Friday, September 11th, 2009 Comments
South Seaside Park barrel | June 2009 (Photo: Justin Auciello)
Are you ready for Surf Weekend?
No, the Governor has not issued a proclamation. At Live for Jersey Shore, we’re dubbing it Surf Weekend, because today and tomorrow will feature two fun surf related events.
I’ve mapped it out for you.
Thursday, July 30th, 2009 Comments
As July slips into August and we all have a temporary panic attack at how quickly summer is passing, now is the perfect time to collectively take a breath, grab a beer and catch some quality live music.
On Friday, July 31, the Surf Club’s Blue Moon Jam hosts reggae legends Eek-a-Mouse and King Yellowman. Advance tickets cost $15; cover the night of may be a little bit more. Drink specials: $4 Blue Moons, $2 24-ounce Coors Lights (a cup for the night costs $4 and refills are $2 – bring your own Surf Club cup from a previous Friday and go straight for refills). For more deals (and a more constant stream of information about the Surf Club than you may have cared for), text Planet Surf to 46786. You’ll get texts to show at the door for reduced admission – quite helpful.
obtain cup, either by paying $4 or bringing one from home; fill up for $2 with Coors Light; repeat until standing is no longer possible.
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 Comments
“Toots” Hibbert brought his legendary and still unique reggae, ska, funky, rockin’ soul stew to a soupy and humid night at the Surf Club on Friday night.
What do you reckon you'll be doing when you're 64?
In keeping with tradition of previous stops at the Surf Club in recent years, Toots And The Maytals packed in a crowd for a typically late starting set, starting after 11:00, and kept the booties moving and grooving for a solid 2+ hours until closing. The late start builds up the anticipation and when they hit the stage, you can help but think the guy should have his own work out tape because he’s 64 and just… doesn’t … stop. Read the rest of this entry »
Friday, May 29th, 2009 Comments
Peace and hair grease... it's Big Baby Ernie
Big Baby Ernie is arguably the best band in the area. They deftly cover everything from the Beatles to Harry Belafonte to Lou Reed to Stevie Wonder to Gnarles Barkley to Van Morrison. Lead singer and namesake Ernie’s voice bears an almost chameleon-like quality. BBE can cover pretty much everything under the sun and make you think you’re hearing the real thing but what sets them apart from a lot of other bands is that their original stuff is awesome. Check out Hurricane and Fairweather Friends on their MySpace page.
