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Selected New Jersey Live Events

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May

MAY EVENT LOCATION TOWN
01The Damned White Eagle Hall Jersey City
02Ace Frehley Starland Ballroom Sayreville
03Dark Force Fest Sheraton Parsippany
04Vet Fest David Waks Memorial Park Wayne
05 Gene Simmons Count Basie PAC Red Bank
06 Roger McGuinn William Paterson University Wayne
07 Bad Nerves, Spiritual Cramp The Stone Pony Asbury Park
08 Meshell Ndegocello Montclair State University Montclair
09 Little Feat Wellmont Theater Montclair
10 Judy Collins, Madeleine Peyroux State Theatre New Brunswick
11 Jerry's Middle Finger Asbury Lanes Asbury Park
12 Marilyn Manson Wellmont Theater Montclair
13 Upon A Burning Body, Left To Suffer, King 810 House Of Independents Asbury Park
14 Bit Brigade Wonder Bar Asbury Park
15 Shakira MetLife Stadium East Rutherford
16 Rickie Lee Jones Monmouth University West Long Branch
17 Paula Cole Performing Arts Center Hackensack
18 Johnny Mathis Bergen PAC Englewood
20 Jerry Vezza Shanghai Jazz Madison
21 MCCC Symphonic Band Mercer County Community College West Windsor
22 Darrell Scott Williams Center Rutherford
23 Sean Chambers Lizzy Rose Music Room Tuckerton
24 The Wood Brothers The Stone Pony Asbury Park
24 Big Yellow Taxi Roy's Hall Blairstown
25 Annie DiRusso Wonder Bar Asbury Park
25 Mayday Parade, Microwave, Grayscale Stone Pony Summer Stage Asbury Park
27 Saltwater Country The Vogel Red Bank
28 Tab Benoit The Vogel Red Bank
29 Vanessa Collier Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton
30 Glenn Burtnik Count Basie PAC Red Bank
30 Luke Bryan PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel

June

JUNE EVENT LOCATION TOWN
01Crawfish Fest Sussex County Fairgrounds Augusta
02Tab Benoit Wiggins Park Camden
03Dave Matthews Band PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel
04Low Cut Connie, Sug Daniels Haddon Lake Park Haddon Heights
05 "Iconic Women Of Music" Broadway Theatre Pittman
06 The Weeknd, Playboi Carti, Mike Dean MetLife Stadium East Rutherford
07 Halsey, Hope Tala Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Camden
08 The Maine House Of Independents Asbury Park
09 Who's Bad? Wiggins Park Camden
10 Beginnings (Chicago Tribute) High School Concert Field Woodbridge
11 "Happy Together" Tour with The Turtles & more Bergen PAC Englewood
12 The Jersey Tenors Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Hampton
13 The Rascals URSB PAC Carteret
14 The Black Keys Stone Pony Summer Stage Asbury Park
15 Get The Led Out Zeppelin Tribute Wellmont Theater Montclair
17 Robin Trower Count Basie PAC Red Bank
17 Reverend Horton Heat, The Zydeco Cha Cha's The Vogel Red Bank
18 Start Making Sense Talking Heads Tribute Haddon Lake Park Haddon Heights
19 Early Elton Trio Bergen PAC Englewood
20 Hot 97's Summer Jam Prudential Hall at NJ PAC Newark
21 Allman Betts Band Borgata Atlantic City
22 Tommy James Bergen PAC Englewood
23 The Brooklyn Bridge High School Concert Field Woodbridge
24 The Beach Boys Music Pier Ocean City
25 Vanilla Fudge Bergen PAC Englewood
26 Stone Temple Pilots Prudential Hall at NJ PAC Newark
27 Rock, Ridge and Ribs Festival Sussex County Fairgrounds Augusta
28 Def Leppard Borgata Atlantic City
29 The Kootz Gazebo Lavelette
30 Winslow Eagles Tribute Surflight Theatre Beach Haven

A Big Thank-You To Those Who Helped Compile These Dates, especially Jay Lustig www.njarts.net (All Arts. All Jersey.)


Featured Events

The Wood Brothers
May
24

The Wood Brothers

The Wood Brothers are supporting their current Heart Is The Hero album with a national tour that will take this these Alt-Americana heroes from New York City to the legendary stage of The Stone Pony in Asbury Park May 24.

