Jersey Beat and The Milwaukees are Going Back to Maxwell's. Thursday, July 2nd

Jersey Beat Showcase ft. The Milwaukees, Eastern Anchors, Bastards of Melody

When you think of the North Jersey music scene, two things should pop into your head immediately: Maxwell's and Jersey Beat. Maxwell's, the venerable and important Hoboken indie rock club, is now under new management and operating under the name Maxwell's Tavern. Jersey Beat, on the other hand, is still under the management of Jim Testa. Through Jersey Beat, just as he's done for the last 33 years, Jim Testa acts as a tireless champion of the tri-state area music scene.

On Thursday, July 2nd, Jersey Beat will host their first showcase at the new Maxwell's Tavern. The evening represents a couple of new beginnings. Maxwell's Tavern has been making some noise again on the musical front, presenting shows from local, independent acts for the last several months. Hosting a party with Jersey Beat would appear to cement their commitment to, once again, being a place where local, original acts can get a show. Headlining the bill are New Jersey rock and roll veterans The Milwaukees. The band have been on a hiatus since entering the world of parenthood, but they're coming back with a compilation of unreleased tracks called Vasectomies to be released at the show on Thursday, perhaps laying the groundwork for a new release down the road.

Joining The Milwaukees on the bill are Red Bank's Eastern Anchors. They'll be bringing their "poppiest band on a heavy night, or the heaviest band on a poppy night" sound to the proceedings. NJ / NY power pop power trio Bastards of Melody round things out.

So head to Maxwell's Tavern on Thursday, July 2nd, to celebrate some of what's made the New Jersey music scene so vibrant over the years while looking ahead to a promising future.

Doors for Thursday's show are at 8:30pm, and $10 gets you inside. Advance tickets are here.