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Joe (Smoke) Freda - Guitar, Vocals - Joe has been on the Tri-State area
Rock scene for 35 yrs. His music has taken him to the finest clubs and
resorts of Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, New York and across the
Jersey Shore club scene. Always pushing his guitar to the limit, his sound
and playing style keeps you wanting more. He plays with intensity no matter
where he is. Joe has studied classical guitar with Barry Eisner, Music Theory
with Helen Benham and Jazz with Vinnie Curraro. His extensive rock
background has brought him to all the best shore clubs, such as Joey
Harrisons Surf Club, Tiki Bar, Jenkinsons, Osprey, Headliner and many more.
Joe is the former founding member of Perfect Stranger, Crystal Rose, the
legendary gimmick band SPLASH and the classic rock band Legend and
Krazie Kats.
Blue Sky is the latest addition to Joe's musical achievements. A duo with a
blend of smooth harmonies and music that packs a punch like no other. A
dedicated player, Joe has Rock in His Veins! Once again another musical
success with his long time friend!!!
Rock scene for 35 yrs. His music has taken him to the finest clubs and
resorts of Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, New York and across the
Jersey Shore club scene. Always pushing his guitar to the limit, his sound
and playing style keeps you wanting more. He plays with intensity no matter
where he is. Joe has studied classical guitar with Barry Eisner, Music Theory
with Helen Benham and Jazz with Vinnie Curraro. His extensive rock
background has brought him to all the best shore clubs, such as Joey
Harrisons Surf Club, Tiki Bar, Jenkinsons, Osprey, Headliner and many more.
Joe is the former founding member of Perfect Stranger, Crystal Rose, the
legendary gimmick band SPLASH and the classic rock band Legend and
Krazie Kats.
Blue Sky is the latest addition to Joe's musical achievements. A duo with a
blend of smooth harmonies and music that packs a punch like no other. A
dedicated player, Joe has Rock in His Veins! Once again another musical
success with his long time friend!!!
Jim Long - Lead Vocals / Keys / Guitar - has been a constant on
Jersey Shore music scene for twenty-five years. Jim was a pioneer in
the use of live pre-recorded custom tracks as far back as 1985 and
continues to record his own tracks today. Playing as a solo artist, or as
a band member, Jim has frequented mostly all of the clubs and resorts
not only in New Jersey, but up and down the east coast as well from
Connecticut to Florida. Jims powerful vocals and steadfast
musicianship have brought him many accolades. Behind the success
of his 2004 Cd release entitled “Coming Home”, Jim was voted “Best
New Folk Artist 2005” in the Northwest United States. The CD remains
an avid seller. Jim has worked with some of the best bands including,
Teazer, No Alibis, Image, Crystal Rose, Splash, Legend, Up All Nite,
Krazie Kats. Jim is the owner of Whispering Pines Studios and has
recorded and produced some great local talents.
Together with his long-time friend, Joe Freda, Jim looks forward to
many years of music with Blue Sky. From here on out, the sky’s the
limit.
Jersey Shore music scene for twenty-five years. Jim was a pioneer in
the use of live pre-recorded custom tracks as far back as 1985 and
continues to record his own tracks today. Playing as a solo artist, or as
a band member, Jim has frequented mostly all of the clubs and resorts
not only in New Jersey, but up and down the east coast as well from
Connecticut to Florida. Jims powerful vocals and steadfast
musicianship have brought him many accolades. Behind the success
of his 2004 Cd release entitled “Coming Home”, Jim was voted “Best
New Folk Artist 2005” in the Northwest United States. The CD remains
an avid seller. Jim has worked with some of the best bands including,
Teazer, No Alibis, Image, Crystal Rose, Splash, Legend, Up All Nite,
Krazie Kats. Jim is the owner of Whispering Pines Studios and has
recorded and produced some great local talents.
Together with his long-time friend, Joe Freda, Jim looks forward to
many years of music with Blue Sky. From here on out, the sky’s the
limit.
