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Following their successful 30-city North American tour, Alter Bridge are currently now venturing on their summer 2023 leg of the “Pawns & Kings” tour: with support acts of long-time friends SEVENDUST and recent tour-mates MAMMOTH WVH. The Stone Pony Summer Stage was the second date of the month-long tour, and it was such a pleasure to capture some of the magic and write-up a report on my experience and takeaways.
David Ross Lawn has been actively photographing for Jersey Indie and freelancing in concert photography and self-portraiture for years, working for bands and brands big and small. David is here to talk about their photography journey, their go-to equipment, and their editing approaches for photographing live music in their individualistic and easily-recognizable style.
PR. Public Relations. What is it exactly? Getting yourself seen and heard on television, the radio, in print, and online. How easy is it? Not very, if you’re trying to do it on your own. That’s where Ronica Clearly, Founder/Owner of Clearly Strategies, can help. If you’re a thought leader who’s trying to get in front of a larger audience, or a brand with an intriguing backstory, you’ll want to read this interview...
Terri DiMatteo is a NJ Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in helping couples and individuals reduce conflict, tension, or disconnect in their relationships, via virtual online therapy sessions. If you’ve ever been curious about what a Licensed Professional Counselor does, how counseling can help you, and you want to learn some simple but effective techniques to…
On Saturday night, September 24th, Maplewood, NJ was treated to an incredible performance by one of the most sought-after musicians in all of jazz. Thanks to Smooth Jazz NJ run by Maplewood resident Rich Engel, The Woodland in Maplewood hosted a…
Jazzy On The Lawn - In celebration of Fall, the Elmwood Church lawn will come alive with the explosive sounds of jazzy live music as Elmwood Culture Club welcomes acclaimed composer, saxophonist Lee Odom and her Quintet. Kicking off this Jazzy Afternoon on the Lawn live music experience will be one of North Jersey’s dynamic bands led by the swinging vocalist Stephen Fuller…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Newark Working Kitchens (NWK) was launched in an effort to keep Newark’s local restaurants open and Brick City residents fed. This initiative was powered by Audible, the major online audiobook and podcast service, which has its headquarters in Newark. Just last month, Audible launched a new meal delivery service app, called “NWK Delivers (NWKD).” The app was created to continue and expand the work of Newark Working Kitchens. Aisha Glover, VP of Urban Innovation at Audible…
On September 16th, Nebraska band 311 performed at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. 311 was started by Nick Hexum, Jim Watson, Aaron "P-Nut" Wills, and Chad Sexton in 1988 and is known for its mix of alternative rock, rap rock, reggae rock, funk rock, and alternative metal. Lead singer Nick Hexum was featured on the newest studio album of reggae/hip hop/funk band Tropidelic, which 311 shared the stage with on September 16th. Photographer Greg Ludwig was on the scene to capture the show…
On September 16th, Ohio band Tropidelic performed at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Tropidelic was started by Matthew Roads and Kyle "Chevontez" Cheuvront in 2005 and embraces a mix of high-energy reggae, hip hop, and funk. Just last month, the band released their newest studio album, entitled All The Colors, which features vocals by Nick Hexum of the band 311…
I talk about being aware of your mental and emotional selves a lot on my blog. I wish I was better at taking my own advice, I give really good advice guys, but please make sure you find joy in what can seem like trying times. I also want to stress to take it easy on people and be patient. Primarily if, like me, you work with and deal with people and different personalities every day…
Our next Jazzy Nights Event will be at the historic South Orange Blanchard Mansion where we’ll enjoy another swinging night of jazzy live music, fun and fellowship with friends and neighbors. This event is being held to celebrate our buddy CC Minton as the recently appointed president of Harlem World Magazine…
Plainfield, NJ entrepreneurs can now get the help they need to make their businesses grow and thrive, thanks to “The Queen City Innovation Hub: Accelerator Program” which will be providing free tools, resources, and other forms of assistance to accepted businesses. The program will run from September 2022 through August 2023…
Well, Summer is quickly coming to a close but fortunately September 2022 has lots of Summer within the month along with a lot of live music events for sure. So here we go with Gregory Burrus Productions events all around our towns of Newark, Cranford, City of Orange, Maplewood, Linden, West Orange, Bloomfield and of course South Orange…
