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Bios of Current Live Line-up
 

Susie Hart: Vocals & Percussion
Susie “Sooz” has been an intricate part of the Tri-State wedding circuit singing with many bands including Naked Truth and Mystic. She appeared at the Motown Café (NYC and Orlando) with the Motown Cafe Moments. She has recorded with the likes of Anton Fig and Billy Joel. Her favorite experience has been singing a duet and backup with Latin sensation Enrique Iglesias during his “Vivir Tour”. She is the Soul and Heart of Coolfish’s vocal experience. Check out Susie's web site : www.susiehart.com

Phil Carollo: Guitar & Vocals
With 35 years of playing under his belt, Phil has played with many well-known local bands such as
Kivetsky, Blue Eyed Soul, Just Sixties, and Four On The Floor. He has opened for many big acts including Grinderswitch, the Young Rascals, and Jay and the Americans. Presently his hot licks can be heard in Coolfish. Phil’s influences include Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Santana, Eagles, The Allman Bros, and of course, the Beatles.

 

Kevin Callahan: Guitar
Kevin has jammed with the likes of Tommy Caldwell from Marshall Tucker and Steve Holland from Molly Hatchett and held down the rhythm in several bands from North Carolina to New York including
THC Band, Old No. 7, Eevolution, Just Us, and presently Coolfish. Kevin's influences include Les Paul, Steve Miller, Dickey Betts, The Allman Bros, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Weir, Grateful Dead, the Eagles and the Funk Brothers.

Craig Privett-Electric Bass & Vocals
As a young boy growing up, Craig always could pick out the Bass lines in all and any music that he would hear. Regardless of whether it was Bach or the Beatles he would just naturally start humming the bass lines. Craig went on to study Bass with renowned Jazz artist Sonny Dallas at Suffolk Community College in the early 1980's. After leaving college he played in various groups throughout Long Island and the New York area. Some of Craig's influences are: Sonny Dallas, Paul Chambers, Phil Lesh, Jack Cassady, Jaco, Marcus Miller, Bach, Mozart, Pat Metheney, The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers.

 

Bob Donaghy : Bass & Vocals
Bob "Bass in your face" Donaghy is a veteran of the New York City and Island Music scenes for over 30 years. He has played with countless acts at countless venues. His vocals, energy and eclectic fingering style topps off one of the best rhythm sections anywhere.

Linda Mackley: Drums, Percussion & Vocals
Linda Mackley “Lin” is known for her contagious smile and massive talent behind the skins. She has performed and recorded with bands such as Break 100, Thrills, Flat Out, Stormfront, Thunder Rose, The Fugitives, Bugs Moran, Tin Pan Alley to name a few ! Whose styles include jazz /instrumental funk-fusion/classic rock/country/calypso..... Currently she is performing with The Stanton Anderson Band who has shared the stage with the Allman Bros, Marshall Tucker, Southside Johnny, Leslie West & Mountain & Eddie Money... She most recently co-wrote & played on a CD that was released internationally titled "Island", featuring Jo Gabriel, which is getting airplay on many European radio stations. Check out Lindas site: www.lindamackley.com

Bruce Dickson : Drums, Percussion & Vocals

It all started for Bruce at 12 years of age when he saw the Beatles. What else can we say! In 1973 he got together with 3 super talented guys and formed "Grand Boulevard Band" who are still together today. Bruce has opened for "The Weather Girls", "Evelyn Champaigne King", and backed up Gary US Bonds, Valerie Harper, Sal Richards, and Prentice from "The Drifters". He is working on a "Grand Funk Railroad Tribute Band", and also a Funk Band as well doing the music of "Tower Of Power" and EWF and other great funk bands. Bruce sums up his "Coolfish Experience": "My latest pleasure is playing in Coolfish. What a pleasure it has been to find a group that can take this great music to such level as you all do."

Sound Bytes

 

1. Heatwave
        (recorded live on 3/17/06, length=1.06, size=1.29MB)

2. Landslide
        (recorded live on 7/9/05, length=.56, size=.92MB)

3. Dreams into Rhianon
        (recorded live on 3/17/06, length=1.38, size=1.50MB)

4. Hot Child in the City
        (recorded live on 3/17/06, length=1.15, size=1.49MB)

5. Ticket to Ride
        (recorded live on 3/22/04, length=.44, size=.70MB)

6. Signed Sealed Delivered
        (recorded live on 3/22/04, length=.50, size=08MB)

7. White Rabbit into Somebody to Love
        (recorded live on 7/9/05, length=.38, size=.60MB)

8. Badge
        (recorded live on 3/22/04, length=1.00, size=.63MB)

9. Hot Lanta
        (recorded live on 3/22/04, length=.40, size=0.96MB)

The above sound bytes were recorded live March 22nd, 2004, July 9th, 2005 and March 17th, 2006 . They give you the flavor of our live performance. They are not re-mastered or touched up in any way.

