Artist description "I locked the door and calm myself, hung a 'Do Not Disturb sign, but the space between my ears, is where you take what's mine." At first listen, the songs feel good. At second listen, you hear the lyrics from a strong voice, only young in age, apparent that at the tender age of 19, Blaise has already lived a lifetime. Born in Kasilof, Alaska, Blaise is a 19-year-old singer/songwriter. He left home at the age of 15. Over the next years Blaise would live in various places, not spending more than a year in each, searching for a place to call home, and although not knowing at the time, coming into his own and discovering the artist he is today. He went from Alaska to Colorado, from Colorado to Boston. From Boston he and some friends drove cross-country to Los Angeles, like so many young artists do, to conquer Hollywood. After realizing L.A. wasn't the place for him (again, like so many artists do), Blaise went back to Boston and then eventually New York, the place he now calls home. "I've felt the winds of AK, 52 below, but when I sat down in Hollywood then I knew what was cold." The tragic events of 9/11 almost had Blaise leaving yet another place and going on to the next. But something inside him told him to stay and stick it out in one place. Finally. He stayed in New York and continued to work with the production team Prophet Entertainment (Vaughn Stewart & John Mortera), producers he had met when he answered an ad a friend had shown him. "I was the only guy there who brought an acoustic guitar and played an original song," says Blaise, "all the rest of the guys were singing N'Sync songs". It was apparent from the beginning that Blaise already had a vision of the artist he wanted to be. With the lyrics and melodies in his head translated into reality, Blaise and his band began to practice intensely, honing their sound, in the rehearsal studio and then eventually at every small club in downtown New York. Blaise met 25-year-old guitarist Craig Bauer in a bar fight at a local dive bar in the east village. Fortunately they were not the principal guys involved in the dispute and ended up drinking buddies by the end of the night. The band was looking for a guitarist at the time so Blaise chalked it up to fate. Craig has been playing guitar for nine years and his major influences are Rage Against The Machine and Led Zeppelin. Bassist Phil Galitzine, 23, met Blaise through their mutual friend Jarrett of the band Carbondale. Phil had played with Jarrett in their old band Velvet Frog and suggested him to Blaise. Originally from New York, Phil has been playing for 8 years since the 10th grade. His influences include Counting Crows, Peter Gabriel, Bjork, electronica and drum n' bass music. Donato Paternostro, originally from Connecticut, met Blaise through the former bassist of the band. After only one jam session with the band, everyone knew instantly they had found a drummer. Playing drums for 20 years since the age of 6, Donato was taught by his uncle and it was apparent he had a gift since playing drums came easy to him at such an early age. He left the Connecticut scene 7 years ago after playing in 1 to 5 bands at any given time and chose to live in New York. His major influences are the The Pixies. Over the past months, the band has become in sync with one another and their live show demonstrates how they gel together perfectly. Playing the New York club circuit, with frequent gigs at Arlene's Grocery, CBGBs, Elbow Room, The Bitter End, etc. Blaise and his band deliver and undeniable set, grabbing the crowd's attention, and more importantly, holding it. The material has been described as melodic alternative with obvious influences from bands like Incubus, Sublime and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. for photos, music, videos and more info check out: www.blaiseonline.com Contact: Vicky Baradi/FAMOUS ARTISTS (212) 245-3939

Music Style Rock

Group Members BLASIE - vocals CRAIG - guitar PHIL - bass DONATO - drums

Albums BLAISE

Location New York, New York - USA

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