Black Coffee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | SELF
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The neo-soul outfit Black Coffee is celebrating a year of existence tonight at Club Café. Based around the Connellsville-born brother-and-sister team of Vince and Caitlin Cuneo, and formed in State College, the band plays classic jazz, neo-soul and a little bit of danceable funk with major chops. If catching a loungey band in the comfortable confines of Club Café is your style, this show's not to be missed. - Pittsburgh City Paper
This is a very jazz-oriented band based out of State College. The band Black Coffee consists of two lead guitarists which are VINCE CUNEO and RYAN ALFORD; MICKEY NEW on bass; JIM DEVOSS on drums and on vocals is CAITLIN CUNEO.
This 4 song E.P is quite a treat and it’s bound to carry you away for the bluesy jazz fans out there. Each song on this E.P. over 4 minutes long. The first song called, WORKING HARD is nice and simple with the interludes of the guitar circling the vocals waiting to land. The vocals are a stand out here. The next song titled, BLUE is really a stand out with a laid back guitar and a very mellow feel to it. I must admit, this song could get anyone swaying to it. I can just picture myself in a smoke-filled room and lights down very low in a pub while watching them perform. I hope you’ll be able to picture yourself there, too. This song is great, to say the least, and that says alot coming from me.
BOTTOM OF THE BARREL has a spark to it and the band has everything placed where it should be. This band would definitely do great in New York in one of their top jazz clubs. The last song is a cover song by Billie Holiday titled, FINE AND MELLOW and it reflects on their song BLUE… a nice laid back mellow mood where things just fall into the place with ease.
I would highly recommend seeing this band when you get into the State College area and getting a copy of their E.P. This band is definitely to be reckoned with in the blues jazz world in the near future.
Now, please go see the band and tell them that Jim sent you, I know you won’t be sorry.
Kind Regards,
Jim Allford - PA Music Scene .com
Discography
2010 - Live Session with The LION 90.7fm at Frigo Recording Studio (EP)
2011 - Live at the HMAC: Volume 1
2011 - Live at the Altar Bar
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Lead by vocalist Caitlin Cuneo, Black Coffee is a rhythm and blues band from Pennsylvania whose style unearths a reminiscent vibe reviving the sound and passion of traditional blues, funk, & soul music. Her backing rhythm section includes Ryan Alford on guitar, Vincent Cuneo on guitar and vocal harmonies, Paco Mahone on bass, and Jim DeVoss laying down the beats.
The band creates an energized show, spanning from slow blues/jazz numbers to all-out funk grooves. The rhythm section supports Miss Cuneo with their subtle hooks, pulsating rhythms and tasteful solos – and the band’s passion for performing live is evident from their dynamic performances. Wrote one critic, “This band is definitely to be reckoned with in the blues jazz world.”
In 2011, the band played over 80 shows all over the Northeast, spanning clubs to the regional festival scene. In 2012, the band plans to create their first album while traveling the country.
Booking inquiries: booking@nocreamorsugar.net
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