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Carlos Colina & Straight Up

"Blues To Go, Free Home Delivery" 


 

Upcoming performances:
 

Friday, June 21st @ 9:30pm
Harvest Bistro
252 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter NJ  201-750-9966

 

Click HERE to see full schedule


 

With a nod to the past and an eye to the future, Carlos Colina & Straight Up (CCSU) have set up shop at the ‘Intersection of Jazz & Blues’ where they purvey an eclectic blend of the two genres. Led by charismatic frontman Carlos Colina (vocals/harmonica), the group has been winning over audiences with their live show for nearly two decades, appearing at renowned metropolitan area venues such as Turning Point Café, BB King, Stanhope House, and Watercolor Café. Performing their original compositions and interpretations of standards, CCSU builds upon the legacy of the great Chicago harmonica masters with a sound that is both traditional and fresh.


 

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What's new with Straight Up?

 

February 2013: CCSU is pleased to announce the official addition of the lovely and talented multi-keyboardist Fred Lind to the band lineup. He has been appearing with the group since the summer of 2011 and complements the CCSU sound quite nicely. Now we are five. Welcome aboard Fred!

 

Blues on the High Seas!

 Photos from the spectacular Summer Sunset Blues Sail in 2011 courtesy of John Muller.

Click here to view the pix from the sail.

January 2013 - CCSU finished mixing their latest recording, tentatively titled 'Studio/Live' , at DTG Productions in Peekskill. Comprised of some of the band's best cover tunes, the 6 tracks were recorded live in the studio on 9/30 and stand as a 1/2 hour 'mini concert'.  Many thanks to Les Bloome and Carl Shillito for helping to bring out our best! Stay tuned...

 

Legacy Pics from the Turning Point and  Isabels Cafe

Photgrapher Steve Morton took some exciting pictures when the band played two of their many gigs at these fabled rooms.

Steve Morton's
Turning Point Shots

Steve Morton's
Isabel's Cafe Shots

 

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