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Meet Jeff Crespi, Music Photographer
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
Cha Cha Cherry
Feb 207 min read
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
Cha Cha Cherry
Feb 45 min read


Meet: The Bellas
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...
Cha Cha Cherry
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Fake Fest
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...
Cha Cha Cherry
Jul 14, 20252 min read


A love letter to Less Than Jake....
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...
Cha Cha Cherry
Jul 3, 20253 min read


Straight Outta Lancaster
***Disclaimer: This post is long overdue! I was so busy the last few weeks planning my 50th bday party with Super Trans Am!!!*** When I...
Cha Cha Cherry
Jun 26, 20252 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...
Cha Cha Cherry
Jun 5, 20253 min read


A Cold Beer on a Friday Night...
At Moore's...would hit the spot if I actually liked beer but I leave that to Jtweets... A little recap overdue (your Garter girls are...
Cha Cha Cherry
May 13, 20252 min read


All we hear is....
Radio Gaga...or Stretch & the Armstrongs.... Are you confused right now? Or maybe you are having a 1970s flashback. Stop it Gen Xers -...
Cha Cha Cherry
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Meet Charlie and Phil from GOLDFINGER!!
You guysssss....I cannot put into words how hard I was fan gurling during this interview (but remaining TOT professional). If you told...
Cha Cha Cherry
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Get down...boogie oogie oogie
What do you get when you mix an exciting front woman, a dancing horn section, talented multiple other vocalists and musicians, and a set...
Cha Cha Cherry
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Meet: Joe from The Benjamins
So excited to bring you our latest interview with Joe, the frontman from The Benjamins ! We recapped The Benjamins last year and you can...
Cha Cha Cherry
Mar 26, 20251 min read


Move Along...
When all you got to keep is strong... Move along, move along like I know you do... This song kinda hit me square in the jaw when I was...
Cha Cha Cherry
Mar 24, 20253 min read


New Band Alert: Marshall Ridge Band
Picture it...a hot, summer night...chilling in your backyard with some of your favorite people...maybe a little fire pit going (perhaps...
Cha Cha Cherry
Mar 17, 20252 min read
S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y night
A MUCH needed night of dancing to one of our favorite tribute bands was exactly what the doctor ordered for Cha Cha Cherry and Jtweets....
Cha Cha Cherry
Mar 10, 20252 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...
Cha Cha Cherry
Jan 31, 20251 min read
Top 5 - Cha Cha's Fav Concerts
Each January, I eagerly await to see which of my favorite bands will come to NJ and who is coming to my favorite venues. I sit with...
Cha Cha Cherry
Jan 21, 20254 min read


December Recap
Can you believe it's 2025?! First of all, going into the new year, we'd like to thank everyone for your support of our little blog that...
Cha Cha Cherry
Jan 3, 20252 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...
Cha Cha Cherry
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
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