Space Cadets, Burned Out Still Glowing Release Show w/ Larry Nodder, FV, Old City Revival, Westbound @ The Room at Harper’s Pub

Saturday, February 4th, Clementon, NJ

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By Sean McCall | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2017 

The Room at Harper’s Pub is a performance venue located at 1 Gibbsboro Road in Clementon, NJ.  Their slogan is “RAN BY ARTISTS FOR ARTISTS.”

"Harper's Pub created The Room at Harper's to be a place for musicians, ran by musicians. The goal is for everyone to have a good time; fans, bands, family and friends. Hosting all kinds of original music from local, regional and national bands."

They have a 5-star average review on Facebook, so you know it’s a great environment.  Tommy Stubbs said, “Great local venue, fantastic kitchen, massive selection of brews, cool employees and awesome music room.  Plenty of free parking, all around great place to catch a show! #twotimesapproved.”  You can read all about The Room at Harper's Pub by clicking the picture below: 

For this show, The Room will be hosting a Split Release for my mans in Space Cadets and Burned Out Still Glowing, along with a number of other local bands I would also consider “my mans.”  The gig is on Saturday, February 4th, 2017, and doors are at 6:00pm.  There’s 6 bands for a crisp 5 dollar bill.  That’s some Walmart savings right there, brother.  Buy 5 bands, get one free.  You can’t beat that.  This show is going to be turnt.  Everyone knows.

Just don’t listen to Ben Greenblatt, he doesn’t even know what music is smh...

 

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1. Respect the Venue.
2. Respect the people. 
3. Come early, Stay late.

$5 for bands.  Get there early, stay late, party hard.
 

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-       Doors at 6:00

-       Music at 6:30

-       1 Gibbsboro Rd, Clemonton, NJ

-       Let’s Party 

 

FEATURED BANDS

Space Cadets (SPLIT RELEASE)
(Westampton, NJ)

Emotive Math Rock (he has the same tele as me, and Jarrett is wearing a Hotelier shirt – I love them a.k.a my mans)

Most recent release: “That Part of Me is Gone”

 

Burned Out Still Glowing (SPLIT RELEASE)
(Tabernacle / Haddonfield, NJ)

A different band with many familiar sounds combined into one.  Genre-less, this band never leaves you without a surprise.

Most recent release: "Image is Imaginary"

 

FV
(Mays Landing / Hamilton Township, NJ)

FV is a band (I think)

Most recent release: "Fake Love" (EP)

Favorite Track: “Fake Love”

 

Old City Revival
(Cinnaminson, NJ)

Indie/Alternative Rock Est. MMXIV 

Most recent release: “This is a Beautiful Painting”

 

Westbound
(Marlton / Evesham Township, NJ)

Young and ridiculously talented dudes taking over the scene. 

Most Recent Release: “I’m Not Coming Home Tonight” (Demo)

Larry Nodder, a wizard from Delco who doesn’t fit in at Hogwarts.

Most Recent Release: "U  R"

SET TIMES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON VIA FACEBOOK, BUT MAKE SURE YOU GET THERE EARLY AND STAY LATE.          

For booking inquiries, please contact Mati@Bonghitsforjesus.net

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About the Writer

Sean McCall is a Music Business Technology Major studying at Rowan University with a Minor in Theatre.  He has been attending shows since he was young, and is currently in Breaking Tradition and FV, and is actively involved with The Calcifer Sessions.  He has an ear for music and challenges himself in learning as many instruments as he can.  Sean has sung in multiple competitive honor choirs throughout the country ranging from All-State to All-National Honor Choir.  With a passion for writing, creating, and music in general, he is adding music journalism to his resumé to contribute even further into this talented area we call home.

