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Any TB'ers in New Jersey?!
- Thread starter damon106
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Currently in Flanders (exit 37 off 80)... nice to know there's a few other local-ish TB'ers around. 
Down in Blackwood, near Cherry Hill, and 10 minutes tops from Philly
Somerset, in Somerset County, next door to New Brunswick, Exit 9 on the Turnpike, exit 12 on Route 287
Middelsex
North Brunswick born and Raised, pop, mom, and grandparents aswell.
getting my ba at Rutgers \m/
North Brunswick born and Raised, pop, mom, and grandparents aswell.
getting my ba at Rutgers \m/
Hey guys,
Middletown, NJ here...
PKW Exits: 117, 114 or 109. I guess it depends if I coming from the north (117), south (109) or if the mood hits me to stay on the PKW in either direction (114).
I'm a new member and I just started to try to teach myself to play (pretty much no previous musical knowledge at all). I rented a Squire package about 3 weeks ago from Monmouth Music and I don't like it. But since the only things I've been practicing is muting, basic L/R hand technique and trying to learn the notes, I guess it serves it's purpose. And for $30/mon, I really can't complain.
Would any of you Jersey guys (more specifically Monmouth County area) want to hang out and jam. Well, more like hang out and I'll watch you jam (cause I can't "jam" yet). Hell, I'd even like to just sit in and watch a band practice if it was cool. I just want to hear what a real set-up would sound like and just see someone actually play. I watch plenty of clips on youtube, but my computer is old and crappy so when I watch the vids the music doesn't match the vid so it's pretty hard to actually see what's going on, even when they are playing slow to show proper technique.
So if anyone is cool with that, let me know. Oh, and-
I'll bring the beers... I'll bring the beers. (what movie?)
One more thing, anyone hitting up the PNC for any shows? I'm only about 10 mins. from there and try to catch a few each year. Maybe some of us could get together for some shows.
Anyway, I'm glad I found this place. I've learned a lot in the short time I've been playing just from lurking around here, so thank you to everyone for your help so far!
Joe
Middletown, NJ here...
PKW Exits: 117, 114 or 109. I guess it depends if I coming from the north (117), south (109) or if the mood hits me to stay on the PKW in either direction (114).
I'm a new member and I just started to try to teach myself to play (pretty much no previous musical knowledge at all). I rented a Squire package about 3 weeks ago from Monmouth Music and I don't like it. But since the only things I've been practicing is muting, basic L/R hand technique and trying to learn the notes, I guess it serves it's purpose. And for $30/mon, I really can't complain.
Would any of you Jersey guys (more specifically Monmouth County area) want to hang out and jam. Well, more like hang out and I'll watch you jam (cause I can't "jam" yet). Hell, I'd even like to just sit in and watch a band practice if it was cool. I just want to hear what a real set-up would sound like and just see someone actually play. I watch plenty of clips on youtube, but my computer is old and crappy so when I watch the vids the music doesn't match the vid so it's pretty hard to actually see what's going on, even when they are playing slow to show proper technique.
So if anyone is cool with that, let me know. Oh, and-
I'll bring the beers... I'll bring the beers. (what movie?)
One more thing, anyone hitting up the PNC for any shows? I'm only about 10 mins. from there and try to catch a few each year. Maybe some of us could get together for some shows.
Anyway, I'm glad I found this place. I've learned a lot in the short time I've been playing just from lurking around here, so thank you to everyone for your help so far!
Joe
Hey guys,
Middletown, NJ here...
PKW Exits: 117, 114 or 109. I guess it depends if I coming from the north (117), south (109) or if the mood hits me to stay on the PKW in either direction (114).
I'm a new member and I just started to try to teach myself to play (pretty much no previous musical knowledge at all). I rented a Squire package about 3 weeks ago from Monmouth Music and I don't like it. But since the only things I've been practicing is muting, basic L/R hand technique and trying to learn the notes, I guess it serves it's purpose. And for $30/mon, I really can't complain.
Would any of you Jersey guys (more specifically Monmouth County area) want to hang out and jam. Well, more like hang out and I'll watch you jam (cause I can't "jam" yet). Hell, I'd even like to just sit in and watch a band practice if it was cool. I just want to hear what a real set-up would sound like and just see someone actually play. I watch plenty of clips on youtube, but my computer is old and crappy so when I watch the vids the music doesn't match the vid so it's pretty hard to actually see what's going on, even when they are playing slow to show proper technique.
So if anyone is cool with that, let me know. Oh, and-
I'll bring the beers... I'll bring the beers. (what movie?)
One more thing, anyone hitting up the PNC for any shows? I'm only about 10 mins. from there and try to catch a few each year. Maybe some of us could get together for some shows.
Anyway, I'm glad I found this place. I've learned a lot in the short time I've been playing just from lurking around here, so thank you to everyone for your help so far!
Joe
Hey, I grew up in Middletown, lived off of Harmony Rd. I'm in Howell now. Pm me, we could get together sometime. I'm in Middletown every thursday, to take my son to his strength & conditioning coach @ Fairview firehouse on HWY 35
My classic rock band plays all around the central Jersey Shore area, open dates are listed on the web site (link below). Stop by an introduce yourself ..... 
Bergen County Represent! Cliffside Park.
My band is playing the bamboozle this year on sat.
come say whats ups and unite!
My band is playing the bamboozle this year on sat.
come say whats ups and unite!
PM sent, Thanks Buzz
My classic rock band plays all around the central Jersey Shore area, open dates are listed on the web site (link below). Stop by an introduce yourself .....
I'll try to catch a show at Rooney's or Runway 34, Thanks Point
Joe
Commreman
Faith, Family, Fitness, and Frets
My band is a very active Atlantic City/Jersey Shore band. Everyone is invited to come check us out anytime, and many local TB'ers already have! We're in the finishing stages of a new record, and will be back out in May. We're all based in Monmouth County. Our website is here:
www.jobonanno.com
www.jobonanno.com
Commreman
Faith, Family, Fitness, and Frets
hey, I've seen you guys before. cool. and, we both gig Valenti basses too.
Unfortunately, tendinitis surgery in January took me away from the 5 string thing, and the Valenti is sold.
I'm currently gigging a 4 string FSR Jazz that just smokes, so that eases my pain a little! Maybe later this year I'll have Nino do a 4 string for me. He came out to a gig last summer in Staten Island, and took a bunch of pics. He's an incredibly nice guy on top of everything else.
If you ever come to a show, introduce yourself! I'd love to meet more TB'ers.
Unfortunately, tendinitis surgery in January took me away from the 5 string thing, and the Valenti is sold.
I'm currently gigging a 4 string FSR Jazz that just smokes, so that eases my pain a little! Maybe later this year I'll have Nino do a 4 string for me. He came out to a gig last summer in Staten Island, and took a bunch of pics. He's an incredibly nice guy on top of everything else.
If you ever come to a show, introduce yourself! I'd love to meet more TB'ers.
reply back to my PM, I think we might know each other.
