{"id":28,"date":"2016-04-30T09:45:58","date_gmt":"2016-04-30T14:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2022-02-09T08:41:06","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T14:41:06","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Gravity Blinks  &#x1f54a;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"page_object_bio_modal_content\" class=\"modal_body\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><em>There are moments that take one&#8217;s breath away, often fleeting, yet freeing and clear; boundless &#8230; timeless &#8230; weightless &#8230; ageless &#8230; like the drop from the crest of a roller coaster &#8230; when Gravity Blinks.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-299\" style=\"width: 321px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-299\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dragonfly.jpg?resize=321%2C321\" alt=\"dragonfly\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dragonfly.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dragonfly.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dragonfly.jpg?w=768 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kristen and Rhonda Huete performing at a benefit in Fairhope, AL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><em>Gravity Blinks released their self-titled debut EP in 2017.\u00a0 Rhonda Huete is the lead songwriter, vocalist, and rhythm guitarist with daughter Kristen on drums\/backing vocals.\u00a0 Rhonda&#8217;s husband Chip joined in on vocals and acoustic guitar for Fire Inside, a song they co-wrote on their back porch during an extended power outage on a balmy southern night.\u00a0 Christopher Duncan contributed his talents to the EP on keyboards, lead guitar, bass, and vocals, as well as the follow-up single, Rise.\u00a0 This multi-generational collaboration of family and friends produces a depth of perspective and emotion that characterizes Gravity Blinks\u2019 signature sound &#8211; dreamy, progressive, smooth and a little psychedelic, reminiscent of the great bands of the 70&#8217;s.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fire Inside by Gravity Blinks\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XClbIMBmPlA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rise with Lyrics - Gravity Blinks\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fKMNKTCZaG0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><em>The band&#8217;s founding members, Rhonda and Kristen, started out playing music together for special needs groups in their community, which grew into HopenHeart, a musical outreach group of local volunteer musicians.\u00a0 Their desire to elevate, comfort, and heal through music carries into Gravity Blinks&#8217; original songs as they write and play with a collective intent to inspire people of all backgrounds to live fully: connected, open, embracing love and peaceful acceptance.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lost In London - Gravity Blinks\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EPHzAWvIk6M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><em>Gravity Blinks released their first full length album April 21, 2020, a collection of ten original songs that explore the many ways we fall through life &#8211; falling in love, keeping love alive, friendship, addiction, loss, personal truth, renewing faith, and more, aptly titled &#8220;Falling&#8221;.\u00a0\u00a0 Scott Wigley contributes lead guitar\/vocals with Jack Rodenbaugh on bass and guest bass appearances by sound engineer Matt Damico. \u00a0 <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><em>Rhonda released the acoustic singles &#8220;Adore You&#8221; and &#8220;Born in a Dream&#8221; with Scott Wigley in 2020.\u00a0 Gravity Blinks music is available at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityblinks.bandcamp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bandcamp <\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityblinks.bandcamp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>as well as through most online stores and streaming services.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em> <\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Born In A Dream - Rhonda Huete of Gravity Blinks with Scott Wigley\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uADlsJ_kSgo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Rhonda, Kristen, and Scott collaborated with the band Soul Chatter on backing vocals for their 2021 release, Switzerland.\u00a0 It was an awesome experience!\u00a0 Rhonda and Kristen are currently preparing to collaborate on another Soul Chatter tune coming in 2022.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Switzerland by Soul Chatter (with Gravity Blinks)\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ja4nxaV8mh0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><em> Based in Daphne on the Alabama gulf coast, the band performs from New Orleans, LA to the panhandle of Florida.\u00a0 Chris Weekley joined in late 2021 on lead guitar and vocals, bringing more blues rock influences into their sound.\u00a0 They enjoy connecting with other musicians and music fans as they play in a wide range of venues, from underground clubs to upscale restaurants as well as festivals and special events.\u00a0\u00a0 Guest musicians can often be seen joining them on stage, keeping their shows fresh and fun.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_463\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-463\" style=\"width: 378px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-463\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Band-in-dark-fx.jpg?resize=378%2C213\" alt=\"\" width=\"378\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Band-in-dark-fx.jpg?resize=300%2C169 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Band-in-dark-fx.jpg?resize=150%2C84 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Band-in-dark-fx.jpg?w=960 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chris Weekley, Jack Rodenbaugh, Kristen Huete, and Rhonda Huete<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #003366;\">In addition to their original music, Gravity Blinks covers crowd pleasing tunes made famous by great artists from the 70&#8217;s &#8211; 90&#8217;s.\u00a0 Check out the &#8220;Set List &#8211; Covers&#8221; tab for a sampler of their playlist<\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gravity Blinks 2022 Preview - Cover Demo\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7RMCmo_1_eY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><em>Listen to Gravity Blinks original music on on Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Spotify, or YouTube. Gravity Blinks songs are also available for purchase through online retailers, including Google Play, iTunes, Amazon Music, and more.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #04d404;\"><em><span style=\"color: #034203;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Gravity Blinks has aired and is in rotation on both broadcast and internet radio stations, is included in many streaming playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and Tidal, among others.\u00a0 Their music has been featured in podcasts and interviews from Connecticut to Australia.