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| juantcb |
Hello all -
Maybe some of you can help me out with this. I just got a new guitarist gig and my first show with the new band is in about a month, at some place called The Saint in Asbury Park. I checked the club's site but it didn't really help me much. Anybody from the board ever been there? Is it cheesy? A dive? Popular? Is the shore desolate after Labor Day? Any info would be appreciated - I ain't from those parts and am kind of curious as to what to expect. And, naturally, I don't want to rely on any tainted misconceptions of Jersey that I may or may not have - ha ha ha.
Anyway, if anybody would like to clue me in, I'd appreciate it!
Thanks -
John |
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| Riffhard |
Hey Juantcb,
Yeah I know The Saint very well.I've been there plenty.As for the club itself.Well,I'd say it is a hole in the wall but,it's a cool rock and roll hole in the wall.It's kinda like the Jersey Shore's CBGB's.Dank,dirty,small,graffeti everywhere,posters all over the walls.Get the idea?It's a great atmosphere for rock and roll.
As for the shore after Labor Day.I wouldn't say it's desolate but,it's considerably slower.Which is a great thing for us locals.Might not be good for you though.It depends what night your gig is.What's the name of your band?What kind of music?
Riffhard |
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| luxury1 |
The Saint?? Don't know it--but if you were at The Stone Pony I could spin a few tales for ya!--Asbury is a great funky ole town. |
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| juantcb |
Guys - thanks for the responses. And Riffhard - you just put my mind at ease. I was worried that it was gonna be like some of the lame places I went to last summer in Dewey Beach, DE - you know, the whole frat-party/Dave Matthews cover-band type of scene.
Anyway, Riff - I'm playing lead guitar for a singer called L.P. She's got a killer set of pipes and is all attitude - a lot of people compare her stage style to Mick, for whatever that's worth (not much, if you ask me). The music is basic rock with a bit of a bluesy twist. Her first album was produced by Dave Lowery from Cracker and, thus, sounds a hell of a lot like Cracker. Our gig's on a Thursday night - she just put a new band together, so it might not be a bad thing if we debut in an empty room. Less people, less nerves, right?
Thanks again!
John |
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