Genre: Blues / Rock / Soul
Location: Victoria, AU
Record Label: Unsigned
Website: Official Cold Snap

Testimonials
"I haven't heard music like this since the 60's."
Mordialloc festival
"This band is sensational"
Nighthawk Blues

Discography
Authorised live bootleg - 2011
Cold Snap live CD - 2009



Every now and then a band comes along that has a certain fire; a certain energy and sound that simply grabs you and demands your attention. Cold Snap is such a band, squeezing the most out of every note creating one of the most Electrifying Rhythm & Blues Revue's going around. Cold Snap rip into their tunes with a passion, and collectively form one of the hottest live blues acts in Victoria, if not Australia who truly must be seen live to be fully appreciated.

Talented musicianship combined with amazing vocals up front by this husband and wife team certainly set Cold Snap apart from many others in their genre; and their chemistry on stage is simply amazing.

Sonia's huge on-stage presence is instantaneous, from the moment her feet touch the stage and she grabs hold of that microphone; she is ready to do her thing. She truly is a pint-sized powerhouse, singing, dancing and even playing saxophone throughout the show. Is there anything she can't do?

"This band is sensational! And when you think they can't belt out another number better than they just did, see what happens when Sonia hits the stage. With an on-stage voice and attitude a bit like Janis Joplin - you could come to this night just to see her belt out anything this band can throw at her."

Performing at the Eltham Jazz & Blues Festival, Homestead Blues Festival, Downtown Bendigo Rock & Blues Festival, The Blues Train, Mt Beauty Music Festival, Anglesea Music Festival and many more.  They even recently sold out of their CD's at the Echuca Winter Blues Festival. Word on the band is spreading, so much so that after each of their festival performances punters have consistently left claiming they were one of the best bands performing on the day.

Their shows have fans out of their seats, on their feet, and get the whole joint jumpin'. They hit the ground running with their first track and don't let up for a minute the entire night. Fans are literally mesmerised and simply have to stay for fear of missing a single moment. One lady said "Once I heard them play their first song, we had to stick around to see how these guys end their show tonight". Cold Snap didn't disappoint and had the whole place on their feet, dancing, jumping and hollering until their final note was played. It's always a great night when Cold Snap is in town.

It seems each venue they play at these days they convert new fans. One lady claimed Sonia was "one of the most talented women she has seen" after hearing her sing, dance, and then pick up her sax and help Brian out on the horns. Is there anything she can’t do? Another said "You guys shouldn't be called Cold Snap because you're Smokin' Hot!" Yes it does sound a little cliche, but these are the feelings that are conjured up after each show. I guess there's only one way to find out what it's all about... Do yourself a favour and get down to one of their gigs to witness one of Victoria's hottest live Rhythm & Blues Revues, who must be seen live to be fully appreciated.

Cold Snap band members are:

• Sonia Valenti - Vocals/Saxophone
• Joe Valenti - Vocals/Guitars
• Brian Strafford - Guitars/Saxophone
• Torren Dove - Bass
• Jeff Pickard - Drums

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