Woofstock to feature 15 bands in Newark 6/23

Our very own Those Mockingbirds will performing at the 2nd annual Woofstock on Saturday, June 23rd. Woofstock is an all-day block party and benefit for the Newark NJ Animal Shelter that features 15 local New Jersey Bands, 4 Djs, Food, Vendors and a chance to meet your next canine companion. The free, outdoor portion runs from 1-9pm. The inside portion begins at 8pm inside Hell’s Kitchen Lounge in Newark, NJ, where Those Mockingbirds will perform for a $5 cover. Other bands playing include The Vapor Apes, DSU, Cezium, Science, At A Distance, and Gazelle. Woofstock is an important event for the community and bringing music fans and animals lovers together for a day of music. Hope to see some of you out there.

Meet Pause, Lost Romance, Jim Heffernan @ Hell's Kitchen 2-25-12

This Saturday I booked a show at Hell's Kitchen in Newark for Voodoo Rock Saturdays featuring Meet Pause, Lost Romance, and Jim Heffernan. Cover's only $5. Doors are at 9:30pm. Come rock out with me!

Invisible Lines, Their Planes & The Micks @ Hells Kitchen, Newark 1/28/12

My first booked show at Hells Kitchen for "Voodoo Rock Saturdays." Come rock out and have a good time.

12AM- INVISIBLE LINES (Killing Horse Records)
Invisible Lines is a melodic rock band from Kearny, NJ that re-creates the intensely dynamic and danceable rhythms of post-punk.

WEBSITE: www.invisiblelinesmusic.com/

11pm- THEIR PLANES WILL BLOCK OUT THE SUN
Their Planes Will Block Out the Sun combine elements of rock and jazz with dark and uplifting rhythms thrown together with danceable beats to produce their sound. Based out of Clifton, New Jersey, the line up is John Falcone, (Drums) Victor Fernandes, (Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards) Wayne Green, (Bass, glockenspiel) Craig Monaco, (Guitar), Paul Falcone (Keyboard and Percussion)

WEBSITE: www.theirplanes.com

10pm- THE MICKS
The MiCKS are a 3-piece rock band most recently operating out of Jersey City, NJ. Founded by brothers Matthus and Sammy J. McMickle and finally joined by the multi-talented Hank Prol, the MiCKS have just finished mixing their first official EP. Once pressed and packaged this album will save your rock 'n' roll lifestyle! The band name might change but the music will remain. Look out for the MiCKS or whichever band with Matt, Sam and Hank in it.

WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/themicks

$5 COVER

Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/230373373704508/

See Yula and the eXtended Family and Big Eyes this weekend in Newark

I'm pleased to announce two shows happening in Newark this weekend. It's about time some good rock music comes to Brick City.

Saturday, Aug. 20 is VooDooRock at Hell's Kitchen featuring Brooklyn's multi-instrumental ensemble, Yula and the eXtended family and Shayfer James. $5. 9pm.

Sunday, Aug. 21, a new place called The Bricks Loft is hosting Surf's Up Nebraska, Big Eyes (new release on Don Giovanni called Hard Life), Hermano Stereo, and Boy Things. Party at 7pm, show starts at 8pm, and the it's only $3. More info here. 

Say Goodnight Mean Goodbye, The Woodz, The Porchistas in Newark, NJ on Saturday

 

This Saturday catch say goodnight mean goodbye, The Woodz, and The Porchistas for a night of folk, rock, and punk at Hell's Kitchen in Newark (a few blocks from Penn Station). Cover is $5 and it starts at 9pm.

I just caught the Porchistas at Groove on Grove in Jersey City and despite not having a bass player, they rocked. They played a song about PBR and a catchy song called "Oh We Oh Why." Check 'em out here: www.theporchistas.com

Bern & the Brights perform at Hell's Kitchen, Newark, NJ this Saturday

Bern & the Brights is performing at Hell's Kitchen, 150 Lafayette Street (5 minutes away from Penn Station), Newark, NJ this Saturday, August 7th, as part of the VooDooRock series. $5. 10pm. 21+. Get ready to get moving with the styling sounds of Montclair's violin-rock sweethearts. The band's new EP, Swift Swing Maisies, is out now!