Explosive, tight, slammin and on the money - this band rocks!!! Led by lead singer Jeff Reids edgy in your face soulful rock tenor-baritone, scorched by guitarist Joe Freyres fiery Hendrixian, Van Halenish jazz funk flare, the slammin' groove oriented bass playing of Nick Geluso and anchored in the nastiest of solid foundations on the drums is Gary Gonzalez, this band says wake up damnit and hear the music. And they invite you to do just that.
This one came to us late, but its one we feel that area music fans should check out. Recorded by veteran music industry pro Micky James at his Freedom Of Speech Studios, SamePaige offers 14 tracks of indescribable, indefinable rock with a serious funk-oriented jazz & R&B bent that serious music fans should enjoy.
The Center Moriches-based band Jeff Reid, Danny Aviles, Charlie Leech and Joe Freyre on this album serve up a progressive blend of sounds thats completely original. The opener could be considered a kindred spirit of Living Colour, but there are so many ideas and grooves offered here that to compare SamePaige to any other band would be a disservice to these talented musicians.
Overall, wed have to peg lead vocalist Reid as one of the finest singers in the region at present. His aggressive yet melodic style brings to mind some of the great singers of classic rock, but his funk leanings put him into another category altogether. Today, SamePaige consists of Reid, Freyre, Nick Geluso, and Gary Gonzalez on drums, and they're gaining steam by the day as one of the most unique regional bands one thats totally unafraid to be original and groove-oriented. More, gentlemen, please more!
And, despite their moniker, SamePaige isn't yet another Led Zeppelin tribute band. Thank God.
SamePaige is a band I've seen and heard many times throughout the course of my music career, and every time they get better and better.
Their funk-rock sound is so amazing that you count the days until you get to see them again. Jeff Reid, lead vocalist, is passionate about what he does, and he turns that passion into some great music.
They have a mixed set of covers and originals that make you wonder why they are still on the Island and not touring the country.
Their new, self-titled album has a great sound that mixes covers as well as mostly originals.
The covers include Come Together, originally done by the Beatles, and Little Wing, a Hendrix classic. They put their personality into these and make them their own.
That ability, as well as the ability to write great originals is making me keep my eyes on them and you should as well.
I expect great things from the guys of SamePaige.
--Greg Wilson
Wow!!! Queens Will Never Be The Same Again!! The Place Was Packed and Everyone Was Feeling Your Groove! You Guys Totally Rocked The Parkside Last Nite!!!
I just added a new painting titled "Neon Nights". You can view it by clicking on 'Pics' on my profile. You can also view my video on my main Myspace page.
Just a heads up, Traxx in Ronkonkoma is looking for bands, not sure if its the right place for you, but I wanted to let you know about this. Not sure if this link will work, but here is the link to their bulletin, Mike
Hi guys! I'm sad I'll never get to see you again live:-( I moved back to Seattle. 10 years in NY was enough to kill me. Thanks for all the good times. Let me know if you ever come out this way, I always said you'd be well received in Seattle. Best of luck to you all!
Great as usual last night at Bruno's, liked the new music. This is the song, by Life House (Hanging by a Moment) that I thought would be a good song for your talents, Mike
heyy i sought you guys at brunos fri night and you blew me away! i was sad i missed the first set and had to take off before the third but i met jeff and he was awsome!! you guys rock!! ~LAURIE~
Hey Samepaige. We are hitting the city on wednesday, September 10th. The Cutting Room, actually. On 19 W 24th street. With CBS Records' Will Dailey. You're invited!
Thanks for the request, you guys rock! And I hardly EVER say that to bands when I'm thanking them, but I checked out your "paige" and feel honored Ya'll asked to be MY friend! hope to catch a fewcha' show, if I'm not gigging!
Ok people..Here are the dates for August..
Go to http://fringenycdata. com/basic_page. php?ltr=O to buy tickets...
THE DELUXE THEATRE at
SPIEGELWORLD
Pier 17 at South Street Seaport NYC
Fri August 8 @ 10
Tue August 12 @ 9:15
Sat August 16 @ 12:15
Tue August 9 @ 7:15
Wed August 20 @ 5
Hey! Just wanted to thank you for being our friend and remind you to make sure you DOWNLOAD our EP for FREE! through Hot Topic! Just click our top banner on myspace and BOOM, all our songs for free! Plus, make sure you check out upcoming shows because we keep adding new ones all the time!
