Lord knows there are tons of songs out there that refer to The Garden State and everyone has their favorite. Well here's my two favorites and I guarantee you've never heard them before.
All of my fellow New Jerseyans, whether they're a fan of the music or not, can acknowledge the deep rooted musical history that New Jersey, and more specifically the Jersey Shore contains.
Remember your first Love? Is there a special song that reminds you of that person? A memory of a first kiss or possibly even some other extracurricular activities? This was the topic of today's music hour with Dennis and Judi. Here are some of their picks as well as those of the listeners. If nothing else, maybe the song takes you down memory lane for just a little while
Last night during the 10pm hour Steve did a topic on local Jersey music. It was a star-studded hour, including former Bruce Springsteen drummer Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez, the head of the Asbury Angels and one of the all-time great NJ performers, Southside Johnny called into the show as well.
The Killers, an alternative rock band from Las Vegas, who have been a top selling act since their smash hit debut single, "Mr. Brightside" in 2004, released a new single earlier this week from their new album, "Battle Born" coming out in the fall.
New Jersey band, The Gaslight Anthem have come a long way in a short period of time. Getting their start in 2006, they have already shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen multiple times, headlined festivals and sold out Radio City Music Hall...
If you were shut out of tickets the first time around, Bruce Springsteen has announced some dates for the second leg of his 2012 Wrecking Ball Tour.
August 18, 2012 Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium (tickets on sale 4/28)
August 24, 2012 Toronto, ON , Canada– Rogers Centre (tickets on sale 4/20)
August 26, 2012 Moncton, NB, Canada – Magnetic Hill (tickets on sale 4/21)
August 29, 2012 Vernon, NY – Ver