All jokes aside, New Jersey is a pretty great place. While it has a lot to offer as a state, it also has a rich musical history of which many people remain unaware. Everyone knows Sinatra and The Boss, but there’s much more.
Look, I’ve done over 75 episodes of “Garden State Sound” and before I start crafting another episode I think to myself, “Are there enough New Jerseyans to keep this thing running?”
However, once I get started, the connections flow freely. That’s what happens this week as we explore The Rascals, The Roches, we compile a new wave set including Blondie, The Catholic Girls, and The B-52s, and check in with the Deafening Colors, Real Estate, and Desir Decir, and of course Frank Sinatra and The Monkees.
Most importantly, we have a pair of tickets available for you to see The Smithereens at the South Orange Performing Arts Center in West Orange, NJ on Saturday, June 18th. Enter for your chance to win by emailing your contact information to gardenstatesounds@gmail.com.
