| Hailing from the City
of New Haven, CT, Coolerheads is a feel good rock'n'roll band. Our scintillating
blues, roots, and groove based numbers mix infectious grooves, catchy
melodies, searing guitars, and soulful vocals to create a sound all our own.
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Guy Vocals, Guitar The main songwriting force in the band, Guy has been playing and singing for 20 years. Most notably, he has played guitar for The Boney Pickers with Mary Cutrufello. On stage, Guy uses a Fender Custom Stratocaster and a Les Paul Custom through a Mesa-Boogie Mark IV amplifier. "What we push for, especially in our live shows, is "music on the edge of chaos" - music familiar enough that the listener can relate, but challenging enough - musically and emotionally - to lead the listener on an adventure towards themselves. When we do that, and it happens unconsciously for everyone involved, then we have fun, our fans have fun, and we've all gotten that rush that only music can deliver." |
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John Guitar, Vocals John is a journeyman guitar player who's trademark tone brings a feel to the melody that is new and familiar all at once. His custom Alembic guitar played through a Mesa-Boogie Mark IV amplifier delivers a potent and intoxicating punch while soothing the soul. John has been a long time member of local legends Laughin' Bones, and formally played with Grease Weezer. "Coming from a piano background when I was very young, I've always tried to emphasize melody in my lead playing. As a guitar player, it's too easy to fall into patterns and repetition. Focusing on the melody helps me avoid that trap." |
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Chiphead Keyboards, Vocals As Coolerheads newest member, Chip hits the ground running with jamming that's an infectious addition to the Cooler grooves. His Hammond organ and multitude of piano sounds paint a rich sonic texture; as a backup and occasional lead vocalist, he comes through loud and righteous with soul that takes the performance higher, harder, and happening. In his local career, Chip grabbed Hartford's Best Keyboardist and Live Performance awards during his twelve year stint with the Neybas. Nationally, Chip can be found performing with Dadon on Capitol Records Tibetan Freedom Concert disc, with the likes of U2, REM, Pearl Jam, Blur, the Beastie Boys, and other greats. Chip has lent his hand to movie soundtracks (Windhorse) and his latest, Sonsara, is due out later this year. What's he doing here? "I'm always on the lookout for fun in a band...and C-o-o-l-e-r-h-e-a-d-s, that spells FUN!" |
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Dave Bass Guitar, Vocals If Mark is the foundation of the rhythm section, then Dave is the cement that holds it all together. He has been pumping out the low end for more than 15 years, including an extended engagement with New Haven’s Straight White Jacket. Dave also fills in with background vocals and even writes a tune or two. He continues to play his custom St. Blues bass through a constantly changing array of amplifiers. "Playing music in a band requires an "In The Moment" mindset. When everything is going right, there is a chemistry that happens – a synergy that occurs. And when it works, it’s explosive, almost magical." |
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Mark Drums The rock-solid foundation of the rhythm section, Mark has over 20 years of experience behind the kit. He favors Yamaha, Sonor, and Nobel & Cooley drums and has a unique selection of Zildjian cymbals. In the past, Mark has performed and recorded with New Haven’s Seven Story Mountain. "I try to approach drumming with an emphasis on the song - what the song needs at any given time. Individual performance should shine, but a virtuoso performance will sound out of place on a song that needs a simple and straightforward part. Sometimes, less is more." |
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