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.
Driven by gritty guitar work, soulful vocals, and tight rhythmic interplay, Cold Snap brings a modern edge to the blues tradition. Their performances are passionate, polished, and full of raw emotion, anchored by the infectious chemistry between Joe and Sonia, and elevated by the talents of Rob D’Alessandro (keys), Dan Miller (guitar), Steve Brooks (bass), and Taleb Taleb (drums).
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.
