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The Flying Garter
The INdefinitive Guide to NJ Cover Bands
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
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Feb 45 min read


Rock the boat...
Ya know, I can't listen to 70s rock, disco, Less Than Jake and Goldfinger ALL the time...Cha Cha dedicated the better part of last...
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Jun 5, 20253 min read


Meet: Sugardragon
Super stoked to bring you our latest interview with Sugardragon - no it's not some candy-coated fire breathing beast. Sugardragon is one...
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Mar 31, 20251 min read
Meet: Black Dog
We are super stoked to bring you our first official video interview - Black Dog at Crossroads, Garwood, NJ. Since we are new to this, it...
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Jan 31, 20251 min read


It wasn't a rock...
It was a "Yacht" Lobster.... Earlier this month, Jtweets convinced Cha Cha to give yacht rock another chance. I had my doubts as the last...
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Dec 28, 20242 min read
Top 5...Cha Cha's Fav Christmas Tunes
After those Thanksgiving leftovers are gone and the tree is up, I am game for some holiday tunes. I mean, not ALL holiday tunes ( sorry...
Cha Cha Cherry
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Where it began
I can't begin to know when... Well, actually it was 1985. A little band formed in NJ and quickly became one of the most popular Jersey...
Cha Cha Cherry
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Closing time, one last call for alcohol...
So finish your whiskey or beer... Those immortal words at every bar....I can't tell you how many times I've heard those words at Bar A in...
Cha Cha Cherry
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Do you like Pina Coladas?
And getting caught in the rain...Or perhaps in a sea of captain hats? This past weekend, The Flying Garter headed down to Asbury Park, NJ...
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
Hey Hey Mama...
Said the way you move.... On Friday, The Flying Garter checked out the Led Zeppelin cover band - Black Dog at Crossroads in Garwood...
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Sep 21, 20242 min read
Rocking Picks of the Week
Here's what we are excited about this weekend. Who are you seeing rock out this weekend and where? Share in the comments. Friday, 9/20...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read
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