Local Performers

	Sean Altman's album alt.mania features one of the purest voices in the business. Also known for his work in the Loser's Lounge, he has released "Losing Streak", a CD of his performances with that group.
	The Anderson Council are a well liked group whose music is very reminiscent of the sixties bands. Look out for their new album "The Fall Parade".
	Band of Thieves feature strong lead vocals in a trad rock setting. Leigh Nelson, once of BBC, makes the bass notes. What do you do next when your band's debut is at the Bowery Ballroom?
	Richard Barone Once of Hoboken's The Bongos, this fan of T-Rex has an angelic voice.
	The Bastards of Melody are legitimate rockers from Joisey. Hard working, their album "Break Up" is very good.
	Blondie Debbie Harry and band are bona fide superstars. Clem Burke is one of the most energetic drummers around.
	The Booty Olympics Featuring Mitzi Dodge once of STP. Check out their mp3's on their site, including the neat one "Burn".
	The Brand moved lock, stock and barrel from Hialeah to New York to make their fortune.
	The Breetles I thought this New Jersey band would sound like the Beatles, but I think they've also got a 10cc sound to them! Their new album "SOUND RECORDINGS" is now available.
	The Brilliant Mistakes album "Dumb Luck" is breathtakingly good! Where was I when it was released? Wowed the crowd in L.A. at the International Pop Overthrow festival.
	The Brixton Riot sound EXACTLY like a power pop band should sound like - tunes, guitars, vocals.
	John Brodeur moved to New York, and his songwriting skills and sweet voice have made the trip in one piece.
	Dave Foster, the honcho of Bubble, has branched out solo with "Blue Circle"
	The Catholic Girls are a pop group that formed in the eighties and have a brand new album out, "Meet the Catholic Girls".

	The Churchills new album is the "Odds of Winning". Sweet! Check out my review in this website.
	Jon Caspi, once of Boss Gremlin, fills the bars in his hometown Keyport with fans eager to hear both wonderful originals and rootsy covers.
	Copperpot Jarrett Randazzo, who breaks into and out of falsetto instantly, has a voice you will never forget. They play some memorable melodies in their live set as well. Check out my article in the review section. They have morphed into Hathaway Brown. "Keep Moving Forward" is their new perfect CD.
	The Crash Moderns are a new local band whose new CD is entitled "Good Night Glamour Good Morning Disaster"
	Marshall Crenshaw A walking encyclopedia of musical knowledge. Tasteful guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. My friend Lynn and I had the pleasure of conversing with this Brooklynite and his wife before a Del Shannon concert at the Bottom Line.
	See the Damnwells and you will be able to brag you were familiar with their music before they busted out onto the world scene. They are giving away their new album on their website.
	The Davenports are a band who released a fantastic album "Hi-Tech Lowlife".
	The Dipsomaniacs were finalists in Little Steven's battle of the garage bands.
	The Domestics are a Brooklyn band led by Alina Moscovitz and has power pop fan Evan Silverman on bass. Their lyrics are very provocative.

	Early Edison Recently released their eponymous new album. Very popular Long Island band who were featured in a TV ad for 1-800-OK-CABLE.
	The Fab Faux are a Beatles tribute band who reproduce the most complicated songs live.
	The Favorites play songs that sound like they were written years ago. Extremely highly recommended.
	I walked into Bryan Fenkart's IPO set in mid-song, and am anxious to hear this powerful singer's full set.
	Ed Fingerling Thank you, Ed, for waiting patiently for me to update this site. Now I can give your music its proper due. A very personal and rocking album, soon to be available on CD Baby.
	Fountains of Wayne Their latest album is called "Traffic and Weather". Chris and Adam no longer live in our area, but references to New York abound in their music. They're named after a fountain store in Wayne, New Jersey.
	Future 86 is not your everyday bar band - they have lots of original music and were featured in a 1-800-OK-CABLE commercial.
	Click the pig! The paint is still wet in Gary Pig Gold's website. He's a musician and journalist - two mints in one!
	Andy of The Sun Kings has a solo project, The Goldbergs, and "Under the Radar" is a pleasure through and through.
	The Goo Goo Dolls OK, I know, they're from Buffalo. But they're arguably the most popular power pop band around.

