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Continue reading →: Spread Eagle to play two record release parties for new album The Brutal Divine
Spread Eagle will be releasing their new album on Friday, June 12, 2026 to celebrate the new album the band will be playing two record release party shows. Friday June 12 at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ at 7pm and Saturday June 13 at halftime bar and grille in Newark, Delaware…
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Continue reading →: Transcendent Awaken album review
Free your soul starts out with a heavy groove then it turns progressive dream theatre like only for a moment then it’s back to the heavy groove for this song it works out fine. Beyond the veil- I miss hearing albums with heavy guitars and cool drum grooves. I miss…
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Continue reading →: Kickin Valentina to kick off UK tour August 29.
Kickin Valentina is kicking off Star Spangled Fist Fight UK tour on August 29, 2024. The band is touring in support Star Spangled Fist Fight album which was released earlier this year. The band will also be playing two california shows November 7 at the Whisky A go go and…
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Continue reading →: Real World Jon Brennan album review I ain’t done singin’ yet
Getting to interview Jon Brennan was an adventure for the Metal Summit. The interview was supposed to happen at 11am at Jon’s record label office. Sadly there was a 5 and a half hour delay. Not fun texting Jon about the delay who despite having a busy day where he…
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Continue reading →: Gable Brown Paper Bag album Review
When you make an butt kicking debut album. What do you do? You keep it by tuning it up to 11 and delivering another ass kicking album. Lyrically the songs speak to you. You can listen to the song and feel the song is about you or your friend. We…
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Continue reading →: Rock N Rock is alive how to keep it that way
Gene Simmons said that rock ‘n’ roll is dead and he brought many different opinions from his peers and fans alike. MTV, the Grammys and the other award shows for years have ignored rock ‘n’ roll. That’s fine. Metallica, Iron Maiden and Judas priest or never on the radio but…
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Continue reading →: Def Leggend Live Review
Def Leggend made their way on a snowy weekend to Virginia to play a weekend of shows. The band is known as the next best thing to Def Leppard and they did not disappoint. The band kicked things into high gear by kicking off an 18 song Setlist that included…
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Continue reading →: Gable Buttered Toast Album Review
The best thing about music is when you discover new music that kicks maximum ass. All of the classic rock bands at one point where new artists were being discovered. How many of you remember the day you discovered your favorite band? I found out about Mark Gable. The first song I listened to…
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Continue reading →: New York Guardians fall to St. Louis Battlehawks 29-9
The St. Louis BattleHawks had their season opener in front of an XFL record attendance crowd of 29,554 people. The offensive struggles of the New York Guardians continues losing again on the road 29-9 to the St. Louis Battlehawks. The New York Guardians dropped to 1-2 for the season. The…
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Continue reading →: New York Guardians loss on the road against DC Defender
Watching New York guardians today was exciting for the first minute. After that it was a tough game to watch. It makes me wonder did this team believe the hype on how good they were last week and did they come prepared to on the road in their first home…
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Continue reading →: XFL IS BACK New York Guardians win season opener!
For football fans the sunday after the super bowl can be a sad day. The thought of having to wait five more months for football to start. Luckily for the football fans the XFL football league gives fans an extra 12 weeks of football 10 game season plus two playoff…
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Continue reading →: Interview with New York Guardians President Janet Duch
The XFL Team the New York Guardians is preparing to kick off the season on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Metlife Stadium. I had a chance to talk to team President Janet Duch Angel Alamo: what can fans expect for the upcoming XFL season? Janet Duch: You know, I think…
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Continue reading →: Marc Anthony Concert Review
Marc Anthony brought his Opus tour to Atlantic City Hard Rock casino Saturday, January 25, 2020. The tour is in support of his latest album Opus his first studio album in six years. The concert was supposed to start at 8pm. On this night Marc Anthony proved why after 30…
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Continue reading →: Desmond Child Interview
If you bought any records from KISS, Bon Jovi, or Aerosmith and read the songwriting credits the name Desmond Child always popped up. Desmond Child has been the man behind the scenes writing hit songs such as Aerosmith “Angel”, KISS “I was made for lovin’ you, Bon Jovi “Living on…
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Continue reading →: Tilted goes Full Speed Ahead
