Summer Is Coming
The Jet Star has finally been removed from the ocean, and Seaside Heights says they'll have their boardwalk ready in time for the summer. The Asbury Park boardwalk officially re-opens today.
As kind of a mini kickoff to everything, I headed out to the re-opened Langosta Lounge last night to catch a Nicole Atkins solo set. The place looks great now. It's got a new, much larger stage; and I wouldn't be surprised to see some big performances in there this summer. Nicole Atkins was great as usual, stunning everyone with some material from her just-recorded upcoming LP and an unbelievable rendition of Roy Orbison's "Crying." She even told me she remembered signing the top to CoolDaughter #1's takeout food at Langosta Lounge a few years ago.
You've got two more chances to catch Nicole Atkins in Asbury Park this weekend. She'll be appearing at the Stone Pony tonight with Dead On Live, and tomorrow she's doing a DJ set at the Watermark.
Later today, starting at 6pm, Speak Into My Good Eye will be presenting a free showcase at Jimbo's in Seaside Heights as part of the Jersey Shore Festival. There are some great bands on that bill, and you should check it out if you can.
Next week, things kick off in earnest when the Gaslight Anthem opens the Stone Pony Summer Stage with a two-night stand on Saturday and Sunday.
This is all fantastic news; but for many towns in the area, the effects of Superstorm Sandy are still felt daily. Shark River Hills, the hometown of Nicole Atkins, will be holding a concert on June 1st to benefit the Recovery Along the River Fund which aims to aid residents still recovering from the storm. Atkins will be performing, along with Steve Forbert and many others. Last night, Atkins promised that the event would feature plenty of sausage sandwiches.
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