<h2>The fun and music returns to Hoboken</h2> Presented by Jivin' Jones Records and CelticLounge.com, the Irish Rock Fest has not graced the shores of Hoboken since 2004....
<h2>A diverse trio of styles celebrating the art of the song</h2> Singer/songwriter Scott E. Moore has been presenting this performance series on the first Thursday of each month at The Goldhawk for nearly ten years....
<h2>Featured Song</h2> Draped in red light, standing alone on a stage and sending chills thru the room. That was the first time I heard the multi-talented Fionn O Lochlainn perform his moving, a cappella version of 'War Pigs'....
<h2>Celebrating in between the legs of the holidays</h2> Performing a style of Columbian folk music known as Cumbia, Blue Planet/Planeta Azul had everyone moving in a two-step sway....
<h2>Featured Song: Not for kids or those with weak constitutions</h2> I don't normally put disclaimers on my posts, but think twice before playing this one in front of the kids or grandma. Merry Kristmas everyone!!...
<h2>A supermodel looking fantastic, an actor looking out of his element</h2> Maxwell's was all decked out for the holidays and the stage was set for celebrity sightings. Kept pretty quiet by all involved, I guess to keep the paparazzi away......
<h2>Featured Song</h2> With an eclectic background of influences, People Noise brings a refreshingly original and lush sound. And, as the band's name implies, there is a lot to hear....
<h2>No, no ... not <em>that</em> guy ... Handel's Messiah</h2> Although <em>that</em> guy was pretty cool, this night was about my friend Lisa singing with The New Jersey Philharmonic Orchestra....
<h2>Holiday cheer as only M12 can deliver</h2> There are two versions of this soon to be Christmas classic 'Pass The Fucking Egg Nog'. Download them both directly from the band and start spreading some cheer of your own....
<h2>A night of blues and gypsy rock at The Goldhawk</h2> The fifth time around for this series was a wonderful night of international proportions. America, Japan, Bulgaria. If only the UN could be this cool....
<h2>Celebrating Frank's birthday at the Hoboken Museum</h2> In a sea of fedoras, sound-alike singers did their very best to impress a panel of judges. The range of contestants included a young Cuban guy, the son of one of the original Hoboken Four and beyond....
<h2>Listen to Ben Godwin's acclaimed CD online</h2> In this cabaret of city life, the stories of people and places are genuine. There’s a reality in the gravelly vocals and lounge swagger that brings this CD to life....
<h2>Featured Song</h2> It's tunes like this that remind of why I got into these style-melding Canadians. Starting out with the sounds of Scottish folk then smacking you with classic hard rock power and solid vocal harmonies....
<h2>The final show of a fantastic monthly acoustic showcase</h2> Tonight was part celebration, part wake. As we cheered in the holiday season, we also bid a fond farewell to this monthly acoustic showcase called Folk You....
<h2>Featured Song</h2> Take a trip into the garage, close the door and let the fumes from a classic American muscle car seep in. Kabuki Killers is a rock band. No special effects, no tricks. Pure gasoline and fire....
<h2>Hey, that guy looks familiar…</h2> I think a lot of folks had that same reaction. As the promos for NBC’s 30 Rock played this past week, there was that feeling of familiarity. When I checked my email this morning, my friend Kim Ware of Eskimo Kiss Records filled me in....
<h2>Don't let the paper table coverings fool you...</h2> Covering tables with sheets of white paper is usually reserved for cheap fish joints, The Elysian Cafe is actually a decent place. Tonight my friend Kristine and I came to enjoy the cool samba-flavored tunes of Las Vandelays....
<h2>Featured Song</h2> From their 2005 release 'September', the song 'Elizabeth' is a wonderful showcase of the band's depth and scope. Poetic, rhythmic, dreamlike and passionate all in one. During a recent showcase at The Goldhawk in Hoboken, folks were treated to an impromptu reworking ...