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Luis Perdomo Trio
May
24

Luis Perdomo Trio

Pianist Luis Perdomo earned his Masters Degree at Queens College. “Studying with Sir Roland Hanna,” he says, “I began to look at jazz and classical in a new and more in-depth way and my playing evolved accordingly.” A longtime sideman in the bands of Ray Barretto, Ravi Coltrane and Miguel Zenon, his stunning series of solo albums—including Universal Mind with drummer Jack DeJohnette—elevated him into a force unto himself.

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ONE OK ROCK
May
30

ONE OK ROCK

Celebrating their 20th year together by touring in support of their eleventh album, Detox, Japan’s ONE OK ROCK will play the Prudential Center in Newark May 30. They recently completed a tour of France with Linkin Park and their own Japanese stadium tour. The current trek will take them to Spain, England and the USA with Australia’s Stand Atlantic opening.

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A Golden Wire
May
31

A Golden Wire

In the 1700s, the English Catholic Recusants were “faithful witnesses who, during the Reformation, were forced to worship and create music in the privacy of their homes under threat of persecution,” according to Princeton University. The music they made, “rich in imagery and dense with harmonic beauty,” will be interpreted by New York duo A Golden Wire backed by three violas, harp and organ. This free event will take place in the Center’s McAlpin Rehearsal Room at 1:30 in the afternoon.

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Two Funny Ladies
May
31

Two Funny Ladies

Julia Scott and Dena Blizzard are the “Two Funny ladies” of a stand-up show hosted by 101.5 funnyman DJ Steve Trevelise. This “Night Of Comedy” will be presented at the Drew U Concert Hall on the last day of May. Prepare to laugh.

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Comedy Night
May
31

Comedy Night

Chris Ruggiero, 25, calls it “Livin’ The Dream.” Fresh off his Darlene Love collaboration, Ruggiero will interpret the music of Adele, Lionel Richie, Jay & The Americans and more. Influenced by Justin Timberlake, he says, “I try to make every move and sing every song with a touch of class that reminds the audience of a time when entertainers put their heart and soul into their songs and delivering an exceptional concert was paramount.”

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Heart
May
31

Heart

Who wouldn’t want to spend “An Evening With Heart” as the next leg of the iconic band’s national tour is called?

Ann Wilson: “The music we are making at this moment has timeless teeth, muscle, bone and hair, also poetry, soul and emotion.  I'm very proud to be a part of it all and I will give all of myself to it as long as we both shall live. It's magic!”

Nancy Wilson: “I’m super proud of how this band is crafting the ongoing tour. The show continues expanding with elements ranging from kick-ass rock to acoustic campfire jams. We love celebrating and sharing the electric energy of a 100% live on-the-spot real rock show.”

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Carolyn Wonderland
May
31

Carolyn Wonderland

She’s a real Texas guitar slinger and she’ll be spewing out her brand of blues, country and rock at this year’s Crawfish Fest in Augusta on May 31. Her new Alligator Records album, Truth Is, is pure electricity:  soulful, sophisticated, passionate, romantic and sensual. And just wait until you hear her shred!

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Ben Basile
Jun
5

Ben Basile

Bassist-Composer-Educator Ben Basile—of Big D and the Kids Table—has gone solo. He’ll be previewing songs—a ska, punk, jazz mix—off his Benergy debut on the Sleep Walk Sounds label in the tasting room at All Points West Distillery on Tichenor Street in Newark June 5.

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Glenn Alexander & Shadowland
Jun
13

Glenn Alexander & Shadowland

The Asbury Jukes may not be in action these days but Juke lead guitarist Glenn Alexander is a man for all seasons, be it jazz-rock fusion, rock’n’roll or country-rock. His Shadowland moves like a big wheel on a Georgia cotton field. They’ll be at Triumph Brewery on Bridge Avenue in Red Bank June 13 playing two sets of Shadowland songs and Asbury Juke songs—8:30 and 11:30 p.m.—with the Juke horn section and gifted teenaged singer Oria Aspen (Glenn’s daughter). 

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Dry Kill Logic
Jun
14

Dry Kill Logic

Dry Kill Logic’s metal bona fides have been assiduously documented since 1995 when they came out of New York. They’re on tour for the first time since 2005 (the band went on hiatus in 2007) and will be playing their first single in six years, “Now You Belong With The Dead,” at Dingbatz in Clifton June 14. They will also be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their monumental The Dead & Dreaming album.

