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Blank Tape: Bio

Blank Tape

Blank Tape is:

Lennon Livesay - Vocals/Guitar/Piano
Gabriel "Fonzie" Sandler - Guitar/Vocals
Efrain Lopez - Bass/Vocals
Alan Penton - Drums/Vocals



Blank Tape is the result of 4 best friends coming together to make honest, fun music. After forming in 2004, and playing a few shows, drummer Andrew Lopez decided to leave. With the addition of new drummer Alan Penton and guitarist Fonzie Sandler, they cemented the line-up that has become Blank Tape today. Their unique songwriting, tight live show, and positive attitude towards their fans has gained them recognition in the local scene.

Their debut album, 2006's Heartbreaks & Hurricanes, takes influences from punk, emo, hardcore, and rock, while always keeping a pop songwriting sensibility. Bursting with hooks around every corner, this 9 song album gained attention from local fans.

Currently writing and recording for their second album, the band has matured and refined their songcraft. Their live show gets better with every performance, and they continue to make fans and friends wherever they play.

Effy - Bass/Vocals

The Social Leader of the band, he is the oldest member and brings heavier music influence to Blank Tape's Sound.

Lennon - Vocals/Guitar

The main songwriter and frontman for the band. Started Blank Tape upon meeting Effy.

Fonzie - Lead Guitar/Vocals

The lead guitarist, and (arguably) the quiet member of the band. His eclectic music tastes come out in his solo's and lead lines.

Alan - Drums/Vocals

The backbone of the band, Alan is the youngest member of Blank Tape. Started playing drums after seeing Blink-182/+44's Travis Barker

Crew Members

Billy Livesay - Production, Stage Management
Uncle Gus - Tech
Young C (a.k.a. Cullen) - Guitar Tech
Laura Patricia - Merch
Lindsay Fawn - Merch
Andyyyy - Drum Tech/Merch