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Artist description
"The Crying Jags" specializes in hard-driving forceful music that is designed to get people excited and motivated. "The Crying Jags" can also disarm an audience with slow, emotional power-ballads and heartfelt blues numbers. The band is not limited to a few styles, and our music crosses over to many markets worldwide. We are constantly growing in our songwriting and knowlege of the world around us. |
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Music Style
Hard Rock, Blues Rock, New Millenium, and experimental new ideas |
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Musical Influences
American Rock and R&B, and British Bands from 60's and 70's, alternative rock from the 80's and 90's |
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Similar Artists
We don't like to compare ourselves to other artists. We all strive to be creative and have our own identities. |
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Artist History
"The Crying Jags" have been very popular in the Las Vegas area opening for national acts such as "Pat Travers" and "Quiet Riot." They are comprised of members from "Hardly Dangerous" (Maverick Records), "Final Warning" (Epic Records), and "Savage Grace" (Enigma). |
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Group Members
Gary Respess plays lead guitar and writes most of the music and lyrics. Tomi Rae sings lead, and she contributes to the songwriting process. Tony Terranova plays drums and creates new drumbeats to inspire the songwriting process. John Damion plays bass and has written some songs that may be done by the band in the future. He has been the band's manager from the beginning, although everyone in the band shares in the decision making process. |
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Instruments
basically a standard rock setup: bass, guitar(s), drums, keyboards (sometimes), sax (if it wails), and lead vocals |
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Albums
"The Crying Jags--LIVE" was recorded live on a soundstage in Las Vegas with no retakes. |
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Press Reviews
Numerous articles in Las Vegas newspapers and entertainment magazines have been written. |
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Additional Info
We hope to meet you all when we go on tour to support our CD release!! |
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Location
Las Vegas, NV - USA |
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