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Although their sound is often described as a blend of early 70's rock and early 90's grunge, there is something else - a rare quality to the music of BBS. While Farina and Marino bring solid rhythmic movements and distinctive bass lines, Colacito builds complex moods by combining the two elements of tranquilizing arpeggios and aggressive riffs. To complete BBS’s soundscape, Rzonca adds a few more layers of colors with his soothing vocals and bright piano/organ melodies. The sounds of BBS share the same feel Tim Burton created in the film, Edward Scissorhands, the feel that has a perfect balance of darkness and haunting beauty as well as a coexistence of joy and despair. BBS believes depicting dramatic contrast within its music allows it to capture conflicting emotions that are deeply intertwined.
BBS is no stranger to the New York City music scene. Over the years BBS has actively played the New York City club scene. Currently, they have a monthly residency at The Bitter End in Manhattan. They have also played clubs such as Webster Hall, CBGB's, The Knitting Factory, The Cutting Room, Kenny's Castaways, Snitch, Don Hills, The Continental, Orange Bear, the Pussy Cat Lounge, and Ace of Clubs. They have played some successful college campus shows at St. John’s University and Colgate University in New York. Out in Long Island BBS has played Mulcahey’s, The Dublin Pub, Katie’s of Smithtown, and McCoy’s. They have also played several shows out of their home state. They have performed at the famous Starland Ballroom of Sayreville, NJ, Love Sexy of Secaucus, NJ and The Velvet Lounge in Washington D.C.
BBS displayed their music for the large crowds of The Vans Warped Tour in the summer of 2006 playing inside The Dr. Mad Vibes Tent which is a solo project of Fishbone legend Angelo Moore. BBS placed in the top 10 three times in the past two years in Battle of the Bands competitions. Jerseyshows.com had BBS finishing 5th in a tournament that began with over 300 bands, the Good Times Music Magazine BOTB placed BBS 5th overall in a tournament that began with over 1,000 bands and they finished 9th in the regional United States Finals of the Emergenza BOTB, a worldwide tournament that includes over 3,000 bands. They have been featured in papers such as the Good Times Music Magazine, Queens Tribune, Queens Chronicle, Queens Courier, the Astoria Gazette and the nationally distributed paper, "The Inside Connection." BBS has also been reviewed on the web at bootleggerschronicles.com... click here for the rest of the bio
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