The Blue News from Terre Haute, IN has only begun their ascent with creative songwriting and dynamic and energetic live performances. The band's unique sound is inspired by several styles including Modern Alternative Rock, Blues, R & B, Roots and more. Since the band's formation in 2006 they've been constantly building their audience touring the Midwest and beyond and the band has placed several songs on regional cable, popular video games (Rock Band) and four songs by The Blue News have been heard on national TV. With standout tracks like "Hypnotized" from their latest album "Wartime Songs," the band evokes their most unique collection of songs to date which appeals to blues fans and rock fans alike. The band's draws inspiration from several artists in several genres including: Modern Rock bands such as; The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket & Delta Spirit Blues legends such as; Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson & R.L. Burnside Classic Rock bands such as; Cream, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles & Led Zeppelin R&B / Soul influences such as; Donny Hathaway, JJ Grey, Al Green & Marvin Gaye Southern Rock bands such as; Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers & The Black Crowes Press Quotes: "I love The Blue News...Sultry sexy dirty organic rock with a hint of the blues..Rick and warm songs, genuine vocals, true musicians doing what they love. I'm a fan." - Sylvia Massy "Fully steeped in the kind of nitty-gritty, sweaty aura that modern blues demands." - Muzik Reviews "Thousands of people waited to hear blues-rock band The Blue News at Ball State University" - BSU Daily News Some Past Shows Include: Midpoint Music Festival - Cincinnati, OH NY Film & Music Festival - New York Valley Branch Festival - Nashville Ball State University - Muncie, IN Off Broadway - St. Louis, MO Indiana University - Bloomington, IN Irving Theate - Indianapolis, IN The Verve - Terre Haute, IN Music Mill - Indianapolis, IN Piece Brewery - Chicago, IL Band Links: facebook.com/bluenewsband myspace.com/bluenewsband last.fm/music/Blue+News CDbaby.com/bluenews twitter.com/thebluenews ilike.com/artist/Blue+News reverbnation.com/bluenews youtube.com/blamerecords EPK: sonicbids.com/thebluenews BLOG: bluenewsband.blogspot.com Subscribe to email newsletter Booking Contact: Evolution Productions 7095 Hollywood Blvd. #805 Hollywood, CA 90028 Contact: Austin (323) 522-5457 Email: evol.productionz@gmail.com Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.