Local band merchandise company and collaborative work space opens their doors to local musicians and residential music lovers
For immediate release
August 3, 2010 Asbury Park, NJ-- For years, New Jersey has proudly raised some of the country's best known, most talented artists. These days, Asbury Park is at the very core of this thriving music community. Between the abundance of talented artists, paired with the willingness for local businesses to open their doors to musicians, this is an area bursting with events and opportunities. Like several other local businesses, BandsonABudget.com has been a large supporter of the local music scene for years; starting the company in 2006 specifically to offer these musicians affordable merchandise. Getting involved as sponsors for local music events and festivals over the years, the owners of BandsonABudget brainstormed ways to get even more deeply involved in this artist community. When the opportunity to expand their Mattison Avenue office and open up a collaborative workspace arose, owners Bret Morgan and Danny Croak made the move; but not just in the name of business. The large open space, with custom desks that fold flat to the walls, was designed to be able to host events such as networking meetings, workshops, and most specifically, shows and band meet & greets. August 7th kicks off the first of a series of local showcases at the BandsOnABudget/Cowerks office in downtown Asbury Park.
So the big question... what's on the schedule? The first three August shows highlight Asbury Park's finest local talent, as well as a few foreigners (such as Those Mockingbirds who hail all the way from Little Falls, NJ). While some of the bands playing are known to ignite a wild night, the shows are for everyone, saving the afterparty for townie favorite: the Bond Street Bar. All ages and free for all, the doors are open to everyone, starting at 7pm each weekend throughout the month of August (starting with a Saturday, then continuing on Friday nights). Onto the schedule!
Saturday 8/7 7PM: The Obvious, Tom Dunphy, Blackout Stereo
Friday 8/13 7PM: Gimme Drugs, Taylor Allen, Athletics
Friday 8/20 7PM: Last Perfect Thing, Those Mockingbirds, Walking with Cavemen, & Blackbirds
The BandsonaBudget/Cowerks office is conveniently located at 630 Mattison Ave in downtown Asbury Park, a block from the Asbury Park train station and parallel to the popular Cookman Avenue.
For More information about Shows at BandsOnABudget/Cowerks please call 866-471-3868.
For press inquiries, please contact Nina Chiminec at nina@bandsonabudget.com.
