The Outcrops 

out·crop /ˈoutˌkräp/ : 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 Qaasim "Q" Munoz on bass 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

-Named "NJ Band of the Year" by 'The Aquarian' (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 (Railroad Earth), 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

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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