"Cause everything that's happened made you see
You're right where you need to be"
Blake Proehl was un-drafted to the Minnesota Vikings in 2021. He was placed on injured reserve on Aug. 16, 2021. While rehabbing his knee, Blake discovered his love for music. Music has been an important part of his healing process and journey.
"It's all been virtual for me, so for this moment to really be happening is just crazy."
Blake had his first headline show on July 15, 2023 at Fine Line in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "I have a lot of adrenaline, I'm gonna have to do those breathing exercises," he laughs "I'm excited to see everyone though." Blake thinks singing is one of the most vulnerable things you can do.
Blake surprised his Nana during the show and brought her onstage to perform their song, "In Case You Didn't Know." He originally posted a video of him singing this song to her on TikTok, and it went viral.
“She’s one of the main reasons I even do this, I wouldn’t really believe in myself or have confidence in my voice without her.”
"I write my best when I'm about to go to sleep. I have my guitar on my chest and hum gibberish."
