In this episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Chris Tapp. Tapp shares some memorable moments that he’ll always remember, as well as shares what the behind the scenes life of his shows looks like. It's interesting to hear how everything falls into place. I wouldn't recommend missing this episode!
Meet The Cold Stares: Authenticity. A word that is frequently used in describing The Cold Stares, and frequently missing from modern music discussions. “We’re not just a blues band, or just a rock band, or anything other than who we are”, front man Chris Tapp says. There is a power and a realness that is arrived at by just doing what you do best. The Cold Stares do that.
Formed in 2010 after the duo had spent a number of years in other bands, Chris Tapp and Brian Mullins got together for the sole reason to just jam. No preconceived notions on what the project should be. Just do what comes naturally. The result is a hard rocking, story based brand of rock and roll that is sung from the soul.
Chris’ unique guitar rig, along with Mullin’s giant bass drum provides a visual and sonic landscape for the two to travel on different paths than other acts. In fact, you may find yourself looking for another member behind the curtains but it’s just these two men.
What Bart has to say: I found out about The Cold Stares through Joe Bonamassa, so I checked them out and loved what they were doing. I’m so glad we were able to connect through social media.
In this episode, you’ll hear
How they’re a duo and they’re staying a duo.
What life is like not playing shows. The day we talked they were supposed to be in LA playing the Viper Room
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