New Jersey
These days if you are in New Jersey and the topic of country music comes up there is a good chance someone is going to mention "AFTER THE REIGN" Long considered "New Jersey's Premier Country Dance Band" AFTER THE REIGN has been playing modern country music for over 12 years. In a state famous for the likes of Springsteen, Frank Sinatra and Bon Jovi AFTER THE REIGN has been famous for bringing the best of modern country to audiences that love it. Although based in Monmouth County New Jersey AFTER THE REIGN has played across the country opening for such artists as Diamond Rio, Vince Gill, Neal McCoy, The Mavericks and Johnny Paycheck to name a few. Still run by founding members Lead Singer Willie Kelly and Bassist Dave Burlett this six piece band delivers the best country music has to offer. Along with Kelly and Burlett the band also features "Secret Weapon" Bobby Grado on Steel Guitar and Mandolin, Hucklebird Herb Van Note on Drums, John Strevens on Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Banjo and Keys and newest member, country veteran Rick Newport on Lead Guitar. On any given night a guarentee of dancing and fun is certain for all and as one recent fan said leaving a show "They'll put a song in your heart and a big Texas smile on your face"
Dorothy Does Drugs A wonderful new goth/punk band in vein of JackOffJill, early Marilyn Manson (the good stuff), The Ramones, TheSexPistols, even Switchblade Symphony. Dorothy Does Drugs is the band you'll be proud to say you knew before they got huge. So watch out for the potholes in that yellow brick road and come get acquainted with DDD.