Blake Radican
Vital Stats
Age: 19.
Instruments: Bass and back-up vocals.
Band: Amsden.
Day job: Full-time musician.
Hometown: Ormond Beach.
Current residence: Daytona Beach.
Type of music you perform: Surf alternative rock, grunge, reggae.
Repertoire sampler: All originals written by Tad Jennings: "Tease Me," "Inside Out," "In the Sand," "You Got It Girl," "Other Side," "Muse." Covers include "Drive" by Incubus, "Simple Man" by Shine Down. We perform all originals at our shows.
Upcoming area gigs: We have an awesome show, "The Dueling Stages" coming up with Yellow Card and the UpRise on Dec. 27 at the Full Moon Saloon, 700 Main St., Daytona Beach. Time TBA. (Check our MySpace for time.)
CD/video: We just finished working on our first music video for "Tease Me"! It will be released soon. We are in the studio working on our first EP, plus performing all over Florida. We stay pretty busy. We are going on tour this spring/summer.
We have a demo available for $3. If you're lucky we sometimes give them out for free at our shows...lol. You can buy them at our shows or through our MySpace.
Web site: myspace.com/amsdenband.
Who or what inspired you to take up music?
I went to an Incubus concert -- after that I knew that's what I wanted to do. My brother Tad got me started on the bass. Than we formed our band Amsden.
What was the most unusual or memorable gig you've ever played?
We just performed at the Anti Pop Festival at the Social in Orlando on the Jagermeister Stage with the SuperVillains. That was so badass. The stage was brought in from LA and the sound equipment was top of the line. It was an amazing experience to perform on the Jager stage. Plus we got to meet all the Jager Girls...ha ha.
What musician/celebrity/historical person would you most like to have dinner with?
Brandon Boyd (of Incubus).
What was the last book you read?
Surfing Magazine.
What CD/tape/music is in your car/home stereo/iPod right now?
Incubus, From First to Last and Ours.
What is your favorite movie?
"Rock Star" of course.
What was the best concert you ever attended?
Incubus is the best concert I ever went to. I waited in line with my brother and friends for 12 hours to be at the stage. It was so awesome!
"If I didn't play music, I would...":
Be a professional surfer or fly planes.
"I'd sell my soul for...":
Nothing is worth selling your soul for.
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