|
|
Year -round Surfing
If you were to collect classic sounds of the Shore, your list would not be complete without a healthy dose of surf rock—the twangy, reverb-heavy style popular in the late 1950s and early ’60s.
Today that style can be heard in the music of Mister Neutron, a trio composed of Damian and Tony Fanelli, brothers originally from Jersey City (now living in Cranford), and Drew Paradine, their longtime friend and drummer, originally from Bayonne (now in Chatham). When the band’s debut album, Mister Neutron Loves You, appeared in 2004, it sent ripples through a fan base that Damian calls the East Coast “surf subculture”—dedicated crowds at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park and Crossroads in Garwood.
The band’s 2006 release, Red Triangle, caught a wave of popularity around the country. After a summer tour they return to the studio to finish recording their third album for Deep Eddy Records, slated for release next spring.
Watch for the band at Asbury Lanes this summer. Their live performances, Damian says, “are crazy. A lot of the things on the CD don’t even represent how insane the live shows are.” Visit misterneutron.com for updated information on live shows.
Openings & Closings
2010/03/19Table Hopping with Rosie
Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.
Cheers to Haiti
2010/02/26From the Editors
Let’s face it. This “snowicane” sweeping across New Jersey right now is nothing compared to the disastrous earthquake that hit Haiti in January. Last night, at the Benefit for Haiti Relief at the Chandelier Room in the W Hoboken, I was reminded of this. And that’s a good enough reason for me to brave a little snow.
Being Prepared
2010/03/19NJ My Way
There are some experiences fathers are just not prepared for in life. Driving a minivan. Disneyland vacations. Prolonged holiday visits with in-laws. Maturing. Little things.
Stuck in Traffic 3
2010/03/19Plain Sight: A Jersey Photo Blog
But now I was abreast of the King of Trucks, a Peterbilt (though those are fighting words to them that believe Kenworth is the King of Trucks. Me? I like 'em both.)
Getting Ready to 'Get Fit'
2010/01/04Lost in the Suburbs
Starting this afternoon, I will be taking part in Get Fit New Jersey, a rigorous, 24-week fitness program at Life Time Athletic in Florham Park. Naturally, I spent the weekend stuffing my face with as much holiday chocolate and other goodies as possible.
Mar 21 - Mar 21 First Annual Blackout Awards
Mar 21 - Mar 21 Teaneck High School Craft Show
Mar 23 - Mar 23 The History of Jersey City
Mar 23 - Mar 23 Tupperware Party to Benefit Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter
