Issue date: 12/6/07 Section: Entertainment

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It's not everyday you get to see a bunch of rock stars take over the University of Bridgeport. On November 17, UB had the honor of having New York City rock band, ZO2 headline its first Rock Fest. When word first came out about the band making an appearance to the school, resident rock lovers rejoiced to have the rock royals grace the campus and others curious to find out why this band was such a big deal. The night had been filled with five other great acts, but class was officially in session as Professors Paulie Z., David Z., and Joey Cassata took the stage ready to make sure the audience would become fluent in Rock and Roll by the end of the night.

Even as kids playing with guitars made out of card board, Paulie and David loved music at an early age. Their big start as a group came when the brothers were playing in various bands and met a producer who recognized their talent. He wanted them to put together a band and make a record. At the time, Paulie was also in a cover band with Joey and asked him to join. The three had natural chemistry and it all fell in to place.

The Brooklyn based rock band really knows a thing or two about how to put on a rock performance. They've learned from the best: AC/DC, Poison, and their idols, KISS. One can only imagine what it's like to be on the road and playing the same venues around the world with those bands and the guys couldn't have explained their experience any better.

"It was incredible! When people ask, I always say that it is anything and everything you imagine what would happen on one of these tours and more. I think also because all three of us, our favorite band collectively is KISS, it was great on multiple levels. One, it was an amazing move for our career but outside of that, it was our dream come true to tour with our idols," said bassist David Z.

"That's the reason why I play. I saw KISS when I was five-years-old. Bought a drum kit, that was the end of it," said Joey Cassata. Believe it or not with their impressive experience in the music industry and the rock scene, the guys from ZO2 are the new kids in the college music scene. Lead vocalist and guitarist Paulie Z. explained why the band was so eager and excited to play to a new age group.

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