Meet the members of Blackbird Pond, an American musical duo hailing from Virginia!

James: The instrumental backbone of Blackbird Pond, James handles the guitar, e-drums & bass, and also lends his voice to their songs. He's one of the songwriters for the band and was born in September, making him a thoughtful and detail-oriented Virgo.

Luisa: The captivating voice and melodic touch of Blackbird Pond, Luisa takes on lead vocals, keys, and percussion. She also contributes her songwriting talents to the duo. Born in November, Luisa is a passionate and intense Scorpio.

Together, James and Luisa create the signature sound of Blackbird Pond: a blend of mellow, melodic pop/rock with languid grooves and drifting soul, all wrapped in a cinematic dreaminess reminiscent of The Carpenters, but with a distinctive guitar presence. They pour their musical tastes and creative energies into crafting songs that are both comforting and captivating.

Let's delve into the music of Blackbird Pond!

Blackbird Pond is an American music duo from Virginia, formed by James and Luisa, who blend blues influences with alt‑rock, drifting soul, and a cinematic dream‑like atmosphere in their sound. Their music is known for smooth yet powerful grooves supported by expressive vocals, layered keys, program drums & bass, creating a modern style that fuses blues, rock, and ambient textures. Think of a modern take on The Carpenters, but with a more prominent guitar element. There's a certain comforting yet captivating feel to our sound, we hope.

What motivates us? 

Simply put, it's the joy of creating something beautiful and meaningful that resonates with people. We love the process of taking an idea, a feeling, or a melody and shaping it into a complete song. Connecting with listeners through our music is a huge driving force.

Growing up, our musical tastes were quite varied.

• James was drawn to a lot of classic rock, some early alternative, and singer-songwriters. Think bands with strong guitar work and thoughtful lyrics.

• Luisa leaned towards more soulful vocalists, classic pop, and some of the iconic sounds of the late 20th century.

As for the biggest venue we've played... well, we're still on our journey! While we haven't graced any massive stadiums yet, we've had some wonderful experiences playing in local clubs and smaller theaters where we can connect with the audience. Let's just say the biggest venue so far wasn't quite a family picnic, but it was a space where we felt a real energy from the people who came to listen. We're looking forward to playing in even larger spaces as we continue to grow!