Colossal Street Jam [Episode 136]

There’s a cosmically mighty, galactic, powerhouse of a band right here at the Jersey Shore that sizzles with an energy all their own. Colossal Street Jam has been pounding stages all over the NJ area, the surrounding states, and abroad for a while now; and they’re known for their live shows that are ever-changing and always packed with a very dedicated fanbase.

Their music is not only massive in sound, but it also drips with aggressive technicality, superb song craftmanship, and sick chops from every one of its five band members. Gene Potts (vocals)… Sal Marra (guitar/vocals)… Tony Flora (bass)… Dave Halpern (drums)… and Eric Safka (keys) call themselves “family” and have poured their blood, sweat and tears into their recently released album, NO WAY TO LIVE.

The only way to listen to this magum opus … is to listen to ALL OF IT. Every song is a delightful surprise because of the mixture of genres, variety in song structure, stellar vocals and harmonies, catchy melodies, and layers upon layers of instrumentation. There is literally something for everyone in NO WAY TO LIVE and the band is ready to stand behind it as their most prolific work yet. “Yet" being the operative word because this crew is still bursting with musical creativity, quietly hinting that additional music may come sooner rather than later!

To find out more about Colossal Street Jam, you’ll want to listen to our latest Podcast #136 with Gene and Sal who share the history of the band, their personal challenges, and the stories behind their music!