Barely Blind
| Barely Blind | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Groves, Texas, USA |
| Genres | Rock, Alternative rock, Indie rock |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | unsigned |
| Website | http://barelyblind.com |
| Members | Will Smith, Stephen Salisbury, Brad Cuccio, Reid Guidry |
| Past members | Canaan Davis |
Barely Blind is an American rock band that was formed in Groves, Texas in 2003. It is based in Los Angeles, California. The band is composed of Bradley Cuccio (lead vocals, guitar), William Smith (drums), Reid Guidry (bass), and Stephen Salisbury (guitar, vocals).
Upon arriving in Los Angeles in 2011, the band self-released their first full-length album Wilder Child of a Thousand Suns for free download on their website. The single on the album "Inner Child" was featured on MTV.com Fresh New Music: August 2012 and also earned adds in retail in-store playlists across the US and spins at specialty and college radio.
The band met at the ages of 14 and 15 years old when drummer Will Smith was invited to original member Canaan Davis' house to rehearse with Brad Cuccio and Reid Guidry. The band shared a strong and immediate connection with punk and rock music. The band coined their name while attending The Pop Disaster Tour featuring Blink 182 and Greenday. While attending high school the band began playing their first shows locally. Their high energy performances helped them cultivate a large and dedicated fan base throughout Southeast Texas. The band released numerous demos before signing to Chicago-based indie label TDR Records and releasing their first EP The Way We Operate in 2007 produced by Steve Soboslai. In support of their release the band set out on numerous self-booked tours across the US. After touring full-time for two years, founding member, Canaan Davis decided to leave the band to attend college. Now a trio, the band traveled to Baltimore, MD in August 2008 to work with producer Paul Leavitt (Circa Survive, The Bled, All Time Low). These recordings were titled the My Life With a Giant EP and were self-released by the band in June 2009. Prior to returning to Baltimore to complete their EP, Guitarist Stephen Salisbury joined the band, making his debut on the opening track "Tommy With The Lights Out." Soon after its release, the EP appeared on the Billboard Heat Seekers chart for 5 weeks in a row (July - Aug. 2009). In March 2010 the band released their first music video for the song "Panic Attacks Are Normal" which was filmed in their hometown. The music video landed them a spot on the FriendsOrEnemies.com's "Unsigned VIPs Tour" featuring the bands Set It Off and With The Punches. The tour consisted of over 20 dates including the band's first trip to Canada.
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