Shimmytang is one of the funkiest groups on the Jersey shore scene. And they harken back to the early days of rock and roll in the ‘60s, when groups would do their own songs, but mix in old, not-so-well-known songs and do them in their own style.
“It’s funky…

“To travel far and wide, make as many friends as possible, to be well-respected in the scene, to help inspire bands to take the power back, and to show you Americans how to rock,” laughs Tommy Gittens, vocalist for The Culprit, about his goals for the group. The…

Lisa Bouchelle is climbing the music industry ladder the old fashioned way—one rung at a time, with hard work and perseverance. When her 2007 album, Paint Your Dreams, came out, she hit the road as the opening act for Blues Traveler. She played her set solo acoustic, stayed to the…

“To continue my journey and take along as many passengers that want to come on board,” says Jody Joseph, explaining what motivates her and keeps her music coming. “To use my music to heal, and to give back to numerous charities. I hope the ‘Fat Lady’ don’t sing for a…

“I really feel that as wonderful as the Internet is, there is nothing as great as live music,” says Tina Shafer, the New York-based singer/songwriter that has not only penned hits for some major artists, but helped found the influential New York Songwriters Circle. “The fact that we have live…

Lorenza Ponce has hung with the Rolling Stones, toured with Bon Jovi, and mingled with presidents. But through it all, her true love is making her own music. “I will always make records,” she states. “It is my passion and I can’t imagine not doing it. Even if I stopped…

Richie Ranno is an unsung hero in the world of rock and roll. Known as the originator of the often copied New York/New Jersey KISS Convention, his musical legacy also includes being a member of some very influential ‘70s bands. His latest endeavor is the release of two CDs simultaneously;…

A Clever Con was together less than a year when they found themselves playing on the 2009 Warped Tour. They have risen quickly in the Jersey music scene, and seem well on their way to bigger things. One listen to them will tell you why—it’s an eclectic mix of styles…

“Probably one of the best things we do is that we make a rule to be open to critique each other’s playing, but we have to suggest another idea in replace of the original,” explains Tim Whitaker, drummer of the band Red Sea Affair, about the complex progressive rock sound…

“On Sept.17 of ‘04 I got a call at 5 a.m. They had found a donor match,” recalls Papa Carl Anderson, about the fateful night that led to his recovery from kidney and liver failure, as well as the unlikely music career that followed in its wake. “I have AB blood,…