Blink-182 Tribute Band

An exact replica of the Blink 182 - Mark, Tom and Travis show including all of Blink 182 hits and deep cuts.

Blink-182 Tribute Band - Blank 281 is the only National/International Touring Tribute to Blink 182. They have been performing since 2007.

Blank 281 has played at venues and universities across the country as well as internationally: Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, St. Louis, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Atlanta, Georgia, Alabama, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington DC, Baltimore, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, California, Nevada, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Orleans and Mexico.

They have headlined numerous venues and have supported acts such as the Smoking Popes, Kendrik Lamar, Travis Porter, Steve Aoki and Bad Fish.

They have played events sponsored by Q101, Miller Lite, Budwieser, Jack Daniels, Bacardi, Yes Vodka, (link hidden), (link hidden), Neff Headwear and Paws.

Sound Requirements

Detailed gear requirements per member on stage:



**MIKE GREENE (guitar/vocals) – Stage Left (crowd right)**

VOCAL REQUIREMENTS
-Dynamic unidirectional microphone (Shure SM-58 or comparable/better)
-Microphone stand with boom extension (tripod preferred)
-XLR cable(s) (aka Mic Cable) long enough to run to sound board

MONITOR REQUIREMENTS
-12″ (minimum) speaker(s) (one speaker minimum)
-Power cable for speaker (if necessary)
-XLR or 1/4″ cable(s) long enough to run to sound board

GUITAR AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS

-Dynamic unidirectional cardioid microphone (Shure SM-57 or comparable/better)

-Microphone stand with boom extension

-AC power (GROUNDED) with extension cord (6 outlets preferred, 3 minimum)

**MATT NOLAN (bass guitar/vocals) – Stage Right (crowd left**

VOCAL REQUIREMENTS
-Dynamic unidirectional microphone (Shure SM-58 or comparable/better)
-Microphone stand with boom extension (tripod preferred)
-XLR cable(s) long enough to run to sound board

MONITOR REQUIREMENTS
-12″ (minimum) speaker(s) (one speaker minimum)
-Power cable for speaker (if necessary)
-XLR or 1/4″ cable(s) long enough to run to sound board

BASS GUITAR AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS

-Direct Box (DI) (Livewire or comparable/better)

-1/4″ cable to connect DI to bass amp

-XLR cable long enough to connect DI to mixer

-AC power (GROUNDED) with extension cord (6 outlets preferred, 3 minimum)

**PHIL NOLAN (drums) – Center stage (rear)**

VOCAL REQUIREMENTS
-Dynamic unidirectional microphone (Shure SM-58 or comparable/better)
-Microphone stand with boom extension (tripod preferred)
-XLR cable(s) long enough to run to sound board

MONITOR REQUIREMENTS
-12″ (minimum) speaker (one speaker minimum)
-Power cable for speaker (if necessary)
-XLR or 1/4″ cable(s) long enough to run to sound board

DRUM MIC REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS

-Drum Mic kit (preferred – see stage plot input list)
If not, at least a high output supercardioid microphone (Shure Beta 52-A or comparable/better) for bass drum

-Bass drum microphone stand with boom extension

-Direct Box (DI) (Livewire or comparable/better) (for our ipod)
-XLR cable long enough to connect DI to mixer
-AC power (GROUNDED) with extension cord (6 outlets preferred, 3 minimum)

**MIXING CONSOLE REQUIREMENTS**
-13 channels needed (8 minimum – see stage plot input list)
-3 individual monitor mixes (preferred – 2 minimum)
-Should include a 4 band (3 minimum) fully parametric EQ Independent
-Professional sound engineer to run house

**FRONT OF HOUSE SPEAKER REQUIREMENTS**

-Dual 12″ (or single 15″) Speaker (with horn)
-Subwoofer (preferably 2 – minimum 1)

**SOUND ENGINEER**
-Venue must provide an experienced sound engineer capable of mixing a full band. It is of the utmost importance that the system is staffed by persons highly familiar with the system to assist the band’s technical staff. Contact information should be provided as soon as possible.

-If sound engineer is not available, we will assist in finding an engineer we have worked with in your town or we will provide one for the cost of round trip airfare, expenses and engineer fee (typically $1000.00)

Great sound is paramount to a great show! We want to provide your guests with the best possible environment to enjoy
Blank 281: A Tribute to Blink 182!