Harry’s Roadhouse Art

   If you haven't heard about Harry's yet, you’re missing one of the hottest new bars and restaurants on the Jersey Shore. Located at 662 Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park, they serve some awesome food and the entertainment is premium. One of Harry's manager's, Una (a veteran to NJCoast.com), has found her calling in arranging live music and coordinating art shows.
   In July, Harry’s featured work from artists Geoffrey Fontaigne and Jacinta Stewart. I had the pleasure of spend- ing an evening with the two. Jacinta is a perfect reflection of her art, and Geoffrey lends himself to the same sophistication and strict discipline his pictures portray.
   In the time that I spent with Geoffrey he spoke of discovering his hidden talent and what led him to show at Harry's.
   Geoffrey grew up on Long Island, and now lives in Princeton, NJ. He has studied a broad scope of subjects from math to music. His interests and experiences with the arts and sciences have helped him to express his technique and mechanics.
   He studied the French Impressionists and seems to be fully "impressed". Yet he hasn't shied away from the modernists. His series of abstracts done in pastels on unique paper give a gestural, or raw representation (to convey the feeling of the object or shape), allusion to form. He also takes from the modernists his use of primary colors. To prevent discord, Geoffrey's color palette is a mix of high value shading (brighter, more cheerful colors) and minimal variation.

often drawing flowers. This oversized, exploded foliage is a new series he is hoping to master and cultivate into market (a group of consumers who respond positively to an artist’s work and style).
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Wien’s
“Beyond the Palace”

   When I was at Harry's, not only did I have the pleasure of experiencing the art work and music, I also met Gary Wien.
   Wien is the author of “Beyond the Palace”, a literary tribute to the Asbury music scene. The book features over 45 personal interviews Gary had with rock legends like Bruce Tunkel, Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, Jon Bon Jovi, Dramarama, Southside Johnny and many more. In addition to Jersey’s music legends, Wien’s book also covers some of the newer talents coming out of this area.
   Alongside Wien’s interviews are photos by long-time friend and well-known photographer Debra L. Rampling.
   Gary grew up on the Jersey Shore, where he snuck into the popular venues (many of which are shown in the book’s photos)as a minor to catch a glimpse of these Jersey legends rock the stage. He also worked for the radio station WNEW, whose beach parties can also be seen in the book’s photos.
   If you're a fan of the Jersey music scene, you need to check out this book, or share your pride with an out of state friend. To pick up a copy, contact Antic Hay Books in Asbury Park or email Wien at gary@asburymusic.com
     -Dina Giordano