Album Notes

Idea 7 is Ted Cobena and Butch Blasingame. Ted plays drums, percussion and keyboards, with Butch adding guitars and bass. Out of the Bottle, their first CD, consists of 10 original songs that showcase the instrumental prowess of each individual. Together these two musicians have teamed up to produce music that is fresh, energetic and mood provoking. Give a listen to their songs and see if you come up with any ideas of your own…


Ted is a member of the legendary south Louisiana band Bas Clas. The band was formed in the late 70’s and continues to perform today .Their incendiary shows of intelligent, socially conscience original music helped establish the band as one of the most influential to emerge from the Lafayette, La. music scene.
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Butch is a founding member of the Athens, Ga. based band Ravenstone. A popular group in the southeastern United States during the early 70’s, the band is considered one of the godfathers of the internationally acclaimed Athens rock scene. The group is also noted for its support of social issues, and still does an occasional performance.

Today, both Ted and Butch can be found performing in the Miramar Beach, Fl. band The Loco Locals and will continue to collaborate with each other to expand the music of Idea 7.