Sweet Karma is an exciting and talented mix of individuals who cover a huge lay of the musical landscape guaranteed to get you moving and grooving all night long. The band boasts both female and male lead vocalists, seasoned musicians, and beautiful harmony vocals. When we say "all night long" we mean it. If the venue doesn't supply music in between our sets we supply it. DJ Sal will supply music to keep you movin while the band is on break so the party never stops.
Just let yourself go and let the Sweet Karma wash over you!
Why Sweet Karma you ask ?
Karma, by definition, is the action seen as bringing upon oneself inevitable results, good or bad. Sweet Karma by definition is bringing feelings of good vibes upon oneself by the power of good will and great music. Karma has drawn together six individuals with diverse musical tastes and backgrounds and put them together in one special and magical band.
In 1968, my earliest friends, (all this at the age of four, mind you!) were a Sears record player and a stack of 45's from the era of Motown, British Invasion, American Pop and Soul. My only interest was hearing what was going on in the music that was making me play them over and over again. Very early on I could listen to the harmonies on a Beach Boys or Beatles record and tell one of my four older sisters what part to sing while I sang counterpoint. I would love to tell you that this was the beginning of an Osmond Brothers or Jackson 5 type of story, but there wasn't that type of talent in my home in Brooklyn U.S.A. ! Soon after that my parents heard that I had a good ear for a melody. THEY BOUGHT ME A SET OF DRUMS ! After a few years toiling around in rythmic mediocrity, I traded my drums in for a guitar and began my career of musical mediocrity. Learning the instrument was slow and painful, (and still is), but I was soon adept enough to play in local cover bands, and later on, many, many, many, Punk and New Wave bands . After that there was an endless stream of Hair bands, (wish I had some of that back),song writing projects, and college credits in the music field, (yes I actually can tell you what I'm playing!). All the rest is really inconsequential, until of course, I met my current musical foils. Now I play great songs every couple of weekends with a group of the best and nicest musicians in the state of New Jersey and actually get paid to do it! Such is my plight as a ROCK STAR!
Influences include: The Beatles ,Keith Richards,Les Paul,Sinatra,Sam Cook,and Frankie Trombino
I would like to give thanks to God and the many musicians over the years who have shared with me stage,story and the road traveled.
Having been raised on the eclectic music of the late 60s/early 70s, Al picked up his first bass at age seventeen. His decision to learn the instrument was based less on choice than it was on necessity when in 1975 he met a group of young musicians including a drummer and two guitarists (one being the incredible Foofie Quaf). Eager to form a band, the guys suggested that Al learn the bass thus beginning a long and magical journey. Through the 70s, Al played and sang for bands such as Woodenickel, Outerbridge Crossing, and Euphoria. By the early 80's Al was co-writing and performing originals and copies with punk/new wave bands such as The Gaps, the Neutrinos, and Petey & the Pit-Bulls. Al once again joined Foofie in 1990 to form The Secret Agents Band with guitarist Bruce Callari and drummer Kevin Colligan. The original Agents were a powerful blues/rock combo, performing and recording great original pieces through the mid-90s. Also during this period Al revisted his punk past joining Foofie and drummer Rich McMullin in a side project, The Hooligans, playing the grunge/alternative music of the era. In 1999, based on popular demand, Al and Foof reformed The Secret Agents by joining up with current members Frank C. and Sergio S. The Secret Agents played the circuit for close to 13 years and morphed into what is now Sweet Karma.
Influences include: Jon Entwistle, James Jamerson, Jack Casady, Chris Squire, Graham Maby, Frankie Trombino, and the amazing Paul McCartney.
Coming soon !
