LOS ANGELES (Top40-Charts/
Blackout Band Official Website) - "We work on our rehearsals whenever we can. Mostly between baseball and soccer on Saturdays, and if we've got our homework done, on Wednesday and Friday evenings." says band vocalist, Hunter Watson.
This is not something you'd hear from by most up and coming rock bands, but Virginia-based Black Out Band are not most bands. This trio of rockers are all 11 years-old. And, they are enthusiastic about the release of their debut single, 'Video Games' on iTunes, as well as the release of a promotional video to accompany the song which can be seen at https://www.blackoutband.com.
Black Out Band are three talented youngsters. Hunter, Tug and Matthew share a devotion to masters of rock such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan and The Doors and have more musical sophistication than many artists twice their age. Indeed, Hunter's wonderfully distinctive voice is reminiscent of Young.
The debut single is a infectious listen, and is about the band's favorite hobby. The song was born when their music teacher became frustrated by the trio's playing of video games when they should have been practicing. The song, written by Hunter and his mother, was promptly recorded and then performed at their school – an event that set the ball rolling for Black Out Band with kids, teachers and parents alike all dancing in the aisles.
The song had to be released. What was more, the band rented a historic theatre in Fall's Church, where 75 screaming kids turned up as a local production team, that also worked on several Beyonce videos, shot the video for 'Video Games'. The film was sent to a New York editing house and the video was complete.
Singer and guitarist Hunter is a remarkable talent who grew up in a musical family – his brother is also an accomplished musician. He began learning piano at age five before progressing on to guitar. Matthew, who plays drums, and Hunter have been friends since childhood. Tug joined the band last year on bass and has mastered several other instruments.
Hunter and his band have to be careful about playing too many gigs, what with academic and sport commitments still being important in their lives. When they do play though, audiences can expect an entertaining time – Black Out Band are full of energy as they rip through some classic rock covers as well as their burgeoning original material.
The prospect of such a dynamic young act has enamored many in the music world. Major music website Obscuresound.com said of them: "Black Out Band are a trio of eleven-year-olds in love with anything that has to do with music. I'm interested to see where they will be in several years from now with their songwriting ability." And a major Dutch music company has already requested a Demo of the music video.
The next song is to be a tale about their favorite time of Recess, but in the mean time 'Video Games' can be regarded as the first step on what promises to be an extremely successful road for this trio.
