New Jersey
New Jersey treating musical heroes with respect
Let’s face it, New Jersey would not all the time have a very good observe report of honoring its musical heroes — and supporting the stars of tomorrow.
Hoboken-ites pelted Frank Sinatra with tomatoes throughout a 1949 parade, in keeping with the Related Press; Middletown police shut down a Bruce Springsteen live performance when he was on the eve of stardom in 1970; and residents of the Paul Robeson Village Residences in New Brunswick demanded a “hood tax” from Jaheim, who grew up there, when he was filming a video for his 2016 single “Wrestle Love.”
What exit for impolite conduct? Apparently each exit.
Rock ‘n’ roll was banned in Jersey Metropolis, Newark and Asbury Park within the ’50s, and town of New Brunswick was so unsupportive of its thriving indie rock scene within the Nineteen Nineties that the scene was pushed to play underground basement exhibits.
However possibly issues are altering. Throughout a outstanding week in March, George Clinton, the founding father of Parliament Funkadelic, was honored by Newark, town the place he grew up, and Plainfield, town the place he based P-Funk on the former Silk Palace barbershop on 2nd Road and Plainfield Avenue.
Part of Plainfield Avenue is now often called Parliament Funkadelic Manner.
“George Clinton broke proper right here and he actually put Plainfield on the map because of his world fame,” stated Plainfield Mayor Adrian O. Mapp. “This can be a great day for town of Plainfield.”
On March 8, Bruce Springsteen was in his hometown of Freehold to assist announce that the Bruce Springsteen Story Middle can be coming to the decades-old firehouse on Major Road. It is going to current the Springsteen story and function a group hub. The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Freehold are collaborating on the trouble.
“The underside line is you possibly can’t get away from the truth that it feels weird,” Springsteen, 72, stated. “I sat three blocks from right here, got here up with a number of songs, issues that I preferred. The concept 50 years later anyone was going to be thinking about them in any respect, I imply, what are the chances, people? They’re very small.”
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Within the phrases of Springsteen, from small issues mama, large issues someday come. The Smithereens in Carteret and the Isley Brothers in Teaneck and Englewood had related hometown celebrations up to now a number of months.
Jon Bon Jovi, a Sayreville native, has a relaxation cease on the Backyard State Parkway in Cheesequake named after him. Whitney Houston, Celia Cruz and Sinatra have related Parkway honors.
In 2022, it is good to be a rock star type New Jersey. Go away the tomatoes, handcuffs and music bans at dwelling, please.
Transferring ahead, it could be true to the trigger to take higher care of tomorrow’s music stars. It is time to have a look at how public cash is doled out. Many nonprofit wonderful arts teams obtain public grants annually, but well-liked (and independently owned) Jersey music venues do not get a dime.
Maybe it is time for the state to start out recognizing music venues as worthy recipients of state funds. It is ironic as a number of cities within the state have hitched their downtown revitalization plans to nonprofit arts venues that current loads of rock ‘n’ roll and different varieties of well-liked music.
It is time to open up the granting course of to incorporate impartial for-profit venues who’re struggling.
The state misplaced the Brighton Bar in Lengthy Department, and Roxy and Dukes in Dunellen throughout the COVID shutdown. Maybe if these spots had a direct line to the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and the council’s grant and mortgage processes, just like the nonprofit venues do, they’d nonetheless be round.
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We’re all for naming streets, firehouses and Parkway relaxation stops after our home-grown music heroes, however a bit assist for the venues the place the celebrities of tomorrow are taking part in at the moment could be good, too.
Thursdays on the boardwalk
Received plans for Thursdays in Could?
The Jackson Pines and the Cranston Dean Band take over the Langosta Lounge on the boardwalk in Asbury Park for a month-long Thursday night time residency beginning Could 5.
The 2 teams play a variety of kinds, from Americana to onerous folks, and so they complement one another so nicely that Dean can also be the drummer for Jackson Pines.
Dean made his debut with the band when Jackson Pines performed the Sea Hear Now competition in Asbury Park final September. Search for rotating lineups, headliners, company and extra at Langosta, band members say.
Additionally, Stringbean and the Boardwalk Social Membership returns Mondays to the Asbury Park Yacht Membership, adjoining to Langosta. First present is 7 p.m., Could 2.
