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The Blackberries

About Me

Founded by Brandon Payton-Carrillo, the Blackberries are a band for the world. As heard on 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, 91.7WMSE, and Rock 102.1, The Blackberries are steadily rising as one of Wisconsin's hottest new bands. Since 2005, The Blackberries have been playing and recording in Milwaukee and around the Midwest. They have played such venues as the BBC Upper Level, Linneman's, Art Bar, the Riverwest Commons, and more. The Blackberries have shared the stage with great bands like Union Pulse, Reverie, In Bed, Elixr, and more.Check out our album "So Obvious" and our website www.theblackberries.com.Stay tuned for a new album in the making...

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Member Since: 1/24/2005
Band Website: theblackberries.com
Band Members: The Band's founder Brandon Payton-Carrillo:Vocals, Guitar, KeyboardsEmily Zimmer: Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Influences: Prince, The Smashing Pumpkins, David Bowie, My Bloody Valentine, New Order, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ani Difranco, Morrissey, The Cure, Outkast, Zwan.
Sounds Like: Sexy Indie Pop
Record Label: none

My Blog

Check out this event: The Blackberries at the BBC Tomorrow Night!!!!!!!

Hosted By:The BlackberriesWhen:Friday, February 27, 2009Where:BBC Upper LevelFarwell and NorthMilwaukeeDescription:Come see the Blackberries tomorrow night, Friday the 27th, at the BBC Upper Level! Sp...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:19:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Blackberries at Riverwest Commons Dec. 5!

Hosted By: The BlackberriesWhen: Friday Dec 05, 2008 at 9:00 PMWhere Riverwest CommonsFratney and LocustMilwaukee, Wisconsin|50 53212United StatesDescription:The Blackberries Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:55:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Blackberries at Riverwest Commons Dec. 5th

Hosted By: The Blackberries When: Friday Nov 21, 2008 at 9:00 PMWhere Riverwest CommonsFratney and LocustMilwaukee, Wisconsin|50 53212United StatesDescription:The Blackberries Click Here To View Even...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:41:00 GMT

Great Show, Thanks to All.

Hello, All!A big thanks to everyone for coming out last night to the Riverwest Commons.  We had a really great time.I'd like to give a special thanks to Fulbright Scholar, for bringing on the gre...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:12:00 GMT

Blackberries show 10/17!!!

Hey everybody!Just a reminder that the Blackberries will be playing a sexy, sexy show at the Riverwest Commons on Friday, 10.17!!!Don't miss this rocking night of music, with special guests Fulbright ...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:05:00 GMT

Blackberries at Linnemanns This Friday8/29

Word up, baby daddies and baby mama's.Don't miss an intimate evening with the Blackberries this Friday night, 8/29 at Linnemann's Riverwest Inn in Milwaukee.Doors open at 9, show starts at 10pm $5. Li...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:25:00 GMT

The Blackberries are Auditioning Drummers!

Greetings, sexy people.The Blackberries are currently looking to fill the position of drummer.  If there are any drummers out there who dig the Blackberries' style, and think you might want to gi...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:23:00 GMT

cds for sale, updates

Hey All!Hope everybody's having a kick ass summer!You can now purchase our debut album, So Obvious, at such fine establishments as RushMor records, on KK in Bay View, Atomic Records on Locust st. on t...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:01:00 GMT

cds for sale, updates

Hey All!Hope everybody's having a kick ass summer!You can now purchase our debut album, So Obvious, at such fine establishments as RushMor records, on KK in Bay View, Atomic Records on Locust st. on t...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Rockin Cd Release show!

Hey Everyone!Thanks everybody who came out to the cd release show last night! What a rocking time! Special thanks to Reverie and The Blissters who came up from Chicago to play. It really was a grea...
Posted by on Sat, 24 May 2008 13:58:00 GMT