I’m caught between wanting to review today and wanting to review the weekend as a whole.  It’s kind of like Return of the King winning all those Oscars; they were awarding the series, rather than the individual film.  So, tonight, I’m going to talk about today, and tomorrow I’ll sum up the whole weekend (must…resist…the urge…)

Today was a day of great music and also missed music.  I started off the day at one of the many Wave Gathering panels.  This one was focused on Public Relations and Marketing.  I got a few good pointers.  I made notes. 

I tried to see Cook, but something happened with something and he gave his set away and I had breakfast with him across the street (well, I stole some of Michael Brett’s toast, to be exact).

Then I managed to see Rick Barry, Heavy Weather, Arlan Feiles, Geena, Greg (from Last Perfect Thing), April Smith and The Great Picture Show, The Commons, Maybe Pete, Turtle Soup and a few other acts (whose names I shall look up for when I post the photos in the next day or so).

I missed Alex Brumel, as well as Geena and The 45s due to schedule mishaps.  These things happen, it’s rock and roll, and I’ve seen them both at other points this weekend, so life goes on.  I also missed Matt O’Ree, whom I really wanted to see.  It just got to be too late at night, and I had to catch the train (work in the morning and all…you know).

I also took a turn being interviewed for James “Don’t-Call-Me-’J-Pat’” Dalton’s documentary which will be put together and ready for your viewing pleasure on the 5th of whenever-the-hell-that-act-gets-together.

All in all, it was an exhausting day full of great music, good people, cute (though slightly tipsy…but very friendly) girls and good times all around.  Full wrap-up and photos tomorrow(ish).

I’m pooped.  Thanks Asbury Park!

Holy crap!

I’m soooo tired.  I’ve been rocking since noon (didn’t make the 11:25 I wanted to, but hey, still…)

Today, I succeeded in seeing Vextion, Amanda Duncan, City Riots, Outside The Box, The Millstone, Sheli Aarden, The New Rick Barrys, Readymade Breakup, The Amboys, The Millwaukees, Keith McCarthy, and a few others whose names escape me at the moment.  However, I failed at seeing Bob Denson, The Ruling Party and The Churchills (who are on RIGHT now), which I regret.  I also missed Hartwell and The Misery Loves, but that’s ’cause neither of them showed up, so, y’know, fuck those guys.

Oh, and addition to seeing SO many great acts,  Eric Ginsberg & The New Originals rocked The Saint…hard.  We got a CD of the show, so I’ll take a listen tomorrow or Monday and see if anything is worth posting here.  Also, there was a lot of video (should be up on youtube in the next week or so) and TONS of photos taken, both on stage and after.  Expect those in the coming week, as well.

Tomorrow, I’ll be checking out industry discussion panels, as well as 12 more acts.  I can’t wait!  I don’t know how I’ll get to sleep tonight with all the excitement.

I’ve been couch-surfing this weekend, so I don’t venture too far from Asbury Park.  Last night, I crashed with Ken Richlin who was super-awesome to put me up, and tonight I’m staying with Steve Bove, from the Abury Park Press, whom some of you may remember as the writer of that fantastic article about me a few months back.  Funny story, actually.  We’d never met before today.  He’s a friend of a few friends, and as I was walking past a storefront, he came out and introduced himself, having recognized me through the window.  And here I am at his apartment (house? I can’t tell), writing today’s wrap-up.  Well, that’s rock ‘n’ roll, right?

More tomorrow and my pictures on Monday.  G’night!

Holy crap!  That was awesome!

I saw Arlan Fieles, Anthony Fiumano, Alex Biese, James Dalton, Rhys, Bobby Strange, Keith Monacchio, Holtz., Keith McCarthy & The Ransom, and Chris Batten & The Woods (one of my new favorite bands)!  I’ll post pictures at the end of this ordeal.  I’m having the best time ever!

Eric Ginsberg & The New Originals hit the stage at The Saint, 601 Main St., at 3pm Saturday (tomorrow, today, who can tell anymore?).  We need someone to sell merch.  There MAY be a free weekend wristband to the rest of the Wave Gathering in it for you.  First one to comment me here by 11am (or just show up at the Saint at 2:45 in the event that no one comments here by 11am) gets it.

Sleep!  Then more rock!  Literally, tomorrow goes from 11:25am through 2am.  14.5 hours of music.  I’m in heaven.  I’m going to sleep.

I feel like a kid on the last day of school. I’m watching the clock, counting down until the end of the day…I’m just so giddy: It’s Wave Gathering!   I’ve waited 13 months, but it’s finally here!  Asbury Park, NJ, here I come!

This weekend, in addition to performing solo at Plan B, 705 Cookman Ave., directly between Bobby Strange and Keith Monacchio (tonight, Friday, 10pm), and playing with my band, The New Originals, at The Saint, 601 Main St. (tomorrow, Saturday, 3pm), I’m going to see 35 of my favorite emerging acts!

It’s only the greatest thing to happen for local music all frickin’ year!  I’m just so amped.  I can hardly contain myself!  Ooh, ooh…You should totally come!  They’re selling 1, 2 and 3-day wrist-bands at WaveGathering.com!  Come hang out with me and bask in my enthusiasm!   I’ve been up since 6am!  I couldn’t sleep ’cause of all the excitement!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

I’m off to go play with my band, The New Originals, in the 2nd annual Asbury Rock Stars Charity Softball Tournament, in Neptune.  Seriously, you should come.

But I also wanted to let you know that REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for Eric Ginsberg’s 2nd annual Birthday Party/Car Rally!!   Wooooooooo!  The adventure lives on!

Yes, as of today, Saturday, June 14th, with 8 full weeks until my 2nd annual Birthday Party/Car Rally, registration is officially open!

Take a few minutes and browse the site, discover a little more about what the Car Rally is and make the most important decision you will ever make in your life: to get in on the adventure!

As of this point, nothing has been tested, however, it should all work. There will be minor aesthetic and functionality adjustments made to the site over the next week, but rest assured, it works.

So call up your best friends, band mates, siblings, or just a handful of hobos off the street, and register now!

I’m off to go play softball in the morning/afternoon, and then to play Indie Music Night this evening.  See you at one of them!