Author: Mike Levine
The festival has become a fixture in Essex County, annually featuring local and national musical acts, 75+ arts and food vendors, and thousands of attendees.
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Meet Gypsy-Jazz Guitarist Stéphane Wrembel
May 10, 2021
The French-born musician adds his Django Reinhardt–inspired sound to Maplewood’s cultural pastiche.
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Tuned In: Meet Mastering Engineer Greg Calbi
August 13, 2020
His clients range from Bruce to Blondie to Branford. What exactly does he do?
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Inside a Guitar Craftsman’s West Orange Workshop
February 3, 2020
Jay Rosenblatt builds a handful of high-end acoustic guitars each year.
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Jazz Pianist Emmet Cohen’s Keys to Success
December 9, 2019
Just 29, the Montclair-bred musician has earned the admiration of fans and fellow artists.
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Jersey’s Enduring Folk-Music Scene
August 12, 2019
Local artists are still strumming in varied venues throughout the state, from cafes and churches to libraries and living rooms.
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In 2015, singer/songwriter Dana Calitri developed Sing for Your Health!, a therapeutic program for Parkinson’s disease patients that’s offered monthly in West Orange, Ridgewood and New York City.
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