" cocktail Tables"! Bottle service is availavable by request and our drink specials include $2 Budlights and $4 cocktails! Our dinner and appetizer menu is available all night as well! It all starts at 9pm sharp so get there early for dinner and/or seats!
I Have attached a couple fliers for this show and our weekly comedy happy hour on Wed. nights! Please also feel free to call me for any questions.
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Just wondering if you guys ever might be playing in Denver, that would be so rad, so did any of you get married or have kids? Keep it safe and have fun, God Bless from the Buds in Colorado.