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photo courtesy James Villa



BAND BIO
  Exit380 formed in Denton, Texas in 1999 at the prestigious music college, The University of North Texas. In their 10 years of touring and recording the band has released four full length albums, three EP's & various compilation discs. "The Quenching Burn" (2000), "Breakdown" EP (2003), "Short Story" (2003), "Old Songs. New Tape." (2005), "Last Monday" (2006) *E3 Records*, "The Life & Death" EP (2008), "The Life & Death Of Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Stone" (2008) *Rockyard Records*, "Cities Townies" EP (2010) *Rockyard Records/E3 Records*.
  The media has been generous to the act, garnering the band with accolades, interviews, music and live reviews from; FW Weekly, Dallas Observer, Quick Magazine, The Shop Radio, NBC5.com, Envy Magazine, Houston Examiner, as well as, performances on The Gordon Keith Television Show, UPN 21, 102.1 KDGE, 105.3 LIVE, and HD Net Television. Exit 380 has been nominated by the Dallas Observer Music Awards; Best Hard Rock Act (2007), and Fort Worth Weekly Music Awards; Best Rock Act (2007, 2008, 2010), Rock Album Of The Year (2009), and winner Song Of The Year - Alexander Stone's 'Ode To Death' (2009).
  Exit 380's style comes from a varied combination of rock, alternative, folk, & experimental. What sets this band apart is their dedication to pushing artistic limits, eclectic writing styles, & energetic live shows.

Blocker: VOX - Blocker is the creator & frontman for Exit 380. Since graduating from The University Of North Texas in Denton circa 2002 he has dedicated his life to making music. He is the principle songwriter for Exit 380, and also creates videos, cd artwork, flyers, websites and other conceptual media.

Jimi Bordo: GUITAR - Bordo is the 3rd founding member for Exit 380, starting with the band in late-2000. He is the guitarist for Exit 380, as well as, a songwriter, and producer/recording engineer. He has played guitar since the age of 8; learning mainly from his father, and picking up classic Marty Robbins and Beatles tunes by ear. Jimi began his musical path in high school, and found Exit 380 to be his home while attending the University of North Texas in Denton. A few of Bordo's influences are Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Frusciante, and The Beatles.

The Hutch: BASS - The Hutch is the 6-string bassist, multi-instrumentalist, & songwriter for Exit 380. His father is the main contributor to his musical depth; beginning to learn at his father's side at the age of 6. He has been in numerous bands, and was picked up by E3 in 2002. Some of The Hutch's influences are Bucket Head, Ken Smith, and Freddy Kruger.

Bobby Shoes: DRUMS - Shoes is the drummer & resident max relaxer of the band. He is so relaxed that he becomes accutely anxious upon concieving being in an unrelaxed state.

Jeremy Hutch: GUITAR - Jeremy is the newest member of Exit380; joining the band in September 2008. He is the younger brother of long time bassist The Hutch, and like his brother, he is a multi-instrumentalist; adding extra guitars and mojo for Exit 380.