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The Blakes
Rock / Garage / Experimental

New Record "Souvenir" out October 13th!!!



Seattle, Washington
United States

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Last Login:  11/30/2009
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Member Since2/20/2004
Band Websitetheblakesband.com
Band MembersGarnet ...........Gtr, Vox, and anything else available Snow ............ Bass, and whatever you have that plucks, hums or rings BOB............ Skin and Gut, the more the better Header Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!
Influences
'Who's this? This shit is good!' - IGGY POP

* Soak the Kinks in cheap booze, reignite the Stooges' strut...gritty-yet-hazy rock music. (SPIN)
* Swampy guitars, twitchy rhythms, and power-pop vocal harmonies! (PitchforkMedia.com)
* Breakout stars. (Filter Magazine)
The Blakes, praised by Pitchfork for their "swampy guitars, twitchy rhythms and power pop vocal harmonies", recall the stinging catchiness of early Who, Kinks, and other spitfire rock bands. With the influences of Hank Williams and Brian Wilson hanging from their sleeves, brothers Garnet and Snow Keim busked across America, scribbling songs in hostels and motel bathrooms, en route to Seattle. There they met animalistic, drummer Bob Husak in a local coffee shop, and The Blakes were born. The dynamic threesome hit the road and have been bringing gritty rock and roll to the masses ever since. Mixed and mastered by Martin Feveyear (Kings of Leon, Cornershop, Mudhoney), the band's single has arrived in the form of a limited edition 7" featuring the raucous growl of "Two Times" and the poppy burst of non-album b-side "Die." More Info: www.myspace.com/theblakes www.theblakesband.com

Sounds Like
The Blakes, praised by Pitchfork for their "swampy guitars, twitchy rhythms and power pop vocal harmonies", recall the stinging catchiness of early Who, Kinks, and other spitfire rock bands.
There's a fine line between inspiration and imitation and as The Blakes have shown in their brief career, they know exactly how to keep on the good side of the equation. Although their debut album was steeped in Detroit style Rock 'N' Roll, they were able to avoid The Iggy imitator trap by mixing in more modern sounds along with their take on fiery, Detroit style Rock 'N' Roll. On "Basket," a new track taken from a recent iTunes Session, The Blakes have left the Motor City, for a more Southern oriented sound, much like the Stones did with their interpretations of American country and roots music. While "Basket" may inspire that immediate connection to The Stones, The Blakes safely steer clear of imitation, and make this mid tempo groove all their own. MP3: The Blakes - Basket "Basket" appears with a handful of other new tracks by The Blakes on their recently released iTunes Session.


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Film & TV Licensing info@scionmusicgroup.com


Booking patrick@montereyinternational.net


Record LabelWE ARE OK
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Senorita Burrita Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Nov 21 2009 8:30P
Senorita Burrita Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Nov 22 2009 8:00P
T.T. The Bear’s Cambridge, Massachusetts
Nov 22 2009 8:00P
T.T. The Bear’s Place Cambridge, Massachusetts
Nov 23 2009 7:00P
Jerky’s Live Music Hall Providence, Rhode Island
Nov 23 2009 8:00P
Jerky’s Providence, Rhode Island
Nov 24 2009 8:00P
Valentine’s Albany, New York
Nov 24 2009 8:30P
Valentine’s Albany, New York
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Schubas Tavern - The Blakes Chicago, Illinois
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Schubas Tavern Chicago, Illinois
Nov 30 2009 5:00P
Vaudeville Mews Des Moines, Iowa
Nov 30 2009 8:00P
Vaudeville Mews Des Moines, Iowa
Dec 3 2009 8:00P
Parlour @ Southgate House Newport, Kentucky
Dec 3 2009 8:00P
The Parlour @ Southgate House Newport, Kentucky
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Radio Radio Indianapolis, Indiana
Dec 4 2009 11:00P
Radio Radio - The Blakes Live! Indianapolis, Indiana
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
Frankie’s Toledo, Ohio
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
Frankie’s Inner City Toledo, Ohio

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   About The Blakes
New Video "Ramshackle Herse". Directed by Chase Jarvis & Will Hyde. Produced by Chase Jarvis inc. Effects and color by superfad. www.chasejarvis.com








"The Blakes - "Two Times" Live @ The Vera Project, Seattle, WA, 10.05.2007




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_Rev_Blake

Blake Hauschild



Nov 30 2009 8:06 PM

 Glad i got to see you guys in Chi.  Cheers.   

