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Zola(formerly Stuck on Earth). They may be, but not for a lack of effort. These guys come as close to flying without sprouting wings. Straight out of Queens and Long Island, they managed to marshall up the largest crowd of the evening, and make the largest impression on the judges too. These guys are great players. They have a punkish approach to thier music, but dont let that fool you. They are serious about having fun and its contagious. Starting off each song with a deliberation that testifies to long hours in the practice room, they soon toss the game plan out the window, and just go for it. Look for these guys to go far, Stuck on Earth is only a temporary condition. - Joe Grandwilliams
"Lonely Town", the opener of Zola's 4 song demo Stuck on Earth sticks to the modern rock way; mention of a "girl without a name" and various other characters. Kind of angsty with its "hard to survive "refrain. What stands out is how hard lead singer Brian Palazzola tries to get this point across.
Thats only amplified with "T.N.S." a number that might actually sound better unplugged. Softer is sometimes better. "Watch the World", the five minute closer is an ethereal slow one that shoots Zola's sound full of atmospherics. The tone perhaps these guys should stick to.
- Kevin Amorim
A constant on the New York live scene is the Band Zola, a five-peice that includes keyboards, which enables them to cover a variety of territory on the sonic landscape. I'm partial to some of the heavier songs, and Brian the lead singer has more than enough voice to be convincing on such weighty material. Zola are true entertainers, who are comfortable playing in small local bars, or at larger clubs like The Lions Den, and The Continental. Zola's songs are great, the playing superb, and they are serious about putting on a great show. See for yourself. - John Baldwin
Discography
Zola Live @ The Continental (2005)
Zola Live @ CBGB's (2005)
Zola Live @ The Acme Underground (2004)
Stuck on Earth Live @ The Elbow Room (2000)
Stuck on Earth (2000) 4 song EP
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Zola's eclectic mix of Rock, Funk, and Blues explodes with intensity and desire. Their diverse sound can be attributed to the variety of influences of all of its members. Zola's groove oriented rock is a heaping mix of pounding rhythms; smooth guitar hooks as well as ethereal tones and convincing vocal melodies.
A prescence on the New York City music scene, they have accrued an impressive resume playing venues such as: The Continental, CBGB's, The Ace of Clubs, and Kenny's Castaways to name a few. Tracks from their 4-song EP were used on ESPN's "The Life"; an insiders look at professional athletes lives off the field. Also, songs from the demo were featured on Long Islands WBAB's "Homegrown", and WLIR's "Tri-State Sounds".
After a busy schedule of festivals and showcases, the band took a brief hiatus to regroup and to recharge thier collective batteries. After the break,the band had a slightly different line-up, adding Steve on bass and Dennis on drums. Brian and Carlo have been writing and performing together since the early 90's. In 1998 Dave joined the two and things immediately clicked. Zola are currently in the studio working on tracks for a new CD.
Known for their energetic live performances and their ability to convey to the audience their heartfelt desire and emotion in every note played, Zola's musical expression transcends traditional Rock-n-Roll to form a truly original sound which covers a wide range on the sonic landscape.
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