A Fun Trip to the 2022 Memphis IBC
The Shadetree Mechanics represented the JSJBF with a variety of original blues songs. Our road warriors brought their “A” game with their energetic best.
Author: John Fernandez
Jersey City’s Eliza Neals Gets “Badder To The Bone” with New Release
“You never know where someone is going to hear you; ya’ know? Bluesville is a blessing, I’m so happy to be on there,” says Detroit born and current Jersey City, NJ resident Eliza Neals
Fish Eyed Blues: It’s Not You…It’s Me
Fish Eyed Blues has been an active member of the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation since 2018. We received an advance copy of the new CD titled “It’s Not You… It’s Me” and from the artwork to the presentation to the songs, the band has come up with a winner!
Inaugural Membership Fundraiser & Drive
At Salty’s, Lake Como Sunday March 27th. 2022 2-7 pm
SPREAD THE JAM by JOE KENNEDY
Several months ago the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation were asked if we would critique the manuscript for the book and workshop “Spread The Jam” by Joe Kennedy. It only took me a minute to decide that long time member and elder statesman of the blues, Chuck Lambert, was the man for the job.
CNI Jam – Ladies Sing The Blues!
March 23rd Colt’s Neck Inn jam.
J S J B F Youth Open Mic – March 2022
March’s Youth Open Mic Night, coordinated by board member Joseph V. Riggio, was a fun and successful time despite only three young musicians turning out to perform. With snacks, including Ghirardelli chocolate brownies, pizza and beverages on hand for everyone, attendees can’t fail to enjoy these entertaining evenings.
JSJBF ‘Faces in the Crowd’ – Jill Baskind
The shining light of every event with the warmest smile is Jill Baskind. If you see her out, know you’re in the right place.
The Paul Plumeri Band at Patriots Crossing
On a frigid Saturday night, on the other side of New Jersey, a group of fellow JSJBF members set out to hear Paul Plumeri and his band perform at the historic Patriots Crossing Tavern on the banks of the Delaware river.
JSJBF ‘Faces in the Crowd’
If you’ve been in the scene for while you know Michelle Frasche. Big smile, happy upbeat personality, always on the spot with camera, snapping treasured moments