Key Links

• JERSEYMUSIC - This site is a place for New Jersey musicians and music-lovers to connect, share info, and get involved in the Garden State's thriving local music scene. So come on in and make yourself at home (if you're not a member yet, click here to register), take some time to look around, and as always, feel free to shamelessly promote yourself.

• NJ Open Mic - This site was established and is maintained by Dave Lazar, a frequent participant and host of New Jersey open mic nights. On this site you will find a pretty good list of places that have Open Mic Nights as part of their weekly entertainment schedules. BOOKMARK this site, come back here often, and help me keep the listings fresh.

NORTH JERSEY BANDS

• Farmer Phil - The best in country music!

• Blueberry Pie - Blueberry Pie is a hot little Rocking Blues Band created by Ruth Mesrobian and Doug Volpi. Ruthie met Dougie at an open mic. After playing together a few times, Ruthie told Dougie of her dream Idea, a Blues Band. Dougie took a look at her music book and found the music in her book and the artists to be identical to his. Dougie went into the kitchen, mixed up some Buddy Guy, added lots of Stevie Ray Vaughan, some Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Robert Cray, Luther Allison, Ray Charles and Albert Collins. He called Ruthie into the kitchen, she put her heart into the mixture and Dougie added all of his soul. They baked it for a while and when it was done in December of 2004, they had, Blueberry Pie.

• Brian Fitzpatrick - Brian Fitzpatrick is a singer/songwriter in the grand tradition. There is no attempt at reinventing the wheel here. The wheel doesn't need to be reinvented. Just great songs with a great band providing the juice.

• Paul Vincent - I'm a singer/songwriter and home recordist with 15 years worth of material in varying states of readiness for the general public. Most songs are intensely personal and are arranged as simple acoustic/voice all the way up to full rock&roll production. I have a couple of finished CD's which I hope to make available through this site.

• Bobby Messano - Bobby Messano has been playing mostly rock guitar for some time with many well known names like Steve Winwood and Lou Gramm, he has played guitar on about 35 albums. .

• Last Night On Earth - Agressive Rock/Punk/Acoustic/Metal. Acoustic or electric professional cover band available for clubs, bars, weddings, private parties.

• Seasonal Affective Disorder - Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) was recently formed in the summer of July 2005. Its members have played locally and internationally. A band inspired by different cultures and styles who have come together to play an original and unique style of music.

• Rockerbox - Jack, Pancakes, Mike and Dave bring you the best in classic rock and blues!

• The Atlanta Cafe Band - The Atlanta Café Band is an eclectic mix of musicians from diverse backgrounds and musical tastes. Our varied roots are reflected in the music that we play and TACB plays distinctive interpretations of everything from classic rock to country to jazz inspired jams with plenty of blues thrown in. Our original music is a spicy jambalaya of Delta and Chicago blues mixed with country rock! Our inspirational ballads reflect a love of family and tradition.

• Swamptones - We're a four piece party band playing Rock, Blues, and generally SWAMPY music. The Swamptones Are: Bob Coffey - Vocals, Guitar & Slide Guitar. Dwight Otero - The Beat Keeper. Mark DeBlock - Bass, Upright Bass & Vocals. Chuck Daly - Guitar and Vocals.

• Northern Crossroads - A Northern New Jersey Country Band in Traditional and New Country Entertainment. We perform in New Jersey and are available for Private Parties, Night Clubs, American Legion’s, Elks Lodges, VFW’s , Town Concerts, Fairs and Corporate Events.

• Bill Turner and Blue Smoke - New York based band BILL TURNER & BLUE SMOKE have been creating a rumble in the northeast states for 3 decades. Turner, a former lead guitarist with Bill Haley & His Comets during the mid 70's, along with his red-hot Blue Smoke band derive their inspiration from traditional country and rockabilly, but put their own distinctive spin on the music effectively creating their own highly individual sound and style.

• The Wildfire Band - Progressive Country Music Band

• Pulse D.K. - Look out, New Jersey! With a set list of over 230 songs from Southern Rock to British Invasion, from "A"llmans to "Z"eppelin, they cover about every form of popular music over the last five decades, Pulse DK is spreading Classic Rock like wildfire, and it's just as hot. And you'd better keep your eyes open too Orange County!

• Bloomingdale Cornet Band - The Bloomingdale Cornet Band is a community band based in Bloomingdale, NJ. The band performs in parades & concerts throughout Northern New Jersey and Southern New York. New members & visiting musicians welcome!

• Frantic! - Being a power trio, Frantic! will have you believing that there are more than 3 guys on the stage. Frantic (with an excalmation point) ! is not your average cover band.

• Joe Burdette & the New West - Inspired by the spaghetti western film soundtracks and roots / rockabilly / blues.

• Carrie Engdahl - Carrie likes to play guitar and sing songs, so she does.

• One Bad Otter - ONE BAD OTTER is a original rock band from New Jersey. One Bad Otter is Jim Rilko on drums, Rob Duffy on bass guitar and backing vocals, Joe Gumienny on lead guitar and vocals, and Tim Zusin on rhythm guitar and lead vocals.

MUSIC VENUES

• The Side Door - Music, pool, darts, great food and good friends. Located in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey on Colfax Ave.

• Big Johns Pub - Check out the EVENTS & WHATS HAPPENING. That's where you'll find all the events we are hosting and our weekly specials Check out the BANDS page to see who's playing or the PHOTOS page to see yourself or some of your friends. If you're planning on going out make BIG JOHN'S your favorite place for FUN, FOOD, and ENTERTAINMENT at BIG JOHN'S there is never a cover charge.

MUSIC SERVICES AND MISC.

• Tube Trumans - Service Available on Most Amps: Including: Fender, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Pignose, Crate, Ampeg, Gibson, Magnatone, Supro, Vox and more. Guitar Lessons available.

• Vintage American Drums - Restoration and repairs of all vintage American made drums. KITS, SNARES AND PARTS. Appraisals and expert advice

• North Jerseys Internet Magazine - North Jersey local events, sportsman news, weather and more at rt23.com!

• Ardan Scientific Programming, L.L.C. - Computer consultanting and help desk/repair services in Northern New Jersey area. Internet site hosting and design are a specialty.

• Dotshopper Online - Online shopping mall with everything from backhoes to zylophones! Safe online shopping at discounted prices.

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