	The Grip Weeds They're phenomenal virtuosos. Pictured above playing at a Highland Park, New Jersey street fair.
	CJ Grogan played well at IPO NY and is working on an acoustic album now.
	Richard X. Heyman He and his band are as intense as you can get. Stalwarts of our music.
	Jonny Lives! are a new addition to this page, and proof that power pop bands are relevant in 2008.
	King Fly are a power pop band whose latest album is "Elevator Up".
	Locksley are the bomb! They WILL become big rock stars.
	Andy Mac moved to Brooklyn from Buffalo, and is playing beautiful songs with a 1970's vibe.
	Joe Mannix Enjoy his new album "A Town by the Sea". Great vocals and songs.
	Eytan Mirsky hails from Queens. His claim to fame is writing the song "Happiness" which was sung by Michael Stipe and Rain Phoenix in the 1998 film of the same name.
	Nada Surf are international stars.
	Wilie Nile recently released his first studio album in six years.

	Nova Social A New Jersey and New York band that made a snowman that looks like you. They do upholstery on the side.
	Marykate O'Neil is an artist whose self-titled debut album has garnered great press. Her new album is entitled "Underground".
	The Next Big Thing to hit New York will be this acoustic band featuring Shane Faubert, Gary Pig Gold and Jeremy Lee on the box.
	Orange Park just released their new CD, "Revelations on Future Predictions".
	The Orion Experience, featuring whom else but Orion, have released "Cosmicandy" in January.
	The Peaces feature brilliant vocal harmonies and a real sixties sound.
	Mark Bacino's Pop Job has recently released an album "Million Dollar Milkshake". They really work hard to please their audience. A unique sound led by Mark's soaring vocals.
	The Rockinghams are a '60s cover band who have the coolest fans in the world.
	The Rooks. Great songwriting. Frontman Michael Mazzarella just released a second solo CD.
	The Rosenbergs Their album "Department Store Girl" is amazing - and made my top twenty list for 2004. Frontman David Fagin just released a solo CD.
	Jules Shear. The author of one of the best power pop anthems, "If We Never Meet Again". Songs recorded by Cindy Lauper, the Bangles, and many others.
	Michael Shelley has a recent album out, "Goodbye Cheater"
	Shwa has moved to NYC recently from D.C. - his CD is stunning!
	The Smithereens New Jersey's own. I saw them open for The Searchers many, many years ago. Been going to their shows ever since.
	Sonic Blue Sound Review are the new supergroup featuring Michael Mazzarella.
	Stereosoul is made up of the brothers from Cosmic Avenger. Their new album is danceable.
	Cord Stone has moved to Austin, but I couldn't just delete him from this page.
	The Sun Kings A New York band with a truly Beatles sound. Very talented.
	The Tender Mercies Tom Conte's lead vocals are strong and emotional. Regulars in the Village band scene. With members of the early eighties band The Go.
	They Might Be Giants are a very versatile group led by two Marks.
	Trouble Dolls feature Cheri and Matty of Mark Bacino's Pop Job. Check out their new album "I Don't Know Anything at All".
	True Love Their third album, "Wings" is now available and is extremely highly recommended!
	George Usher. The host of several pop circuses at the Mercury Lounge, his band is the epitome of jangle pop. George's tenor is stunning. His band's latest album, "Fire Garden" was released in 2003. Lately George has been working with his ten year old son James and with Ed Rogers .
	Mike Viola and the Candybutchers O.K. Jack? You're happy I listed your favorite band?
	Wired are a new pop punk band from Long Island who work hard to entertain you. Reminiscent of blink-182, they just put out a very excellent album "Your First Time".
	Kenny Young and the Eggplants are the funniest band I've seen in years.