Tilted will be having a record release party on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Brighton Bar 121 Brighton Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740 show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online https://tilted.ticketleap.com/?fbclid=IwAR34kBgCI6i-ZMahbHE_7FDKAeqcKcQxbsVZSC5bkVayFtwgToMXF5KzLO4 Angel: Who produced the album Full Speed Ahead? Tilted: The new album FULL SPEED AHEAD,…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Beverly Blue
Angel Alamo: How did you come up with your entertainment name? Beverly Blue: Well, I had that name since I was a teenager, hanging out in New York City with all the lesbians and gays. I was a lesbian, so that was my little tag name.AA: How long have you been in…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Autograph guitarist Jimi Bell
It has been an exciting year so far for Autograph and Jimi Bell. The band has been playing shows and keeping rock and roll alive. Now the band is starting a new chapter with the addition of Jimi Bell replacing founding member Steve Lynch. I had the opportunity to interview…
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Continue reading →: Conversation with professional wrestler Roni Nicole
During a recent match. I had the chance to interview professional wrestler Roni “Big Bang” Nicole who put on an electrifying wrestling match that fans won’t forget. I had a chance to interview and see her wrestling match. She is loved by fans. After the event was over there were…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Good Curvy
Angel Alamo: How did you come up with the idea for your website? Good Curvy: Well, I wanted to show the artistic side of curvy bodies… I had been seeing comments about curvy modes photos being raunchy and “not art” and I knew that was not true… I wanted to…
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Continue reading →: Meet Steven Adler singer Ari Kamin
Steven Adler played at M3 festival. Fans didn’t know quite what to expect. All the fans knew was we would be hearing some Guns N Roses classics. Fans didn’t know quite what to expect from Ari Kamin didn’t disappoint fans by the end of the set everyone was wondering who is this guy.…
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Continue reading →: Entrevista con Ari Kamin
Steven Adler jugó en el festival M3. Los aficionados no sabían muy bien qué esperar. Todos los fanáticos sabían que estaríamos escuchando algunos clásicos de Guns N Roses. Los fanáticos no sabían muy bien qué esperar de Ari Kamin no decepcionó a los fanáticos al final del set, todos se…
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Continue reading →: Conversation with Singaya
Singaya is a 4-piece Punk Rock outfit. Started in the summer of 2016 after toying around with the sound and musicians Singaya really starting to come into their own by 2017 with the releases of “You’ve Got the Bite” and “Yeah Whatever Lady” this band is a well oiled machine ready take over venues…
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Continue reading →: Autograph guitarist Steve Lynch Interview
Days before the M3 festival. I had a chance to talk to Autograph guitarist Steve Lynch. The band played twice at M3 festival they played their day 2 of the M3 festival. The best part was hearing Autograph play a short set at the after party at the Sheraton at 2a.m. That…
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Continue reading →: Conversation with Warrant’s Robert Mason & Jerry Dixon
Warrant are no strangers to M3 festival. They have performed eight times. Last year they did an acoustic set and this year played a rocking set that made us wish they could keep playing. They are in the middle of the yearlong Dirty 30 tour celebrating the release of their…
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Continue reading →: Norm Yip Beyond Skin Interview
Norm Yip brought his art exhibit beyond skin to Untitled Space Gallery. Attendees were able to see his work and look at his 20 year journey. Attendees also were treated to the man himself Norm Yip guests being able to mingle and take pictures. I had the opportunity to sit…
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Continue reading →: Conversation with XYZ bassist Pat Fointaine
XYZ gave M3 fans twice the fun while performing on day 3 of the M3 Festival. The band performed a small set for fans at the after party event at the Sheraton and then peformed at M3 festival on Sunday afternoon giving fans a 30 minute set that left them…
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Continue reading →: Vixen Interview
Vixen played an exciting eight song set at M3 festival Sunday may, 5, 2019 it was a mixture of covers and some of their songs from there earlier albums. The rain did not stop Vixen from rocking or the audience from enjoying their set after the band put on a…
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Continue reading →: Tora Tora Interview
Tora Tora kicked off the 2nd day of the M3 festival with a rocking 30 minute set that the band didn’t disappoint at all and were happy to be playing at M3 Festival. Fans who attended got to see the band live and also meet the band. After the performance…
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Continue reading →: Capitol Wrestling 2nd Anniversary
Capitol wrestling celebrated its second birthday in a very big way on Sunday April 7th 2019. Capitol wrestling broad great Wrestling entertainment to Ridgefield Park New Jersey and if you were there you were not disappointed and if you didn’t show up you need to do yourself a favor check…
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Continue reading →: Mike Tramp Interview
