For over eighteen years, the unsung, unrecognized black sheep of Quad Cites Blues Scene. Playing original music and covers of some of the most unique blues songs around today, Jason Stuart's COBALT BLUE refuses to be put to rest.Starting out over twenty-two years ago as an eleven piece ensemble called Eiffel Tower. Jason Stuart brought together a collection of the best players in the Quad Cities to help start what has become a mainstay of the Quad City Music Scene, "The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival.
Realizing in an area this small that a band of this size could not sustain itself, Stuart took the rhythm section and molded it into COBALT BLUE.In the never ending tour that has continued for over eighteen years, some replacements have been made from the original lineup, due to health, addictions, relationships, and sometimes just plain stupidity. But the current lineup appears to be the right combination.Jamsie "COSMO" Carvelli.
Born in Brooklyn N.Y. Cosmo was raised around the early DO WOP and R&B groups that flourished in NYC during the fifties. Combine this with over thirty years experience on a drum kit and the result is a flawless timepiece of rhythm and syncopation.David "THE ADMIRAL OF THE IVORIES" Craft.
From right outside the windy city of Chicago, David trained from an early age to master the black and white jungle of the keyboard. Spending time in every situation a musician should be in attempting to gain master status. Playing in shows, country, rock, R&B, and church services, David has honed his skills to a keen sharpness flavored with soul and spice.Jim "THE PUNCH" Pihl.
Starting out in Galesburg Illinois, two things sparked an interest to this young man. Music and fast cars, there is a combination made in heaven. Jim has played guitar in every kind of band imaginable. And there isn't much he doesn't know about anything with wheels. Picking up the Bass came naturally. Playing guitar for so many years, he took right to being part of the super tight rhythm section and punches out the bottom end with no hesitation.
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