ABOUT
Based in the heart of South Jersey, this 3-piece band SOMERDALE, formerly known as The Shags, is comprised of Chuck Penza, vocals and bass guitar; JJ Fennimore, drums and backing vocals; and James Caputo, vocals and guitar. They cleverly combine the introspective songwriting of Badfinger, the frenetic energy of The Who, the gorgeous harmonies of The Beatles and the quirky playfulness of Fountains of Wayne, and ends up with what you might expect - a very fun, very catchy, slice of well-crafted 70s-tinged pop music. SOMERDALE is old school power pop done with new school spirit and verve that take you on their personally guided "musical history tour" of sweet harmonies and guitar pop.
- Screen name:
- somerdalemusic
- Member since:
- Jul 08 2018
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 13
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Age:
- 54 years
Influences
Described as "old school power pop", SOMERDALE cleverly combines the gorgeous harmonies of The Beatles, the frenetic energy of The Who, the psychedelic aura of David Bowie, the slashing guitar rhythms of The Rolling Stones, the throbbing bass lines of KISS, and the unbridled joy of The Raspberries.
Members Of Band
Chuck Penza Lead Vocals/Bass
James Caputo Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar
JJ Fennimore Drums/Backing Vocals
EQUIPMENT
Bass
Lead Guitar
Drums
MUSIC
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Say It Again
Say It Again Track number: 2 Year: 2017 Album: Maggie Says It Again Genre: Rock
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Shake It Maggie
Shake It Maggie Track number: 6 Year: 2017 Album: Maggie Says It Again Genre: Rock
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The Coolest Kid In The Room
The Coolest Kid In The Room Track number: 12 Year: 2017 Album: Maggie Says It Again Genre: Rock
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Puddles Of Me
Puddles Of Me Track number: 13 Year: 2017 Album: Maggie Says It Again Genre: Rock
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We Are All Together
We Are All Together Track number: 6 Year: 2011 Album: Brighter Than Before Genre: Rock
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Mulberry Street
Mulberry Street Track number: 7 Year: 2011 Album: Brighter Than Before Genre: Rock
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Super Star
Super Star Track number: 13 Year: 2006 Album: Friday Night In America Genre: Rock
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If I Knew The Words
If I Knew The Words Track number: 9 Year: 2011 Album: Brighter Than Before Genre: Rock
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Bigger Than The Universe
Bigger Than The Universe Track number: 5 Year: 2016 Album: Shake It Maggie Genre: Rock