New Jersey Stage Issue 54 | Page 111

Colossal Street Jam (Jersey Shore) In the wake of their 25th anniver- sary reunion in 2016, the mighty Colossal have made two records in as many years. The 2018 “Just Take Hold” EP followed the 2017 comeback LP, “Living Free,” and preceded a single released nearly monthly for much of this year. Even sweeter was when the band opened for front man Gene Potts’ boyhood hero, Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad. Another tasty gig was when Colossal amaz- ingly backed Williams Honor and played their own awesome set at the Makin Waves 30th Anniver- sary Party in March at the Wonder Bar. Coming up, they’ll be back at Light of Day Festival and on Feb. 16 at Langosta Lounge in Asbury, where they’ve been packin’ the joint. In May, they’ll expand their trajectory with another EP and an 11-day European tour. Watch the video for “Mama” by Colossol Street Jam NJ STAGE - ISSUE 54 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 111