 

Flemington DIY Presents: WATERMEDOWN RELEASE SHOW w/ Future Reflection, FV, Mother Goose, Special Lady, Milkmen

Friday, February 3, 2017, Flemington, NJ

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By Sean McCall | Posted Wednesday, February 1, 2017

“FLEMINGTON DIY (Do It Yourself) is an organization whose mission is to inspire social change by fostering and cultivating projects that connect the local community with musicians and artists in Flemington.”  Flemington DIY is a non-profit organization dedicated to the arts in all forms.  Besides serving as a creative art space, hosting poetry nights, film viewings, cultural meetings, etc., this space is known as the center music hub for the area.  They have hosted a number of up and coming bands previously such as Petal, Dowsing, Jank, Spencer Radcliff, and many more.

For this show, the art space will be hosting mostly New Jersey bands, as well as Johnny Mays a.k.a. WATERMEDOWN from Georgia.  The gig is on Friday, February 3rd, 2017, and doors are at 6:00pm.  There are 5 bands, on top of watermedown, so make sure you get there early.  It’s a stacked show with some of the best bands (and the best people) in the tri-state area.  They’re making moves, and you don’t want to miss this show.

This show is very special because watermedown is finally releasing new music after his initial release of Somewhere Sleepless in 2015, which you can listen to via Spotify below:

Since then, watermedown has released two singles off of the new record:

“Stagnant”

and “Dead Things”

The record is called “the same view with a new light” and will be released the day of the show, February 3rd, 2017 via Equal Vision Records.

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1. Respect the Venue.
2. Respect the people. 
3. Come early, stay late.

$7 - Get there early, stay late, party hard.

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-       Doors at 6
-       Music at 6:15
-      90 Main St. Flemington, NJ
-       lets party
 

FEATURED BANDS

WATERMEDOWN (RECORD RELEASE)
(GA)

Emotionally invested and passionate – Equal Vision Records

Most recent release – “Dead Things”

Favorite Track: “Locks and Blinds”

NJ shoegaze-y indie/emo

Most recent release: “Gone”


FV
(Mays Landing, NJ)

FV is a band (I think)

Most recent release: "Fake Love" (EP)

Favorite Track: “Fake Love”

 

Mother Goose
(NJ)

*Feel good sad rock – just some dudes being bros*

Most recent release: “Pity Party”

Favorite Track: “The Rain”



Milkmen
(New Brunswick, NJ)

New Brunswick’s best power trio - * not for the lactose intolerant *

Most recent release – “Milkmen”

Favorite Track: “I Think I Know”

SPECIAL LADY 

For booking inquiries to host a show, artist exhibit or club meeting, contact Flemington DIY at flemingtonDIY@gmail.com

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About the Writer

Sean McCall is a Music Business Technology Major studying at Rowan University with a Minor in Theatre.  He has been attending shows since he was young, and is currently in Breaking Tradition and FV, and is actively involved with The Calcifer Sessions.  He has an ear for music and challenges himself in learning as many instruments as he can.  Sean has sung in multiple competitive honor choirs throughout the country ranging from All-State to All-National Honor Choir.  With a passion for writing, creating, and music in general, he is adding music journalism to his resumé to contribute even further into this talented area we call home.

A Huge Rousing Success - 2017 Blues in The Loft at SOPAC Hat City Kitchen Contest

By Gregory Burrus | Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2017

There are several Blues Music Jams running throughout the Northern NJ area that folks come out to on a regular basis, listen to local area artists or play with the local musicians, and have loads of fun.  Late last year, one jam decided to give the participants of the Blues Jam a little bit of anxiety, and the audience a boatload of fun.  Mike Griot of PWI Promotions and Entertainment decided he did not want a battle of the bands, but he did want to give the local Blues Talent that showed up and jam every week a way to gain more exposure and a bigger payday.  Mike expressed his sentiments this way:

MIKE GRIOT – Curator, SOPAC Blues In the Loft

MIKE GRIOT – Curator, SOPAC Blues In the Loft

“It is with great anticipation that I announce yet another opportunity for many of you to express yourself to an even wider audience.  Although SOPAC and BLUES IN THE LOFT have been established for many years, it is and continues to be my charge to create new venues, new collaborations and new opportunities for emerging performers to express their artistic voices to as large an audience as possible.  It is also an added bonus to be able to offer a select performer a future paid performance opportunity as a result of their hard work and dedication to their craft... believe me: I UNDERSTAND.” - Mike Griot

Not wanting a regular battle of the bands, Mike Griot, who is also Executive Director of Valley Arts PACArts, seized on the idea of a Live Blues Jam Contest.  Working the idea into a long running Blues Jam, he collaborated with the Al Gold Sunday Afternoon Blues Jam, running 7 years, twice a month, every other Sunday at Hat City Kitchen.