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Andy B AND SoulFolk
May
23

Andy B AND SoulFolk

Andy B will lead his SoulFolk into Highland Park on North Fourth in the lounge at Pino’s Gift Basket Shoppe and Wine Cellar, an atypical venue which features live acoustic music. You can’t get any more acoustic and lively than Andy as he hearkens back to earlier generations of folkies, bluesmen, swingsters and the terminally hip. He’s a character alright and his alternately gruff and tender vocals always hits the right note. The new album, to be released May 18 on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music Group is entitled Tellin’ Myself Weird Little Stories

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Omar Hakim
May
22

Omar Hakim

Spring Street in Newton, Sussex County, will roar with the sounds of drummer-producer-composer-arranger-vocalist-guitarist-keyboardist Omar Hakim on May 22. Dude’s played pop, rock’n’roll, R’n’B and jazz-rock fusion in his illustrious career. Whether it’s with Daft Punk, Sting, Bowie, Madonna, Miles Davis, Dire Straits or Weather Report, he stings with ferocity. Now he fronts his Sonic Boom Squad and will preview tracks off his upcoming Come Out To Play CD.

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Pat Guadagno & Tired Horses
May
22

Pat Guadagno & Tired Horses

Dylan fans gotta go see this! Pat Guadagno has Rob “The Honeydripper” Paparozzi in his Tired Horses band. Papa played with the Original Blues Brothers Band and it’s his harmonica you hear in the Dylan movie A Complete Unknown. These Horses will be doing an all-Dylan show for Bob Fest, a birthday bash for Dylan’s 84th. They will be concentrating on Dylan’s “Bootleg Rare & Unreleased” catalog of songs.

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Francesca Fuentes
May
19

Francesca Fuentes

Singer-Songwriter-Educator Francesca Fuentes has seen love from both sides now. Her artistic temperament is such that she pours out her heart and soul into her music like early Joni Mitchell. But she’s funkier. Her lyrics encapsulate romance, breakups, mental health and faith. In 2021, her Diary Of Dreams debut introduced an introspective poet with an ear for pure pop hooks. No doubt she will sing her new “I Just Wanna Be Your Lover Again” 

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Vitamin String Quartet
May
17

Vitamin String Quartet

If you’ve watched Bridgerton on NetFlix, Westworld on HBO, Shameless on Showtime or Modern Family on ABC, you’ve heard the classical crossover of The Vitamin String Quartet. With arrangements straight out of the 19th Century, the music of Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd and Daft Punk never sounded like this! With over two billion streams and seven charting albums, the VSQ will sooth your soul yet blow your mind.

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Jersey Fest
May
17

Jersey Fest

“Keep New Jersey Loud” is the mission statement of Radio Garden State and it will be taking over White Eagle Hall in Jersey City May 17. It’s “a celebration of the Garden State and the people who make it great,” according to organizers. Emerson Woolf & The Wishbones, Reality Suite, John Cozz, DJ April, Creatures Of Chrome, Mark Moran of Weird NJ and others will be there. 

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Johnny O’Neal Trio
May
16

Johnny O’Neal Trio

Alabama Pianist-Vocalist Johnny O’Neal, 69, moved to New York City in 1981 to work with Clark Terry during a Blue Note residency where he backed Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Nancy Wilson, Joe Pass and Kenny Burrell. He was a member of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers in ’82 and ’83, and made his Carnegie Hall debut in ’85.

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Gridiron
May
13

Gridiron

Gridiron’s new Poetry From Pain lands May 30 from Blue Grape Music. The first single, “Still Playing For Keeps,” is already out. The band, known for its hiphop-hardcore mash-up, is spread out between Philadelphia, Delaware and Michigan (must be hard to rehearse!). They even dabble in death metal, and have three records out:  Loyalty At All Costs (2020), Worldwide Brotherhood (2021) and No Good At Goodbyes (2022). 

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Chris Ruggiero
May
9

Chris Ruggiero

Chris Ruggiero, 25, calls it “Livin’ The Dream.” Fresh off his Darlene Love collaboration, Ruggiero will interpret the music of Adele, Lionel Richie, Jay & The Americans and more. Influenced by Justin Timberlake, he says, “I try to make every move and sing every song with a touch of class that reminds the audience of a time when entertainers put their heart and soul into their songs and delivering an exceptional concert was paramount.”

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The Dandy Warhols
May
9

The Dandy Warhols

Sunset Blvd. Records will release Rock Remaker, a remix EP of last year’s Rockmaker, by The Dandy Warhols, May 16. On May 9, the Oregon band will preview some of its songs at The Stone Pony. “I absolutely love remixes, someone else’s interpretation, or complete destruction of a song,” says guitarist-keyboardist Peter G. Holmstrom. One of the remixed songs, “I Will Never Stop Loving You,” features lead vocals by Debbie Harry. 

