(AUGUST 16, 2008 -- LAWRENCE, NJ) -- Just outside of Trenton, at McGuinn's Place, a bar that the band had played often throughout their career, The Commons played their final show on Saturday night in front of many of their long-time fans. The set list was peppered with songs running through the band's entire catalog even going back to songs off their first CD that have rarely been played in recent years. It was definitely a treat for the die-hards in the audience that not only have been friend… Continue

4 1/2 stars By Gary Wien There's really no better way to review a new CD by Maybe Pete than by popping open a bottle of cheap Merlot, so here goes... "Straight to Red" is the second full-length disc by the North Jersey / Jersey Shore rock and roll band. Their first disc took several years and the songs were basically greatest hits for their fans by the time it was released, thankfully this one came out much sooner and fans will even find a few surprises in store for them. The best news is t… Continue

Shocking news.. I just found out that Jack Young of Phantom's Opera has died. He was one of the most important, influential, and inspirational mentors of my life. Working together we sometimes fought like hell and endured serious issues with each other, but fundamentally Jack was a truly great human being. He was kind, charitable, generous, and a hugely talented songwriter and musician. He will be sorely missed.. From the Asbury Park Press: JOHN P. YANOSO, 57, PERTH AMBOY John Peter "Jack" Ya… Continue