All posts by Donny Levit
Did you hear the one about three friends from Carteret High School who recruited a lead singer from Scotch Plains…
Andre Braugher is sitting in Dressing Room #1 at South Orange Performing Arts Center. His striking acting oeuvre ranges from…
“I assume the brief on me is that people think that I write these really depressing songs. I don’t know…
Beer geeks. Beer lovers. Beer beginners…Music geeks. Music lovers. Music beginners. All are welcome at the Atlantic City Beer and…
“I met him last year and he was very gracious. He said that an artist is an extremely sensitive person…
“I’m one fat lip from the championship, So don’t give up the fight, And whatever it takes,…
She’s performed with Dionne Warwick, Ray Chew and Bertha Hope. She’s performed at the Apollo Theatre, Jazz at Lincoln Center…
Film critic Stephen Whitty published approximately 5,000 stories for the the Star-Ledger over the past 20 years — opining on blockbusters,…
The intersection of 7th and Erie streets in Jersey City has the feel of a quiet, residential brownstone neighborhood. You’d be…
While it’s hard to believe that guitar legend Jimi Hendrix died at age 27, his singular performance style has been…
Before the Oscar and Tony nominations. Before the Emmy awards. Before his roles in “One Flew Over the…
For the second time in five years, the once-iconic rock club Maxwell’s of Hoboken has announced its closure. On Saturday,…
Are you a lucky dog? If you were born in 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, then you were born…
The magic date is February 2. That’s when tickets for two appearances by the Indigo Girls go on sale for…
“Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed…
It’s been awhile since 1983. After teasing their “Fiends” (Misfits fans) last Friday with a Misfits logo…
Sometimes, it’s hard not to read into symbols. And when they’re as promising as the possibility of one of the…
“Space Ace” has blasted off on tour and is heading in our direction. Ace Frehley and special guests
Sharyn Rothstein was speaking about her play “A Good Farmer” which opens today at South Orange…
“This is Major Tom to Ground Control I’m stepping through the door And I’m floating in a most…
“There’s a riot going on. You don’t need me, or Yo La Tengo, to tell you that. These are dark…
“It’s very authentic and all about the vocality, making people feel and reminisce off of that sound they love but…
If you’re looking for a powerful sampling of the artistic diversity and talent of Jersey City, make your plans for…
Time to bust out that old-fashioned road map because you have some traveling to do this weekend. Head over to…
How was your commute today? Did you have to pass through a cold and liminal space en route to home…
The Feelies are coming! The Feelies are coming! Way back in 1978, The Village Voice called them “The Best Underground…
The rich music scene of 1980s Hoboken is one of the most creative and potent timeframes in New Jersey artistic…
Band frontman. Storyteller. Actor. Author. Radio host. The list goes on. Both gritty and cerebral, Henry…
We’re warmer. Thankfully, we’re warmer. So you have no excuse but to laugh with the host of “The Daily Show,”…
Q: What’s better than a monthly live music series that donates their show proceeds to fight hunger? A: It doesn’t…
“No hot water, four tiny rooms, four blocks away from my grandparents. … I was roaring with anger and loss…
After playing two-sold out shows at Asbury Park’s Stone Pony last weekend, Gaten Matarazzo plans to rock…
It’s a prom night that will forever be remembered by those familiar with “Carrie,” the 1974 novel by Stephen King.…
Spoiler warning: Certain links used in this article contain plot spoilers for those who have yet to watch “Stranger Things.”…
We know it’s cold and snowy outside, baby. That’s why we’re happy to offer a “mind-bending psychological thriller,” music galore,…
We know you’re looking for ways to ring in the New Year. However, you don’t have…
Music trends are difficult to track. But anyone who has been paying attention to the best music in 2017 will…
Yes, it’s the big holiday weekend. But before you settle down in front of the cozy fire, there’s music to…
David Byrne has big plans for 2018. And he has the big suit to do so. The former Talking Heads…
Pat DiNizio, singer, songwriter and co-founder of New Jersey rock n’ roll band The Smithereens, died on Tuesday, December 12…
Question: How many Santas can you cram into Mile Square City? Answer: Head to Ho-Ho-Hoboken SantaCon…
Chef. Author. Professor. Philanthropist. Marcus Samuelsson’s talents seem boundless. On November 17, the Top Chef Masters winner expanded his ever-growing collection…
“Our films rely greatly on archives, libraries and the work of many historians and scholars. So I am greatly indebted…
“What is it then between us? What is the count of the scores or hundreds of years between us?
The stage at NJPAC in downtown Newark will soon be swarmed by a crew of problem-solving pups, and their adoring…
Since 2010, Hat City Kitchen has been a mainstay of food and music, serving as a communal gathering hub in…
From the 1930s comic strip to the 1977 Broadway musical to productions throughout the world as well as multiple film adaptations,…
“I know. I’m back again.” That’s what a customer told Todd Marvel, owner of Sprout. Located at 181 Maplewood Avenue,…
It all began with a less than satisfying trip to the Motor Vehicle Commission in Randolph. It ended with a…
Civic leaders, community partners, neighbors, friends, family and clergy recently packed Cornbread‘s second floor to celebrate…
Bedtime stories with your kids are about to include special guests appearances by Run-D.M.C., Salt-N-Pepa, Grandmaster Flash, Missy Elliott, the…
In a New Yorker article that details the development of the 1980s hardcore music scene, writer…
The Paper Mill Playhouse recently opened “The Honeymooners,” a musical theater adaption of…
The story of Finlay + Gage begins with a terrible car accident. Already an accomplished bass player, Sam Finlay left…
Selling a home involves a multitude of logistical elements. Lawyers prepare paperwork. Inspectors inspect. A life-changing fiscal transaction takes place.…
A South Orange, NJ no-frills bagel mainstay for almost 50 years is about to get a makeover by one of…
