- Just Take Hold Colossal Street Jam 4:35
I have a guilty pleasure when it comes to music and that is what I call jam bands. I have no idea it a band like Colossal Street Jame would consider being called a jam band a compliment or not but, believe me when it comes from me it is. I have long loved the musical sensibilities of bands like Yes, Rush, The Black Crowes, Kansas and so on. Not so much because of their style but their sense of improvisation. I can totally see this in Colossal Street Jam. Not only do they have the creativity of improvisation but they have the skillset to masterfully use it to their advantage. This has never been so evident in their new single titled “Just Take Hold”.
The song gives a storyteller like musical journey with its roots in the past and its head in the future. This is the new #indie!
About Colossal Street Jam
Colossal Street Jam is a 5 pc band that was a mainstay in the Asbury Park and NJ scene in the late 80’s to early 90’s. The band is composed of 5 great friends and play a 70’s style brand of infectious and melodic rock and roll. The band has reunited to play shows celebrating its music of over 20 yrs ago. CSJ has shared the stage with many great artists throughout their career including:
Robbie Krieger, Kings X, The Drive-by Truckers, The Hold Steady, Gov’t Mule, Johnny Winter, Sebastian Bach, Bruce Dickinson, Screamin Cheetah Wheelies, Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Morse, Zebra, Deep Purple, Clarence Clemons and many more.
CSJ was a big draw at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, even holding a vertical Thursday night for over a year playing original music! Their Fastlane shows were always a huge party and packed to capacity!
Colossal Street Jam is:
Gene Potts – Vocals
Sal Marra – Guitar, Vocals & Fender Rhodes
Tony Flora – Bass
Dave Halpern – Drums & All Percussion
Eric Safka – Hammond B3, Piano, Fender Rhodes
LINKS:
http://colossalstreetjam.com
https://www.facebook.com/colossalstreetjam
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