Antidissimplistically,
Blake H
menagerie

menagerie



Nov 22 2009 1:21 PM

love
TWIN BERLIN

TWIN BERLIN



Nov 24 2009 6:27 PM

Hey guys,

We had a great time playing with you at TTs. I've been playing that album you gave me non stop, it's very rare to get an album that you can listen to all the way through but really, every song on that record is great. Hopefully we'll be able to play again together somewhere down the line and good luck with the rest of your tour!

-Twin Berlin
Jimbo Rocko - Call Me @ (216) 503-6789

Jimbo Rocko - Call Me @ (216) 503-6789



Nov 21 2009 1:38 AM

Hey -- what's goin' on?


- Jimbo Rocko
Kat

Kaitlin Emerson



Nov 21 2009 7:28 AM


Justin

Justin



Nov 18 2009 11:42 PM

hey it's a Port Angeles kid, just no longer living there. If you guys ever make your way to Oregon let me know and I'll take some friends to experience your sound.
-Justin
Vinyl Film

Vinyl Film



Oct 28 2009 1:52 AM

thanks for the add guys! Really like what you're doing, very cool and catchy!


Marco
Etherin Wright

Etherin Wright



Nov 11 2009 1:30 AM

Gentlemen,



Hope the tour is going well.

Wanted to pass the word along that we're now in the market for a second guitarist. If you know anyone back in Seattle looking for a project, have them stop by our page and drop us a line.

TWIN BERLIN

TWIN BERLIN



Nov 10 2009 5:43 PM

guys, can't wait to play with you at TT's. going to be a hell of a show!

<3 twin berlin
Rain Looking Blue IS ON ITUNES

Rain Looking Blue IS ON ITUNES



Nov 2 2009 11:35 AM

hey thanks for the add! i really loved your music, especially "don't bother me" and "so easy". there's an awesome beat and energy that just makes you want to get up and dance. really awesome!

kelley
Julia

Julia fraden



Nov 3 2009 4:45 AM

you boys better come find me while you're in NY!
Purple Fiction

Purple Fiction



Oct 22 2009 12:42 PM

hey!
thanks a lot for the friendship:-)
best regards
The Purple Fiction
Daylight For Deadeyes

Daylight For Deadeyes



Oct 29 2009 12:12 AM

saw you dudes at the Horseshoe...i came and said hi...you guys rocked, bigtime!!! great show!
The Rodeo Church

The Rodeo Church



Oct 30 2009 7:12 PM

Howdy!
We're playing with you guys on 9/22!
Looking forward to it!
ß ® å Ð ÿ!

It's Brady Fool



Nov 2 2009 12:31 AM

dude i wanna see you guys so bad but i can never get to seattle
come to spokane!
Maggie

Maggie Ashanti



Oct 31 2009 8:09 AM

Love your music. ..
SHARON

Sharon Nalezny



Nov 1 2009 4:35 AM

                                   

HAPPY FREAKING HALLOWEEN!!!!
Trish

Trish



Oct 29 2009 9:53 PM

just wanted to drop by and say thank you for adding me. :)
Brooklin

Brooklin larsen



Oct 24 2009 7:02 PM

hey guys i hope your tour is going well! but when are you coming back to Port Townsend!
Megan T. Brown

Megan Brown



Oct 23 2009 3:01 AM

You broke my heart when you scheduled a show in Toronto exactly one month and one day prior to my nineteenth birthday.



Regardless, congrats on the new album!

Cheers
SHARON

Sharon Nalezny



Oct 22 2009 3:55 PM

I keep checking.... 
Uncle Aaron

Aaron Chavez



Oct 22 2009 9:57 AM

don't know if it's possible any time soon but since i'm like overseas and the populace is all about some crazy arabic music stuff it might be cool to get the new album from itunes. 
THE VACANT LOTS

THE VACANT LOTS



Oct 9 2009 8:21 PM

cool songs! 
The Lloyds

The Lloyds



Oct 19 2009 9:44 AM

Thank you guys, great stuff!
IZOZZI BandSkins

Izozzi BandSkins



Oct 19 2009 4:54 PM

Listening in the studio - checking in to say HELLO - lovin the tunes!
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