Jersey Rock Feature of the Week: Live At The Pier August 14
We’ve had a great time rocking Pier Village in Long Branch this summer with acoustic performances from awesome local artists! There’s only 1 more Live At The Pier Show this summer so don’t miss out on a great family-friendly evening of acoustic Jerey Rock! Our final, free concert of the summer is Monday August 14 from 7-9 pm. A rain date is set for Monday 8/28. 95.9 The Rat’s Jersey Rock Live At The Pier series is hosted by Tom Hanley. The Rat Pack will be on the scene with games, giveaways and prizes!
This summer’s final Live At The Pier features acoustic performances from Chris Brown, Vextion, and Deaf Rhino. Tune to Jersey Rock on 95.9 The Rat on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 11:30 pm to hear from the artists that will rock Pier Village on July 24!
Chris Brown
When people in Asbury Park hear the name Chris Brown, only one man comes to mind. A Folk Punk Rock fixture of the scene, He can often be found playing around the city by the sea. As of late, an excellent place to catch a Chris Brown performance is on the roof of the Asbury Festhalle and Biergarten, which he sometimes rocks with his father Charlie Brown. Chris released his latest EP “One More Night” earlier this year. You can score a copy HERE. Following his performance at Live At The Pier on 8/14, Chris will play the Asbury Park Brewery with Bryan McPherson, T.Gunn, and Chris Skel on 8/18. Tickets are $7 and are available HERE. Chris Brown will call in to Jersey Rock on Wednesday night at 11:30!
Kate Ortiz of Vextion
Kate Ortiz is the founder and Lead Singer of high-energy central Jersey Rock outfit, Vextion . The band combines passionate song-writing, powerful vocals and driving instrumentals to create an awesome sound that should be experienced live. Vextion has opened for a number of national acts including P.O.D, Badfish, and Michael Graves and donated their talent to a number of charitable causes like Move For Hunger, Helping Hands of NJ and a number of Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. The band’s “What I Am” EP is available HERE. Ahead of Kate Ortiz’s performance at Live At The Pier Vextion will rock The Brighton Bar in Long Branch with Stillphase, The House Of Theives and Baelfire on 8/9. Tickets are $10. More info HERE. Kate Ortiz will call in to Jersey Rock on Tuesday night at 11:30!
Deaf Rhino
High-octane Hard Rockers Deaf Rhino will show their acoustic side at Pier Village on 8/14. The band put out a brand new single and music video titled “Snakeskin” back in June. The track rocks hard and was produced by Joel Hamilton of Highly Suspect at Studio G in Brooklyn. The music video is a beautiful Film Noir-inspired work that was shot and edited by The Film Forge in Columbus, Ohio. “Snakeskin” is available HERE. Ahead of their performance at Live At The Pier Deaf Rhino will rock The Saint in Asbury Park on 8/11 with Wicked Hollow and Olivia Bec. Tickets are $10 and are available HERE. Deaf Rhino Singer/Guitarist will call in Jersey Rock on Thursday night at 11:30 pm!
Check out videos from the artists who will rock Pier Village on 8/14!
Chris Brown “Serve ‘Em All”:
Vextion “What I Am”:
Deaf Rhino “Snakeskin”