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Hometown: Melbourne, VIC, AU
Website: www.coldsnap.com.au
Sounds Like: Ike & Tina Turner, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Tedeschi Trucks Band
Genre: Blues
Since 2007, Cold Snap has been igniting stages with their high-energy blend of blues, funk, soul, and R&B. Led by the dynamic husband-and-wife team Joe & Sonia Valenti, this powerhouse 6-piece delivers unforgettable live shows full of passion, groove, and musical fire.
Renowned for their infectious energy and tight musicianship, Cold Snap features some of Melbourne’s finest talent. From soulful vocals to gritty guitar, funky basslines, and groove-heavy rhythms, every performance is a celebration of rhythm and soul.
Audiences have been captivated by Cold Snap at major events including the Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival, Eltham Jazz & Blues Festival, Echuca Winter Blues Festival, Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival, Alice Springs Blues Festival, MotoGP at Phillip Island, and The Blues Train in Queenscliff—to name a few.
What sets Cold Snap apart is not just their musical prowess, but the undeniable chemistry between Joe and Sonia, whose love for each other and their craft radiates on stage. Together with their stellar bandmates, they create a live experience that’s engaging, uplifting, and impossible to ignore.
Whether you’re a blues aficionado or just love a great night out, Cold Snap will have you dancing, singing, and coming back for more. Catch them live and feel the snap for yourself!
“We draw our influences from artists like Ike & Tina Turner, the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy and more, combining our original songs with great Soul and R&B tunes. Audiences can expect to see a high-energy show.”
“In all seriousness. "One of the most talented bands doing the Melbourne Circuit" Who said that? Everyone!!!!”
Matt O'Brien - 88.3 Southern FM
“Cold Snap proved once more why they are rapidly on the ascent as a live drawcard.”
Mick Griffin - B.Entertained
“WATCH out local music lovers, a Cold Snap is approaching!”
Ben Cameron - B.Entertained
“Cold Snap were sensational as always. Rocked up a storm in Bull Street as part of Bendigo’s Rock & Blues Easter celebrations. Sonia you guys are FUN!!! I love the fact that besides being fine musicians, you also put on a show that really entertains. Just love the way you have fun doing what you do and the way you invite the audience to share in that fun. I’d find it hard to believe that anyone could come to a Cold Snap show and not leave with a smile; thanks for visiting us in Benders and making a lot of people very happy with your good vibes. Every time you come to Bendigo you make so many new friends and fans. Some of the comments I’ve heard today alone are "Great show/lovely people/white hot/true professionals/wow!” This is coming from the people who did the audio, audience, fellow muso’s and event organizers.”
M. Griffin - Bendigo Blues Club
"A big thank you to Cold Snap, it was bands like you who made it possible and you were so so popular."
Anglesea Music Festival
"Caught the band (accidentally) this arvo at Fairfield. Awesome! 20 years in entertainment /hospitality it takes a bit to blow me away".
Chris - Open Mind Fiesta
"This band is sensational. And when you think they can't belt out another number better than they just did, just see what happens when they let Sonia into the lineup. With an on-stage voice and attitude a bit like Janis Joplin - you could come to this night just to see her belt out anything this band can throw at her."
Dennis B
“This bands lays the foundations of what an independent blues band is including raw energy of whaling brass, 12 bar guitars and soulful lyrics.”
Mark Gardner - Vice President of Independent Musos
“Sonia is one of the most talented women I have seen. She can sing, dance, and play sax.”
Manhattan Hotel
"I could listen to you guys all day"
Downtown Bendigo Rock & Blues Festival
“I haven't heard music like that since the 60's.”
Mordialloc Festival
“You guys shouldn't be called "Cold Snap" because you're Smokin' Hot!”
Nighthawk Blues
“Hot set at The Brunswick Saturday night! You guys had the joint jumpin'!”
Brunswick Hotel
“Cold Snap opened the evening with their classic Chicago Shuffle Blues Sound. Joe Valenti led his cast with his older vocal sound however with such tender years on his side there is only better things to come for these guys.”
Clifton Hill Hotel
