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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Blameshift
| name = Blameshift
| image =
| image = Blameshift fb pic.jpg
| caption =
| caption = Blameshift in 2010
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Long Island]], [[New York (state)|NY]]
| genre = *[[Hard rock]]<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Anna |last= Halkidis |title= Blameshift: The Journey Continues |magazine= Long Island Pulse |date= March 14, 2017 |access-date= March 15, 2021 |url= http://lipulse.com/2017/03/14/blameshift-the-journey-continues/}}</ref>
| origin = [[Long Island]], [[NY]]
*[[alternative rock]]<ref>{{cite news|first= Jill |last= Moon |title= Blameshift bringing it back to the 'Bend |newspaper= [[The Telegraph (Alton, Illinois)|The Telegraph]] |date= March 15, 2012 |url= http://www.thetelegraph.com/articles/bend-67389-blameshift-bringing.html |archive-date= July 19, 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120719224534/http://www.thetelegraph.com/articles/bend-67389-blameshift-bringing.html}}</ref>
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
| years_active = 2005-present
| years_active = 2005-present
| label =
| label =
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
| website = {{Url|www.facebook.com/blameshift}}
| website = {{Url|www.facebook.com/blameshift}}
| current_members =Jenny Mann (Vocals)<br />Tim Barbour (Guitar/Vocals)<br />Jeff Maurer (Drums)<br />Mike LaRoach (Bass)
| current_members = Jenny Mann (vocals)<br/>Tim Barbour (guitar/vocals)<br/>Jeff Maurer (drums)<br/>Mike LaRoach (bass)
| past_members = Joe Meyer (Bass) <br/>Danny Leto (Guitar) <br/>Ben Fine (Bass) <br/>James Miller (Drums)<br/>Vincent Monticciolo (Bass) Nathan Saake (Drums) <br/> Mike Sarkissian (Bass) <br/> Dan Scofield (Drums)
| past_members = Joe Meyer (bass)<br/>Danny Leto (guitar)<br/>Ben Fine (bass)<br/>James Miller (drums)<br/>Vincent Monticciolo (bass)<br/>Nathan Saake (drums)<br/>Mike Sarkissian (bass)<br/>Dan Scofield (drums)
}}
}}