The concept that came out of the collaboration was as Mike stated: “The format is simple: attend the jams... express your interest in the SOPAC event to Al (Gold), sit-in solo (or with a mate) with the house band.”

So, have the JAM participants show up and play with the Hat City Kitchen house band demonstrating what they can do in the impromptu setting of the jam. 

Over 8 different Sundays from October through December, jammers came from as far as South Jersey and from many different parts of Northern New Jersey and New York.

It was an exciting contest as some jammers are not used to competition whereas others immediately jumped on to the role of being a contestant.  This was made harder as the goal of each week during the selection process was to keep the normal jam going, keep the judges hidden, and the structure of the jam the same.  What did change was the quantity of jammers, the quality of the jammers’ performance and the variety of jammers.  Over the selection timeframe, musicians and vocalists showed up from 8 to 80.  The jams ran longer by an hour and half, yet folks stayed and had loads of fun.  Eventually the final number of contestants were selected, given the news, and off to the final contest venue they went.

The Big Day is Here – SOPAC Blues in the Loft Contest

On January 15, 2017, the contest was held in the lofts of the beautiful South Orange Performing Arts Center located in downtown South Orange, NJ.  Widely promoted, folks and celebrities came out in full force to enjoy the festivities.

Al Gold Sunday Blues Jam, Hat City Kitchen House Band

Al Gold with Hat City Kitchen House Band at SOPAC

Al Gold with Hat City Kitchen House Band at SOPAC

And in keeping with the theme of a regular jam, this event was hosted by Mike Griot and the regular weekly jam host, Al Gold, along with the Hat City Kitchen House band consisting of: Jerry Cordasco - Drums, Tom Rice - Guitar, Mark Pavlica – Bass, and B3 Billy Baker – Keys, and Al Gold on vocals.

The SOPAC Blues in the Loft Contest Judges

SOPAC Blues in the Loft Judges, Hat City Kitchen Edition. Image: Gregory Burrus

SOPAC Blues in the Loft Judges, Hat City Kitchen Edition. Image: Gregory Burrus

Prior to the final contests, the judges were announced, and they consisted of music industry experts, performers and local community personalities who have seen the participants perform over time.  Left to right: Lee Finkelstein – Drummer at The Original Blues Brothers Band, Dennis Gruenling - BadAss Harmonica Player & Disc Jockey at WFDU, Billy Hector – East Coast Rocker’s “Best Guitarist” award-winner 2X’s., Kara Winslow - Board Member of the North Jersey Blues Alliance, Pat Morrissy - HANDS Redevelopment Executive Director, and Ed the Soundman of Hat City Kitchen. .

Hat City Kitchen in the SOPAC Lofts

Hat City Kitchen Manager, Jennifer Piscoya (center), with her staff.  Image: Gregory Burrus. 

Hat City Kitchen Manager, Jennifer Piscoya (center), with her staff.  Image: Gregory Burrus. 

In keeping with the theme, the cuisine served was supplied Hat City Kitchen restaurant.  Even more in keeping with the “keep it real theme” was the fact that the restaurant brought in the regular serving staff which made the event even more fun, as these guys did a great job.

The SOPAC Blues In the Loft Contest is On

Well, after the many weeks of competition, contestant selection and getting the details ready, the stage was set and the night’s festivities and competition was underway.

It’s All About That Bass - Unveiling Earl May’s 165-Year-Old Bass

An extremely sweet opening act of the night was the unveiling of the Bass by the Host and Bass Man himself, Mike Griot, accompanied by Al Gold.

