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About

 
 
Inspired and Influenced by an eclectic number of bands and artists like AC/DC, Johnny Cash, Free, Van Halen, Cactus and Rose Tattoo, Phoenix based rock band, BLACKWATER,  is led by Nick Torri on Lead Guitar and Lake Duffy on Vocals.  They are supported by Drummer, Ryan Magnuson.

BLACKWATER formed in early 2013 and has quickly become one of the "Must See" bands of the Metro Phoenix music scene.  The band writes and performs their own original rock pieces and occasionally play a few covers.   They are deeply passionate about their music and dedicate the majority of their time writing new material and perfecting their art.  They have developed their own unique sound which combines elements of Rock, Blues, Country, Rockabilly and Djent.

 

 

About the Guys~

Lake Duffy, 21 -  Vocals -

Lake is a southwestern influenced singer/songwriter from Maricopa, AZ, currently living in Tempe. He is studying Political Science at Arizona State University, but music always has been and always will be his greatest passion. He is inspired by nearly all types of music, and hopes to one day inspire others with his music and lyrics as his favorite musicians have inspired him.

 

Nick Torri, 19 - Lead Guitar - 

Nick got his hands on an electric guitar at the age of 13 and has rarely put it down since.  He is primarily self-taught and continually enjoys writing new material. When people hear Nick play, they often say they "feel his heart" in the music.  He plays with the soul and passion of someone not only much older, but with far more experience.

 

Ryan Magnuson, 21 - Drums -

Ryan has been playing drums and guitar since he was 9 years old. He is primarily a rock/metal drummer, but enjoys playing everything from Jazz to Latin to funk. He played for the Eastern Arizona College marching, symphonic, and Jazz band during his junior and senior years of high school, and even studied at Berklee College of Music for a short period of time.

 


 

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