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MEET THE BANDO FAMILY! \ud83c\udf4d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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On lead vocals, Blimes Brixton<\/a>, from the heart of San Francisco, is championed by the likes of Method Man, Bahamadia, Warren G, and other greats in her genre. Her passion for musicality shines through her gritty bars and battle rap punches to meet you with melodic vulnerability in a marriage of rap, and vibey bedroom pop. With her solo endeavor,  Blimes made The Source\u2019s Unsigned Hype, was spotlighted in Vogue UK,  and got Annie Mac\u2019s \u201cHottest Record in the World\u201d on BBC1 before going on to hit the American festival circuit and headline a US Tour with her collaborator Gifted Gab prior to the release of their joint album \u201cTalk About It\u201d. Blimes walks us back to her individual story with a new album “The Bridge” – out NOW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elijah Grae<\/a><\/strong> is a songwriter, producer and guitarist based in Los Angeles by way of The Bay Area. Grae has had a successful and dynamic career garnering a legitimate radio and streaming hit (Crickets ft. Jeremih) with his former band Drop City Yacht Club. Grae has a slew of writing and production credits including notables such as: SEEB, Rexx Life Raj, E-40, T-Pain, Jake Miller, Timbaland, The Dirty Heads, Abigail Barlow and a recent montage placement in Freaky Tales the movie. Grae has also done extensive work in the sync and licensing space (NHL, Redbull, Dreamworks, Intel, NFL and MLB). Grae prides himself on his ability to blend sonically eclectic ideas with an approachable polish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Talented drummer Curtis Byrd<\/a><\/strong>, hails from Chicago, Illinois. Curtis shines on stage \u2013 his electric energy is felt in crowds large and small. Curtis plays with Hip Hop, Pop, Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Reggae, Dance, Rock, Country Artists, and DJs at shows around the world \u2013 including Frankie J and Baby Bash. Curtis tours worldwide as the primary drummer for Pound. Rockout. Workout. \u2013 an international drum-inspired fitness movement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Canandaigua, NY, BennyGrape<\/a> is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, and songwriter with a lifelong passion for performing and creating great music. With years of experience in various wind ensembles, jazz ensembles, choirs, and musical theater productions, he has a strong ear for a variety of musical styles. His most recent work spans hip-hop, jazz, pop, R&B, and dance. Driven by the motivation and support of his peers and family, Ben is eager to share his talents and push the boundaries of creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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