Mike Tramp released his 11th studio album Stray from the flock earlier this year. He also kicked off his world tour that will keep him busy and on the road. I had the opportunity to catch up with Mike Tramp on one of his tour stops at Hopewell Theater in…
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Continue reading →: Darryl Hall and John Oates Live Review
Darryl Hall and John Oates brought their eight-piece band to Atlantic City Hard Rock Casino for an electrifying sold-out show that didn’t disappoint. Darryl Hall and John Oates played to a sold-out show that consisted of people of all ages. Hall and Oates played a 14 song set with a…
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Continue reading →: Russell Powell Interview
Russell Powell hosted his first east coast exhibit at One Art Space in New York on October 27, 2018. I was amazed at the art work on display and how Russell had done it by hand and used a new technology where people could use an app and be…
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Continue reading →: Exxxotica 2018
The exxxotica hosted its annual event at NJ Expo. This is the 11th year that it has been hosted in New Jersey. Edison, NJ is the perfect location to host this event. There is plenty of free parking which is a plus. It’s easy to get to right off exit 10…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Buckets N Joints
Buckets N Joints have been busy lately preparing their 2nd album due for release next year and preparing for a tour to follow. The band is busy playing 100 shows a year. I was able to interview this great new band to talk the band and upcoming album. Angel…
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Continue reading →: Tyketto Michael Clayton Interview
For 30 years, Tyketto’s life is like a Rocky story. A band that has been knocked down, gotten back up, and refuses to give up. They are the band that are still rocking with no signs of slowing down. Tyketto (Danny Vaughn-Vocals, Chris Green-Guitar, Greg Smith-bass, Michael Clayton-drums, Ged…
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Continue reading →: Tyketto Interview M3 Festival
Angel Alamo: What has the band been up to lately? Danny Vaughn: It’s a bit of a quiet year for us. We have a couple of major things coming up with the festivals in June. One in Switzerland one in London. We are doing something we have never done before which…
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Continue reading →: Queensryche Interview M3 Festival
I was able to talk with M3 festival headliners Queensryche (Todd LaTorre & Michael Wilton) before hitting the stage. Angel Alamo: How is the new album coming along? Todd La Torre: It’s going well actually; it is in the mixing stages right now. AA: How is playing at the…
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Continue reading →: Michael Sweet (Stryper) Interview
I got the chance to talk to Stryper frontman Michael Sweet a few hours before he was to hit the stage at the M3 festival for the start of the world tour to support the new album God Damn Devil. Angel Alamo: How does it feel playing at the M3…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Pro Wrestler Roni Big Bang Nicole
Angel Alamo: What do you enjoy the most about wrestling? Roni BIG BANG Nicole: Wrestling is SUCH an memorable and timeless sport. The combination of athletic prowess, pageantry, storytelling, conflict and victory are lived out in real time inside (and sometimes outside) a wrestling ring. Its truly a marvel…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Bob Dee with Petro
On a rare nice Saturday afternoon, I got the chance to meet and talk to Bob Dee with Petro in Jersey City NJ. Not far away from New York City where Bob had been working hard on his new album. It was a rare opportunity to have an in-depth conversation…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Foreigner’s Tom Gimbel
Foreigner is not slowing down now or thinking about retirement. The band is embarking on another tour this year around the world and doing another 100 shows. The band is also putting out Foreigner with the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra & Chorus their latest live release on April 27, 2018. I had…
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Continue reading →: Skyler Blu Jai Interview
Skyler Blu Jai was the first person I ever interviewed at Exxxotica. It was a nice treat when a year later I was able to talk to Skyler Blu Jai again for a new interview. Angel Alamo: How did you start in the business? Skyler Blu Jai: I came across…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Candace Von
Angel Alamo: How long have you been in the industry for? Candace Von: I have been in the industry for 10 years now. Angel Alamo: What do you like to do in your free time? Candace Von: I love to shop and travel. My favorite place to…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Vick Nicole
Angel Alamo: How did you get started in the business? Vick Nicole: The way I got started in the adult industry was me and my friend Rose We were having a game between each other. We had all the stuff on the list Sexual things that we wanted to…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Mulan Blossom
Angel Alamo: How long have you been in the industry for? Mulan Blossom: Over nine years now. Angel Alamo: What do you like to do in your free time? Mulan Blossom: I like to do make-up and masterbate. Angel Alamo: How did you start in the business? Mulan Blossom: I have…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Raquel Love
Interview with Raquel Love Angel Alamo: How long have you been in the industry for? Raquel Love: I have been in the industry for three years now. Angel Alamo: What do you like to do in your free time? Raquel Love: I like to play video games and read…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Cherokee D’ass
