The NEW Bardots are a New Jersey rock and roll outfit built on decades of sweat, stage lights, and the kind of friendship that only forms in the trenches of the NYC music scene.
Long before streaming and algorithms, these guys were cutting their teeth at CBGB, Max's Kansas City, and the other rooms where American rock sharpened its teeth. That history isn't nostalgia — it's the backbone of their sound.
Formed by lifelong friends and seasoned players, The NEW Bardots channel the raw spirit of classic rock while refusing to sound like a museum piece.
Their music hits with raunchy blues swagger, garage‑rock punch, and power‑pop hooks, all wrapped in sharp, tongue‑in‑cheek social commentary. Signed to Bongo Boy Records, they've carved out a lane that feels both retro and restless — honoring the past without ever getting stuck in it.
Band Members
Wayne Olivieri — Lead vocals, harmonica, percussion
Gar Francis — Guitar, vocals
Dan Skye — Bass, vocals
John Croot Jr. — Keyboards
Johnnie Rago — Drums, percussion
The NEW Bardots thrive on big choruses, dirty grooves, and that unmistakable East Coast attitude. Their songs often carry a wink — calling out modern culture, politics, and everyday absurdities — but the delivery is always loud, tight, and unapologetically rock and roll. They're not chasing trends. They're keeping the flame lit.
The NEW Bardots pay respects to my personal favorites — Beatles/Stones favorites — which I never mention lightly. They play classic rock the way you remember it, with the kind of weight and experience you only get from years of actually playing it and living it.
-Rob | The INDIE Musician
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