Allofasudden

AllofaSudden’s high-energy sound draws upon the rich history and expansive sounds of California rock ‘n’ roll, delivering stylistically diverse music that is unified by a commitment to careful songcraft.

Guitarists/vocalists Tyler Shusterman and Johnny Cole have constructed an extensive catalog that plays to each singer’s strengths, with Johnny conjuring the rough howl of Wilson Picket and the lascivious come-ons of Mick Jagger, while Tyler brings to mind the sardonic sneer of early Bob Dylan tempered with the sweetness of vintage Jerry Garcia. Evocative lyrics and vocal harmonies contribute to the lived-in feel of the band’s material.

Live, the group’s tightly constructed songs provide the foundation for freewheeling shows featuring Shusterman’s fiery guitar solos, Lee Holt’s rollicking organ, and a dynamic pocket held together by Cole’s finger-picked rhythms, Matt Rowe’s rock- steady bass and Chris Allmond’s exuberant drumming. AOS’ instantly familiar songs are complemented by classic covers from luminaries such as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Talking Heads, and Bill Withers.