Blane Fonda
Blane Fonda formed in early 2009, each member a seasoned representative of the Chicago music scene.  Almost immediately after forming, the group headed to IV Lab Studios to record “MOSABA” with engineer and co-producer Jon Alvin. The EP was well-received by the press, garnering strong reviews by the likes of the Chicago Tribune, which noted Blane’s “soaring, stadium-ready choruses”. The group also established a reputation for their high-energy live performances, with Performer Magazine saying “The fivesome is at once energetic, magnetic and overwhelming with its insuperable undertow of synth-driven power pop.” Riding the buzz generated by good reviews and regular radio play, Blane Fonda continued to push forward with a consistent schedule of shows in Chicago at venues such as Schubas, Double Door, Subterranean and Metro, around the Midwest and as far as Austin for multiple showcases at SXSW 2010. The band has since shared the stage with such acts as The Hood Internet, Company of Thieves, AM Taxi and many others.