Rock band Fuel’s new lineup proves themselves more than worthy at hometown concert

I have been a long time Fuel fan, since the 90's when drummer Kevin Miller, and then lead vocalist Brett Scallions hung out at Casey's bar on Front Street in Allentown . ( Formerly the Green Pine Inn).

Kevin Miller left the band in 2014, and Scallions in 2020, to pursue their own thing. In between that time , founder Carl Bell wrote a country solo cd, from his longtime home in Nashville.

Miller, had several successful bands over the years, starting with early 90's band Shotgun Wedding, then Fosterchild, and most recently his band, Pop Rock Party Band "Smashed"

It was in his most recent band , that he hooked up with the great players that would come to be the new reinvention of Fuel. With the new addition of vocalist John Corsale, guitarist Mark Klotz, and bassist Tommy Nat, he knew he had a winning team of musicians.

Kevin, who was Fuel's original drummer and friend, contacted Carl Bell, Fuel founder and told him he had the perfect band, and all Carl had to do is write.

With Covid restrictions, this was the perfect project for Carl to focus on, and sink his teeth into. The results were worth every minute he spent, and he was excited because this was to be the best lineup of musicians he had ever worked with.

The question was: Could Brett Scallions replacement on lead vocals, John Corsale cut it for both the old Fuel sound that fans had come to love, and the new 2021 sound? Could the band pull off the Fuel hits, and sound good on the new material?

The answer is a resounding yes! Corsale , who had vocal training with local musician, Connie Edinger, had nuances of Scallions vocals, while maintaining his own identity. Not only did he have great stage presence, but also played great guitar as well.

The anticipated appearance of the new Fuel lineup and music, drew a crowd of standing room only fans, which fell slightly under the 1000 capacity mark.

There was much appreciation evident by this crowd of faithful Fuel followers, that sang along to all their hits, as well as songs off their new Cd Anomaly.

The band was a tight knit unit, moving flawlessly from one song to the next, starting with "Last Time", and ending with all time favorite Fuel song, "Hemorrhage In my Hands".

With this new lineup, and what the new cd says about Fuel, is to not discount them out of the current music scene, because they are back with a vengeance!

I look forward to hearing more music from Carl Bell and the boys, and seeing future concerts as well!

Fuel Setlist