Our final Reckless of the year came two days after the passing of Dennis Eschbach, past President and founder of this event with his partner in life, Doris Lazur, nearly twenty years ago. It was a bitter sweet coincidence that Goldenseal, a band he played trombone with on numerous occasions, was the band that night.
This years JSJBF International Blues Challenge was a great day of live music as all the artists brought their ‘A’ game. The judges lined up in front and the members and fans filled the room and cheered them all on. In the end the two artist/bands going to Memphis are Jonathan Kalb – Solo Duo category and The SlideWinder Blues Band – Band category
Johnny Burgin entertained an appreciative audience at the Red Bank Woman’s Club!
Another great night of jazz was on display at member venue, the Chubby Pickle, when Steve Bryant’s band came to town this past Saturday night.
Check out some of the photos from the Jazz & Blues Festival in Long Branch
On August 12, 2022, the scorching weather broke here in Monmouth County, NJ but once again the areas most talented musical youth brought the heat to The Mark LaRochelle Youth Open Mic presented by The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation. It’s constant influx of new performers and returning regulars truly makes it everyone’s “Favorite Friday Night of the Month.”
A review of the August Blue Collar Blues at the Chubby Pickle
On July 23, the JSJBF headed a bit north to The Crossroads in Garwood for an evening of smoking rock and blues.
Always a great time – be there!
Colts Neck Inn, 191 County Rd. 537, Colts Neck, NJ.
Billy Hector has been on the music scene for more years than I care to publish and along with his soul mate, Suzan Lastovica, have provided great music locally and all over the state of New Jersey.