Piscataway Bassist James “JB” Barnes Digs Deep into Family History
Danny Colman interviews Piscataway’s own James “JB” Barnes.
Author: JSJBF
Spyro Gyra’s Amazing Run
Jay Sweet article: Spyro Gyra founder Jay Beckenstein shares how 50+ years of touring, musical meritocracy, and a blend of jazz, R&B, and Latin sounds keep the band timeless.
Rock and Roll Road Trip: Musician James Mastro Debuts “The Passenger” Photo Exhibit
Danny Colman article: Guitarist James Mastro (Robert Plant, Ian Hunter) showcases his road trip photography in “The Passenger” exhibit. See his “Cliff Notes” from touring life.
Get Ready to Rock for a Cause! The 2025 Veterans Music Festival is Coming to Belmar!
Join the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation and the Veterans Foundation of America on November 8th at D’Jais in Belmar for the 2025 Veterans Music Festival, an all-day event featuring seven bands, food, and fun, with all proceeds supporting veteran therapy programs.
Derek Shulman: From Gentle Giant Frontman to A&R Legend
Musician and A&R guru Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant) opens up about his memoir Giant Steps, signing legends, reviving AC/DC, and the music industry’s shift from talent to TikTok.
Jazz Couple Steve & Abena Davis Perform Where Is Love?
Jazz couple Abena Koomson Davis & Steve Davis share their love story, debut album Where Is Love?, and passion for jazz in this feature by Jay Sweet.
Jay Sweet and the Sour Combo Lose Pickle Power
Jay Sweet and the Sour Combo’s debut at the Chubby Pickle – Jazz Café was cut short by a power outage, but …
The First Annual Philadelphia Blues Society Blues Festival
A Day to Celebrate the Blues – Sat. Oct 11th
Twisted Livin’ Interview with Guitarist Denny Shiffler
Twisted Livin’ guitarist Denny Shiffler discusses the band’s new album, opening for Mitch Ryder, and upcoming shows at the Hard Rock Cafe and beyond.
A 12-Question Quest with Lexie LaPlante
We’re continuing our “12-Question Quest” interview series by catching up with Lexie LaPlante, a past recipient of the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation music scholarship. Find out how her passion for music has evolved since receiving the award and what she’s up to now.