Walking into Asbury’s Wonder Bar for my preshow beverage, I was quite surprised at all the people already hanging out. I inquired if there were residual leftovers from some earlier gathering, but it turns out they were all there for [...]
May 9, 2018
Live, Reviews
The first month of the 2018 edition of Happy Mondays is in the books. Although I did miss one out of the five offerings to recharge from a weekend slog, I was sure to take in the final show for [...]
May 2, 2018
Live, Reviews
Last week, our sister entity Good Eye Records hosted an EP release show at Rose Gold for Andy Cook and Foxanne with Lowlight and Evening Darling joining in on the fun. The night included many firsts, including the subsequent debut [...]
April 19, 2018
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Happy Mondays continues its welcome back April run with a show that featured four bands in its lineup. Looking back at the winter recess that was taken makes me realize how great these shows are and allows me too wonder [...]
April 18, 2018
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The annual Jeff Crespi Birthday Bash took place at this weeks Happy Mondays. Each year Jeff hand selects a few of his favorite bands to share the bill, and for this year he chose a very diverse lineup to soothe [...]
April 11, 2018
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Spring is here. Or is it. 40 degree temps and 20 mph winds make me think March, especially when we feel them coming off the ocean. For the past few years I have been thinking our seasonal climates have adjusted [...]
April 5, 2018
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On Friday, Zola Jesus headlined an electrifying night at House of Vans in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Crawling up to the microphone on all fours to an eager audience of fans, Zola Jesus did not disappoint with her soulful, goth lyrics and [...]
February 26, 2018
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The winter has been quiet for me, apart from a few out of state trips I have been staying hunkered down, relishing in the comfort and warmth of the abode. A brief glimpse into the transitional spring weather pattern that [...]
February 25, 2018
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Arizona based jam band, Spafford, stopped by the Wonder Bar and proceeded to energize a sold out crowd into a frenzy. Two sets, 2 1/2 hours of music to trip your head and sooth your soul. The quartet was all [...]
January 25, 2018
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Shaking off this years holiday season hiatus, I headed back out to a show at The Saint last Thursday and enveloped myself in a night of psychedelic haze. I figured this would be a great way to return to the [...]
January 21, 2018
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