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= Erica Blinn = Erica Blinn is an American Rock artist based out of Nashville, TN. She is originally from Worthington, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, OH. She learned everything about guitar and harmonica from her dad, Jerry. She started playing the harmonica when she was only 14. The harmonica turned into a guitar, and soon enough she was singing to the sound of her guitar. Erica Blinn played in numerous bands in high school, and in college too.

Discovery
She met Colin Gawel after stalking one of his concerts. Her and Gawel began practicing together. Colin Gawel helped Blinn launch her solo career just a few years ago. Her most recent album was produced with Mike Landolt (famous from producing Maroon 5, Blues Traveler, OAR). She takes lessons from guitar player Andy Harrison as well.

Now
The music Erica Blinn plays is from the heart. It has a Midwestern, American rock feel to it. Her upbeat harmonic tune stretches to the hearts of those who listen. She sings out honest words that stretch and twist through her tunes. Blinn bends the rules of the blues, and continuously knocks down the walls of pop music, creating a blue-collar music that everyone can stand up for and dance to. Blinn records at the Curry House records in Nashville, TN. She and the members of her team (listed below) strive to produce a harmonic sound through guitar and Blinn’s voice.

Members
Erica Blinn - Guitarist, Vocalist; PJ Schreiner - Backup Vocalist, Drummer; Will Newsome - Guitarist; Andrew Leahey - Backup Vocalist, Guitarist.

With many tours planned, she has played over 150 shows in the last year, and will to put on shows in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Some of the sites she has played at include: Liveburgh Studio, The Ohio State Fair, Wisteria Autumn Fires Festival, Rumba Cafe, and more.

Influences
Linda Ronstadt, The Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Bob Seger, J. Geils, The Rolling Stones, Watershed, Delyn Christian, John Hiatt, Dwight Yoakum, Georgia Satellites, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, John Prine, The Allman Brothers, The MC5, Ryan Adams, Led Zeppelin, Joe Cocker, Delbert McClinton, Traveling Wilburys, Don Henley, Tom Petty, Detroit Cobras. References https://www.facebook.com/pg/ericablinn/about/?ref=page_internal https://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/band-of-the-week-erica-blinn-and-the-handsome-machine/Content?oid=3731278 http://www.cosmic-charlies.com/event/1372801-jd-mcpherson-lexington/ http://www.columbusalive.com/content/stories/2011/10/20/local-music-erica-blinn.html http://www.theaquarian.com/2014/03/21/erica-blinn-lovers-in-the-dust/

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