Collateral Looks to make a Name in Louisville

A new band has arrived on the Louisville scene. a combination on blues, funk, and jam Collateral is creating a sound that is completely their own. Collateral is made up of lead singer and guitarist Josh Newell, bassist Sean Sullivan, guitarist Collin English, and drummer John Brennen.

This recently formed group has a classic rock influence that is apparent through much of their music especially in their cover of the Pink Floyd classic Wish you were here. These influences can also be heard in Newell’s  voice, and English and Sullivan’s playing, which reminds me of some of my favorite classic rock and blues artists.    I know from playing with Brennen in a previous band The Robber Barons he provides a unique jazz drumming style to Collateral’s already eclectic style.

While this band has only played three shows around Louisville look for them to make a big push in the Louisville scene this summer and beyond.

Music for Haiti

Several posts ago in Bellarmine Musicians Help Haiti I mentioned that Bellarmine University would be hosting a Haiti Benefit concert. Unfortunately that show was canceled because of the bad weather that was in Louisville at the time.

The re-scheduled show took place this past Wednesday with the date being changed the band lineup also had to change, my band The Robber Barons had to back, and the band IOWA took our place.  IOWA joined The Joe Blue Band Collateral and The Highlight Reel.

This line up made of an eclectic sound though out the night.  Starting with The Joe Blue Bands mellow acoustic sound, then moving on to Collateral’s bluesy rock influenced music.  Then the night got heavier with the aggressive grunge sound of IOWA.  Then the night ended with the high energy powerpop styling of The Highlight Reel.

The concert was an over all success with the event raising around $60 for Haiti and gave the Bellarmine community some exposure to several talented local bands.

Bellarmine Musicians Help Haiti

In the wake of the natural disaster in Haiti, people have tried to help in any way they can.  The musicians in Louisville Kentucky are not different, on Wednesday February 10 Bellarmine University will be hosting a Haiti benefit concert with will feature local artists including; The Joey Blue Band, Collateral, The Robber Barons (this is my personal band) and The Highlight Reel.  All four of these bands consist of Bellarmine Students making the event not only local to the city but also local to the school.

While I am a member of one of the bands performing, which admittedly gives me some bias  about which band is my favorite, all four of the bands bring a different element to the concert.  The Joey Blue Band has a soft and soothing acoustic sound, which complements the lyrics of many of the songs.  Then Collateral provides mixture of rock and blues for the audience.  Which leads into the alternative 90’s rock style of The Robber Barons, which will feature many of your favorite songs from the decade.  Then the show will switch direction with The Highlight Reel as they bring their powerpop style to the stage.

Over all the concert is shaping up to be afun night for a great cause.  The Concert will be free but they are asking for a donation at the door.  Start time for the Show is 7:30 pm at Bellarmine University.