Cherokee D’ass is one of the most popular and sought after adult stars in the industry. She started her career in 1999. She is one of the stars who is popular and always keeping busy. She was nice enough to do a five question with me. Angel Alamo:What do you…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Lucky Starr
Angel Alamo: How long have you been in the industry for? Lucky Starr: I have been in the industry for eight years now. Angel Alamo: What do you like to do in your free time? Lucky Starr: I love to sing karaoke, shop, and go dancing …
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Continue reading →: Interview with Loni Legend
Angel Alamo: How long have you been in the industry for? Loni Legend: I have been in the industry for three years. Angel Alamo: What do you like to do in your free time? Loni Legend: I love going to movies and concerts Angel Alamo: How did…
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Continue reading →: Leadership: Positive attitude
I remember New Years Eve 2010 December 31, 2010. I was chairman of the Camden Parking Authority. I had come down to the waterfront to see how the employees were doing and to thank them for coming into work on New Year’s…
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Continue reading →: Van Halen why can’t this be love
The last 20 years have been hard for Van Halen fans the band has only done two studio albums and five music tours. it’s hard to pinpoint what goes on behind the scenes with Van Halen and how they work.…
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Continue reading →: R.I.P Music business
Gene Simmons gets a lot of flak for some of the things that he said but one of the things that he said that makes sense it’s the fact that there is no music business because consumers feel they are entitled to download music for free. For a musician to…
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Continue reading →: Tom Petty Tribute
Today with the passing of Tom Petty it feels like the Music Died. The first time I ever heard of Tom Petty song was in 1989 when Free Falling came on MTV I thought at first that he was a solo singer putting out his first solo album little did…
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Continue reading →: Chris Cornell Remembered
The music world has had some time to process the fact that this year we sadly lost Chris Cornell. First and foremost he was a father, husband, son, brother and friend. While they had the opportunity to get to know Chris on a personal level we the fans simply got…
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Continue reading →: Guns N Roses the last dangerous band
Guns and Roses is the last dangerous rock band that has existed in 30 years to really has been no other band like them. I was 8 years old when appetite for destruction came out. That time period 1987-1993 there was no other band like guns n roses. It is…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Tina JetterTina Jetter has been a busy actress lately having done musicals, she is also busy doing films. Tina will be playing Laura Thomas in the TV series Platinum Dreams which is scheduled to start shooting February, 2018. I had a chance to catch up with Tina Jetter to talk about…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Don McAvoy & The great whateverI got a chance to interview a great band from Philadelphia, PA. They are my favorite band from the area. They are a fun group of guys who know how to rock. They have written hundreds of great songs, they play sell out shows, they give you your money’s worth…
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Continue reading →: MOTLEY CRUE IS NOT GETTING BACK TOGETHER
Some press like to work BS stories. Happy to report I am not one of them. I am a Motley Crue fan. Dr. Feelgood was the first record I ever bought. I saw them on tour with POISON. I had the pleasure of interview former singer John Corabi. When a…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Billy Childs (Britny Fox)
Britny Fox are one of the bands to come out of the South Jersey/Philadelphia scene along with John Corabi and Cinderella. The band released their debut album in 1988 that went gold and went on a massive tour. The band reformed again recently. I had a chance to talk…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Jim Johnson candidate for New Jersey GovernorJim Johnson grew up in Montclair, NJ. According to his website jimjohnson4governor.com Jim served as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, successfully prosecuting violent drug dealers, white-collar tax evasion, and organized crime – including members of the Genovese crime family and drug dealers who tried…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz
Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz is a lifelong resident of Perth Amboy running for her 3rd term to be Perth Amboy mayor. Observer.com named her one of the 30 most influential women in New Jersey. She has kept busy revitalizing Perth Amboy and continuing the work she has set up…
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Continue reading →: Interview with guitarist Yiannis PapadopoulosYiannis Papadopoulos has been playing on tour across the country as Scott Stapp’s lead guitarist. Many people are getting to know Yiannis Papadopoulos. Yiannis Papadopoulos has won various worldwide guitar competitions and has spent years on the music circuit in Greece working as a session musician before he got his big break as Scott Stapp’s…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Kip WingerKip Winger has had an amazing career. He started his career co-writing a song on KIX’s Midnite Dynamite album. The next year Kip Winger would go on record and tour with Alice Cooper before he ventured out on his own and formed his own band Winger. Kip Winger has had a busy…
