TAUNTON, Ma. – In the mood for a pianoman who blends a Billy Joel-like personna with his own intense music? How about a manic duo whose jazz-infused pop tunes are a match for the pair’s rapid-fire banter?

 

You’ll find it hard to resist a smile--or tapping your feet–when pianist/singer-songwriter Adam Goldberg is joined by tuneful cutups Chris Frasco and Sean Rohrer in a split show 7-9 p.m.  Sunday, March 30 at Steve’s Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton.

 

Chris Frasco's music blends elements of jazz with everyday pop. The songs are upbeat, catchy, and fun to sing along to. Frasco’s partner is percussionist-singer Sean Rohrer, who occasionally swaps his drums for Frasco’s guitar.

 

Goldberg’s piano-based rock draws on influences ranging from pop culture (game show host Bob Barker gets a nod in one of his tunes) to pop psychology (“In Advance” warns that the artist might have turned out just a bit different than what some of his friends  had imagined). 

 

His intense live performances along with his two albums of original material are both stimulating and thought-provoking. Mixing rhythmic piano riffs with poignant and often sarcastic lyrics makes for a  powerful listening experience.

 

Sunday Night Jazz, hosted by Rick Foster, is the Taunton-Attleboro area’s only weekly jazz showcase. For more information call 508-824-3436 or visit www.stevesbackstagepass.com.