Bossa Blue

Bossa Blue is a critically acclaimed musical collective that has built a reputation for delivering unforgettable live performances. The band’s members, Brad Cole (guitar and vocals), Mark Dann (bass and harmonies), Eric Nies (keyboards and harmonies), and Gil Oliveira (drums), share a passion for taking great songwriting to the next level, viewing the rock and roll canon as "the standards" of this generation. Their stylistic mash-ups encompass rock, jazz, funk, afropop, Latin grooves, fresh harmonies and original compositions, creating a live experience that blends each crowd, venue, and composition into a unique energetic happening. Formed in Chicago in 2018 and now settled in New York’s Hudson Valley, Bossa Blue continues to push the boundaries of musical fusion.