All exhibits are free at Langosta and the Yacht Membership.
The Jackson Pines and the Cranston Dean Band, 8 p.m. Thursday, Could 5, Langosta Lounge, Boardwalk, Asbury Park. Free. www.langostalounge.com.
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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers leisure and options for the USA As we speak Community New Jersey. Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com
New Jersey
New Jersey Titans pull ahead in the third to defeat Maryland Black Bears – The Rink Live
The New Jersey Titans were victorious against the Maryland Black Bears on Friday, Jan. 16, 2025 at Middletown Ice World Arena.
After two periods, the teams were tied at 0, but New Jersey pulled away in the third, winning the game 2-0.
The Titans first took the lead early in the third period, with a goal from Owen Leahy, assisted by
James Schneid
and
Blake Jones
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The Titans increased the lead to 2-0 with 52 seconds remaining of the third after a goal from James Schneid, assisted by
Nikita Meshcheryakov
and
Ryan Friedman
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Next up:
The teams play again on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at 6 p.m. CST at Middletown Ice World Arena.
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Fmr. South Jersey camp director accused of sex assault released pending trial
Friday, January 17, 2025 10:53PM
A former South Jersey camp director accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy is out of jail.
DEPTFORD TWP., N.J. (WPVI) — A former South Jersey camp director accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy is out of jail.
Forty-six-year-old Tara Carr, of Woodstown, is accused of assaulting the 14-year-old four times last year and sending him inappropriate videos and photos.
She faces charges including sexual assault of a juvenile, and second-degree luring.
Carr is a former owner of Rastelli Kids Complex in Deptford Township.
A judge ruled Carr could be released pending trial.
She is scheduled to next appear in court on February 18.
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Devils GM ‘Open-Minded’ on NHL Trade Market
Over the last little while, the New Jersey Devils weaknesses have exposed themselves. It’s not unlike anything we’ve already mentioned before. The Devils need depth scoring, and they need it as soon as possible. The Devils general manager explained in a recent interview that he’s “open-minded” when it comes to the NHL trade market.
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In a recent interview with The Athletic’s Pierre Lebrun, Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald disclosed he’s in the market for a center.
We know one thing is for sure. Said center will not bump Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier down the lineup. Therefore, whoever comes in is playing in the bottom-six, which fits the need for depth scoring.
“Somebody that can come in and maybe give us that extra oomph — and maybe properly slot people to make us a strong, four-line team come playoff time,” Fitzgerald told The Athletic. “And build depth because of injuries. And build competition, too. We love what we have. I just really want to add on top of that.”
As far as Fitzgerald’s open-mindedness, he explained he’s willing to pay for a rental or someone with term.
GMs cannot disclose specific names for tampering purposes, but LeBrun mentioned the likes of Ryan O’Reilly, Yani Gourde, and Scott Laughton, as possibilities. Those are all players who will certainly cost a pretty penny.
The problem? Well, right now, there’s no one team you can really point to in the Eastern Conference as a bona fide seller. With such a tight race, the NHL trade market is being held up as teams assess whether they’re going for it or not which will determine their buyer or seller status.
We’re about three-plus weeks away from the 4 Nations Face-Off. The expectation is that there will be some NHL trade activity just before the international tournament, which will act as somewhat of a trade deadline.
However, the real deadline is March 7th, and the expectation is that the Devils will certainly be adding to boost the roster.
From the sound of it, a center is the priority. Right now, the Devils deploy Justin Dowling and Curtis Lazar on the third and fourth line. Erik Haula is out with an ankle injury, and typically man’s third-line duties.
However, Haula’s struggled to fill the scoresheet and the Devils could use an upgrade.
Part of Fitzgerald’s open-mindedness is the willingness to add on the wing if his center focus doesn’t present a formidable option.
Names such as Taylor Hall, Kyle Palmieri, and Trent Fredric come to mind.
The Devils have dropped three of their last four games in overtime. They haven’t necessarily been bad losses, hanging in tight with some well-established teams.
Yet, one could certainly argue that the Devils might have swept the extra points they left on the table if they had a little more punch in their bottom-six.
Certainly, Fitzgerald is willing to deal now. However, with the hold up on the market, it could be a few weeks before anything comes to fruition—with the potential for a longer wait closer to the March 7th deadline.
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