Blackwood emerged during the “Great Pause” of 2020, founded by drummer/producer David Dicks, guitarist Keith White, and bassist Steve Burgess (The Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies), later joined by vocalist/guitarist Chris O’Brien. What began as a studio project quickly grew following the 2022 release of “Inundated One,” leading to performances across the Southeast and a near-sold-out debut at The Mockingbird Theater.
In 2023, Blackwood won Kentucky’s River Festivus Battle of the Bands and opened for Diamond Rio before nearly 3,000 fans. Their debut album, Release Me, explores themes of love, identity, and resilience. In 2025, Luke Alonso joined on guitar and Derek DaPrano on bass. The band earned four Josie Music Award nominations, taking home Rock/Metal Vocals of the Year.
On August 18, 2026, Blackwood enters its next chapter with the release of Gone Wrong, a new EP that captures the band’s continued evolution, bringing fresh energy, a refined sound, and a natural progression from where they began. With each release, Blackwood continues to push forward — and this is only the beginning.
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