The Sages started in October of 2019 from the ashes of former band Seven Bridges. This group was originally started by master percussionist Sage Soccorsi as a chance meeting between himself and bassist Ted Katner. After mentioning that he played percussion, he was invited to come and play, and the communication was perfect. Initially, the group consisted of Sage, Katner, and talented guitarist Daniel Patrick. Eventually, the passionate and captivating Jessica Frey was enticed into bringing her talents as a keyboardist and vocalist to join the group. The group played a couple of shows but unfortunately in 2020 the pandemic limited the activities and opportunities for live performances. However, despite the inability to play live we took the downtime to record an EP of original music entitled the First Half in the summer and winter of 2020-2021. Recorded and mixed by the incredibly talented and diverse engineer John Kolar, the EP was completed in the summer of 2021 in Morgantown, WV. Unfortunately, original member Daniel Patrick decided to leave the group at this time to pursue a career at Outback Steakhouse and the group lost the 80’s hairmetal solos that he so eloquently incorporated into the group’s music. Luckily for the group an amazing blues influenced guitarist named Conor Nevin started playing in late 2021 and filled a much-needed void. He continues to play with us but unfortunately is pursuing his medical career outside of Morgantown where the group is currently located.
We claim influences from across the spectrum, but they include artists such as U2, REM, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Outkast, George Clinton, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc. As mentioned, we have originals with the hopes of recording more originals. We also supplement our set with distinctive covers that we lend our own interpretations to. We are fans of music and continue to play with the goal of having more live performances. Our current lineup is Jess Frey (vocals, rhythm guitar, piano), Ted Katner (bass, vocals, rhythm guitar), and Sage Soccorsi (Drums) and Connor Nevin (rhythm guitar, lead guitar, and vocals). We welcome our newest member Chase Thomas who will be filling in with his versatile guitar playing. Please feel free to contact us for any questions. Thank you.
The Sages