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Sanny Alves
May
7

Sanny Alves

They may spill out dancing onto Cedar Lane in Teaneck May 7 when the boss lady of Rio de Janeiro, Sanny Alves, hits Bergen County. The fiery samba and bossa nova singer—who got her start in the band of her father, the celebrated bassist Luiz Alves—will be backed by guitarist Derick Campos and drummer Scott Latzky. After her set, there will be a jam session where audience members will be invited onstage as part of this club’s “Brazilian Night.”

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Bad Nerves
May
7

Bad Nerves

England has a case of Bad Nerves. And they’re Still Nervous. Mick Jagger has sung their praises. So has Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam and Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran. They play “ferociously fast distorted pop songs” according to their camp, inspired by The Ramones.  Songs like “You’ve Got The Nerve,” “Antidote,” “USA” and “You Should Know By Now” have made them one of the top global punk attractions of the year. 

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Kishi Bashi
May
5

Kishi Bashi

Singer-Songwriter Violinist Kishi Bashi—born in Seattle and raised in Virginia—will perform at the White Eagle Hall May 5. It’s a rare opportunity to see this multi-genre artist—known for collaborating with symphony orchestras on his classical-pop fusion—in the intimate environs of this popular Jersey City room. He’s recorded and toured with Regina Spektor, and leads his own electronica band Jupiter One.

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Winyah
May
5

Winyah

South Carolina alt-rockers Winyah—now based in Tennessee—are a new band with a debut, Lot To Learn. With thought-provoking lyrics and a snap-to-it rhythm section that churns along complete with blister lead guitar, their melodies stick to the brain like a tattoo.

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Larry Fuller Trio
May
4

Larry Fuller Trio

Sparks will fly when the Larry Fuller Trio—Pianist Fuller, bassist Lorin Cohen, drummer Carmen Intorre, Jr.—lights up the Madison Community Arts Center on Kings Road at 3:00 in the afternoon with the Metuchen High School Jazz Sextet opening. With Oscar Peterson as his main influence, his swing is the thing, and you can bet he’ll plummet the depths of the “Great American Songbook.”

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Rorschach Test
May
3

Rorschach Test

Rorschach Test will be on the “Scars & Stripes” tour of Genitorturers, landing right smack dab in the middle of Dark Force Fest at the Parsippany Sheraton on May 3. New guitarist Luis Kalil of Red Devil Vortex (pictured) will join the band as will keyboardist Luke Guillotine of Murder Weapons and the bassist known as The Narcoleptic Goddess.

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Blues People
May
1

Blues People

Mike Griot of the band known as Blues People (a must-see) put in his time playing soul, jazz gospel and hip-hop, but he always returned to his first love, the blues. He’s the go-to bassist for numerous national acts but it’s with Blues People where he really shines. You can also catch them May 2 in Madison at Shanghai Jazz and May 4 at the South Orange Performing Arts Center.

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The Chris DeVito Trio
Apr
30

The Chris DeVito Trio

April 30 is International Jazz Day. The Chris DeVito Trio—pianist DeVito, bassist John Lenis and drummer Gavin Davies—will headline the Watchung Arts Center on Stirling Road. Mayuko Abe, the young Japanese trumpeter going for her Masters in Jazz Performance at William Paterson College in Wayne, will also perform.

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The New Jersey Ballet
Apr
24

The New Jersey Ballet

It’s been 66 years and counting for the Florham Park-based New Jersey Ballet under the direction of Maria Kowroski.  On April 24 (and April 25) choreographer Harrison Ball’s World Premiere of his second ballet, New Ancient Strings, will use 19 dancers to meld dance, fashion, costuming and stage design. It should be, without a doubt, a sight to behold. 

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Yellowjackets
Apr
24

Yellowjackets

In support of their Fasten Up (Mack Avenue Records) 27th album, the award-winning jazzed-up Yellowjackets will hit South Jersey at the Bell Theater on April 24. Their combo of progressive electro/acoustic funky jazz crossed with instrumental soul music action has made ‘jackets fans passionate about the band for four decades. These Grammy Award-winners never fail to satisfy. 