Sergio came to the shores of America in a rubber raft equipped only with one drumstick, a cowbell, and his trusty metronome. In 1968, after making it through the locks of the Panama canal, Sergio set his sites on being a part of the first wave of The Spanish Invasion. Such groups as Santana and Trini Lopez were then topping the Billboard charts, but Sergio had no such luck catching on. He then settled for a stint as a Dunkin' Donuts counterperson, and became hopelessly addicted to cafeine, an addiction which he carries with him till this very day. After leaving Dunkin' Donuts he headed in the direction of an ill fated audition for Los Lobos, after which Sergio swore never to play the drums again. During the 80's and most of the 90's, Sergio played the role of mad scientist, while stuggling with his caffeine addiction. During this time he invented the rolling rack, professional stage lighting, and the wheelie bag. Those are just the few of his inventions that are musical industry standard of today. Then one day the secret agents approached Sergio with a bunch of lies and empty promises about playing Latin Percussion for the them. After realizing that they were not Hispanic (and never could be), Sergio settled into the drummers chair anyway and now has been handling that responsibility for over 9 years. Sergio is the driving inspiration that keeps us heading in the right direction.
Influences include the Energizer Bunny and that Monkey drum playing toy !
Frustrated because his parents thought the drums were to loud Foof started playing guitar at age 9. He first took lessons at Sickles Music on Newark Ave. in Jersey City and then private lessons until age 15. Foof's first gig (age 11) was a Girl Scout communion breakfast. He played The Doors - Light My Fire (take from that what you may). At 17 he formed his first band, Woodenickel. Throughout the 70's and early 80's Woodenickle morphed into other bands (Outerbridge Crossing, Euphoria, The Gaps) and went thru more drummers than Spinal Tap. The early 80's found Foof writing and performing originals in the Nutrinos and 'Petey and the Pitbulls. By the mid-80's he was playing originals at The Dirt Club, CBGB's, and Kenny's Castaways with Broken English. Lots of fun, no income. Throughout the 90's and 00's he played with the Secret Agents Band. The original lineup played lots of originals as well and spent alot of time in the recording studio. You can here the agents playing 'Hard Mans Hand' on the first annual 'New York Jazz and Blues CD'). He is now happy to be playing with Sweet Karma (and happy some of those Secret Agents are still with him).
Influences include George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, George Benson, Tommy Giambusso (High School Buddy and current Agent's bass player) and Dickie Betts.






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Fri. 1/11/2013 9:30 PM |
Cafe 34 787 New Jersey 34 Matawan, NJ 07747 -- (732) 583-9700 This is the first time Sweet Karma will be playing at Cafe 34 so please come out and party with us. This is a great place... the food is excellent, the dance floor is a nice size, and the drinks are great. So come in out of the January cold and warm up with Sweet Karma. |
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Sat. 1/26/2013 9:30 PM |
Station Bar and Grill 2625 Highway 130, Cranbury N.J. 08512 (609) 655–5550 This is a new venue for us so we'd really love to see as many of you as possible. Its an over 30 crowd and a fun place to hang, so let's show 'em we know how to have a good time. The place a very nice.. beer is cold.... food is good... and the music... well you all know about the music. Please come in out of the cold and let's heat it up !!! |
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Fri. 2/1/13 9:30 PM |
The Crow's Nest 309 Vincent Ave. Hackensack, NJ We are back at the Crow's Nest to play for some of the best people we know. We love playing at the Nest and seeing all of our friends. This time around management will be watching and listening carefully to decide if we are gonna be back in the rotation. That would be great so please come out and see us... the better the crowd the better our chances :-). Oh, and we'll have some new tunes for the start of 2013... see if you can pick 'em out. |
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Fri. 2/22/2013 9:30 PM |
