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Bayonne Division of Recreation Announces the 2023 Summer Sounds by the Bay Concert
The Bayonne Division of Recreation has announced the 2023 Summer Sounds By the Bay Concert Series. Weather permitting, each performance will be begin promptly on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm and held at the amphitheater on the lower level of DiDomenico-16th Street Park, which is located between Avenue A and Newark Bay. The concerts are scheduled for Wednesdays from July 12 through August 23, with August 30 as a rain date.
“We are ready for a great summer. We have a great lineup of music, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone enjoying the summer nights,” stated
Pete Amadeo, Supervisor of Recreation.
The following concerts have been scheduled:
Wednesday, July 12: The Infernos
The Infernos are an Internationally acclaimed show band featuring singers, dancers, and musicians from all over New Jersey. It was formed in 1977 by Leader and Keyboardist Bobby Wells, starting as a local band, but even then, they were destined for fame and glory.
Wednesday, July 19: Del Satins
The Del-Satins are an American vocal group, most active in the early 1960s, who recorded on their own, but are best remembered for
their harmonies on hit records for Dion and others. They have been described as having “few peers as practitioners of harmony and Doo-Wop.”
The group was formed in 1958 in Manhattan, New York, through a merger of two existing street corner groups, the Yorkville Melodies and the Jokers. The original members were teenagers. They chose the name Del-Satins as a tribute to The Dells and The Five Satins.
Wednesday, August 2: The Chiclettes
The Chiclettes perform music from The Supremes to Chaka Khan, Lesley Gore to Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin to The Pointer Sisters. The Chiclettes will get you moving with their highenergy tribute to female artists through the decades! Performing hit
after hit, they remind us of these artists’ remarkable contributions to pop music through the years. Wherever they perform, the combination of energetic talent and live renderings of some of the greatest songs ever recorded always leaves a lasting impression
Wednesday, July 26: Saints in the City The focus of the band was to recreate the music and bring to life some of the most memorable live versions that Bruce Springsteen fans have come to appreciate! With the dynamic lead vocals of Robert Santa, we will surely please Bruce fans everywhere! In addition, the Saints are musicians who have a wealth of live & touring experience, that includes bassist Johnny Pisano (Willie
Nile, Blushing Brides), keyboardist Matt Kutner and multi-instrumentalist Joey Dellacroce (Camber). The group has performed throughout the Northeast in venues such as, The Park Theater, Courthouse Center For The Arts, District Center For The Arts, BB King’s, The Stone Pony, The Wonder Bar, and numerous other venues and festivals.
Wednesday, August 9: Here’s Elton!
Capturing all of the sights, sounds and excitement of a live Elton John show, “Here’s ELTON” performs Elton’s hits spanning his amazing career as well as Elton’s cover versions of songs by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Aretha Franklin and much Cont’d on page 8
THANK YOU FOR VOTING!
To everyone that got out and voted in the June 6th election, an enthusiastic thank you from me personally for making your voices heard.
I wish Commissioner Kenneth Kopacz the best in his role representing Bayonne at the county level. I do hope he engages with the residents of his district and brings forward solutions to problems affecting our community.
I will continue to advocate for more senior housing, improvements to pedestrian safety, and many other quality of life issues that affect the residents and business owners of Bayonne. Positive change takes time and taking a stance is hard. I'm reminded of a saying my Pop-pop loved; 'Behold the turtle: He only makes progress when he sticks his neck out'. Thanks to those that stuck their necks out.
-Former District 1 Commissioner Candidate TJ Senger
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Hosted by Hudson West Fest and Hudson Theater Works
Hudson West Fest is an annual Americana/Folk/ Roots music festival.
Hudson Theater Works is a regional theater bringing productions to the NJ/NY area. There is no admission fee and all acoustic musical genres are welcome. Come and share your original sounds
in a welcoming, cafestyle room located at the home of Hudson Theater Works in the Wilson school If You Go: Hudson Theater Works in the Wilson school, 80 Hauxhurst Avenue,
$59.95
Weehawken
Wednesday, June 21st
6:30 pm till 9:30 pm Hudson West Fest, in partnership with Hudson Theater Works, is hosting an Open Mic for acoustic singer-songwriters and Poetry/Spoken Word.
The Art House Gallery presents “Comfort Zones” an ACCESS JC
Fridays Exhibit
Art House Productions (Executive Artistic Director, Meredith Burns, Gallery Director Andrea McKenna) presents “Comfort Zones’’ - a group exhibition of work from artists with disabilities. The work will be exhibited in the Art House Gallery from June 2 - June 25, 2023. The opening reception is part of ACCESS JC Fridays on June 2 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Regular gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. All artwork will be for sale in the Art House Gallery at The Hendrix at 345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07302, as well as on the Art House Online Gallery on the website. www. arthouseproductions.org/ onlinegallery
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2023 GOLDEN DOOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Golden Door Film Festivalbegan in 2010 by founder Bill Sorvino.
As told by his wife Michelle to a local publication, Bill, woke up from a dream about having a festival in his beloved Jersey City. He immediately began work on creating the Golden Door International Film Festival, that was in 2010.
Today, The Golden Door International Film Festival is back for its 12th season of offering local, national and international independent filmmakers a forum for screening and premiering their work.
This year’s festival will run June 22, 23 and 24th. The grand opening takes place at 6 pm Thursday the 22nd with a block of short films, cocktail hour and red carpet celebration. The festival culminates with a red carpet awards ceremony at Art House Productions at 6 pm on the 24th.
There will be a total of 72 films screened in two venues during the 3 day festival: Art House Productions located at 345 Marin Boulevard and Nimbus Arts Center located at 329 Warren Street both in Jersey City. The nearby Canopy Hotel will be acting as the filmmakers hub during the 3 day event.
