ABOUT CROSSFIRE
Joe Sarofeen– Percussion: The engine that thrusts the entire train forward. Joe's rhythms are steady and strong as he turns in a physically demanding performance on the stage every night. With a constant drive for improvement, Joe continuously delivers a solid rhythmic foundation laced with artistically concise syncopation to accent all of the other instruments on stage.
Bill Colvin – Bass Guitar and Lead Vocals: One of the two founding members in the group, Bill provides much of the lead vocals and 110% of the bass guitar every night. Bill’s bass style is perfectly suited to laying down a solid foundation, particularly through the many passages in which both lead guitars have simultaneously gone completely off the reservation. A veteran of many Auburn and Syracuse area bands, Bill also performed the vocally demanding roll of Simon in the annual Syracuse Salt City Playhouse production of Jesus Christ Superstar for four consecutive seasons.
Pat Nervina – Lead Guitar, Lead Vocal: Recently playing with local bands Chopping Block and Replay, Pat has re-joined forces with Jim & Bill to tear up the stages with searing guitar work. When he’s not busy filling the room with his half of the lead guitar parts, he’s teaming-up out front with Jim Scala for the many dual-lead guitar passages throughout the show. Pat is also currently the lead guitarist for Konstant Kaos, playing regularly in CNY bars and clubs.
Jim Scala – Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals, Keyboards & Harmonica: The other founding member of the group, Jim turns in much of the lead vocals and the other 1/2 of the lead guitar parts in any given show. Jim also punctuates the set list with keyboard and harmonica parts. These additional instruments add layers of contrast and dimension, expanding the bands musical presentation to a level rarely achieved by a four piece group. Jim’s acoustic duo “WoodStone” performs regularly New York State and has more recently launched a solo acoustic project. Click on the menu tabs at the top or bottom of this page to see more about those projects.
