ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST

What a treat it was to recently sit down and chat with Roy Palijaro from Fulfill Food Bank and Colton Braun of the band - The Break Plans ! Both of them are gearing up for the Annual Fulfill Food Bank Benefit Concert at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park this Friday, December 1st! Roy took the time to talk about all of the existing programs at Fulfill and how they were developed to assist families get...

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joe Samba just might be one of the nicest guys we’ve ever had the pleasure of “podcasting” with! Smack dab in the middle of his first headlining tour across the U.S., Joe carved some time out of his busy schedule to talk about his music which is an addicting combination of reggae, rock, pop, and soulful punk! So many things are taking off for this blossoming artis...

I recently had the opportunity to have a great conversation with David Cacciatore and Tom Losito of The DT’s . The power-pop/rock & bluesy duo has played together for some time but established themselves officially as The DT’s in early 2022. Fresh off the release of their latest single “ All In My Head ,” it’s apparent that there’s a synergy and kismet to the fact that these two musicians were des...

If you lived in North Jersey in the late 1980s, you would have come across the band The Selves .  The band, started by Mike Reilly on vocals and guitar,  eventually grew with Paul Fisher - on guitar, Steve Raimo - on drums, and Mike Santoro - on bass, with John Raso as their manager. Hoboken, New Brunswick, Haledon, New York, and a few trips across the country - they played hundreds of shows over...

What a treat it was to talk it up with fellow podcaster– Matt Cullen – of the Jersey Shore Musician’s Podcast !! Matt started his podcast during the pandemic with his friend Jeff Kalemba as a way to help shed more light on the local music scene. Both musicians in their own right, Matt & Jeff’s goal is to use their platform and provide local talent with more exposure since there aren’t many opportu...

We recently had the opportunity to chat with NJ singer/songwriter/band leader Mike Montrey of the Mike Montrey Band.  Although he was remote from his studio, his wall art made us feel right at home. We talked about the futile attempts to define the “Americana" genre and what that style and association with it means to him.  We took a deep dive into his 2022 album - Searching For My Soul - and expl...

On Saturday, September 30th, dozens of porches throughout the City of Asbury Park will become concert stages for 125+ solo artists and bands! The Asbury Park Porchfest is in its seventh year of bringing together community residents and musicians to celebrate the universal language of music!  And it's all free! During this podcast we spoke with Jordan Modell (Founder & Organizer of the event), Tim...

Lisa Bouchelle knew she was destined to be a rock star from the day she was four years old and singing for family and friends atop a picnic table! Since that moment, she has worked laboriously, methodically, and relentlessly on achieving her goals. Basically, Lisa’s mantra is “Failure is NOT an option!” With gorgeous vocals, meticulous guitar techniques, and catchy, memorable songwriting … Lisa Bo...

On December 9, 2023 … the New Jersey punk rock band Free The Witness will unveil their latest studio release, Youth of Tomorrow produced and mixed by Pete Steinkopf of punk rock veterans The Bouncing Souls, and mastered by Doug Gallo. Already streaming on all platforms is the EP’s white-hot lead single, also titled “ Youth of Tomorrow .” Potent, high-level energy explodes from the outset and conti...

One of our absolute favorite artists - Sean Tobin - stopped by our studio recently to talk about his newly released single “ Song for the End of the World ” as well as his album, Hands Like Mine , set to be released on November 10th. Hands Like Mine was written and produced by Tobin, and made alongside longtime band members David Patiño, Jack Breslin, and Jake Garbe, as well as guitarist Evan Dibb...

When not fronting the rock ensemble “ The Foes of Fern ,” you would think that Matt Fernicola (a massively talented fellow) would relax a little.  But you’d be wrong.  Instead, he and his cohort (merry band of tricksters if you ask us) have been planning what they call SurviFern .  This well may be the first live-action reality show associated with Asbury Park – A sort-of Survivor meets Jackass? ...

I had the pleasure of speaking with the NJ alt-rock band – Above The Moon – recently! It happened to be on the night Asbury Park had a torrential rainstorm that closed roads and wreaked havoc on all drivers at that time! Despite that challenge, vocalist Kate and bassist Kyle (who happen to be brother and sister) made it to the studio; and we were able to remotely connect with guitarist Shawn and d...

The Bobby Syvarth Band (Bobby Syvarth, Geoff Doubleday, Paul Kuzik) stopped by to remind us exactly what three talented musicians can do.  I first saw them opening for another band, but these three were the very reason you need to get to shows early to see the opener! The acoustic harmonies will give you chills and their humble good nature will want you to have these three over for a backyard jam....

