The Blackout Project profile picture

The Blackout Project

About Me

With a sound somewhere on the musical spectrum between The Roots, Galactic, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Blackout Project combines brilliant songwriting, a charismatic frontman, and a knack for collective improvisation to create an unpredictable and seriously energetic brand of live hip-hop.

Email [email protected] for more information.



/
View The Blackout Project's EPK

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/11/2007
Band Website: www.blackoutmusic.net (Coming Soon!)
Band Members: K-Nice, Word Up, Ryan Gilchrist, Granville Mullings, Jr., Chris Plietz, Special Guest: Olivia Bloom
Influences: Lupe Fiasco, The Doors, The Roots, Big Ass Truck, Galactic, Jay-Z, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, John D'earth, Robert Jospe, Brandon Boyd, Warren Haynes, Flea, Miles Davis, Robert Johnson, Timbaland, Lou Reed, Dimebag Darrell, Lou Evans (check out Within Crawling Distance), DZK, Rob & Big, Dave Brubeck, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Pharoahe Monch, Tom Morello
Sounds Like: THE BLACKOUT PROJECT EP OUT NOW$6 US (free shipping)$8 International
Record Label: none

My Blog

The Blackout Project featuring the UVA Jazz Ensemble -- Future Celebrity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeD711PCEKE
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 16:14:00 GMT

The Blackout Project with the UVA Jazz Ensemble -- Smile for the Cameras

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb3O0JaNXQ4 The Blackout Project proves once again why it is the baddest band on the planet by teaming up with the UVA Jazz Ensemble, directed by world fam...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Want the lyrics? WHAT WE’VE BECOME

WHAT WE'VE BECOMEHe was exposed at a young ageTo the ills of the real world its rough waysThrough the media billboard and front pageNow he don't know if its real or he's just crazyHe's already seen th...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:51:00 GMT

Want the lyrics? SEW THE SEAMS

SEW THE SEAMSshe was the homecoming, prom queen, couple time pageant winnerHollywood dreams, anyone could see the passion in heranyone on God's green earth would've been happy with herbut something sn...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:57:00 GMT

Meet the Band: Ryan

While laying down the bassline, I consider it my personal responsibility to move the air that moves you. So when you feel it, you gotta show it and GET DOWN. I mean really let that spine go wild. As ...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:15:00 GMT

Summer crushes

What's up, robo-friends? Right now you're probably thinking, what are some things Andy of The Blackout Proj really really enjoys? OMG well you are all so lucky!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!!!!1! 1. New York City 2....
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Were Officially Rad!

Check out Andy Thompson's Blog about all things Rad. You'll notice that The Blackout Project was posted (on a picture from our recent gig in NYC) on June 15th.Officially Rad!
Posted by on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The Future Celeb Video made it on to Afro Jacks!

Afro Jacks music Blog
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:59:00 GMT

Help us win a slot at Lollapalooza!!!! Vote Here!

Vote here friends!Lollapalooza on SonicbidsWe're much obliged!-TBP
Posted by on Fri, 23 May 2008 22:04:00 GMT

Meet the band: K-Nice

I am K-Nice. The government calls me Kevin Turner. Your girl calls me frequently. I am the token sex symbol of The Blackout Project. I am also the emcee. When I was in second grade I used my allowance...
Posted by on Wed, 14 May 2008 16:47:00 GMT