Thursday, February 21, 2013

Meet the Members of Blackwater


Margo Rose - Vocals/Keyboard - 15 yrs. old


















It was obvious Margo was musically gifted when she started singing at the tender age of 4.  She has been composing her own music since the age of 10, playing keyboard since the age of 12 and performing on stage since she was 13.  Margo is influenced by the diverse music of artists such as Joan Jett, The Love Me Nots and Guns N Roses. Don't let her small size and sweet demeanor fool you... Margo's larger than life voice rocks every song with explosive force and energy!



Nick Torri - Lead Guitar - 18 yrs. old






















Nick got his hands on an electric guitar at the age of 13 and the rest is history.  He is primarily self-taught and is influenced by an eclectic mix of artists such as Angus Young, Joe Bonamassa, Chuck Berry, Paul Kossoff, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Malcolm Young and Buddy Guy.  When people hear Nick play, they often say they "feel his heart" in the music.  He plays with the soul and passion of someone not only much older, but with far more experience.



Skylar Shapiro-Frost - Bass - 17 yrs. old



























Although Skylar only began playing his bass guitar a little over a year ago, he looks and sounds like a seasoned performer. Some of his favorite artists include All American Rejects, Pierce The Veil and Blink 182, though he thoroughly enjoys playing a wide range of music.  Skylar is the "laid-back" one in the group and always shows a willingness to play the supporting role for the good of the music.




Chastin Short - Drums - 13 yrs. old



























To hear Chastin for the first time, you would think this kid was born playing the drums.  Well, you'd be close!  He was a mere 18 months old when he started banging away on random objects and by the age of 3, he was already performing in front of live audiences.  His taste in music ranges from Led Zeppelin to Tool, to Rush. 
Chastin gets approached at every show from people that are impressed by his "cannon-fire" drumming and are absolutely blown away when they learn his age.