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Continue reading →: Preview 7th Annual NYC Independent Film Festival
The most wonderful time in Indie films is upon us once again. It’s the 7th Annual NYC Independent Film Festival which will be taking place from April 26, 2016 to May 1, 2016. A celebration of filmmaking. There is a film for everybody. What every film lover can appreciate about…
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Continue reading →: Interview with KoldBloodedWatch Koldblooded perform and you won’t believe how young these guys are or how professional and committed they are to the band and to each other if you spend time with them. You would have to see the band live on stage to know what I mean. In an era…
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Continue reading →: Consider me dead: young at heart
Consider me dead are one of the best new bands to come out. They have been working hard touring all year in support of their debut album young at heart. The band has been hard at work on bringing their music out to their fans while keeping a busy schedule…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Bo Blaze
Bo Blaze is an Entrepreneur, Author and Professional Certified Life Coach specializing in Alternative Lifestyles of all kinds. He is PCC Certified by the International Coach Federation and a CVCC Certified Graduate of The Center for Coaching Mastery. He is also the arthur of 50 shades of curious.…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Former Camden,NJ City Councilman Israel Nieves
Former Camden City Councilman Israel Nieves served as Camden City Councilman from 1994-2005 rising through the ranks to become an influential leader in politics. Israel retired from politics in 2005. I was able to catch up with Israel Nieves. ***(Leadership series will be a series of interviews…
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Continue reading →: Jani Lane: Song & dance man
Jani Lane the former lead singer from warrant was perhaps one of the most underrated talented songwriters of the 80’s hair metal genre. He is known as the Cherry Pie guy. The guy that wrote the song that was all over radio and MTV in 1990. As a fan I…
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Continue reading →: Firehouse guitarist Bill Leverty talks new single StrongFirehouse guitarist Bill Leverty is still rocking and going strong after 25 years. Having written hit songs and played too sold out crowds. Bill Leverty is still going strong after 25 years. He is still playing with Firehouse and is working on a new solo record. I spoke to Bill Leverty…
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Continue reading →: Bill Belichick: On to Cincinnati
Love or hate Bill Belichick you can’t argue with success. His team wins every year. His biggest challenge will come on the day Tom Brady retires. Week 4 of the 2014 NFL season New England patriots got beaten bad by the Kansas City Chiefs a great team. They lost 41-14 they…
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Continue reading →: John Corabi: Unplugged & still screaming
John Corabi has had an amazing career as a musician having been on the music circuit since 1985 playing clubs in the south Jersey/Philadelphia area with Angora. Later on being the singer for The Scream, Motley Crue, Union, and guitarist for RATT. John Corabi has been a busy man lately playing on tour supporting his acoustic…
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Continue reading →: Entrevista con John Corabi
John Corabi ha tenido una carrera increíble como músico de haber estado en el circuito de la música desde 1985 tocando en clubes de la zona sur de Jersey / Philadelphia con Angora. Luego de ser el cantante de The Scream, Motley Crue, Union, y guitarrista de RATT. John…
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Continue reading →: Market Street Pizzeria Camden, NJ
When I am at the Camden waterfront which is often during the summertime, My favorite place to eat is Market Street Pizzeria. What can I say about Market Street Pizzeria located at 1 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102. They have friendly customer service. Every time I walk into that place…
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Continue reading →: Manny Blue Interview
Editors note: I got the opportunity to interview one of the most underrated and hardest working singers in the music business Strukk World Entertainment artist Manny Blue. He is always writing music, he is pursuing his education, while acting and also doing a reality show. He is one of the…
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Continue reading →: Camden Waterfront (BB&T PAVILION)
In 1993 I was a volunteer at Cooper hospital. I would at times stare out the window from the 7th floor looking out to the Camden waterfront. I knew something was being built because from the window I can see the construction on the BB&T Pavilion going on. I did not…
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Continue reading →: PETER LAVIOLETTE calls the best time out in sports
The 2010 NHL playoffs will always be remembered for the Philadelphia Flyers coming back from 0-3 deficit to win game 7. I was watching the game and saw the Boston Bruins take a 3-0 lead in the first period. Then I saw what was a brilliant leadership move. I have…




