Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, the four members of the Blenders, Tim Kasper,[2] Ryan Lance, Darren Rust and Allan Rust (replacing original member Paul Dunkirk), built up their fan base on the strength of a primarily a cappella singing style.
[4] The group has toured the U.S. with such acts as Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, Savage Garden, Jonny Lang, Blues Traveler, Chicago, The Righteous Brothers, Lou Rawls and Chuck Berry.
Their release for Orchard Lane was co-produced by former member of Prince (musician)'s New Power Generation, Levi Seacer, Jr.
In December 2005, The Blenders sang their original song "Tiny Little Christmas," and the following year repeated with "When it Snows" in an advertisement for KARE-TV promoting Toys for Tots.
They also appeared in an ad, singing KMSP-TV's morning news theme song ("Wake Up with FOX 9") while riding a Metro Blue Line light-rail train.