By Jessica Infante
Friday, May 29th, 2009
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.
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By Bernie Davis
Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Say that headline ten times fast! We stopped by Right Coast Surf Shop in Seaside Park over the weekend to chat with owner, proprietor and all-round-good-dude Mike Lumbo to see what he’s predicting to be the hot shit summer gear.
In the sunglasses department, there may be an late 80’s, early 90’s revival at hand. The classic Ray Ban Wayfarers are back in (did they ever really go out?). The latest comeback for this stalwart… inspired by the recent Guitar Hero Risky Business commercials, perhaps?
Lumbo samples his own merchandise
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By Jessica Infante
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
Multi-generational tailgate party
When the Boss calls, thousands of his Jersey faithful hop to it – well, those of us who could get tickets. Thursday’s setlist was nothing short of spectacular but the way to thoroughly enjoy a Bruce show is after a long day of tailgating. In the Garden State, Springsteen is an institution among families with each new generation brought in when they’re old enough to appreciate the awesomeness of E Street. I took the day off from work and set up shop with my brothers and their friends in Parking Lot 28. Read the rest of this entry »
