Blasting Echo

The band encompasses a wide spectrum of music from hard to punk rock and everything in between – while lyrically addressing personal, social and political issues with honesty, energy and intensity.
Meeting in 2008, Josh and former guitarist/bassist Jeff Fortson discovered a common love of powerful rock music. The two decided to begin BLASTING ECHO. Armando felt inspired by the band’s material. He approached Josh and Jeff with the idea that he could provide the back beat needed for music’s driving power. After jamming one time, they knew that it was the right fit. In the spring of 2011, Linda joined the band as keyboardist, adding a new element that diversifies the sound. In the summer of 2013, Jeff amicably left the band. Dub Wallace became the bass player in the band in the spring of 2015. The band released their first record The End is Still So Far in April of 2013. Their second record – Uso-tsuki Mendax – was released in May of 2016.
BLASTING ECHO is well known for their annual Concert for Autism. Autism is an issue that hits very close to home for the band, as three of the members have children with the disorder. The benefit has grown to a two day event that helps raise funds for The Desert Autism Foundation, which distributes the money to therapists working with Autistic children. Fortunately, each year the benefit has been more successful than the last. You can find out more about the benefit at www.concertforautism.com