From the woods of Northern New
Jersey, the Outcrops bring original blues-infused rock’n’roll. The
four-piece band was formed in 2016 by lead vocalist and rhythm
guitarist Cassidy Rain & lead guitarist Bryan Schroeder. As a
singer, Cassidy has been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi
but her raw sensibility as front person could as easily bring
comparisons to blues legends like Howlin Wolf or Muddy Waters.
Bryan’s playing falls somewhere between Duane Allman and Derek
Trucks, as many fans have pointed out. Bryan has also noted Jerry
Garcia as a major influence. His long flowing lead lines throughout
songs intertwine with Cassidy’s vocal phrases to create a very
melodic sound that sets the tone for The Outcrops. The rhythm
section of the band includes a rotating cast of bass players and Max
Adler on drums. The rhythm section brings a funk and soul feel that
melds wonderfully with Cassidy and Bryan creating the perfect band
tag: Rock & Roll, Blues & Soul.
BULLET POINTS
- Genre: R&B, Blues, Rock'n'roll
- Influences: Allman Brothers, Albert King, The Meters, Grateful
Dead, Aretha Franklin, The Band, Bob Dylan
- We’ve been told we sound like: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bonnie Raitt,
Grace Potter, Rickie Lee Jones, Lake Street Dive |