We had an opportunity to talk the Michelle at the Asbury Park Technical Academy of Dance.  We talked about the importance of dance and arts education, not just in Asbury Park but nationwide.  Asbury Park Technical Academy of Dance was recognized by the North2Shore Festival 2023 Award Winner.  They are an important part of the Asbury Park Community, and we love them for what they do every day!   ht...

The NJ post-grunge band Baron Praxis recently sent me some wave files of their 2023 EP Ecocidal ; and I was hooked after listening to the first twenty seconds of lead single “ Nice To Meat You ” … thanks in part to that heavy, dirty bass line! So, I invited the guys in for a podcast and had the pleasure of talking with Brian and Justin from the band. Our conversation touched upon the EP’s theme wh...

Meagan Greenberg (also known as Meagg E. Moon Art) knew deep down that she was an artist but navigated the working world for a while as an educator, before the pandemic forced her to reevaluate her occupation. Relocating to Asbury Park, NJ … Meagan decided to embrace who she was meant to be and opened up Over The Moon Art Studios , an artist’s collective that welcomes all types of creatives into i...

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with Tom Donovan , Executive Director of the Asbury Park Music Foundation . Tom explained what it was like transitioning from running a large international newspaper to taking on the challenges of making sure that music was a priority for the City of Asbury Park. He discussed the Foundation's relationship with Asbury Park and the struggles of ke...

There are always so many positive vibes surrounding Alexander Simone (of Alexander Simone & The WHODAT? Live Crew) and it was a pleasure having him back to the APV Studio recently to talk about the North To Shore Festival . As a Grant Awardee of the Festival, Alexander has put together a free show of epic proportions that will take place at Watermark-Asbury Park on June 14th at 7pm. He says that t...

There is purpose, connectedness, and meaning in every artistic expression that emanates from Carmen Sclafani , known professionally as Wiser Time . From his lyrics, to his songs’ time signatures, to his music release dates, to his visual art … Carmen feels that staying true to his authentic self comes with the responsibility of making meaningful creations. The NJ vocalist, songwriter, guitarist an...

As part of our partnership with the North To Shore Festival , we sat down with three local bands who will be performing at one of the North2Shore events. Here we chat with The Foes of Fern, The Extensions, and Fake Pockets - all three bands are releasing their sophomore records and performing at the Baronet Rooftop of the Asbury Hotel on Friday, June 16. Each of the three bands is wonderfully enga...

Our latest podcast finds us chatting with Jennifer Stine, owner of Fortune Web Marketing, a boutique marketing agency with offices in Asbury Park, Atlantic City, and Redondo Beach, CA. Fortune Web is one of the main players in the promotion of the inaugural North To Shore Festival – a three-week extravaganza in the State of NJ which will host hundreds of events as diverse as art classes, music con...

Eric B. (from "Eric B. and Rakim" and the show "Blue Bloods") stopped by the Lakehouse Music Academy's Block Party to talk a little about the North2Shore Festival.  Eric B.  and Rakim are performing at the Stone Pony on June 13, 2023, celebrating 50 years of hip-hop. If you were at all awake in the late 1980s, then Paid in Full was well represented on the hip-hop mixtape you gave your friends. Per...

Clifton, NJ rap-rock dynamos – ToyMachine! – stopped by our studio recently to chat it up about their current upward trajectory as a band. Always engaging and full of energy … Ray, Ryan, Mikey & Greg have been crafting cutting edge music since 2020 with well-received singles " Sally ,” “ Party and Bullshit ,” and “ Girls Will Be Boys ” as proof! They pride themselves on blending many genres to cre...

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist – Cranston Dean – owns the patent for being cool. The New Jersey musician strolled into the APV Studio the other day for our podcast recording and it felt as if I had had a visit from a longtime friend. We chatted about his childhood, his varied musical talents, the bands he regularly plays in, and the people who make up his inner circle.  In fact, frie...

"Melting Trends" (Joe Brown) is more than just an excellent Spotify playlist.  It has morphed into a community of bands all being championed by Joe Brown.  As a playlist, Melting Trends keeps its followers up to date on the Neo Psych Rock scene.  As a promoter, Melting Trends is booking interesting shows combining local bands with other Neo Psych Rock bands.  Here we talk with Joe Brown - about hi...