Artist description "Just Taste It" is the debut release from Blaike and it features Blaike's warm vocal style, introspective lyrics and layered acoustic guitar arrangements. Audiences are able to connect with Blaike's genuine emotion and often cutting truth. This album evokes a range of feelings from the listener as Blaike takes on politics, apathy, heartbreak, and tragedy. If you're a fan of the acoustic guitar and you are hungry for an intelligence and social conscience not often seen in today's music, Blaike "Just Taste It" will fill your appetite. A throwback to the 70's singer/songwriter with a modern twist, Blaike's audience tends to be fans of James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Nick Drake and more recently, David Gray and Shawn Mullins.

Music Style Acoustic, Folk, Adult Alternative

Similar Artists Completely original acoustic music drifting towards folk and adult alternative...with a hint of of Sting, Shawn Mullins, Chris Isaak, Nick Drake , and James Taylor.

Artist History Blaike is an acoustic guitarist singer/songwriter and if you haven't had the opportunity to hear him as yet, we think you're in for a treat (yes, more food puns). Based on listener and audience feedback, we believe you'll relate to Blaike's thought-provoking lyrics and will appreciate the simple intimacy of the arrangements that almost make you feel as if Blaike is playing live in your living room. The style of music fits into an acoustic genre that may drift towards folk or rock depending on the song. Blaike creates mood and generates a unique style and sound by layering multiple guitars and vocals in a primarily acoustic guitar based arrangement. In his lyrics, Blaike draws upon personal life experiences and observations for insight and inspiration while writing about subjects close to home for all of us. More information on Blaike as well as free previews and prizes can be found at imsrecords.com and blaike.com

Group Members Blaike - Vocals, All Guitars, and Bass; Craig Sanderson - Backing Vocals, Drums; Michelle Gerlach - Backing Vocals

Instruments Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums/Percussion, Keyboards

Press Reviews "Layered guitar tracks fill out the spare acoustic recordings of Blaike. Intimate and abundantly sincere, these are a man's efforts to make sense of his life through song." - Listen.com.................... Music from Blaike has been featured on WSTW's "Hometown Heroes" show spanning Delaware, Philadelphia and New Jersey as well as "The Pipeline", syndicated on WWZK "KROCK" and WNWR across Philadelphia, New Jersey Shore and Ocean City, Maryland.

Location New York City, New York - USA

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