\u00a0 The band welcomes opportunities to collaborate with broadcasters, curators, and bloggers around the world.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-259 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Australia-3mdr-logo.jpg?resize=197%2C145\" alt=\"Australia 3mdr logo\" width=\"197\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Australia-3mdr-logo.jpg?resize=300%2C221 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Australia-3mdr-logo.jpg?resize=150%2C110 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Australia-3mdr-logo.jpg?w=394 394w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-255 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KBJB-artist-spotlight.jpg?resize=201%2C151\" alt=\"KBJB artist spotlight\" width=\"201\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KBJB-artist-spotlight.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KBJB-artist-spotlight.jpg?resize=150%2C113 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KBJB-artist-spotlight.jpg?w=640 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dove-1.png?resize=90%2C82\" alt=\"dove\" width=\"90\" height=\"82\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-306 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheStage.com-logo.png?resize=153%2C153\" alt=\"TheStage.com logo\" width=\"153\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheStage.com-logo.png?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheStage.com-logo.png?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TheStage.com-logo.png?w=320 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-304 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lonely-Oak-logo.png?resize=153%2C153\" alt=\"Lonely Oak logo\" width=\"153\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lonely-Oak-logo.png?w=160 160w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lonely-Oak-logo.png?resize=150%2C150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-305 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zew-logo.png?resize=130%2C130\" alt=\"Zew logo\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zew-logo.png?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zew-logo.png?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zew-logo.png?w=320 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-470 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Radio-Marky.jpg?resize=145%2C138\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Radio-Marky.jpg?resize=300%2C285 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Radio-Marky.jpg?resize=1024%2C971 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Radio-Marky.jpg?resize=150%2C142 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Radio-Marky.jpg?w=1222 1222w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gravityblinks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Radio-Marky.jpg?w=948 948w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>PRESS and REVIEWS:<\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;I can&#8217;t get it out of my head &#8230; it grabbed me when I heard this song &#8230; the song that I love so much, Fire Inside &#8230; And everything else that Gravity Blinks had out there (on iTunes) they&#8217;re all great &#8230; every single song is great&#8221;.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; <em>KBJB Radio The Rock Show Ep 16<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gravity Blinks\u2019 music and live performances have brought comfort, love and healing to many.&#8221;\u00a0 &#8211; <em><a href=\"https:\/\/thesouthlandmusicline.com\/news-and-events\/music-that-you-should-definitely-hear-in-2020\/\">The Southland Music Line<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"page_object_press_item\">\n<p>\u201cThis group is amazing! Smooth sounds, easy to listen to no matter what they&#8217;re playing or where! Rhonda Huete has got it going on with Gravity Blinks! Make a point to attend wherever they are performing. You won&#8217;t be dissappointed!\u201d &#8211; <em>Cindy Nicholson, The Pigeon Hole Restaurant, Daphne, AL<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"press_item_author\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page_object_press_item\">\n<p>\u201cAside from her kindness, there is remarkable talent behind Rhonda and her band which consists of her daughter Kristen, her husband Chip, Scotty Wig, and Jack Rodenbaugh.\u201d\u00a0 &#8211; <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicornunicyclist.com\/single-post\/2019\/02\/08\/Music-Born-Out-of-Charity-and-Kindness-Gravity-Blinks?utm_campaign=0444368f-5b22-491c-a458-380ee318d670&amp;utm_source=so\">Holly Nicole Combs &#8211; Unicorn Cyclist Blog<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page_object_press_item\">\n<p>\u201cWe have the artist of the week, it&#8217;s Rhonda Huete! (Gravity Blinks)\u201d &#8211;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/forum.musicoin.org\/topic\/430\/vote-for-artist-of-the-week-week-3\/11\">Zeljko Stanojkovski &#8211; Musicoin.org 2\/4\/2018<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page_object_press_item\">\n<p>\u201cThis band reminds me of No Doubt &amp; a little bit of Paramore. nice work! Good songwriting, singing &amp; instruments.\u201d\u00a0 &#8211; <em>Audiozoo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cSo good in so many ways!\u201d &#8211; <em>Atom Collector Records<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"page_object_press_item\">\n<p>\u201cSuch a strong song (Rise) &#8230; in a parallel universe you`re a platinum seller.\u201d &#8211; <em>Submarine Broadcasting Company<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Fabulous, classic progressive rock!&#8221;<em> &#8211; WUD Records<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gravity Blinks helped us host Jagmedia Fest 2019! They are easy to work with and so fun to have on stage! 5 STARS&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0 <em>Cat Grizzle, 97.1 The Prowl, Univ of South Alabama<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are moments that take one&#8217;s breath away, often fleeting, yet freeing and clear; boundless &#8230; timeless &#8230; weightless &#8230; ageless &#8230; like the drop from the crest of a roller coaster &#8230; when Gravity Blinks. Gravity Blinks released their self-titled debut EP in 2017.\u00a0 Rhonda Huete is the lead songwriter, vocalist, and rhythm guitarist &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Welcome to Gravity Blinks  &#x1f54a;<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":444,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"sfsi_plus_gutenberg_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_show_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_type":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_alignemt":"","sfsi_plus_gutenburg_max_per_row":"","spay_email":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28"}],"version-history":[{"count":49,"href":"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":482,"href":"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions\/482"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/gravityblinks.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}