The Blackouts

The Blackouts may have day jobs, but they are full-time rock-and-roll. This independent and sexy all-girl rock band, based in Denver, formed in early 2009 after individual attempts with other bands. Their first jam proved electric and the group hit the Denver scene. Their quick success is demonstrated in the classic local venues they have played and been invited back to, including Herman’s Hideaway, Benders, Three Kings Tavern, City Hall and even headlining at The Bluebird. With iconic 70s and 80s rock and punk influences like The Pretenders, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, and Metallica, the Blackouts naturally rock classics like Joan Jett’s “Do You Wanna Touch,” Concrete Blonde’s “Still in Hollywood” and L7’s “Shit List.” And though a solid cover always gets the crowd going, The Blackouts’ original work speaks for itself with songs like “Tease,” “Crash and Burn,” and “Bad Girlfriend.” Hot all-girl bands are quickly compared to others that came before them, but The Blackouts are in a league of their own and thank the Denver music scene for their support that got them where they are today. The Band: Darci’s been singing since she can remember, everything from Patsy Cline to hard core punk and pop. And you certainly wouldn’t know it to look at her, but she’s a cowgirl at heart, growing up on a Colorado cattle ranch. Bands in her Heart: Led Zeppelin, Buck Owens, General Public. Ali grew up in a house of classical music, art and society. She picked up the guitar when she discovered it was more fun to rebel and rock. After a long break, she dusted off the guitar case, found The Blackouts, and is rocking out again. Bands in her Heart: Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses. Kate grew up in England in the 80s with music all around her. She could not help but be influenced by the ingrained punk scene and exploding first wave phenomena, although she does confess to her own thrasher phase. Bands in her Heart: L7, Megadeth, Abba. Jenn has music in her blood; her father is a professional musician, then she married Nelson’s guitar player. Today she holds her own and even plays some of the same Denver venues as dear ‘ole dad. Bands in her Heart: The Ramones, Sick of it All, L7. Hope picked up beating on drums when she moved to Denver at 24, Her first experience with a band was playing in an all girl line-up called Witches tits and the Januarys. Hopes focus was learning to play all styles, to stay versatile, and find a great band like she has with The Blackouts! Bands in her Heart: Led Zepplin, Sublime, Metallica