The Comfort Zone Band
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Classic Rock & Roll Covers
Jay Helt - Guitar, Lead Vocals
Jay has been a fixture in the NJ cover band scene for many years. His unique mix of blues, rock and country playing and singing has made him a favorite attraction along the Jersey Shore. Jay originally founded Comfort Zone nearly 20 years ago and made Comfort Zone a Jersey Shore staple in the rock and roll music scene.
Ed Goode - Bass, Vocals
Providing the booty-shaking bottom for Comfort Zone, Ed has been active in the NJ music scene for many years. A graduate of Juilliard School of Music, Ed toured extensively throughout the United States as well as playing with many known regional bands. The basses you see Ed playing are known as "extended range", meaning they have more than the standard 4 strings. You can find out more about Ed here :
www.imjustabassplayer.com
Providing the booty-shaking bottom for Comfort Zone, Ed has been active in the NJ music scene for many years. A graduate of Juilliard School of Music, Ed toured extensively throughout the United States as well as playing with many known regional bands. The basses you see Ed playing are known as "extended range", meaning they have more than the standard 4 strings. You can find out more about Ed here :
www.imjustabassplayer.com
Vinnie Gentile - Keys, Vocals
Another long time veteran of the Comfort Zone Band, Vinnie has played with various bands throughout the Jersey Shore. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. In addition to numerous solo appearances he has backed several acts including: the Drifters, Marvelettes, Crystals, Tiny Tim to name a few.
Another long time veteran of the Comfort Zone Band, Vinnie has played with various bands throughout the Jersey Shore. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. In addition to numerous solo appearances he has backed several acts including: the Drifters, Marvelettes, Crystals, Tiny Tim to name a few.
Ang Frazetta - Drums, Vocals
The driving force behind the "Zone", Angelo came out to the Jersey Shore via Pittsburgh where he covered the Rock, Rhythm and Blues circuit with several well known Pittsburgh bands. Ang also had the opportunity to work with such artists as Cyndi Lauper, Graham Parker, and Delbert McClinton. Jay lured Ang out of retirement to become the newest member of Comfort Zone.
Bruce Baillie - Sax, Flute, Vocals
A long time Comfort Zone Band member, Bruce's sax and excellent vocals give a whole new dimension to the sound and groove of the Classic Rock tunes played by the Zone! Bruce started with The Comfort Zone well over 10 years ago and has been playing along the Jersey Shore music scene for, well, just about forever!
Kelly Higgins - Vocals
After traveling extensively for many years, Kelly settled down at the Jersey Shore and joined the original Comfort Zone Band. She performed with the band for 8 years, then after a brief hiatus rejoined the current version of Comfort Zone. Kelly's powerful vocals and energetic performances bring the band to a dynamic level during her regular appearances in larger venues.
After traveling extensively for many years, Kelly settled down at the Jersey Shore and joined the original Comfort Zone Band. She performed with the band for 8 years, then after a brief hiatus rejoined the current version of Comfort Zone. Kelly's powerful vocals and energetic performances bring the band to a dynamic level during her regular appearances in larger venues.
"Kansas City" Live Cut
The best classic rock covers along the Jersey Shore! Comfort Zone will have you foot tapping, dancing and singing along with the tunes all night long! We have an extensive list of songs from the '60's, '70's, '80's on up to very current stuff, so feel free to shout out a request .... and if you're lucky, stop by and see The Zone on one of our "Stump the Band" contest nights! Winners get a free CD loaded with Comfort Zone music!
Click onto our Schedule to see where we will be performing next! You can check out our partial Song List for an idea of our styles, or click onto our Download page to hear the Zone in action! Send us your e-mail address by clicking the Contact Info link above and we'll put you on our mailing list!
About the Band
Jay Helt decided to revive Comfort Zone after a few year hiatus, and now the Zone is back and rockin' once again! Jay found Ang Frazetta stuck behind a bar at the Jersey Shore and dragged bassist Ed Goode off the beach in Point Pleasant, put together some of your favorite classic rock tunes and booked the Zone into some of the very best restaurants in the area!
Jay Helt decided to revive Comfort Zone after a few year hiatus, and now the Zone is back and rockin' once again! Jay found Ang Frazetta stuck behind a bar at the Jersey Shore and dragged bassist Ed Goode off the beach in Point Pleasant, put together some of your favorite classic rock tunes and booked the Zone into some of the very best restaurants in the area!
