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you up if you are flying solo. Bands are welcome as well to indulge an audience. At about nine o’clock the room will be full of other artists and friends waiting to clap and sing along to originals and covers.
   On August 25, 2006, Cook and Steve kicked off the night getting everyone in the mood to hear some fine music. Ending their set with a crowd favorite “Salvation of the World” has everyone singing along. Kevin Quinn plays Jersey style blues and does a tight cover of “Joey” by Concrete Blond that he has redone to be his own wonderful rendition of what divorce is like. Gina Lee and Kimmy take the stage representing for the younger demographic belting out like pros. The room now holding it’s breath after Gina Lee and Kimmy find Marie and Jay taking the stage. In country style, they harmonize beautifully. Mike Brett walks on stage to play “Union Man” and an acoustic version of “Anarchy in the UK”. Gary brings some Cracker out on his set. Right before I left, Keith Mc turned out the keyboards showing us rock and roll flare.
   A word to the wise, you are missing out on a good time in if you don't visit at least once. A place to get rid of your pay to play blues, a bar, a family environment, all this and video games in the lounge, plus a place to stay if you can’t go home. What more could you ask for in one of the few Open Mic's on the Jersey Shore?  For more information, call
 - The Berkley Carteret Hotel at (732) 776-6700
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     His anthemic choruses bring to mind the style of quite a few veterans of the Jersey Shore. And Jody lists some of our more prominent natives as his influences. With no formal training, he describes his music as being “from the heart”.  One distinctly recognizable element is the impression left on him by the pop scene. He is not overly bogged down by its conventions but certainly aware of what is comfortable and relatable to his listeners. 

Clearly he has been doing this for a while but he gives the impression that this is new and fresh and that he’s hitting the ground running. The devoted fans in the crowd that night shouted, “Play Dreamer!” Finally, he conceded and we were treated to what was apparently a big hit back where he’s from. Truth be told, it could be a big hit here as well. Coming from Detroit, how did he even end up in Asbury Park? Well the fact that his manager is from north Jersey could have something to do with it. Whatever the case may be, we swing the doors to our proverbial 24-hour diner wide open and say, “We’re glad to have you, Jody.”
         By Joanna Burns