- Momentum has been a growing musical force in the Tahoe/ Truckee region over the last few years. Their sound puts a modern twist on vintage rock with influences ranging from blues roots and traditional rock, to serious funk and jazz sounds. Momentum's fans will tell you that the band never seems to sit still on one sound for too long. Their music is defined by widespread influences that carry the group's jamming from subtle and succinct melodies to hard hitting, body moving rhythms. The group's vocalist, Jake Zender, connects with the audience with creative soul-inspired lyrics. Zender's vocalization is frequently joined with harmonious and upbeat lyrics of both drummer Jon Vanderhoef and bassist John Jewett. The Quartet's sound is rounded out with the funky rhythmical styling of guitarist Jack Webster. Anyone who has heard this band knows what to expect. For those who don't, be prepared for an evening of dancing to tunes that may seem reminiscent of classic rock one minute, and deep soulful grooves the next while dipping into long melodic rock guitar solos and punching out upbeat and mind-bending rhythms. No matter what genre of music you prefer, some facet of Momentum is sure to get you moving!
