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06/02/2025

Neither the rain nor fog could stop Pigeons Playing Ping Pong from selling out the legendary Stone Pony this past weekend. The Baltimore band known for its “head-turning high-energy psychedelic funk shows” and consistent touring treated the packed house to a late night jam session that made you

06/02/2025

What’s the best way to beat the hump day blues? A double dose of punk rock of course. And that is just what Bad Nerves served up as they brought their Still Nervous Tour to the Jersey Shore. Asbury Park’s Wonder Bar proved to be the perfect spot to host the UK band as their faithful fans packe

06/02/2025

This past Saturday, Asbury Lanes featured a night of New Jersey bands headlined by the talented Liv Bec . The band, who “make their music like a breakup text and a Molotov cocktail”, played a great set of catchy songs including their latest release, “Easy” . Bec’s energy and emotion defini...

03/21/2025

Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band played an intimate show at Twin Lights Brewing recently for the launch of their Mother Leeds Irish Red Ale. This is the fourth year of their collaboration, and the band couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than performing live at the brewery. Proce

01/07/2025

The Bouncing Souls brought back their Home for the Holidays to close out the 50th Anniversary celebration of the legendary Stone Pony. Check out my coverage of Night 3 for Asbury Park Vibes which also featured The Pietasters, Beach Rats, and The Kilograms

The Bouncing Souls brought back their Home for the Holidays to close out the 50th anniversary celebration of the legendary Stone Pony . This was the tenth (and final?) version of the event, and featured a stacked lineup. On Night 1, The Souls were joined by Strike Anywhere, Tim Barry of Avail, and

10/28/2024

Got plans for this Friday? Well you do now! Come join us for the opening of the Black Glass Gallery’s “NJ in Focus” exhibit.

10/19/2024

Jarod Clemons celebrated the release of his album Sleepless Nights at Asbury Lanes along with The Foes Of Fern, Levy Okun, and Great Oblivion. Check out my coverage of the night for Asbury Park Vibes.

Over the past five years, I have watched Jarod Clemons develop and grow as a musician. The youngest son of The Big Man just dropped his latest album Sleepless Nights , an excellent compilation of heartfelt blues-inspired rock and roll tunes. Clemons celebrated it’s release at Asbury Lanes in

10/16/2024

Everclear recently headlined a great night of nostalgic 90s rock at Asbury Lanes that also featured Marcy Playground and Jimmie's Chicken Shack. Check out my coverage for Asbury Park Vibes.

This year has been very nostalgic as I have covered numerous bands that made up the soundtrack of my early 20s. And on a chilly autumn night in Asbury Park, that trend continued. Everclear , Marcy Playground , and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack arrived at the Jersey Shore and treated the sold out Asbur

10/02/2024

Another custom order ready for its new home. Got a pic of mine that you’ve seen on Instagram or Asbury Park Vibes that you’d like to adopt? Just message me for a quote and let’s make it happen.

09/26/2024

Laura Jane Grace brought The Mississippi Medicals to House of Independents for a midweek jolt of punk rock. Check out my coverage of a fun night that also included Catbite and Taylor Hollingsworth for Asbury Park Vibes.

As I walked down the stairs of House of Independents , I was excited for my first chance to see Laura Jane Grace perform live. The lead singer of Against Me! was bringing her latest project, The Mississippi Medicals, to the Jersey Shore. Backed by Paris Campbell Grace, Mikey Erg, and Matt Patton,

09/21/2024

Sea Hear Now 2024 is in the books! Check out my coverage of a magical weekend for Asbury Park Vibes.

Bruce Springsteen Noah Kahan The Black Crowes The Revivalists THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM 311 Grace Potter Kool & the Gang Action Bronson The Hives PASSAFIRE Sunshine Spazz Sonic Blume Guster B E R T H A: Grateful Drag

On a beautiful local summer weekend, Asbury Park once again played host to the 2024 edition of the Sea Hear Now . The festival was sold out and the crowd was buzzing because you-know-who was coming to our little city by the sea. But the stacked lineup also featured a variety of musical styles and g

09/16/2024

Jane's Addiction rocked Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City with support from Love And Rockets and CRAWLERS. Check out my coverage for Asbury Park Vibes.

If you were shaped by the alternative and grunge rock scene of the 1990s like I was, it would be hard to not be excited for this year’s Jane’s Addiction tour featuring the original lineup. Making the hour and half drive to cover the godfathers of the alternative rock scene was a no brainer. And ...