Brookdale 9-11 Benefit Wrap-up

On Saturday, September 14th. 2002, Brookdale Community College’s radio station, 90.5 The Night hosted a songwriter’s showcase, ‘The Brookdale 9/11 Relief Fund Benefit’ at it’s Performing Arts Center. Created by BCC foundation board of trustees, the 9/11 Relief Fund uses every penny of the donations it receives to ease the costs of books and supplies for family members and spouses killed on September 11th, 2001.

Shannon McNally at Brookdale’s 9-11 Benefit

 The benefit consisted of two separate sets, the first beginning at 3 p.m. with artists Jill Sobule, Josh Ritter, Mike Berger, Virginia and her band, Michael Ferentino and Anderes Karu, Jabberpony, Josh Carlin, Nicole Atkins and Shannon McNally

Shannon, Tommy, Mike, J-Pat and John Carlin

who just came off the road opening for John Mellencamp. The second began at 8 p.m. and included J. Pat, who then joined Josh Zandman and Tommy Hughes for their set,
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Harry’s Roadhouse
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     This phenomenon is palpable in the streets of Asbury Park. The opening night of Harry’s Roadhouse on Wednesday, December 4th was proof positive that Asbury Park is a community that is coming together in an atmosphere of mutual supportiveness to rebuild from the ruins of what once seemed like a ghost town. The new kid on the block is Harry’s Roadhouse, a Restaurant and Bar located at 662 Cookman Avenue. The state of the art sound system and old biker attitude is sure to attract a mix of musical acts to the stage as well as the occasional surprise special guest. So come on down to check out the menu and the sounds at the Roadhouse, where they’re waiting for ya and are sure to show you a good time. The stage is set and the bar is stocked to ensure that a good time is had by all at the Roadhouse.

Kitchen at Harry’s Roadhouse

     Stay tuned to NJCoast.com for updates on upcoming acts or just stop in and you might just get the surprise show of your dream.
By Una McGurk