Jekus Crobe is a young, spirited Alternative/Pop Punk band from the Greater Boston area. For 5 years now the three young men have been working very hard to express themselves through the wonders of music and trying to create their own sound, while at the same time paying homage to the great music that has come before them. With Alex Prezzano on Vocals and Guitar, Anthony Grillo on Vocals and Guitar, and David Alaimo on Vocals and Drums, the result of these three talented musicians is that of truthful, energetic, heartfelt music. Each member brings in a unique, different quality to the band. When the gears are running there is little to stop the devotion and ambition of the band. Playing and writing music together since the ages of 13, Jekus Crobe is a band that seems to grow more and more with every new song. Their first EP "All Stars Fade' was released in the fall of 2004. Where the boys were at that time in their lives, it was a great accomplishment. 2 years later JC returns bigger, stronger, and more alive than ever with their release "In Search For Something More." Being written over the course of about a year, the 8-song CD shows strong development in the musician's attitudes, outlooks, and creativity. Loaded with catchy melodies, memorable lyrics, and plenty of passion, "In Search For Something More" does not disappoint. From the pop/punk title track, to the acoustic "Rich Man Sings the Blues", Crobe offers up an assortment of songs, all of a different nature and style. From the progressive rock influenced "As We Fall From Grace" to the reggea/ska-based sounds of songs like " A Few Vicious Words" and "New Dawn Rising", these boys truly show their musical diversity. Jekus Crobe is a band that never becomes complacent with past achievements. There is always something better to be accomplished. The band is proud to share with the world their latest CD, for it shows the drive they have attained as a group. With a love for their fans and performing live, JC will continue to share their music with people for as long as they can. They are a band, to put it simply, who is always searching for something more musically, individually, and as a team. They are a band who loves nothing more than sharing their music and love with all of you!

Jekus Crobe is:

david alaimo
percussion

Dave is the youngest, and maybe most talented member of the band. A year younger than Alex & Anthony, he never ceases to exhibit pure energy and originality through his actions and his ideas. A drummer in the Methuen High School marching, concert and jazz bands, Dave also plays guitar and is a true poet at heart. "Bringing the beats" as he says, Dave definitely marches to his own beat and brings some eccentric flavor to Jekus Crobe.

alex prezzano
guitar and vocals

Alex is the senior member of the band and it's co-founder. Alex started playing guitar seriously a few months before his 12th birthday and has been writing music for just as long. His influences include Billie Joe Armstrong, Joe Satriani, John Pizzarelli, the Ramones and Live. A trumpeter in the Methuen High School marching and concert bands, Alex plays guitar in the MHS jazz band, in his church choir and in several pit orchestras (including his first professional job in the summer of 2004). Interested in all styles of music Alex has already developed his own sound, which is the musical foundation of Jekus Crobe.

anthony grillo
bass and vocals

Anthony, the man, the myth, the crowd-jumping bassist of Jekus Crobe. He brings fun, texture, and originality to their sound. As the co-founder of the band he always displays drive and determination (and good sense) and has much to do with the sound of the band. While Alex may write the songs, he helps perfect them. Also a trumpeteer in the Methuen High School marching and concert bands, Anthony completes the rhythm section of the MHS jazz band playing bass.

"It was great to see these young guys play The Paradise. An obvious improvement from The Middle East just proves that these guys will be amazing by the time they're 20."
Emergenza Website - May 13, 2005.
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"Jekus Crobe, who participated last year, were old pros at the game and punked it up during their show with high energy and good tunes."
Emergenza website regarding the December 15th, 2005 show.
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