Looks like New Jersey is going pick up the tab for some of the production costs of the MTV reality show, The Jersey Shore.  What that means is that you, me and everyone else will be paying into  $420,000.   I think most of us are 50/50 on the show.  Some like it, some hate it.  Now because the show highlights bars, restaurants and the Sea Side Boardwalk, one can argue that greater business due to the show will make the NJ economy more money hand over fist.  Who knows…. what’s your thoughts?

Inside the bar you will find a mix crowd from Rowan University students to the totally busted aka Dirty Bombs (I couldn’t call them grenades cause the grenades on Jersey Shore are usually pretty attractive, so Dirty Bombs is the right term for this) to some damn hottie hot hotties!!! Late night you will see a rush of people come in from other bars for Last Call and have the honor to see the working girls from Gentlemen’s Club, Fantasy.  The music scene is always good with bands like Loud Mouth, Drop Dead Sexy and The Amish Outlaws.

There were nights where we would go just to sit at the bar and watch the people.  I have  seen  the weirdest and hottest people dance, I have seen fights, I’ve seen a hit and run (long story), I have seen the Philadelphia Eagles’  Fat Ass Hank Fraley and his friends  steal beers from the back cooler.  The Pennant is a place where anything goes… bouncers dancing on stage to women making out in the bathrooms.  Lets not forget Freedom Rock!  Freedom Rock is an old rocker that is like a local celebrity in the area.  He has long hair, glasses and  you will always see him in jeans, a rock n roll t-shirt and a head band.  If you haven’t danced with Freedom Rock…  you haven’t lived!

There have been many hook ups, many relationships started and ended at the Pennant.  I met my girlfriend there 5 years ago.  In a podcast there was a story about a guy who met a girl there… he went to use the men’s room and of course there are no stall doors and there is no way you would want to take a number two there because everyone would see you not to mention the toilets are filled with broken bottles.  So, this girl he met grabs some cocktail napkins and they go outside.  He takes a dump in between two cars.  Now imagine showing a girl you just met your poop face!  They are now husband and wife.  Crazy right?

Jersey Trash Clothing will be at the Pennant Saturday night to have some drinks, listen to some music and say thanks for the good times!

ps…. who was the girl that crapped herself in the bar and had to be carried out and was still poop’n as she was being brought out? Yup apparently that happened on White Trash Wednesday 8/7/2011

We  took a trip to The Downtown in Red Bank, New Jersey.   We were there to see Love Automatic, but before they came on there was a beautiful singer/song writer named Michele Karmin who was to open up the night’s entertainment.    She had a keyboard, drum and a rug.   My girlfriend and I were intrigued by this wondering what the hell was she going to do.   So, I looked her up on facebook before she began to play.   The first detail I noticed was that one of her musical influences was Tori Amos.   I knew we were in for a treat!

Michele took the stage, sang, played the piano and hit the drum with her foot to keep a beat.   Not only was she musically multitasking, she was good… really good.   My girlfriend said, “There are so many talented people out there, how do they get noticed?”  It was clear that what she and Love Automatic were doing, was how you get noticed.  They play everywhere that they can in hopes to get one person to follow them.   The sacrifices that are taken for these musicians to live their dreams speaks loud and clear.  They will do anything for one person to be inspired by their music.  I think they accomplished that task.

Check Out Michele’s website at MichelKarmin.com

Become a fan on facebook 

Lets be real, about ten years ago there was an amazing music scene in the North Jersey area mainly in the 201/973 area codes to be exact. There was Archer Hall, Lyndhurst KOC, Garfield VFW, Elmwood Park VFW, Wayne Fire House and so many more countless DIY establishments that where run by great promoters and where for the kids to present true passionate music. You had bands like Hidden In Plain View, Emma, The Sleeping, Folly, Madison, Set In Silence, Guns Like Girls, RLGL, Jet Lag Gemini and so many other bands that lived, breathed and died just to play a show every other week and go on tour when they could.. What was great about being in the music scene back in the early millenia was the chance to see great music with a message and exceptional talent and gratitude for the audience and fans that these bands had. Lets not forget all the great friendships, parties and unforgettable moments that was outside of the shows as well. For many reasons shows just arent what they used to be and many would say that its completley dead, that why SickMosh is here to prove the haters wrong! Now This post is something special because of the above flyer you see. There is no bands, no promoter, no special attractions or even a price on it. If you went to shows in North Jersey back in the day you would know right off the bat what is going to happen, especially everyone who lived at Lyndhurst KOC! Meadows Fest was the superbowl of shows from the guys at NJ Shows & BCNJ Entertainment. With such bands as Action Item, The Banner, RLGL, Off Broadway and a slew of other bands and many other bandsthat played in the past its not hard to picture how good this line up is coming together! This year will feature The Tonight Life, Floral Terrace, I Am Fighting, The Death Of Me, Love Automatic, Good Bye Friday and Stop Motion Skyline as well as a national act TBA! Oh, as always they will be having Moto Cross (FMX East) jumps in the background of the stage in case you get “bored” of the bands playing. As of now there will be three or more stages, a V.I.P Section (upper viewing, alcohol for those who are 21 since it at Dragon Fly Bar, food and vendors will be there so you can grab some swag or fresh tunes! Come out August 27th and be part of Meadowsfest 2011!

Looking for some help to get your band noticed? Contact Sick Mosh at sickmosh.contact@gmail.com

This July 16th & August 20th they will be holding a Skate Board Grom Mini Series that is for children 12 years old and younger. Cool prizes and a pizza party! (for those who pre-register) You can find more info at their website www.gardensk8.com and be sure to find them here on face book and ‘like’ them!

Garden Skate is located:
321 Changebridge Rd.
Pine Brook NJ 07058
973-287-7626
E-Mail: gardensk8@me.com
Facebook:GardenSk8
PARK HOURS:
Monday 3-9
Tuesday 3-9
Wednesday 12-9
Thursday 12-10
Friday 12-11
Sat 9am -12pm* 12pm – 11pm Open Session
Sun 9am -12pm* 12pm – 9pm Open Session

When: Sunday, June 5th 10am-8pm

Where: Gloucster Twp Community Park [Peter Cheeseman]

Between Hickstown and Peter Cheeseman