The Grasso Brothers Band Played at Meet Your Neighbor Day 2007 The Grasso Brothers grew up in Raritan - at 102 West Somerset Street. At Sunday's picnic they performed classic rock songs by Tom Petty, Van Halen, The Eagles, and other bands. They also played a couple original songs written by Tommy Grasso. One of these original songs was entitled One Train. It is about the town of Raritan. The song will soon be available on Tommy Grasso's new CD. This will be his 5th CD. click for Tommy's Web Site and CD info | |
Guitarist Dave Kondas | Lead Singer Tommy Grasso |
Rob Viola played with the Grasso Brothers and also played a solo set to open the show |
Guitarist Anthony Nittoli |
Ralph Grasso on drums | |
The Grasso brothers Grandfather, Leo Grasso and great uncle Augustino founded The "Grasso Pasta Co." in NYC in the early 1900's and moved it to 7 First Ave in Raritan (pictured to the right) around 1920. The building is still owned by the Grasso's and houses two recording studios, and a music instruction facility. |