The Blacklist was formed in 2006 by former music students from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. Its members, all veterans of the Florida music scene, envisioned an original modern hard rock sound driven by churning riffs and overlaid with crystalline harmonic soundscapes. The Blacklist’s influences range from classical and jazz, to psychedelia and metal. The songs’ lyrical themes run from dark to humorous. Drawing on the originality of its members, the band is able to streamline this eclectic brew into a heavy, but melodic style, free of pretense or limitations.
Vocalist Lisa Zinser performed as part of the “Stars of Tomorrow” showcase in the Orlando area before joining the rock act Electric Pilot. Brothers Daniel and Jason Parker (guitarist and bassist, respectively, as well as vocalists) and Colby Beck (drums) were also members of Electric Pilot. Zinser and the Parker brothers reunited to play several acoustic shows under the name The Blacklist, before adding Beck and guitarist Anthony Flanagan to complete the full rock band. The positive chemistry could be felt by all of the members in the first few rehearsals and the prospects for The Blacklist seemed promising.
The Blacklist has already developed a solid local following and seeks to build its fan base throughout Florida. The group is in the process of booking shows for the spring and summer. To book the band for your venue, contact Daniel Parker at 863-441-5067 or email him at sunshineserpents@earthlink.net.
Thanks for the b-day wishes. I plan to have a great day on my big 25th... Except... I don't know what I'm going to do quite yet. LOL So what have you guys been up to?
You guys need some gigs! I'd love to see you guys play. But, I understand how difficult it can be to try to get gigs and practice when all band members are productive members of society. So yeah, more gigs! :0D
ME..well...I'm not that good and I don't own any sticks...my baby brother plays drums. Probably a bit young for your band though....he's in high school. But that's the only one I know.
