April Smith
Growing up in Toms River, April Smith was surrounded by music. Impromptu talent shows with her older brother and sister were commonplace; Smith swears that she was singing before she was speaking full sentences.
Bamboo Shoots
A music contest victory spells TV exposure and a recording deal for this Jersey-bred band.
Siafa Lewis
With a new home in Union, and a new job as co-host of WNBC’s live lifestyle and entertainment show, LX New York, Siafa Lewis is happy about where his life has taken him.
Timmy Waldron
The title of Timmy Waldron’s first book, World Takes, was inspired by the slogan “Trenton Makes, the World Takes.” In this collection of short stories, the Ewing native weaves absurd situations, disturbed characters, and dark humor into a real page turner.
HelenaMaria
Identical twins Helena and Maria Mehalis of Flemington have merged their singing and songwriting talents into the free-spirited pop-rock duo HelenaMaria. Can’t tell them apart? Here’s a clue: Maria plays guitar left-handed.
The Gaslight Anthem
With a unique sound and inspiring lyrics, New Jersey’s The Gaslight Anthem is gaining momentum—and fast.
