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Artist description
Santa Cruz-based modern rock band that is smoother than tapioca. Ever wonder what would happen when a band finds the modern rock fake book used at a local book store-- so do we. |
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Music Style
Rock/Acoustic Rock |
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Similar Artists
Goo Goo Dolls, Everclear, Coldplay |
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Artist History
Sometimes it only takes a little luck or a run-in with the devil’s brother. In
Blueprint’s case, it took both. On a foggy day during the autumn of 1997
guitarist Zach Friend took a stroll down Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa
Cruz. He came across an elderly blind man playing a 1930’s National guitar
with a coffee can filled with spare change. After a few bars the man
stopped. “My two chords can change the world boy, and guitarists like you
ain’t never going to play like me.” The timing was perfect. Zach had been
immersed in the Modern Rock Fake Book for days. The only conclusion he
reached was that catchy tunes required three chords, not two. After a short
discussion and a handful of Coronas at noon, the pair began to discuss the
secret two-chord progression. With these two chords Blueprint was born.
The musicians wanted ad was placed that day. All the essential
locations were hit. The local record store, the University, and various
gentlemen’s clubs around town. Vocalist Darren McClure was the first to
answer. The band has never discussed where Darren saw the ad, but
everyone has their suspicions. Drummer Dave Price and Bassist Ben
Edwards quickly followed suit. Their calling came from a different sort. The
University of California, Santa Cruz. Zach and Dave were freshman hall
mates and all three attended the same residential college. You see a bond
is formed when everyone has attended the same school. After all, it
provides a mutual understanding of athlete’s foot from the shower or girls
without makeup at 5:00 a.m.
While based in Santa Cruz, the band’s roots actually stem from
Southern California. Growing up just outside of Los Angeles, Darren was
surrounded by, in fact lived in the same neighborhood with, the sounds and
members of Social Distortion, Zebrahead, and No Doubt. Ben’s West L.A.
upbringing placed him in the forefront of some of the world’s finest music
clubs and bands. Zach’s San Diego background allowed his previous band an
opportunity to open for Blink-182 and Rocket from the Crypt. Dave is the
only non-tan member. His San Jose background is mostly kept quiet for PR
purposes. So, many will ask, what the hell is the band doing in Santa Cruz?
“The answer is easy,” claims Ben, “we heard that Phish made it big by living
in old school busses and smelling like patchouli oil. We figured the best way
to surround ourselves in this ‘creative’ environment was to move to Santa
Cruz. Hey, we’re a jam band without the song length, solos, patchouli and
school busses… ok, maybe we are pop.” And there you have it. This is the
basis of Blueprint. Is it revolutionary? Yes. Is it butter? Yes. Is it
revolutionary butter? Only you can decide. Until then, Zach vows to keep
the two chords a secret. Go ahead, dance with the devil’s brother tonigh |
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Group Members
Darren McClure--vox
Zach Friend--guitar
Ben Edwards--bass
Dave Price--drums |
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Instruments
Guitar/Bass/Drums/Vox |
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Albums
Maybe Wednesday |
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Press Reviews
"The most promising band of the year" --AFS
"Absolutely remarkable" Judd Handler, In the Spin Light
"Blueprint is a band filled with incredible spirit and promise.
Certainly we will be hearing more from them" - Musician's Trade Journal
"Blueprint's unique brand of guitar oriented pop and Mc Clure's solid vocal work moves listeners
with its graceful explosions--clearly a band to look out for" - Musicosm
"This is not your standard alternative pop faire... Blueprint has a true bright future"
- Indie Journal
"Blueprint's got it all. Strong song sensibilites, a melodic voice. I can't wait to hear
more from them" Makeastar.c |
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Location
Santa Cruz, CA - USA |
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