'''Blameshift''' is a four-piece [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Long Island]], [[New York (state)|New York]] that started in 2005. The band consists of Jenny Mann, Tim Barbour, Mike Sarkissian and Dan Scofield. The band is recognized for their work ethic, extensive touring history and high energy live show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spinner.com/2010/03/16/blameshift-interview-sxsw-2010/ |title=Blameshift Interview: SXSW 2010 |publisher=Spinner |date=2010-03-16 |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> In 2006 they recorded a self released album, “Drop Down”. The release was followed by over 150 tour dates including three dates on the [[Warped Tour]]. In 2007 Blameshift recorded their second album. “The Test” with Michael Birnbaum and Chris Bittner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/blameshiftsummer09tour.htm |title=// AP: NEWS - Blameshift on tour |publisher=Altpress.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> The album was nationally released through Smart Punk, F.Y.E, [[Hot Topic]], and [[iTunes]]. [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] named Blameshift as “Unsigned Band Of The Month” in August 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://altpress.com/apr/60.htm |title=// AP: APR - Blameshift |publisher=Altpress.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> Blameshift won a contest through [[Taco Bell]] called “Feed The Beat” in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUS96208+04-Sep-2008+BW20080904 |title=Taco Bell(R) Sets Stage to Feed the Beat for the Next Generation of Indie Rock Acts |publisher=Reuters |date=2008-09-04 |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> Michael Birnbaum and Chris Bittner also produced the single, The Sirens Are Set in 2008. Blameshift toured through all of 2008 in the U.S. and Canada with And Then There Was You, and [[The Material]] on the Everlasting Sound Tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teenspot.com/reviews/view.html?id=325 |title=Music Review - Blameshift Interviewed |publisher=TeenSpot.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> At the start of 2009 producer Mike Watts demoed the bands’ Self Titled EP. With touring in between with Sky Tells All and [[The Material]], the release of the EP was put on hold until February 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prsguitars.com/artists/profiles/timbarbour/index.html |title=Tim Barbour of Blameshift |publisher=PRS Guitars |date= |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> In May 2010 the band raised $5500 through [[Kickstarter]] to record with producer / engineer Erik Ron in [[Hollywood]], California.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/long-island-sound-a-5-grand-gesture-for-blameshift-1.1925744 |title=Long Island Sound: A 5-grand gesture for Blameshift |publisher=Newsday.com |date=2010-05-20 |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> In June 2010 the band signed with Restless Management out of [[Venice Beach]], California.
'''Blameshift''' is a four-piece [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Long Island]], [[New York (state)|New York]] that started in 2005. The band consists of Jenny Mann, Tim Barbour, Mike LaRoache and Jeff Mauer. The band is recognized for their work ethic, extensive touring history and high energy live show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spinner.com/2010/03/16/blameshift-interview-sxsw-2010/ |title=Blameshift Interview: SXSW 2010 |publisher=Spinner |date=2010-03-16 |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> In 2006 they recorded a self-released album, “Drop Down”. The release was followed by over 150 tour dates including three dates on the [[Warped Tour]]. In 2007 Blameshift recorded their second album. “The Test” with Michael Birnbaum and Chris Bittner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/blameshiftsummer09tour.htm |title=// AP: NEWS - Blameshift on tour |publisher=Altpress.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> The album was nationally released through Smart Punk, F.Y.E, [[Hot Topic]], and [[iTunes]]. [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] named Blameshift as “Unsigned Band Of The Month” in August 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://altpress.com/apr/60.htm |title=// AP: APR - Blameshift |publisher=Altpress.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121113523/http://altpress.com/apr/60.htm |archive-date=2008-11-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Blameshift won a contest through [[Taco Bell]] called “Feed The Beat” in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUS96208+04-Sep-2008+BW20080904 |title=Taco Bell(R) Sets Stage to Feed the Beat for the Next Generation of Indie Rock Acts |publisher=Reuters |date=2008-09-04 |accessdate=2010-06-16 |archive-date=2016-01-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111100053/http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS96208+04-Sep-2008+BW20080904 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Michael Birnbaum and Chris Bittner also produced the single, The Sirens Are Set in 2008. Blameshift toured through all of 2008 in the U.S. and Canada with And Then There Was You, and [[The Material]] on the Everlasting Sound Tour.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.teenspot.com/reviews/view.html?id=325 |title=Music Review - Blameshift Interviewed |publisher=TeenSpot.com |accessdate=2010-06-16 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716202657/http://www.teenspot.com/reviews/view.html?id=325 |archivedate=2011-07-16 }}</ref> At the start of 2009 producer Mike Watts demoed the bands’ Self Titled EP. With touring in between with Sky Tells All and [[The Material]], the release of the EP was put on hold until February 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prsguitars.com/artists/profiles/timbarbour/index.html |title=Tim Barbour of Blameshift |publisher=PRS Guitars |date= |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> In May 2010 the band raised $5500 through [[Kickstarter]] to record with producer / engineer Erik Ron in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]], California.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/long-island-sound-a-5-grand-gesture-for-blameshift-1.1925744 |title=Long Island Sound: A 5-grand gesture for Blameshift |publisher=Newsday.com |date=2010-05-20 |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref> In June 2010 the band signed with Restless Management out of [[Venice, Los Angeles|Venice Beach]], California.


Blameshift kicked off their “The Fortune and Flames Tour” with fellow East Coast rockers Dive on 10/25/2012 in Philadelphia for a set of approximately 20 dates highlighted by multiple shows with [[Bobaflex]] as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockrevoltmagazine.com/interview-blameshift/| author=Rick Lindner| publisher=[[Rock Revolt Magazine|RockRevolt Magazine]]™| date=2012-10-25| title=Interview: BLAMESHIFT'}}</ref>
Blameshift kicked off their “The Fortune and Flames Tour” with fellow East Coast rockers Dive on 10/25/2012 in Philadelphia for a set of approximately 20 dates highlighted by multiple shows with Bobaflex as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockrevoltmagazine.com/interview-blameshift/| author=Rick Lindner| publisher=RockRevolt Magazine™| date=2012-10-25| title=Interview: BLAMESHIFT'}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
* ''Drop Down'' (2006)
*''Drop Down'' (2006)
* ''The Test'' (2007)
*''The Test'' (2007)
* ''Secrets'' (2013)
*''Secrets'' (2013)


