Reisterstown based rock and Top-40 band. Franklin High School acquaintances James Nolan (guitar), Joe Moscati (drums), and Eddie Jones (vocals), along with James’ brothers Kenny Nolan (trumpet) and Charles Nolan (bass) formed Nightfall’s predecessor The Edge of Reality in 1973.
Playing for weddings, CYO dances (Sacred Heart of Glyndon), a few clubs and anyone else that would pay them, Edge of Reality also featured the Elvis Presley stylings of vocalist Eddie Jones. Jones left the band in 1977 to pursue a solo career. Dennis Raymond joined as percussionist and part-time bassist. In 1978 Edge of Reality played to a sold-out crowd at a Franklin High talent show featuring Charles Nolan as Elvis Presley. For one particular gig that year the band renamed itself The Otis Campbell Band (named after the town drunk on The Andy Griffith Show). 1978 also saw the addition of singer and keyboardist Pam Wolfe. Dennis’ funky bass work and Pam’s voice allowed the band to play a wider range of Top-40 and disco.
With a new direction and a name change to Nightfall the band played almost every weekend through the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Nightfall became the house band for the Reisterstown Moose Lodge, as well as playing numerous weddings, teen dances and social clubs throughout the Baltimore area.
L-R: Dennis Raymond, Joe Moscati, Pam Wolfe, James Nolan, Charles Nolan,
and Kenny Nolan (on the ground)
In 1980 the band formed a side group called The Project with songwriters/musicians Bobby Brooks and Fred Balmages. They recorded 3 original songs at Sheffield Studios. 1981 saw the departure of Charles and Kenny and the arrival of Richard Dix as lead singer/guitarist. Dix’s strong vocals added versatility to their play lists.
Nightfall eventually disbanded in 1983. Original members James, Joe, Charles, Dennis, Pam, and Kenny reunited in 1991 to play a Knights of Columbus coffee house. In 1994 Nightfall was re-formed with James, Dennis, Pam, and Rick. Drummer Shawn Burnett replaced Joe Moscati, and the band played several weddings and fire hall dances before finally calling it quits in 1995.
In 1996 James, Rick, and Shawn formed a new band.
Moscati became a successful art director for local ad agencies. His works have included graphics for Tony Sciuto demos.
Joe Moscati of TBC, Inc. designed the cover for the Baltimore Sounds book second edition. Thank you, Joe!!!
