For those of you that have been a follower of this blog, you know I like to do some all 45 events. Tonight is another installment of the Asbury Park 45 Sessions at the World Famous Asbury Lanes. Recently it was passed on to me that a reputable publication named Asbury Park, NJ as the number one best place to see live music anywhere. I don’t know how true that is, but if it were up to me, I would agree with it. Within the City of Asbury Park, The Asbury Lanes is right up there as a great venue. People rave about the Stone Pony’s rich history, which I will not deny. However, the Lanes atmosphere is second to none in the area, or dare I say the whole state of NJ? Where else can you go to see live music, and I’m talking good live music, whether it be a National touring act, a local Punk band, or even a group of DJ’s all playing 45’s, and bowl, eat great food, and be in one of the East Coast’s richest city with music history? FMF says you can’t. You have no idea who might show up at any given night: Bruce Springsteen, celebrity DJ’s, movie stars, or even movie directors. Let’s not forget about actors, and even a guy from the Sopranos. The best part about it is nobody cares. It’s not a star fucking event, different types of people mix; whether you’re black, white, latino, gay, straight, poor or rich, nobody cares. It’s all about having a great time. This venue is an integral part of a diverse music and art scene here in Central NJ.

This reason is as good as any to kick off your 2008 Memorial Day weekend with the Asbury Park 45 Sessions. We have a great line up of selectors who will be rocking Deep Funk, Raw Soul, real Reggae, Hammond scorchers, Titty Shakers, and everything in between, all on 45 records. So come on down this evening and bring your dancing shoes, you’re gonna need them.

PS: Let’s not forget the FMF Guest Mix Series on Monday: Larry Grogan from Funky 16 Corners drops HEAT!

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