Alice In Thunderland
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Alice in Thunderland is a rock band, based in Birmingham, Alabama
.
The band consists of Jaclyn Wint vocals
, Phillip Blevins (guitar
), Zac Head (bass guitar
), and Austin Blevins (drums). In 2009, the band played in the final round of a band contest at the Workplay entertainment center in downtown Birmingham, Alabama
. They eventually were decided co-winners with Shirock, a band already under a recording label, and were awarded a slot at the Birmingham music festival City Stages
, opening for the famous rock bands The Doobie Brothers
and Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
The band was ignited when former drummer Andrew and guitarist Phillip united through their love of music, they were later joined by Phillips brother Austin playing bass, and for vocals his cousin Jaclyn to form the original band. The bands personal relationship is based on their family bonds and their shared strength of Christianity. The teens quickly dove into the project through regular band practices. Their cohesive style was to cover songs by original classic rock artists; such as Pat Benatar
, Elvis Presley
, The Doors
and AC/DC
. Their first public show was conducted in the Blevins barn on their property, since then they have played venues such as the Bama Theater in Tuscaloosa, Workplay Theater in Birmingham, City Stages
music festival, and numerous other locations in Alabama.
Their first demo album under the name "The Classics", which featured their original song "Go Away" was released to friends and family soon after they began their tenure. They later released another demo album called "What Is Found", recorded in one take, this album featured their original songs, "Go Away", "Rise Up", and "Bottle of Heartache".
Guitarist Phillip Blevins plays a range of instruments including his Gibson Flying V
, his silver Gretsch
electric, his Jackson
electric, and his acoustic Epiphone
among others. He uses primarily Peavey
amps. He can also play drums and the mandolin. He also attends the Alabama School of Fine Arts
with his specialty in Visual Arts.
The band changed their name from "The Classics" to the present "Alice in Thunderland" in early 2009. The Blevins basement has been equipped with a new sound system, sound board, sound editing room, and the rest of the bands recording hardware. They are currently recording their first EP album which will feature at least five original songs including "Go Away", "Rise Up", "Bottle of Heartache", and "Soul on Fire". The EP is set to be released in Summer of 2010.
The bands drummer Andrew Bobulinski quit the band due to his wish to carry his own band, he stayed in both bands for a period until he was finally forced to decide between them and he chose to leave Alice In Thunderland. This left the band without a drummer and threw them into some uncertainty for a few months. They considered a wide variety of options including a three piece set, positions changes, and new members. In early 2010 they were officially joined by Jaclyns boyfriend Zac Head on bass and Austin moved to the drummer position.
The band consists of Jaclyn Wint (vocals), Phillip Blevins (guitar), Zac Head (bass guitar), and Austin Blevins (drums). In 2009, the band played in the city of Birmingham's City Stages Battle of the Bands. They did not win the contest but were called by the judges the next week with an offer to open the Miller Stage for Lynyard Skynyard and The Doobie Brothers. Since that day they have continued to perform across the state of Alabama with some recent travel to Tennessee to perform at the World Famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville.
The band started in 2007 with Jaclyn(15)and Phillip(13)performed a few songs phillip learned on guitar for their close family at Thanksgiving. From that performance on they knew they had to take it further. Austin who also played guitar decided to learn the bass and the boy ignited when former drummer Andrew and guitarist Phillip united through their love of music, they were later joined by Phillips brother Austin playing bass, and for vocals his cousin Jaclyn to form the original band. The bands personal relationship is based on their family bonds and their shared strength of Christianity. The teens quickly dove into the project through regular band practices. Their cohesive style was to cover songs by original classic rock artists; such as Pat Benatar, Elvis Presley, The Doors and AC/DC. Their first public show was conducted in the Blevins barn on their property, since then they have played venues such as the Bama Theater in Tuscaloosa, Workplay Theater in Birmingham, City Stages music festival, and numerous other locations in Alabama and Tennessee.
Their first demo album under the name "The Classics", which featured their original song "Go Away" was released to friends and family soon after they began their tenure.
Guitarist Phillip Blevins is plays a range of instruments including his Gibson Flying V, his silver Gretsch electric, his Jackson electric, and his acoustic Epiphone among others. He uses primarily Peavey amps. He can also play drums and the mandolin. He also attends the Alabama School of Fine Arts with his specialty in Visual Arts.
The band changed their name from "The Classics" to the present "Alice in Thunderland" in early 2009. The Blevins basement has been equipped with a new sound system purched solely on money made by the band.
.
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
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The band consists of Jaclyn Wint vocals
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, Phillip Blevins (guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
), Zac Head (bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), and Austin Blevins (drums). In 2009, the band played in the final round of a band contest at the Workplay entertainment center in downtown Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
. They eventually were decided co-winners with Shirock, a band already under a recording label, and were awarded a slot at the Birmingham music festival City Stages
City Stages
City Stages was a three-day, family-friendly, arts and music festival in downtown Birmingham, Alabama that took place in and around Linn Park from 1989 to 2009. City Stages featured 150 to 200 acts from hip hop to country on 9 to 11 stages. Many of the world's renowned performers and musicians...
, opening for the famous rock bands The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band. The group has sold over 40 million units worldwide throughout their career. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.-Original incarnation:...
and Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.Originally formed as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tune, Freebird...
.
The band was ignited when former drummer Andrew and guitarist Phillip united through their love of music, they were later joined by Phillips brother Austin playing bass, and for vocals his cousin Jaclyn to form the original band. The bands personal relationship is based on their family bonds and their shared strength of Christianity. The teens quickly dove into the project through regular band practices. Their cohesive style was to cover songs by original classic rock artists; such as Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar is an American singer and four-time Grammy winner. She had considerable commercial success particularly in the United States...
, Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, The Doors
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger...
and AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
. Their first public show was conducted in the Blevins barn on their property, since then they have played venues such as the Bama Theater in Tuscaloosa, Workplay Theater in Birmingham, City Stages
City Stages
City Stages was a three-day, family-friendly, arts and music festival in downtown Birmingham, Alabama that took place in and around Linn Park from 1989 to 2009. City Stages featured 150 to 200 acts from hip hop to country on 9 to 11 stages. Many of the world's renowned performers and musicians...
music festival, and numerous other locations in Alabama.
Their first demo album under the name "The Classics", which featured their original song "Go Away" was released to friends and family soon after they began their tenure. They later released another demo album called "What Is Found", recorded in one take, this album featured their original songs, "Go Away", "Rise Up", and "Bottle of Heartache".
Guitarist Phillip Blevins plays a range of instruments including his Gibson Flying V
Gibson Flying V
-External links:*, , , , and , from the Gibson website*, a June 2001 article from Guitar Collector magazine*, a tribute site that lists all models and re-issues and most notable players**...
, his silver Gretsch
Gretsch
The Gretsch Company was founded in 1883 by Friedrich Gretsch, a twenty-seven year old German immigrant recently arrived in the US. Friedrich Gretsch manufactured banjos, tambourines, and drums, until his death in 1895. His son, Fred, moved operations to Brooklyn, New York in 1916...
electric, his Jackson
Jackson Guitars
__FORCETOC__Jackson is a renowned brand of electric guitar that bears the name of its founder, Grover Jackson.-Early years:Grover Jackson obtained ownership in Charvel's Guitar Repair of Glendora, California in the 1970s with a promise to bolster Charvel's business...
electric, and his acoustic Epiphone
Epiphone
The Epiphone Company is a musical instrument manufacturer founded in 1873 by Anastasios Stathopoulos. Epiphone was bought by Chicago Musical Instrument Company, which also owned Gibson Guitar Corporation, in 1957. Epiphone was Gibson's main rival in the archtop market...
among others. He uses primarily Peavey
Peavey Electronics
Peavey Electronics Corporation is one of the largest audio equipment manufacturers in the world, headquartered in Meridian, Mississippi in the United States.- History :...
amps. He can also play drums and the mandolin. He also attends the Alabama School of Fine Arts
Alabama School of Fine Arts
The Alabama School of Fine Arts is a public, partially residential high school located in Birmingham, AL. The mission of the Alabama School of Fine Arts, a community of explorers, is to nurture impassioned students by guiding and inspiring them to discover and fulfill their individual creative...
with his specialty in Visual Arts.
The band changed their name from "The Classics" to the present "Alice in Thunderland" in early 2009. The Blevins basement has been equipped with a new sound system, sound board, sound editing room, and the rest of the bands recording hardware. They are currently recording their first EP album which will feature at least five original songs including "Go Away", "Rise Up", "Bottle of Heartache", and "Soul on Fire". The EP is set to be released in Summer of 2010.
The bands drummer Andrew Bobulinski quit the band due to his wish to carry his own band, he stayed in both bands for a period until he was finally forced to decide between them and he chose to leave Alice In Thunderland. This left the band without a drummer and threw them into some uncertainty for a few months. They considered a wide variety of options including a three piece set, positions changes, and new members. In early 2010 they were officially joined by Jaclyns boyfriend Zac Head on bass and Austin moved to the drummer position.
The band consists of Jaclyn Wint (vocals), Phillip Blevins (guitar), Zac Head (bass guitar), and Austin Blevins (drums). In 2009, the band played in the city of Birmingham's City Stages Battle of the Bands. They did not win the contest but were called by the judges the next week with an offer to open the Miller Stage for Lynyard Skynyard and The Doobie Brothers. Since that day they have continued to perform across the state of Alabama with some recent travel to Tennessee to perform at the World Famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville.
The band started in 2007 with Jaclyn(15)and Phillip(13)performed a few songs phillip learned on guitar for their close family at Thanksgiving. From that performance on they knew they had to take it further. Austin who also played guitar decided to learn the bass and the boy ignited when former drummer Andrew and guitarist Phillip united through their love of music, they were later joined by Phillips brother Austin playing bass, and for vocals his cousin Jaclyn to form the original band. The bands personal relationship is based on their family bonds and their shared strength of Christianity. The teens quickly dove into the project through regular band practices. Their cohesive style was to cover songs by original classic rock artists; such as Pat Benatar, Elvis Presley, The Doors and AC/DC. Their first public show was conducted in the Blevins barn on their property, since then they have played venues such as the Bama Theater in Tuscaloosa, Workplay Theater in Birmingham, City Stages music festival, and numerous other locations in Alabama and Tennessee.
Their first demo album under the name "The Classics", which featured their original song "Go Away" was released to friends and family soon after they began their tenure.
Guitarist Phillip Blevins is plays a range of instruments including his Gibson Flying V, his silver Gretsch electric, his Jackson electric, and his acoustic Epiphone among others. He uses primarily Peavey amps. He can also play drums and the mandolin. He also attends the Alabama School of Fine Arts with his specialty in Visual Arts.
The band changed their name from "The Classics" to the present "Alice in Thunderland" in early 2009. The Blevins basement has been equipped with a new sound system purched solely on money made by the band.
.