Film Genres include: Adult Drama, Young Adult Drama, Romantic Comedy, Comedy, Suspense, Thriller, Autism Awareness, LGBTQ, Student Films, and more. Films are all length: full length feature, full length documentary, shorts, documentary shorts.
We’ Ani McDonald
American Idol Finalist Golden Door International Film Festival is excited to introduce our special guest:We’ Ani a top finalist of this seasons American Idol!
We’ will be on the red carpet at the June 24th “Award Night “.
To read her biography go to www.riverviewobserver.net
To access the specail program link visit: https:// www.canva.com/design/ DAFk-HSZw44/XIfTickets available now for all film blocks and red carpet events!
If You Go
Golden Door International Film Festival
June 22nd-June 24th
3 Day Festival
Art House Productions
345 Marin Blvd.
Nimbus Arts Center 329 Warren Street
Both in Jersey City
72 Films Screened in both venues
To learn more about our festival Visit-www.goldendoorfilmfestival.org
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Cont’d from page 3 Summer Sounds by the Bay more. The band consists of highly talented musicians who entertain audiences throughout the Tri - State area, including a recent sold-out performance at the Meadowlands Racetrack. “Here’s ELTON” is sure to be a crowd favorite .
Wednesday, August 16: Yacht Rock Gold
Yacht Rock has built a loyal and unwavering fan base who are today’s prime ticket-buying audience. Yacht Rock Gold brings all your favorite hits from the late 1970’s-early 1980’s to new generations of music fans. Celebrating the smooth sounds of the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Little
River Band, Ambrosia, Boz Skaggs, and so many more, Yacht Rock Gold engages fans with amazing harmonies and musicianship that brings audiences back to a time when music made you feel good and soothed the soul.
Wednesday, August 23: Super Trans Am
Super Trans Am is the most unique and innovative theme band on the market today, playing all of your favorite arena anthems and charttopping radio hits of the 1970’s. Combining unparalleled musicianship with artistic and inspired A/V production, you’ll enjoy revisiting classic singalongs from one of the most definable decades in American history. Performing masterworks from icons such as The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Queen, The
Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney & Wings, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Kiss, Boston and Journey as well as “Yacht Rock” favorites such as “Still the One” by Orleans and Pilot’s “Magic,” your audience will fall in love with this epic decade from one of the most definable decades in American history. Performing masterworks from icons such as The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Queen, The Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney & Wings, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Kiss, Boston and Journey as well as “Yacht Rock” favorites such as “Still the One” by Orleans and Pilot’s “Magic,” your audience will fall in love with this epic decade of memorable music all over again.
Wednesday, August 30: Rain Date
In the event of rain during concert season, a concert may be rescheduled to
August 30 from an earlier date. Details will be announced, if the rain date is needed.
For more information, please contact Amadeo at 201-858-6129 or email BAYONNEREC@AOL. COM.
There will also be music on Wednesday July 5, before the annual fireworks in honor of American Independence. Details of that event will be announced separately. On music days, in the event of inclement weather, please call 201-471-7590, or visit www.leaguelineup. com/bayonnerec, or view the City of Bayonne’s Facebook page to check on the status of that night’s performance.
For more information, please contact Pete Amadeo at 201-858-6129 or email BAYONNEREC@AOL. COM.
SILVERMAN and The Majestic Theatre Condominium Association INTO THE WILD FEATURING PAINTINGS BY
GIGI CHEN & ALEXIS KANDRA
Exhibition on view in the lobby from May 10, 2023 to November 1, 2023.
If You Go:
The Majestic Theatre Condominiums
222 Montgomery Street Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Kurt Vile, July 20, White Eagle Hall
By Alan Sculley
It’s nothing new to hear an artist say his latest album is a career-best effort. But that statement seems to ring true when Kurt Vile says “Watch My Moves” is probably the best representation of him that’s been captured on any of his albums.
“I stand by all of my albums, but I think I just know that (on “Watch My Moves”) when I hear my vocal, it just feels like I’m in the room. It just cuts right through,” Vile said. “And I’m not like, I’m not trying to prove anything. I’ve kind of just lived my life up to this point. I know what I’m capable of and I also know that songs, they just fall into my brain and out of my guitar. I just know how to sort of capture them. Some
are more solid than others, but my idea was to put all the best (new) songs that I had so far on this record and I did my best version of that I could.”
Stylistically, “Watch My Moves” isn’t far afield from Vile’s other albums. Like his other albums, new songs such as “Like Exploding Stones” and “Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)” share a similar hazy quality and fall somewhere between rock, folk and pop, while “Jesus on a Wire” and “Cool Water” offer a more delicate and straightforward pop/folk sound. Overall, “Watch My Moves” doesn’t hit you in the face with hooks or power chords; instead, it’s fairly laid back, with melodic nuggets and ear
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worms that tend to reveal themselves and deliver more impact with subsequent listens.
One development that Vile thinks helped “Watch My Moves” was for the first time he had a fully functioning home studio in which to work, and about half of the album was recorded there.
In a sense, this represents a return to Vile’s creative roots. His 2008 debut album “Constant Hitmaker” and 2009 follow-up “God Is Saying This to You…” were
made up mainly of home recordings, before he moved on to making the five full-length albums that have followed in proper studios.
Vile sees “Watch My Moves” as a return to his home recording ways (where he feels more free creatively than in a typical studio environment), albeit with the ability to attain professional fidelity sound when he wants.
“I’m trying to get back to my roots, for sure, in that way, with my guard fully down, but more high
fidelity when desired, more professional, all of those things combined. I think I captured all of that (on “Watch My Moves”), but it’s still pretty raw. So it’s a little bit of everything.”
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