A veteran local news publisher, police department detective, long established restaurateurs, and local VFW leader are among the recipients of this year’s Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Carousel Awards. “This year’s nominees represent the very heart of Asbury Park,” Chamber President, Nikki Ouellette said in a written statement. “Entrepreneurs who’ve helped to rebuild the community, […]

When Bernie Costello, a retired investment banker from Allenhurst, took up the guitar a few years back he had no inclination to perform on stage before a live audience. But perform he did – opening the three-day Lakehouse Music Academy Big Gig at the House of Independents, the downtown’s  newest entertainment venue known to draw […]

Brooklyn-based Kino Kimino will end their March to Washington tour Monday night at The Saint. The whimsical punk trio with a deadpan delivery is the brainchild of Kim Talon, Lee Ranaldo and Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth [shown in feature photo]. Their debut record – Bait is For Sissies – was released in June via […]