The Outcrops
out·crop /ˈoutËŒkräp/ : an outstanding rock formation
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From the woods of Northern New Jersey, the Outcrops bring original blues-infused rock’n’roll. The four-piece band was formed in 2016 by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Cassidy Rain & lead guitarist Bryan Schroeder. As a singer, Cassidy has been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi, but her raw sensibility as a front person could as easily bring comparisons to blues legends like Howlin Wolf or Muddy Waters. Bryan's long flowing lines throughout songs intertwine with Cassidy’s vocal phrases to create a very melodic sound. Fans often draw comparisons to Derek Trucks or Jerry Garcia. The rhythm section of the band includes a rotating cast of bass players and Max Adler on drums. The rhythm section brings some serious funk and soul feel to the music, creating their original Blues, Soul, & Rock'n'roll.
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ACCOLADES
-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 (Railroad Earth), Andy Goessling (Railroad Earth), Citizens Band Radio
-Won 1st place at the 2nd Annual SOPAC Blues Challenge in South Orange, NJ
-Named "NJ Band of the Year" by 'The Aquarian' (2020)
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THE BASICS
- Genre: Blues, Soul, Rock'n'roll with hints of funk 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, Grace Potter, Rickie Lee Jones, Lake Street Dive
- Age Range (Band): 25 -33
Live Recordings
Songs from Peace of Mind Release
New Jersey: Band of the Year
