Chances are if you've been to a concert at The Stone Pony, Starland Ballroom or just about any venue where live music is rocking, you've noticed a man with a camera front and center capturing shots of your favorite band or artist. That man is Jeff Crespi, who in my humble opinion, has become as well known in the Jersey music scene as the musicians themselves. Jeff, an award-winning photographer, is known for capturing the raw energy and emotion of live performance. With an ey

Recently I saw a post on social media naming the “must-see” bands in NJ for 2026. It even went on to say it was the “ complete ” guide to NJ’s best cover bands and bar bands. The “DEFINITIVE” guide. The list came from people’s responses to a social media post….hmmmm…. And it wasn’t just me who saw this list. I had multiple musician friends and friends who love cover bands mention it to me. But what’s the issue you say Cha Cha? First, let me start by saying I have been workin

Earlier this month, I announced that Flying Garter would be working with Generation Next - a rockin', fresh-faced cover band playing music that spans "generations...." But who are they? Let's get to know Generation Next my little kitty kats.... How did the band first come together? Ava, Eitan, Shai and Dom all knew each other from going to college. Ava knew Kristen and James from attending a music school in their hometown. Ava had a random thought in the car to start a cover

What's new pussycats? So far for 2026, my concert calendar is light. I don't see a lot of concerts from my fav bands out there or if I do, none of them are coming to Jersey (I'm talking to you Less Than Jake and Goldfinger). But I am definitely hyped up about some shows I already penciled into my calendar... First up, we have Toto/Christopher Cross/The Romantics at PNC Arts Center July 18th. I saw Toto and Christopher Cross with Men at Work last summer here too. I forgot how

Hey kitty kats....Been a little hiatus here at the blog due to work and vacay. But I miss my writing and have lots of news stories waiting to be written. ✍️ But I would be amiss if I didn't mention next weekend at The Stony Pony I am beyond excited that my guys, Stretch & The Armstrongs , are opening for the one and only Super 70's Rock Show featuring Super Trans Am !! 🤘I mean, how cool is that?! And this isn't the first time they are doing this - this will be the second! It

Today, October 20, I want to pay tribute to the moment when the world of rock music was forever altered — the day Lynyrd Skynyrd’s chartered plane crashed near Gillsburg, Mississippi in 1977. On that tragic day, six lives were lost, including Iead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist/vocalist Steve Gaines, his sister/backing vocalist Cassie Gaines and road manager Dean Kilpatrick — alongside the two pilots. One of the last surviving original members from the 70s, Artimus Pyle, d

I know this blog is typically about and for the NJ cover band scene for the most post. But I wouldn't be doing my due diligence as a music blogger if I didn't mention a major loss in the rock 'n' roll world yesterday of someone in a band I have loved most of my life. Yesterday we lost Ace Frehley ...a rock legend. Co-founder and lead guitarist of the one and only KISS. According to a statement from his family, he passed away after injuries sustained from a fall a few weeks ag

🎸🥁It will come as no surprise that anyone who knows me knows I love me some Super Trans Am . I mean I heart them so much I had booked...

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Over here at Flying Garter Entertainment, we are excited to announce the latest musician we've teamed up to promote and work with on...

The soft scent of salty air drifted through the air this Labor Day weekend in Monmouth county and throughout New Jersey. For some, it...

You may have seen me plugging away on social media and here some extra love for Stretch & The Armstrongs - one of the newest cover...

Why are we so excited for you to meet Josh? Because A. he rocks and B. we welcome him to the Flying Garter Management family! We will be...

And boys too....Soooooooo pretty much everybody as was the case when The Flying Garter finally had the chance to check out Friend Zone ...

The first of FIVE TOP 5's with my buddies from Stretch & The Armstrongs (SATA) ! Today, we get to know more about Frankie Italiano, bass...

So I'm sitting at The Sandbox one night watching Amish Outlaws and the couple in front of me was leaving. I didn't know this couple but...

Fake what? Fake Fest is a week-long music event held at The Deck at Golden Nugget in Atlantic City featuring 100% tribute bands! These...

This is the old dude, Howie J. Reynolds....And you're listening to Less Than Jake... If you are a Less Than Jake fan, you KNOW that intro...