Al Gold - Guitar, Mike Griot – Bass.  Image: Gregory Burrus. 

Al Gold - Guitar, Mike Griot – Bass.  Image: Gregory Burrus. 

History was made with the unveiling of the 165-year-old Bass formerly played by Earl May (1927 – 2008).  Earl May, who studied under Charles Mingus, was one of the most prodigious and prolific bassists of the postwar era, lending his rich, round sound to sessions headlined by jazz icons John Coltrane, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, Junior Mance, Barry Harris, Gloria Lynne and many more.  What made this segment even sweeter was that the host Mike Griot played the Bass, supported by the Jam host Al Gold.

Even nicer was the fact that Earl May’s wife, Lee Boz May (black dress) was in the audience and beaming, as she could keep her wish to Earl which was to keep the music alive.   

Meanwhile Contestants Were Ready

Finally, it was time for the contestants.  They came in to cheers and applause as they waited their turn to perform.  The contestants had a chance to perform a song they knew, and then in the second act, they had to perform a song based on a genre and a theme that they learned minutes before they took to the stage.  The contestants performed several tunes, sang and played their hearts out, and the audience loved it.

Contestants (top row) Sheri Butts, Vin Mott, Mimi Nowak, (middle row) Tara Layne, Adam M. Gustavson, Carol Fredericks, Steve Sadowski, (bottom row) guitarists Andy Fuchs, Douglas A Allen III, and Johnny Charles. &n…

Contestants (top row) Sheri Butts, Vin Mott, Mimi Nowak, (middle row) Tara Layne, Adam M. Gustavson, Carol Fredericks, Steve Sadowski, (bottom row) guitarists Andy Fuchs, Douglas A Allen III, and Johnny Charles.  Image: Gregory Burrus.

One of the other nice acts during the night, was that during the selection stage there were loads of contestants so a small part of the night was dedicated to a few selected guitarists who came up and performed with the HKC House Band.  It was another fun highlight of the night as each guitarist did their solos, and folks enjoyed the segment tremendously.

There Can Only Be One…

SOPAC Blues In The Loft winner Vin Mott (second from left) with House Band, Al Gold (far right), and Mike Griot (third from left).  Image: Gregory Burrus.

SOPAC Blues In The Loft winner Vin Mott (second from left) with House Band, Al Gold (far right), and Mike Griot (third from left).  Image: Gregory Burrus.

After some truly outstanding performances by all contestants, it is, as the saying goes, “there can only be one.”  The judges tallied their scores and a winner was identified.  The winner, a crowd favorite, is one Vin Mott of Vin Mott's Rhythm & Blues Band.  He played some serious harmonica blues and sang some soulful tunes.  It was truly a great performance and a well-deserved award.

The Local Celebrity Audience was Awesome

A big part of a night like this is the audience, as it is and should be, all blues jams.  They come, they mingle, they dance, they meet their favorite performers and they cheer on their favorites all night long.

The night closed with folks communicating and connecting as a wonderful night of Blues music in The SOPAC Loft came to an end.  Truly a very special night enjoyed by all.  A big thank you goes out to all those who supported us.  And you can check out a complete set of images from the 2017 1st annual SOPAC Blues in the Loft: Hat City Kitchen Contest Winners 20170116.

About the Author

Gregory Burrus is a supporter of local businesses, community events, jazz, blues musicians, and local art exhibitions.  Gregory is a manager and promoter of the South Orange Downtown After Sundown Live Music Events, a Board Member of the North Jersey Blues Alliance, promotes many activities of the Valley Arts District, and is an avid supporter of all Jazz activities within the area.  On a regular basis, Gregory promotes events through social media marketing, writing articles, blogging and photojournalism.

Outpost in the Burbs Presents Joe Purdy with Special Guest Garrison Starr

Saturday, February 4, 2017 @ Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Montclair, NJ

NEWS RELEASE

MONTCLAIR, N. J. -- Outpost in the Burbs presents celebrated singer-songwriter and independent artist, Joe Purdy (LA), on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at 8 p.m.  Opening the show will be Garrison Starr (LA).  This concert will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 67 Church Street.