===EPs===
===EPs===
* ''Blameshift'' (2010)
*''Blameshift'' (2010)
* ''The Black Rose'' (2011)
*''The Black Rose'' (2011)
* ''Heart of Stone'' (2016)
*''Heart of Stone'' (2016)


== Sources ==
==Sources==
http://omnes.tv/revelator/episode6/ Jenny Mann talks about recording new album Secrets set for release Summer 2013! Also hear cuts from The Black Rose album
*[http://omnes.tv/revelator/episode6/ Jenny Mann talks about recording new album Secrets set for release Summer 2013! Also hear cuts from The Black Rose album]
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Latest revision as of 21:13, 6 August 2024

Blameshift
Blameshift in 2010
Blameshift in 2010
Background information
OriginLong Island, NY
Genres
Years active2005-present
MembersJenny Mann (vocals)
Tim Barbour (guitar/vocals)
Jeff Maurer (drums)
Mike LaRoach (bass)
Past membersJoe Meyer (bass)
Danny Leto (guitar)
Ben Fine (bass)
James Miller (drums)
Vincent Monticciolo (bass)
Nathan Saake (drums)
Mike Sarkissian (bass)
Dan Scofield (drums)
Websitewww.facebook.com/blameshift

Blameshift is a four-piece rock band from Long Island, New York that started in 2005. The band consists of Jenny Mann, Tim Barbour, Mike LaRoache and Jeff Mauer. The band is recognized for their work ethic, extensive touring history and high energy live show.[3] In 2006 they recorded a self-released album, “Drop Down”. The release was followed by over 150 tour dates including three dates on the Warped Tour. In 2007 Blameshift recorded their second album. “The Test” with Michael Birnbaum and Chris Bittner.[4] The album was nationally released through Smart Punk, F.Y.E, Hot Topic, and iTunes. Alternative Press named Blameshift as “Unsigned Band Of The Month” in August 2008.[5] Blameshift won a contest through Taco Bell called “Feed The Beat” in 2008.[6] Michael Birnbaum and Chris Bittner also produced the single, The Sirens Are Set in 2008. Blameshift toured through all of 2008 in the U.S. and Canada with And Then There Was You, and The Material on the Everlasting Sound Tour.[7] At the start of 2009 producer Mike Watts demoed the bands’ Self Titled EP. With touring in between with Sky Tells All and The Material, the release of the EP was put on hold until February 2010.[8] In May 2010 the band raised $5500 through Kickstarter to record with producer / engineer Erik Ron in Hollywood, California.[9] In June 2010 the band signed with Restless Management out of Venice Beach, California.

Blameshift kicked off their “The Fortune and Flames Tour” with fellow East Coast rockers Dive on 10/25/2012 in Philadelphia for a set of approximately 20 dates highlighted by multiple shows with Bobaflex as well.[10]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Drop Down (2006)
  • The Test (2007)
  • Secrets (2013)

EPs

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  • Blameshift (2010)
  • The Black Rose (2011)
  • Heart of Stone (2016)

Sources

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  1. ^ Halkidis, Anna (March 14, 2017). "Blameshift: The Journey Continues". Long Island Pulse. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  2. ^ Moon, Jill (March 15, 2012). "Blameshift bringing it back to the 'Bend". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012.
  3. ^ "Blameshift Interview: SXSW 2010". Spinner. 2010-03-16. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  4. ^ "// AP: NEWS - Blameshift on tour". Altpress.com. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  5. ^ "// AP: APR - Blameshift". Altpress.com. Archived from the original on 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  6. ^ "Taco Bell(R) Sets Stage to Feed the Beat for the Next Generation of Indie Rock Acts". Reuters. 2008-09-04. Archived from the original on 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  7. ^ "Music Review - Blameshift Interviewed". TeenSpot.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  8. ^ "Tim Barbour of Blameshift". PRS Guitars. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  9. ^ "Long Island Sound: A 5-grand gesture for Blameshift". Newsday.com. 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  10. ^ Rick Lindner (2012-10-25). "Interview: BLAMESHIFT'". RockRevolt Magazine™.
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