Draft:Jersey Calling
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Jersey Calling | |
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| Origin | New Jersey |
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| Discography | Discography |
| Years active | 2002–2004, 2020-present |
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| Website | jerseycallingmusic |
Jersey Calling are a five-piece pop-punk band from South Jersey, formed in 2002.[1] The group consists of vocalist/guitarist Josh Kates, vocalist/tambourinist Victoria Maffei-Kates, bassist/vocalist Randy Ballinger, guitarist/vocalist Sean Breslin, and drummer John Vouras. The band was originally founded by Josh, Sean, Randy, and Phil Seshens, their old drummer.
Jersey Calling was originally formed in 2002, and they released 2 albums before taking a hiatus in 2005. They later reunited in 2020 with new members, releasing their album "Punk Rock Retirement".[2] In 2021, they re-released their first two albums as a double album titled "Daddy Re-Issues". In 2023, they teased their new album by releasing the single "Gods & Cowboys". They released their most recent album, "Parasocial Security", October 27, 2023.[3]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- Punk Rock Retirement (2020)
- Daddy Re-Issues (2002-2004) (2021) – 17 tracks from Jersey Calling's first 2 albums made in 2002-2004, re-released as a double album.
- Parasocial Security (2023) – tracks written by Josh Kates, Victoria Maffei-Kates, and Sean Breslin
Band sound and influences[edit]
The band took influences from Green Day, Alkaline Trio, Less Than Jake, Rancid, The Clash, The Ramones--old school punk rock, and new melodic pop punk riffs.[1]
Members[edit]
Current Members[edit]
- Josh Kates - Vocals/Guitar
- Victoria Maffei-Kates - Vocals/Tambourine
- Randy Ballinger - Bass/Vocals
- Sean Breslin - Guitar/Vocals
- John Vouras - Drums
- Vinny - Guitar
Past Members[edit]
- Phil Seshens - Drums
- José Diaz - Drums (Punk Rock Retirement)[4]
- Ryan "Canada" Adamson - Air Guitar[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Ballinger, Randy (December 15, 2023). "Jersey Calling Bio - South Jersey Punk Rock". South Jersey Punk Rock. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Bad Dad, Ed (August 27, 2020). "Jersey Calling return from retirement with album trailer - TGEFM". That's Good Enough For Me. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ LZHFox (November 18, 2023). "FLASH: PARASOCIAL SECURITY – JERSEY CALLING". Unis Son. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ tiffavigilante (September 17, 2020). "PREMIERE – Debut album from Jersey Calling "Punk Rock Retirement" plus song-by-song breakdown from the band". TGEFM. Retrieved December 16, 2023.