2019
In the first six months of 2019, some of our favorite stories include
Academy Award winner Franke Previte (forever associated with his
songs in Dirty Dancing) and Lisa Sherman teaming up on a show
called Calling All Divas; singer-songwriter James Dalton getting his
chance to headline a big show at Monmouth University and bringing
some friends along for the ride; and Matt O’Ree talking about taking
his band on the road for the first time in five years - a period in which
he got married, toured Asia as a member of Bon Jovi, and recorded a
song with Bruce Springsteen.
We spoke with Meredith Ochs about her wonderful book, Rock and
Roll Women: The 50 Fiercest Female Rockers; The Bouncing Souls re-
vealed their plans for the seminal Jersey band’s 30th anniversary; and
David Mullen spoke with us about wine made in New Jersey - a topic
he covers with his blog, New Jersey Uncorked.
New Jersey natives Matthew Runciman and Danielle Galietti told us
about their adventures creating interdisciplinary, multi-sensorial art-
work in Iceland; Lauren Davidson introduced us to “Urban Country”;
and a group of Jersey musicians responded to our question “Why
don’t indie artists create their own best of albums?”
Some of our favorite pieces included conversations with filmmakers
Peter Ventrella, Jeanie Bryson, and Jordan Rowe.
Sadly, it was also another year involving a tribute to someone dear to
us. This time it was Joe Harvard - a musician, writer, and artist who be-
came a legend in Boston and would bring his legend to Asbury Park.
For a detailed list of 2019 stories, click here.
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