All the blues greats: Albert Collins, Freddie King, Albert King, BB King, Hound Dog Taylor, Magic Slim, Eric Clapton, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Lonnie Mack, Duane Allman, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ronnie Earl, Warren Hayes, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Healey, Jonny Lang, Roy Buchanan, Howlin' Wolf, Robert Johnson, Chuck Berry, Otis Rush, Michael Bloomfield, Ray Charles, etc...the list goes on.
Every now and then a band comes along that has a certain fire; a certain energy and sound that simply grabs you and demands your attention. Cold Snap is such a band, squeezing the most out of every note creating one of the most Electrifying Chicago Blues bands going around. Cold Snap rip into their tunes with a passion, and collectively form one of the hottest live blues acts in Victoria, if not Australia who truly must be seen live to be fully appreciated.
Since its formation Cold Snap wasted no time in stamping its authority on the Melbourne blues scene as one of the premier Chicago Blues bands in town. Its members consist of seasoned musicians who have been in the music scene for over 30 years. They have played with the likes of Chris Wilson, Lobby Loyde, and many other renowned bands/artists. Talented musicianship combined with amazing and charismatic vocals up front certainly set Cold Snap apart from many others in their genre.
2009 has already seen them perform at the Eltham Jazz & Blues Festival, Point Cook Homestead Blues Festival, Downtown Bendigo Rock & Blues Festival and they are scheduled to perform at the Echuca Winter Blues Festival later in July. Word on the band is spreading, so much so that after each of their festival performances punters have left claiming they were one of the best bands performing on the day.
Their gigs at one of Melbourne's premier blues venues Nighthawk Blues always have the punters, out of their seats, on their feet, and the whole joint jumpin'. They hit the ground running with their first track and don't let up for a minute the entire night. Punter's are literally mesmerised and simply have to stay for fear of missing a single moment. One lady said "Once I heard them play their first song, I told my husband we have to stick around to see how these guys end their show tonight". Cold Snap didn't disappoint and had the whole place on their feet, dancing, jumping and hollering until their final note was played. To put it mildly, it's always a great night down at Nighthawk Blues when Cold Snap is in town.
It seems that each venue they play at these days they convert new fans. One lady said "You guys shouldn't be called Cold Snap because you guys are Smokin' Hot!" Yes it does sound a little cliche, but these are the feelings that are conjured up after each show. I guess there's only one way to find out what it's all about...
Do yourself a favour and get down to one of their gigs to witness one of Australia's, hottest live blues acts who must be seen live to be truly appreciated.
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Hey Guys! You guys are pumping it out!!! Awesome!!! Would love to come to your show on Friday night but we are making some noise ourselves! Have a good one! Stevie, Sharry Mike "White Goat"
Lol... Dad and I voted Groovers loung the smallest venue in the world, we love the place But I can't help but wonder.... With your ability to pull a crowd.... Where do you fit them all?????????????????????
Heya there Cold Snap, how ya doin 2day? Thanx 4 addin yer friendship. Pleasure 2 meet u. Enjoy r sounds & have a safe, peaceful Memorial weekend. Stay tuned & in touch. Blues rockin, Mani~
hi guys, thanks so much for a top night on sunday..sorry i missed you but thats showbusiness for ya!! look forward to having you back really really soon...woo whoo much cheers, the groovers team & the Lushes express xxxx
..hello Sonia, Joe and boys :0) Great show @ the Willie RSL,, so good to see you guys rockin the place again,,, I've got some photos and a vid clip copied to a cd for you, hope you like it,, will try and catch you soon,,, if you happen to be in Altona on Sat for the festival, Chris is on @ 12.45pm,, I'll bring the cd with me just incase,,,if not,, we'll catch you @ your next gig... take care and see you all soon,, Keep on rockin...be cool, as always,,,Cx