The Big Apple 414 Broadway Bayonne, NJ This is a new room for us and its in the Jersey City area so all you guys that have been wanting us to play further north... well... this is your chance to come out and hear us. Let's pack the place so we can get up there and play some more for all of you. |
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Fri. 3/1/13 9:30 PM |
Landmark Tavern 117 N Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879 (732) 721-6812 We return to The Landmark Tavern for the first time in 2013. We'd like to play here more than this once so come on out and support the band. This is a great little neighborhood bar and its one of the first places the old band (Secret Agents) played way back when. The regular crowd is friendly, the beer is cold and the pub grub they serve is excellent. |
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Sat. 4/6/2013 8:00 PM |
The Bayshore Bar and Grill 2870 Highway 35 South, Hazlet, NJ. NOTE THE EARLY START TIME --- 8:00 PM The Bayshore Bar and Grill is located in the Hazlet Holiday Inn on Route 35 South. It is a great place serving both Italian and American Cuisine. The website is: http://cervinos.net This is our first appearance at The Bayshore Bar and Grill and it's Foof's birthday so come celebrate with us. As with any first appearance a big crowd makes a big difference so we hope to see you all. |
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Sun. 5/12/13 1:00 PM |
Laurita Winery 35 Archertown Road New Egypt, NJ 08533 (609) 758-8000 Come celebrate Mother's Day at the beautiful Laurita Winery. The winery is absolutely beautiful. You might want to make reservations for their Mother's Day Brunch. I hear its fantastic. Even if you don't do the brunch food and wine are available and of course there is wine tasting. If you haven't been then you are missing out. Great Wine. Great Atmosphere. Great Music. Check their website: http://www.lauritawinery.com Check the wine trail: http://www.newjerseywines.com/shore-cluster.html |
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Fri. 5/17/13 9:30 PM |
Woody's Roadside 105 Academy St, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 (732) 938-6404 This is our first show at Woody's in 2013 so lets pack the place. I recommend getting there a little bit early and having a bite. The food is great. |
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Sun. 5/19/13 1:00 PM |
Laurita Winery 35 Archertown Road New Egypt, NJ 08533 (609) 758-8000 Come celebrate the Spring Festival when we return to the beautiful Laurita Winery. The winery is absolutely beautiful. Food and wine are available and of course there is wine tasting. If you haven't been then you are missing out. Great Wine. Great Atmosphere. Great Music. Check their website: http://www.lauritawinery.com Check the wine trail: http://www.newjerseywines.com/shore-cluster.html |
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Fri. 5/24/2013 9:30 PM |
Cafe 34 787 New Jersey 34 Matawan, NJ 07747 -- (732) 583-9700 We are back at Cafe 34... Yes... lets pack the place and dance all night long !!! |
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Thurs. 6/6/2013 9:00 PM |
The Cabin 984 New Jersey 33 Freehold Township, NJ 07728 (732) 462-3090 We are playing an AUDITION night at The Cabin on Thursday June 6th. The crowd we bring makes a BIG difference on these nights so if you can make it it would really go a long way toward getting the band some regular gigs at The Cabin. For those of you who used to see the old band at The Cabin you know how much fun the place is... for those who haven't been... well... you are missing out. The Cabin is a great place to have a great time... the food is great, the beers are cold, the people friendly and the dance floor is great !!!! Please join us on Thursday June 6th for a great nite.. Oh.. we start at 9:00PM so its not a late night. You can catch a couple sets and still be in bed early enough for work the next day!!!!! |
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Fri. 6/7/2013 10:00 PM |
The Big Apple 414 Broadway Bayonne, NJ We played at the Big Apple in February and had a blast. Come on out and join us and you too can have a blast ;-). |
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Sat. 6/15/13 9:30 PM |
Woody's Roadside 105 Academy St, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 (732) 938-6404 Always a fun night at Woody's so lets pack the place. I recommend getting there a little bit early and having a bite. The food is great. |
