The Blindsiders Live: Crowd Energy, Community & “Sidewinder Nation"

The Blindsiders Live: Crowd Energy, Community & “Sidewinder Nation"

(EP 143) Meet The Blindsiders—a five-piece Arizona band turning open mics into full-blown parties. What started in February 2024 has grown into a crowd-charging live show with over 40 years of combined experience and a fanbase they call Sidewinder Nation. In this in-depth interview including an in-studio performance, the band shares their origin story, signature sound, and what’s next. We were so excited to have them be the first live band to play in our new music studio setup! Plus, they gave us amazing customized band shirts for The Morning Show. How cool is that!?

🎶 Band Lineup: Jamirae — Lead Singer / Band Leader Saultin Barrett — Lead Guitar / Music Director CAMERA SHY — Bass Guitar Ken Leemon — Keyboard Dave — Drums

🔥 What We Cover From Open Mic to Main Stage: How The Blindsiders formed, found their groove, and built momentum—plus details on their anniversary party at The Chill Room (Feb 21, 2026).

A Cover Band with a Twist: Southern rock, classic rock, country—and originals—all “blindsided” with their own edge and personality.

Community, Connection & Crowd Energy: Why every show feels like a party, how Sidewinder Nation came to be, and the band’s mission to grow community-centered live music in Arizona. 

📬 Connect with The Blindsiders:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblindsiders

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14zmx4ajak/?mibextid=wwXIfr

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheBlindsiders

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theblindsiders Email: theblindsidersband@gmail.com

 🌞 The Morning Show – Your Morning. Our Community. Local Love.

🎥 Watch more episodes at OnTheMorningShow.com #TheMorningShow #TheBlindsiders #ArizonaLiveMusic #PhoenixBand #SouthernRock #ClassicRock #CountryMusic #CoverBand #OriginalMusic #SidewinderNation #AZEvents #liveperformance

Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow

Watch on YouTube.