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‘Blues & Brews’ kicks off Saturday in Asbury Park

Festival takes place rain or shine, is free to all ages and dog friendly

By Jill Bartlett


The “Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues” free series of music festivals are on their way back the shore area, with festivities once again launching in Asbury Park. Eight acts are scheduled to perform from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7 in Bradley Park, according to a news release from event promoters.  The Asbury Park […]

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Jun 02, 2014
Asbury Park

Wirt & Graves photos show city history of jazz and blues

Asbury's location between NYC and Philly made it a musical 'pipeline'

By Jill Bartlett


There’s only one weekend left to see the colorful metal murals and large-scale prints by music photographers George Wirt and Tony Graves on display at Where Music Lives on Cookman Avenue. Where Music Lives, 708 Cookman Ave., is the performance and exhibition space of the Asbury Park Musical Heritage Foundation. The show, dubbed “Asbury Park: […]

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Jun 26, 2013