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Cold Fusion on the High Noon patio.

Cold Fusion

facebook.com/events/349635338051097. No cover charge, but suggested donation at the door.

media release: Cold Fusion (based in Madison) plays an original, groove-filled fusion of jazz and funk, spiced with some Latin, New Orleans 2nd-Line, and blues. The band performs their own compositions, along with some creatively reinterpreted covers.

With heavy influences from artists like John Scofield, Vulfpeck, Lyle Mays, Robben Ford, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, and Miles Davis, it is easy to hear the fusion of both modern and traditional styles in their material. The band members’ multi-genre experience produces infectious grooves, lyrical melodies, imaginative arrangements, and inventive improvisational solos. You can see and hear more at their FB band page: facebook.com/ColdFusionMadison.

Bruce Wasserstrom (guitar; bandleader) is a MAMA award-winning guitarist, and has led several Madison, WI bands, including the Groove Busters, Mad City Funk, and the Mighty Groove Masheen. He was the featured guitarist on recordings by Tyler Preston, the Tent Show Troubadours, and Joe Andersen. Locally, Bruce has also performed with the Clyde Stubblefield All-Stars, the Funkee JBeez, the Blue Zone, Vehicle-6, and others. In prior years, Bruce played in Boston-area bands.

Daniel Anderson (keyboards) is a formally educated career musician with extensive touring experience, performing with regional acts Centerstage & The Shiz, as well as solo shows. He is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who recorded six studio albums, and served as engineer and producer for his own Boxcar Studios in Madison, WI. Locally, Daniel has led several bands, including No. 27, Daniel Anderson Trio, Learning to Fly, Piano Man, Long Run, and Petty3.

Mark Fairchild (drums) is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist with a primary focus in percussion, and over 25 years of performance experience. He is a principal percussionist/timpanist with the Madison Wind Ensemble, Madison Brass Band, and Edgewood Wind Ensemble. In addition to Cold Fusion, he is the drummer for punk sensation Derp, improvisational consortium Devil’s Fen, and a go-to fill-in for numerous other music projects. Mark is also a highly sought-after sound and light engineer.

Aaron Metz (bass) is a formally educated multi-instrumentalist who has been in high demand since moving to Madison, WI in 2020. Currently, he performs a variety of styles with several bands and projects, including RailHopper, Maestranza, Michael Darling, and others, in addition to Cold Fusion. Aaron plays deep in the pocket, but he is especially recognized for his adept melodic improvisation.