![]() ![]() Friday September 2nd is Almost Queen. You can’t see Queen anymore, so this is the next best thing. The Stone Pony Summer Stage has a full line-up for Labor Day weekend. Here in Asbury Park, there are still plenty of events in September. Most place count Labor Day as the end of the summer, but it’s not really over until September 22nd. It’s hard to believe that the “official” summer season is almost over. Summer’s almost over, but we’ve still got lots of events in September! It’s a great read the true tale of a life of music in Asbury Park and New Brunswick in the 1980’s and beyond. Want to know the rest of the story? You can read Al’s e-book, “ The Story of JP Gotrock“. We don’t want the copy side to get lost, but we want to push our originals.” When we started out we didn’t have any originals now we have about fifteen. We’re not really original enough to play some places, and not enough cover for others. King, Eric Clapton, and early Rolling Stones. Al lists his musical influences as Otis Redding, B.B. Gotrock’s 3 song EP “Out of Control” has been out for about eight months. There will really be some good things happening for some bands.” I think it’s pretty inevitable that some of the bands will break out of the circuit. “I think the New Brunswick music scene is the best around except for New York City–Greenwich Village. But Al says the Court Tavern is their favorite place to play: They have also performed many times at Big Man’s West in Red Bank, and the Stone Pony. ![]() Three members are from Asbury Park, and they have a practice studio there. Two members of the band are from the New Brunswick area. They are Court Tavern regulars, having played weekly for several months, and performed the New Year’s Eve show. Meet JP Gotrock: Neal Schwartz (bass) David Shearn (keyboards) Tim Cusack (lead vocals & guitar) John Fitzpatrick (drums) and Al Schnitzer (lead guitar & vocals) NEW MUSIC IN NEW BRUNSWICK: Bonus Interview Al is now known as Al-Vis, and will be doing a holiday show and single release party for his new Christmas song, “Rudolf Where You Been Last Night?” at Backward Glances on Sunday December 11th.Īt the time of this interview, J.P. Here’s a never seen 1983 interview with Al Schnitzer, lead guitarist for JP Gotrock. Five years later, we’ve got a sixth segment for you! In 2017, we published an article I wrote in 1983 about the NJ music scene in New Brunswick. Of course, you can find me behind the counter at Backward Glances, ready to sell you the coolest stuff! Stop by this weekend and say hi. Band member Rick Norman did a great set at our open mic show here in October. We’re looking forward to catching the Riveras. Our friends at Musicians on a Mission are putting on a show at the Capitoline Basement on Sunday afternoon (right across the street from our building). So many choices! You’ll find me hanging out at the Wonder Bar Friday night and at the Count Basie Saturday night. Last year, it got moved to March, so now things are finally back to normal.Ĭheck out the schedule of all the shows on LOD’s website. For 2023, LOD is back in its usual spot on Martin Luther King holiday weekend. Light of Day utilizes the power of music to raise money and awareness in its continuing battle to defeat Parkinson’s disease and its related illnesses ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). There’s so many wonderful shows happening! Hard to believe that is the 23rd year for the Light of Day Foundation ‘s fundraising festival! We look forward to this weekend in Asbury Park every year. We’re so happy to have the Light of Day foundation back for a weekend of music! So thanks to the vintage fashionistas, the RBC kids, the theater groups, the musicians, everyone who had costume or ugly sweater parties, the swing dancers, the punks, the Beatles fans, Deadheads, and all the other customers who’ve walked though our doors or shopped on our website. ![]() I will miss my customers and the other merchants at the Shoppes at the Arcade, but look forward to new adventures! Lou is also known as horror celebrity “ Father Evil“, so you can expect Father Evil merchandise and lots of surprises. Sarah & Lou will be keeping the vintage & retro merchandise that you all know and love, but adding their own unique touch. I’m happy that Backward Glances will continue. ( Take a look back at our first 30 years here). ![]() I’ve had 37 years and am now on my second generation (or 3rd?) of customers. Most businesses are lucky if they last 5 years. ![]()
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