Next Performance

5/24/08 - Private Party, Huntington Bay Club, Huntington, NY

Upcoming Performances

5/31/08 - Meehans of Huntington, 371 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 631-351-0831 www.meehansrestaurant.com Directions

8/08/08 - Brickhouse Brewery, OUTSIDE "LIVE AT FIVE" 6-10pm, 67 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY 631-447-BEER (2337) www.brickhousebrewery.com Directions

Past Performances

4/18/08 - Meehans of Huntington, 371 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 631-351-0831 www.meehansrestaurant.com Directions

4/12/08 - Private Party, Spring Dance, Huntington Country Club, Huntington, NY

3/29/08 - Meehans of Huntington, 371 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 631-351-0831 www.meehansrestaurant.com Directions

2/23/08 - Meehans of Huntington, 371 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 631-351-0831 www.meehansrestaurant.com Directions

2/22/08 - Brickhouse Brewery, 67 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY 631-447-BEER (2337) www.brickhousebrewery.com Directions

1/26/08 - Private Party, Huntington, NY

1/18/08 - Meehans of Huntington, 371 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 631-351-0831 www.meehansrestaurant.com Directions

1/13/08 - Private Party, Huntington, NY

12/29/07 - Meehans of Huntington, Pre-New Years Bash 371 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 631-351-0831 www.meehansrestaurant.com Directions

11/16/07 - Brickhouse Brewery, 67 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY 631-447-BEER (2337) www.brickhousebrewery.com Directions

10/27/07 - Meehans of Huntington Halloween Bash, 371 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 631-351-0831 www.meehansrestaurant.com Directions

10/26/07 - Off Broadway Pub, 3 Boulevard Ave, Greenlwan NY 631-754-9850 Directions

10/25/07 - Meehans of Huntington-Fund Raiser for the children of Ann Anderson, a single mom that was killed earlier this year in Huntington Village (Contact Meehans for details at 631-351-0831 ), 371 New York Ave, Huntington, NY www.meehansrestaurant.com Directions

Contact Us

References Available Upon Request

For booking contact Soozie Hart or Phil Carollo at coolfishband@yahoo.com . To communicate with Coolfish contact Phil Carollo at (516) 852-8250 or Kevin Callahan at (631) 759-0970.

Pictures

A Special Coolfish Thank You to James Hart for photos and inspiration and Leah Haynes from the thefreeartistnetwork.com for photos!

Friends and Special Guests

 

Henry Haid: Keyboards & Vocals

HENRY HAID has played “piano bar” throughout New York, Long Island, Europe and the Caribbean. He has done “The Dick Clark Show” and played with many famous 50’s, 60’s and 70’s acts. He also spent time in the studio as an engineer, producer and programmer, working with many top recording artists, as well as writing and recording commercials for a number of local and national businesses. www.henryhaid.com

Greg "Clutch" Reilly: Bass

Greg "Clutch" Reilly has played all over the world, starting with R&B groups in the mid sixties and going on as a freelance player with dozens of rock, blues and funk bands (including Ten Wheel Drive, Tony Orlando, and The Coasters.) He spent ten years with The Hackensack Men, a popular group all along the east coast, and is now a respected "hired gun" for many New York blues groups.

 

Dori Evans: Bass & Vocals
Dori has been performing both nationally and locally for over 15 years. She has performed at many noted local venues such as
Town Hall, Gracie Mansion , and the Rainbow Room, and has toured nationally with country artist Doug Stevens. Band projects include Dusty's All Star Rodeo, a quirky retro country/jazz outfit, and the 70's disco glam band The Femmes. Most recently she has been immersed in her band project The City Hicks which features her original Western Swing music. 

James Hart: Photography, Stage Direction and Inspiration

James (Jim) Hart has been an intergal part of the NY music scene for over 25 years. From his days as a Sound Engineer, Wirelss Represenetative for Samson Electronics to his Stage Engineering for Olympus, Jim is the consumate musical and stage professional. His ear and eye for stage and sound are without parallel. Without Jim's wisdom, inspiration and encouragement, Coolfish 's live perfomance would not be what it is. Check out Jims website for his new love:

Guitar Armoire

 

Scott Collura: Vocals, Harp and Guitar

Scott has been a student of the craft of music since 16. Since 1995 he has been singing and playing his original compositions at several hot spots in the Tri State Area. He also sponsors open mike nights on the Island. Scott is known as the “Jack of all Trades”, playing keys, sax, blues guitar, and a sultry blues harp.

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John McCormack: Saxaphone, Vocals

For over 28 years, John has played his raucous guitar-style sax throughout the Midwest and New York. While based in St. Louis, John played drums for Lost Idaho, who toured the Midwest with REM. John's bands I Don't Know, Green Eggs and Spam and Just Add Water were all mainstays on the St. Louis club circuit. Once back in New York City, John was a founding member of Souled Out, one of New York's top R&B/Soul bands for over 14 years, with other local projects including What It Is and Get On Up

 

Tom Santoriello: Guitars, Keyboards and Vocals

Tom is a veteran of the Long Island Music scene for over 25 years. Besides playing just about every stringed instrument, he is a consumate writer. He currently can be seen with his brother "Little Al" in The Little Wilson Band.

 

 

Julie Ann Carollo: Call Girl

Julie Ann currently displayes her talents as Coolfish's "call girl". Watch out guys, she is persistent!

 

Sayba: Guest Drummer

Rest in Peace

Dominic Esposito: Vocals

Dominic Sings Frank Sinatra like few can.

 

 

Avi Wolf: Bass

Ron Lazar: Keyboards

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