Genre: A female-fronted alternative pop-rock band that toured the country promoting last year's debut, Acid Mudd. Textured guitar riffs meld happily with smooth vocals.

Official site: http://www.blinki.net

News & Events: July 1 "Smooth Herman" Sydney, NS July 2 "Friday's" Edmunson, NB July 11 "The Horseshoe Tavern" Toronto, ON July 13 "Townhouse Tavern" Sudbury, ON July 14 "Changes Nightclub" Marathon, ON July 15 "Apollo" Thunder Bay, On July 18 "Rainy Lake Hotel" Fort Francis, ON July 19 "Georgies" Winnipeg, ON July 20 "Westwood Inn" Swan River, ON July 28 & 29 "The Vat" Red Deer Alberta August 3 "Club XS" Vernon, BC August 5 "Rookie's" Kamloops, BC August 10 "Peachfest" Penticton, BC August 16 "Roxy" Vancouver, BC

Year founded: 1999

Record Label: Independent

Tracy is backed by a very talented group of rockin' musicians who include, Mike Sorca on lead guitar; Paul Fournier, Bass; and Chris Wallace on drums. They are managed by, Attila Ambrus of A.T.H. Entertainment.

While currently signed to Vancouver label, Viva Records, the band have signed a national distribution deal with 'Nuff Entertainment of Toronto. Blinki released their first CD, Acid Mudd in late '99. The album was recorded at Mastermind Studios in Vancouver and was produced by Tracy Williams.

The band's style is a catchy blend of textured guitar riffs, melodic hooks and smooth layered vocals that blend seamlessly with a sweeeet groove. They love to perform live, and their shows are always full of enough energy to fuel the crowd into a hyperactive frenzy that lasts far beyond the band's stage performance.

Blinki's fresh, new sound is a refreshing change in an over-satuated music market - where repetitious 'bands-of-the-month' are clogging the airwaves. Their fan base spans from young to old - but seems to favor the 16-36 year old market.