Arkansas-born, Los Angeles-based artist Joe Purdy has releasing music through his label Mudtown Crier Records.  Purdy sold a staggering one million direct track downloads in the United States on iTunes.  His latest album, This American, is rich with haunting imagery and filled with warm, American folklore and storytelling.  Purdy has had many of his songs used in television, film, and commercials, including the song “Wash Away” which was chosen by J. J. Abrams for the third episode of the hit TV show Lost in its first season.

Singer-songwriter Garrison Starr will open the show. Originally from Mississippi, she is now based in Los Angeles.  All proceeds from her recent single, “Put Your Weapon Down,” support the National Center for Victims of Crime to benefit the victims of the Orlando tragedy.

How to Get Tickets:  Tickets: $28 in advance/$32 at the door, available at Keil’s Pharmacy, 732 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, 973-744-2113;  Studio042 – Super Business Printer, 423 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973-509-7591;  online at https:// outpost.ticketleap.com/joe-purdy-2017/dates/Feb-04-2017_at_0800PM

About The Outpost:  The all-volunteer Outpost is a nonprofit outreach organization in Montclair dedicated to building community through music, community service, and cultural events.  The Outpost has presented more than 350 concerts by internationally known artists such as Judy Collins, Roger McGuinn, Dave Mason, Jorma Kaukonen, Jimmy Webb, Richie Havens, J.D. Souther, and Dar Williams.  In addition to promoting and staffing concerts, Outpost volunteers have donated many hours of their time through programs affiliated with Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, the Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair, MESH (Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless), the Community Food Bank of N.J., Dress for Success, and a soup kitchen run by Outpost volunteers in Orange, NJ.

For more information, visit www.outpostintheburbs.org or call 973-744-6560. 

Contact

Gail Prusslin
Outpost in the Burbs
prance@comcast.net
www.outpostintheburbs.org

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Coffee Works Too: After Hours Music Series

January 26-27, 2016, Voorhees, NJ

By Alex Bradley | Posted Monday, January 23, 2017

Coffee Works Too is overly pleased to announce and introduce the newest addition to their agendas: Coffee Works Too: After Hours Showcases! 

Coffee Works Too - Brewed From the Heart is a locally owned Coffee Shop located in Voorhees, New Jersey.  Coffee Works Too is an innovative coffee roaster and internet cafe that has been a focal point in the southern New Jersey region since 1998.  They offer the stimulating effects of coffee and tea and a large variety of food options and baked goods, served in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere.  But, not only is it JUST your local coffee shop, Coffee Works has different, unique, and exciting events happening almost every night.  There is an open mic night as well as karaoke night held once a week, along with wine nights, and performances from local artist of all varieties.

Coffee Works After Hours is a series of musical performances happening very frequently on both Thursdays and Fridays.  The lineups will consist of three to five full band lineups: yes! full bands!  Admission for these events will be $5 at the door, and the showcases will begin at 8pm.  The wonderful staff at Coffee Works will still be providing coffee, tea, and speciality beverages throughout the events, but the grill will not be open.  All of these events are BYOB. 

These showcases are sure to appeal to those of all ages and all music preferences: There is most definitely something for anyone to enjoy!!  Your favorite coffee shop transforms into an intimate music venue for local and touring artists.

Coffee Works: After Hours Debut showcases are taking place this Thursday and Friday, January 26th and 27th. 

Thursday’s lineup: Without Lime, 4:44, and Native Riff. 

Friday’s lineup: Breaking Tradition, Rachel, Bike Routes, Parkwood, and Pines.
 

Be sure to stay updated with the Coffee Work’s After Hours showcase lineups here! http://www.brownbearsw.com/cal/coffeeworks 

For any booking inquiries, please contact the Coffee Works Too Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeWorksToo.BrewedFromTheHeart/