Back with another edition of Words with P.R. I am back from Nashville, TN and had a bit of post-vacation blues. I learned a lot about myself on this trip. First off, six days is a little too long to visit one city. Next time I am on vacation for six days, I think I want to split that time between a couple different places. But all in all, I had an amazing time. I was in “Music City” for the big 4 WWE PPV: SummerSlam weekend…
Next week, NJ emo/rock legends Armor For Sleep will be sharing the stage with Dashboard Confessional and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, playing a series of shows in NJ, PA, and NY as part of the Hello Gone Days tour. Armor For Sleep recently released a new single entitled “How Far Apart”, off of their upcoming album The Rain Museum, which drops September 9th via Equal Vision Records…
FEATURED ARTISTS & BUSINESSES
Taylor Parenti is a New Jersey based musician, recording artist and producer, releasing music under the name Psychic Air, producing instrumental work encompassing many genres. Taylor has been making music for almost 20 years and has developed a very eclectic music taste which has been a driving force of inspiration for making tracks of all genres, including Alternative Rock, Funk, Electronic and Progressive Rock, down to Dystopian Synth Wave and 80’s arena rock…
Open Door Therapy is a relationship-focused counseling private practice. New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor, Terri DiMatteo, has developed a unique approach to helping couples restore and strengthen their relationship. Her methods not only garner good results for the couples in her care, but they also offer enduring results…
The Ones You Forgot is a pop rock band from Brick, NJ that was formed in 2014 after long-time friends and guitarists Ferdinand Benauro and Matt Thompson noticed remarkable covers on Instagram from vocalist Jenna Bruno. When the three had the chance to play together, they realized they were in the perfect spot to start a band and rounded out the group with the addition of Justin Rodman on drums and Lance Nelson on bass…
Barbwire Roses is an alternative rock power duo from Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Their influences include bands such as The White Stripes, Royal Blood, The Messenger Birds, The Black Keys, Cut Glass Kings, and many more…
I am “Jack WD” as my stage name, but often at times I am also called “TheWrestlingDrummer.” My reason for my name to be “Jack WD” is because Jack is my real life first name and WD means “Wrestling Drummer”, which are the two things that I was known for doing during my high school days. Saying the words “wrestling” or “drummer” to any Lakewood kid, I’m most likely the first name that would come to mind…
Estate Entertainment is truly the only one of its kind — a record label, recording studio, dance studio, event space, and active piece of the community - all in one. We are an up-and-coming entertainment business located in the heart of Bayonne. We specialize in dance, artist management, and music production. We are passionate about the arts and want to make a big push into the entertainment industry…
Provost is a new jazz lounge that launched May 31st, 2019. We offer patrons a calm, creative space they can enjoy jazz records end to end, as well as live performances. There is also an adjoined performance space with a stage, and stage lighting available for rent. Provost serves tea, coffee, cocktails, savory simple finger foods, and delicious desserts…
Jennifer Renson graduated from Monmouth University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations/Journalism and a minor in History. While attending she was Editor-in-Chief of the Monmouth Review Literary Magazine. After graduation, she began writing for Lost Treasure Magazine, covering a variety of topics, including Captain Kidd, The Library of Alexandria, Richard III, The Sword of Cesare Borgia, The Scorpion King, and The Arthur Stone…
New Jersey has experienced a plethora of Rock ‘n Roll bands that have become internationally recognized over the years. Morningside Lane embodies the melodies and influence of a wide range of these particular eras. Formed in 2009, Morningside Lane is an Alternative/Rock band from Northern New Jersey that has achieved domestic & international success…
The creative arts have always been a draw for me. Born in NYC, raised near the beach on Long Island, and lived and worked in NYC in the Fashion Industry for many years, I experienced art all around me. My husband and I moved to NJ and raised our family here. I started my pet-sitting business in 2008…
Free is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey that releases his recordings under the alias 4:44. Free writes, records and plays all of the instruments on most of his albums but also collaborates with his live band on some recordings. Free met Zach Gormley (drums) and Greg Mele Jr. (bass) while attending college in 2015…
