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Hey, Jealousy? We Saw Gin Blossoms At SugarHouse
Story by Hannah Harkness, photos by SugarHouse Casino This summer 90’s fans in Philadelphia had a chance to relive their past. The Gin Blossoms brought their generation-defining alt rock sound to a high energy crowd at the SugarHouse Casino. First signed in 1991, the Gin Blossoms emerged with their pop-rock sound during a time when grunge and hair bands dominated the radio. They quickly gained public and critical acclaim with New Miserable Experience, which went multi-platinum and earned them a Grammy for As Long as it Matters. Their most recent album was 2010’s No Chocolate Cake, which reached No. 1 on Amazon. The venue was unorthodox; many commented on the slightly bizarre…
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Brooklyn Based Indie Folk Band Alberta Cross Makes Two NJ Stops with Joe Walsh and Bad Company
Indie-folk band Alberta Cross – led by lead singer and guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee – announced additional tour dates as they wrap the first leg of their North American tour. The headline tour is in support of their acclaimed self-titled album that has received high praise from New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly & Paste Magazine. WHAT: Brooklyn-Based indie folk band Alberta Cross opening for Joe Walsh & Bad Company WHERE: Holmdel’s PNC Arts on 6/11 and Camden’s BB & T Pavillion on 6/12 Check out their latest music video “Ghost of Santa Fe” and interview with Explore NJ: EXPLORE NJ: Tell us about your performance, what can fans expect? CROSS: Well…