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The Aristocrats
Apr
22

The Aristocrats

Supporting their current Duck album, The Aristocrats—guitarist Guthrie Govan (ex-Asia), bassist Bryan Beller (ex-Steve Vai) and drummer Marco Minnemann (ex-Joe Satriani)—will blast out their all-instrumental jazz-rock fusion at The Vogel in Red Bank on April 22. Their 2011 self-titled debut was the first of five studio CDs. Four world tours and three live albums later, they’re at the peak of their powers.

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Yarn
Apr
18

Yarn

Live Yarn Volume #1 is due May 2 but you can see them live in Blairstown at Roy’s Hall April 18. These veteran Brooklyn roots-rockers—now based in North Carolina—have always been high-energy. From their 2006 inception to their 2024 Born Blessed Grateful & Alive album, they’ve maintained a standard of excellence. The new live album was recorded in Nashville at Americana-Fest as well as their own event, Yarnival, and the Rooster Walk Festival in Virginia. 

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Dorothy
Apr
18

Dorothy

On the heels of their “Where Did She Go” ballad from the just-released Heartache In Room 14, the “Club Heartache Tour” hits Asbury at Wonder Bar March 22. The luxurious harmony of this Los Angeles alt-country act—who, reportedly, are psyched to play at this year’s Bonnaroo—is just the tip of a deep iceberg of talent.

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Cory Marks
Apr
18

Cory Marks

Canadian country singer Cory Marks is supporting the release of his second album, Sorry For Nothing (Better Noise Music) by opening shows across the country for L.A. rock band Dorothy. The trek will land him in Asbury Park at the Pony on April 18.  Marks makes music that reminds many of the legendary Merle Haggard crossed with bluegrass smarts and Power Ballad stadium anthems. He can also go metal.

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Rhonette Smith
Apr
17

Rhonette Smith

Rhonette Smith will be the featured musician at “Collective Creativity,” an open-mic event at the Sun Moon Art Studio on West Front Street in Keyport from 6:45 to 9:00. Hosted by Matawan singer-songwriter Ed Hussey, the evening promises to deliver some pleasant surprises. Bing your guitar and strut your stuff! 

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Gene Loves Jezebel
Apr
15

Gene Loves Jezebel

There are those who call Gene Loves Jezebel goth pioneers. Others call ‘em post-punk. They’re out on what they call their “Hit & Run Tour.” Their 1980s MTV hits “Jealous.” “The Motion Of Love,” “Heartache,” “Josephina” and “Desire (Come and Get It)” established this British band.

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Dead Aire: A Pat Dinizio Tribute
Apr
12

Dead Aire: A Pat Dinizio Tribute

Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist Patrick Michael DiNizio was  born in Plainfield in 1955  and died in Summit in 2017 at the age of 62. He was also an actor, film producer and politician. He started The Smithereens in 1980. He was also fond of playing solo. In 2000, he toured in the living rooms of his fans for five months, inviting many of them to his own backyard in an effort, as he said, “to break down the walls and barriers that traditionally have separated artists and audience.”  There will never be anyone like him again and we wish he would have won his New Jersey Senate seat but he only garnered 19,312 votes. 

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Dead Rabbitts
Apr
10

Dead Rabbitts

Touring with Wednesday 13, Stitched Up Heart and I Ya Toyah in support of its Redefined debut (Judge & Jury Records), the staunch metalcore of Dead Rabbitts should fill Starland Ballroom in Sayreville on April 10. Singer Craig Mabbitt says, “this album is about rebirth, rediscovery and  reclaiming the fire in your belly for what matters most in life.” Multi-platinum producer Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Seether, Skillet, Of Mice & Men) was behind the board, heading his own production company/label.

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Clem Snide
Apr
6

Clem Snide

Foreign Leisure Records will release Oh Smokey, by Americana-indie rock band Clem Snide, on vinyl, May 2. The band—featuring singer-songwriter Eef Barzelay—will be previewing tracks April 6 in Neptune City at Cats Luck.  Eef recently fired his manager, divorced his wife and moved away from his Tennessee home after 20 years in Nashville. The resulting angst has found itself in his music.

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The Chuck Redd Duo
Apr
6

The Chuck Redd Duo

Chuck Redd has toured Europe 25 times as a member of Charlie Byrd’s trio and the Great Guitars band of Byrd, Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis, be it on vibraphone or drums. He’s toured Japan with the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra and served as Artist-In-Residence at the Smithsonian Jazz Café in DC from ’04 to ’08. Here he’ll be on vibes with John DiMartino on piano. The special 3:00 p.m. start time includes The Ming-Yang Qin Quintet opening.

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