The Outcrops 

out·crop /ˈoutˌkräp/ : an outstanding rock formation

The Outcrops were named "NJ Band of the Year" ('The Aquarian, 2020) for "three reasons: a work ethic that makes them one of the Dirty Jerz’s hardest-working bands, guitar-playing that fuses the sounds of Duane Allman and Jerry Garcia, and a refreshing fusion of roots, soul, blues, funk, and psychedelic rock that sounds wholly new while comfortably familiar." They have dug their roots into the music of rock'n'roll, blues, jazz, funk, folk, and soul legends, choosing B-side tunes to put their own spin on. Within their show, they may pay homage to bands such as the Grateful Dead & the Band, or artists such as BB King & Aretha Franklin. Their original music stems from that same soulful soil, ranging from gritty blues to upbeat Americana. 

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ACCOLADES

-Received 1st place in the North Jersey Blues challenge (2025) - headed to the International Blues Challenge 2026

-Named "NJ Band of the Year" in 'The Aquarian' Makin Waves (2020)

-Opened for The Outlaws, Three Dog Night, King Solomon Hicks, Alexis P. Suter, Kat Wright Band, Citizens Band Radio

-Shared the stage with John Ginty (Robert Randolph, Allman Betts Band), Tim Carbone & Andy Goessling (Railroad Earth)

-Played MAYO Performing Arts Center, Newton Theater, Roy's Hall, Ribs, Rock & Ridges Festival

-Won 1st place at the 2nd Annual SOPAC Blues Challenge in South Orange, NJ (2018)

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THE BASICS

- Genre: Blues, Soul, Rock'n'roll with hints of funk, jazz,  and American roots

- Influences: Allman Brothers, Albert King, The Meters, Grateful Dead, Aretha Franklin, The Band, Bob Dylan & more

- We’ve been told we sound like: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bonnie Raitt,  Rickie Lee Jones, Lake Street Dive

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PRESS

"guitar-playing that fuses the sounds of Duane Allman and Jerry Garcia, and a refreshing fusion of roots, soul, blues, funk, and psychedelic rock that sounds wholly new while comfortably familiar” (Bob Makin, The Aquarian)

"They have a style of playing you don’t see every day with new artists. Cassidy has such soul in her voice, and with Bryan’s skilled guitar playing, they are a great combination.” (Dan Glenn, MusicXplorer)

"Cassidy has a voice that wraps around the lyrics" (Tom Baldino, Jersey Shore Blues Foundation)

“The Outcrops have a passion that sets them apart from many other “new” bands. They truly play music with heart.” (Dan Hirshberg, Inside Warren)