September 5th Asbury Park NJ

Well, this past Sunday I was lucky enough to be part of THE PARAMOUNT SESSIONS.

For those of you not familiar with The Paramount Theater; it is part of the Convention Hall complex in Asbury Park NJ. Convention Hall encompasses one side, The Paramount Theater the other; each separated by a common area in the middle known as The Atrium.

Over the years so many great acts/events have graced the stage of both of these venues.

Fortunately for me, I was privileged to take part in this first time event called "The Paramount Sessions." Dubbed so, because of the it's influence on so many musicians over the years, as well as its' location on the boardwalk in proximity to the theater itself; The Paramount Sessions provided major insight into the singer/songwriter community of Asbury Park NJ. JO WYMER & THE ITTY BITTY BAND kicked the whole thing off at 11am. Following WYMER was a list of performers who showcased many diverse styles and talents that had many a boardwalk patron stopping to listen, tapping their feet, asking for business cards, or just plain nodding/smiling in appreciation.

Music reigned supreme on this Labor Day weekend in Asbury Park. The boardwalk sessions were at the 1st and 4th Ave. "greenspaces" (so named because the electricity was generated by solar power) from 11am until 7pm; at which time the party moved inside of the Paramount Theater continuing with a free concert of several more Asbury Park area artists. The entire day culminated with an after party for the musicians, crew, and people who made this happen at THE STONE PONY.

This was all done in conjunction with the organization MOVE ON HUNGER. Donations of non-perishable food items were collected at numerous locations throughout the day which benefited food banks/agencies in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The Paramount Sessions was the first of several planned events, which are tentatively scheduled in the upcoming future.

Now on the music front; I will be playing along with JO WYMER this Friday 9/10 from 7-9pm est. at the TWISTED TREE located on Cookman Ave. In Asbury Park NJ. If you feel like taking the jaunt down to this refurbished area of this legendary Jersey shore town, we'd love to see you there!

My scheduled guest this Sunday 9/12 at 10pm est. on ROCK ON RADIO is Philadelphia Pa. band SINNERS SAINTS. These hard driving rockers have a great sound! http://www.sinnerssaints.com/

Turn on.....Tune in....and ROCK ON!