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Sat. 8/3/2013 8:00 PM |
The Bayshore Bar and Grill 2870 Highway 35 South, Hazlet, NJ. NOTE THE EARLY START TIME --- 8:00 PM The Bayshore Bar and Grill is located in the Hazlet Holiday Inn on Route 35 South. It is a great place serving both Italian and American Cuisine. The website is: http://cervinos.net This is our first appearance at The Bayshore Bar and Grill. Our last time there was fantastic, so join us and let's make this appearance fantastic as well. |
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Fri. 8/9/2013 9:30 PM |
Cafe 34 787 New Jersey 34 Matawan, NJ 07747 -- (732) 583-9700 Get some relief from those dog days of summer... come to Cafe 34 and have a few cold ones. Grab a bite to eat and then settle in for some great tunes :-) |
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Sun. 9/22/13 1:00 PM |
Laurita Winery 35 Archertown Road New Egypt, NJ 08533 (609) 758-8000 Come celebrate the Blessing of the Grapes when we return to the beautiful Laurita Winery. The winery is absolutely beautiful. Food and wine are available and of course there is wine tasting. If you haven't been there you are missing out. Great Wine. Great Atmosphere. Great Music. Check their website: http://www.lauritawinery.com Check the wine trail: http://www.newjerseywines.com/shore-cluster.html |
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Sat. 10/5/2013 8:00 PM |
The Bayshore Bar and Grill 2870 Highway 35 South, Hazlet, NJ. NOTE THE EARLY START TIME --- 8:00 PM The Bayshore Bar and Grill is located in the Hazlet Holiday Inn on Route 35 South. It is a great place serving both Italian and American Cuisine. The website is: http://cervinos.net Cool weather makes me wanna Fall into the Bayshore Bar and Grill ;-) |
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We'll be making this page neater and cleaner soon, but we wanted to get some vids up quickly so, here you go:
Who Say's You Can't Go Home
Moondance
| SONGS | |
| American Girl | Tom Petty |
| Anyway You Want It | Journey |
| Are you Gonna be my Girl | Jet |
| Bad Girls | Donna Summer |
| Boogy Oogy Oogy | A Taste of Honey |
| Broken Hearted | Karmin |
| Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison |
| Brown Sugar | Rolling Stones |
| Catch my Breath | Kelly Clarkson |
| Don't Stop Believing | Journey |
| Domino | Jesse J. |
| Everybody Talks | Neon Trees |
| Forget You | Cee Lo Green |
| Foreplay/Long Time | Boston |
| Funky Town | Lipps Inc. |
| Gimme Some Lovin | Steve Winward |
| Gimme Three Steps | Lynard Skynard |
| Heatwave | Linda Ronstadt |
| Heartbreaker | Pat Benetar |
| High on You | Survivor |
| Hit me with Your Best Shot | Pat Benetar |
| Hot Blooded | Foreigner |
| I Got the Music in Me | Kiki Dee |
| I Saw Her Standing There | The Beatles |
| I Saw Light... | Todd Rungren |
| I Will Survive | Gloria Gaynor |
| Its not Unusual | Tom Jones |
| Jumpin' Jack Flash | Rolling Stones |
| Keep Your Hands to Yourself | Georgia Satelites |
| Kiss on My List | Hall and Oates |
| Knock on Wood | Amii Stewart |
| Living on a Prayer | Bon Jovi |
| Long Cool Woman | The Hollies |
| Long Train Runnin' | Doobie Brothers |
| Magic Man | Heart |
| Manic Monday | The Bangles |
| Mony Mony | Billy Idol |
| Moondance | Van Morrison |
| More than a Feeling | Boston |
| Mustang Sally | Various Artists |
| No Matter What | Badfinger |
| Play That Funky Music | Wild Cherry |
| Reelin' in the Years | Steely Dan |
| Respect | Aretha Franklin |
| Rock the Boat | Hues Corporation |
| Rosalita | Bruce Springsteen |
| Set Fire to the Rain | Adele |
| Sister Golden Hair | America |
| Show Me The Way | Peter Frampton |
| Some Kinda Wonderful | Grand Funk Railroad |
| Something | The Beatles |
| Story in Your Eyes | Moody Blues |
| Sweet Child Of Mine | Guns 'n Roses |
| Swingtown | Steve Miller |
| Takin' Care of Business | BTO |
| Two Tickets to Paradise | Eddie Money |
| Vacation Theme | Lindsay Buckingham |
| Venus | Shocking Blue |
| Walk Away | Kelly Clarkson |
| Walkin' on Sunshine | Katrina and the Wave |
| Whippin' Post | Allman Brothers |
| Who Says You Can't Go Home | Bon Jovi |
| Who's Cryin' Now | Journey |
| You May be Right | Billy Joel |
| You Don't Have to Go Home | Gretchen Wilson |
| Your Love | Outfield |
| Your Mama Don't Dance | Loggins and Messina |
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