Joe Valenti

Since 2007, Cold Snap have earned a reputation as one of Melbourne's premier live Rhythm & Blues acts, delivering an infectious blend of Blues, Soul, Funk and R&B with energy, authenticity and first-class musicianship. Fronted by husband-and-wife team Joe and Sonia Valenti, the six-piece band combines powerful vocals, blistering guitar work and a rock-solid rhythm section to create a live show that connects with audiences from the first song to the last. In 2025, Cold Snap were runners-up in the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society Blues Challenge, narrowly missing the opportunity to represent Melbourne at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. The achievement further cemented the band's reputation as one of Australia's exciting contemporary blues performers. Rather than relying on the well-worn blues standards heard at every festival, Cold Snap dig deeper - bringing fresh life to lesser-known Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Soul and Funk classics, alongside carefully crafted original material. Their performances are driven by genuine passion, dynamic musicianship and the unmistakable chemistry that comes from sharing the stage as both musical partners and husband and wife. Whether performing on major festival stages or in intimate live music venues, Cold Snap deliver a polished, high-energy performance that keeps audiences engaged, dance floors full and organisers inviting them back.