Black Magnolia

Adam Pearce founded the band nearly two years ago. However, things are far different now than when it started. The original project consisted of a different guitar player and drummer, and the band was named "Calanistic". It's not a real word but was thought (incorrectly) to sound cool.





It all started when Adam started searching for band members online. He quickly met Brandon Castilaw and shortly thereafter met Seth Le'coq and Anthony Juneau. Several months of hard work and practice passed as the band got tighter. Unfortunately "Calanistic" only played one show before Seth left the band. Seth had a great opportunity to tour with Nashville recording artist Chris Grey and understandably took it. Enter Blake Pujol and so was Black Magnolia (name coined by Brandon) as many would come to know it. The First show was Bogies in Baton Rouge but it lead to nearly 6 months of consistent gigging before the band met its current manager, Eddie Matranga.




Adam had turned down several offers by other managers, but with Eddie's business head and prior involvement with the famous band Zebra, it was a no brainier. Soon after Eddie came on board the band's drummer, Brandon, was having mixed feelings about things. He eventually decided that he had lost his passion for playing and decided to bow out. Drummer auditions were held immediately and two weeks later Black Magnolia would find the final piece that is the band today, Rob James.




Now the band is touring constantly and success is written on all the horizons. Four musicians with talent, passion, and a manager with a mission, Black Magnolia will be around for a while. So get on board



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