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.
Read moreThe Expendables, 7/4/23, Bird & Betty's, Beach Haven, NJ (PHOTOS)
By Greg Ludwig
Passafire, 7/4/23, Bird & Betty's, Beach Haven, NJ (PHOTOS)
By Greg Ludwig
Bumpin Uglies, 6/18/23, Bird & Betty's, Beach Haven, NJ (PHOTOS)
By Greg Ludwig
David Ross Lawn Talks Concert Photography (Tips, Tricks, Equipment, etc.!)
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.
Read moreClutch at Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ, 5/18/23 (PHOTOS)
I've been in this game for over 20 years now. I've done work in almost every genre of photography. But after all this time nothing compares to shooting a live show. I've always had a deep love for music and getting the chance to photograph my favorite artist performing is a sublime experience…
Read moreTropidelic and the Movement at The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ, 4/1/23 (PHOTOS)
On April 1, 2023, The Movement and Tropidelic performed at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Enjoy these photos from the show, by Jersey Indie photographer Greg Ludwig.
Read moreInterview with Ronica Cleary (Cleary Strategies)
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...
Read moreInterview with Terri DiMatteo (Open Door Therapy)
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…
Read more4-Time Grammy-Nominated Artist Oleta Adams Provides An Incredible Soulful Performance, Maplewood, NJ (RECAP)
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…
Read moreElmwood Culture Club Presents Lee Odom Quintet and Stephen Fuller Quintet in a Jazzy Afternoon of Live Music, East Orange, NJ (Saturday, October 8, 2022)
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…
Read moreNWK Delivers - New Meal Delivery App Launched in Newark, NJ
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…
Read more311 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, 9/16/22 (PHOTOS)
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…
Read moreTropidelic at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, 9/16/22 (PHOTOS)
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…
Read moreWords with P.R. (Edition 18) - To All My Friends in the Grind
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…
Read moreJazzy Nights Celebrates Appointment of Harlem World Magazine New President CC Minton (Sept. 16, 7-10PM)
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…
Read moreNew Accelerator Program in Plainfield, NJ is Free to Local Entrepreneurs
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…
Read moreLet The Music Play — What's Going On In My Neck of the Woods for Sept. 2022
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…
Read moreWords with P.R. (Edition 17) - Where Do You Get Recognition & the BRP 50
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…
Read moreArmor For Sleep - New Music and New Tour Coming to NJ, PA, NY
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…
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