Shoreworld- Rick Barry: Two-Song Sampler Sneak Preview
I’ve known Rick Barry long before he became an Asbury Park mainstay. I can remember one of the first times I saw him live and immediately noticed his flair for songwriting and storytelling. As a real...
View ArticleShoreworld – The Morgan Freemasons
Lou Montesano is a name recognized from the early decade and his blockbuster band, Status Green. From the 2006 release of Status Green’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1, until their demise sometime in August of...
View ArticleShoreworld – Blew Money: “Same Face Same Race”
So, this is an album Greg Wilkens started recording last January on Mechanic Street in Red Bank. On the first day, they began recording Tony Lewis — the producer, and owner of HI Voltage Music told...
View ArticleLegendary Misfits Guitarist, Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein: “Doyle II – As...
Lodi’s original son, Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, got his start back in 1980 with the original Misfits. Known for his trademark makeup, hairstyle, and raucous guitar playing, Doyle wasn’t always...
View ArticleShoreworld – River Monsters’ Self-Titled EP and Show Announcement
Joe Birardi has been plugging away for several years now in different Ocean County bands, and I’ve mentioned him in this column more than once. His latest live and studio band is River Monsters, and...
View ArticleShoreworld – The Cynz: “Li’L’ Devil”
I’ve discussed The Cynz here in the past. Their release of Superfan on Bongo Boy Records in 2015 was a big hit here at The Aquarian. The Cynz is a full-throttle rock band formed around the...
View ArticleShoreworld – Karen Mansfield: “Thistle and Boon”
I’ve known Karen Mansfield for many years. Karen got her real start in a band called The Bleeding Knees. Mostly tongue-in-cheek shock-rock from girls looking to startle boys, The Bleeding Knees were...
View ArticleShoreworld – Anjelia Pelay: “Heart of Gold”
As an actress onstage and on television, Toms River, NJ-born performer Anjelia Pelay has stolen the heart of wrestler Randy Orton, charmed Gene Simmons, and channeled both Britney Spears and the...
View ArticleShoreworld – Just 6 Hours: “Sober”
Just 6 Hours is an alternative rock band from Asbury Park, NJ consisting of members Seth Barnett (vocals/guitar), Nick Marrotta (lead guitar), Gordon Sine (bass), and Anthony Giordano (drums). Since...
View ArticleShoreworld – The 2018 Asbury Park Music and Film Festival
The Asbury Park Music and Film Festival has been going on for a mere few years now, but music in Asbury dates back to the heady days of 1904 and our own Arthur Pryor, the music industries very first...
View ArticleShoreworld – The Easy Outs: Hot Mess
Sometimes the name of a record sums up the whole of a band’s recent past. Losing members or having to replace people for a myriad of reasons can produce inspirational music and aspirations instead...
View ArticleShoreworld – TechFest 8
I first spoke with TechFest’s lead man, Bill Bourke, several years ago when the festival was in its infancy. Since that time, he has grown the festival — including many new acts — with seasoned and...
View ArticleBebe Buell – Baring It All: Greetings from Nashbury Park
Most of what the mainstream media discusses about Bebe Buell is sensationalist and shallow. They discuss her notoriety for dating famous rock stars and being Liv Tyler’s mother, but most conventional...
View ArticleShoreworld – Eryn: “Lady E”
Eryn has developed a reputation as one of the premier up and coming voices on the scene today. Initially, from Maryland and now living in New Jersey, Eryn’s style is heavily influenced by the musical...
View Article2 Shoreworld – Foxanne: “Halfling”
I first explored the musical world of Foxanne back in 2015, when they released their first musical project under the careful guidance of Chelsea Gohd. Well, she’s back again with another fascinating...
View ArticleShoreworld – Frankenstein 3000: “The Blunt Truth”
Frankenstein 3000 formed in 1998, released nine studio records and have been on over 20 compilation records. They have toured with The New York Dolls, Earl Slick, The Dictators, Monster Magnet, Urge...
View ArticleShoreworld – Ropetree: “The Saints of Asbury on their Stone Pony”
Ropetree hails from the infamous Toms River sector of Ocean County. The band is no stranger to the scene and has played all over the country. Their original biography sums the group up as, “Four Army...
View ArticleShoreworld – Off the Record Music Festival
The Claridge Hotel Atlantic City, NJ June 7, 8 and 9 Atlantic City has long been hailed one of the premier entertainment meccas of the east. While focused mainly on gambling, many other musical,...
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Asbury Park Music Foundation and Lakehouse Music Academy Partner to Deliver the “Big Give” at the “Big Gig” at the Wonder Bar, June 22-24 Lakehouse Music and the Asbury Park Music Foundation continue...
View ArticleShoreworld – Linda Chorney: “When I Sing”
One woman’s hard journey in the entertainment world. Atlantic Cinemas, Atlantic Highlands, NJ, June 20 at 8 p.m. Red Carpet, VIP reception with cast members, at Blue Bay Inn, Atlantic Highlands at 7...
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