ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST

Ryan Gregg - you've heard him, you've seen him, and you would recognize him as being one of the most sought-after piano/keyboard players. In our latest episode, Doug gets to chat with Ryan in depth about his musical proclivity at a young age, how he operates and grows as a musician now, and the various musicians and groups he collaborates with.

The Ryan Gregg Trio is making its debut at the North to Shore Festival.  

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In this episode, we caught up with the dt’s — David Cacciatore and Tom Losito — as they gear up for their sold-out North to Shore Festival performance at Wonder Bar on June 22 with Penelope Road and the Mike Montrey Band. The North to Shore Festival is a unique celebration of New Jersey’s arts and culture, giving local artists like The DTs the opportunity to share the stage and gain exposure alongside nationally recognized acts. It...

In this episode, we sat down with an artist who truly lives and breathes creativity — Patty C. Whether fronting Patty C & The Pints or collaborating with En Delirium, Cranston Dean Band, and Daly Rituals, Patty brings a genre-bending sound full of joy, soul, and storytelling.

We talked about his latest EP Happy Camper — a vibrant collection that reminds us how music can uplift, connect, and spark curiosity. Patty’s positivity and ha...

Three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer joins us to celebrate 25 years of making music with his band, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could. In this joyful and heartfelt episode, we talk about his journey from the band From Good Homes to writing family-focused songs that connect generations. Brady shares stories behind his new album Sunny Side Up, his creative process, and how a misheard name—“Baby Rhino”—sparked inspiration for...

Ever wonder how a pop punk band gets its start?  Joey CXP is right there, defining himself with his immensely talented band and original take on a well-traveled music genre. Currently promoting his latest single "prettiest girl in town" and EP "CANDY CRUSH", the band is getting ready to hit the road and do their first tour in Canada starting May 16!

During our podcast, Joey and the band discussed how they met, their beginnings, aspi...

One of the coolest perks of having a podcast? Getting to chat with awesome people! We had a fantastic digital sit-down with Above the Moon, where we dove into their music, their journey, and all the exciting things happening in their world right now. They're bursting with new tunes that you absolutely won’t want to miss!

Their latest project, There Is No Arrival Vol. 1 and 2, is a collection of songs written over the last two years ...

Doug and Diane recently got to fulfill their dream of interviewing a legendary musician as they sat down and chatted with Burton Cummings … vocalist, keyboardist, and primary songwriter for the chart-topping ’60s/’70s rock band – The Guess Who! A gifted and prolific songwriter and musician, Cummings crafted massive hit singles like "American Woman," "These Eyes," "Laughing," and many more—songs that have stood the test of time and ...

In this episode, we sit down with Surfing for Daisy, the Asbury Park-based Alt. Folk Rock band making waves with their heartfelt songwriting and rich instrumentation.

The band—Nick Francis (vocals/guitar), Mike Bernabei (guitar), Steven Filippone (drums/percussion), Cam Seidel (bass), Dan DiSantis (guitar/vocals), and Katie McCarty (keys/vocals)—shares the story of how they came together, the journey behind their recently released d...

Doug & Diane recently had the opportunity to chat with George Marriner Maull (Founder & Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra) and Vocalist Cheryl Warfield (Founder of Manhattan Opera Repertory Ensemble or MORE) about their upcoming concert, Discover Angelitos Negros (Little Black Angels). Maull and Warfield – along with Composer & Pianist Patricio Molina – will present this special Black History Month concert at 3pm on Sund...

One hour just didn’t seem long enough to chat with accomplished drummer, touring musician, author, teacher, percussion coach and session player - Rich Scannella. A friend of Diane’s from their high school band and orchestra ... they recently re-connected at Musikfest where Rich was performing with the band Tonic. 

During our conversation, Rich shared stories, advice, and lessons he learned from his experiences and journey as a full-...

Today, we met Cindy Stagoff (of Outpost in the Burbs and NJArts.net), who is producing a fundraiser for Outpost in the Burbs.

Lenny Kaye & Friends / Tammy Faye Starlite (co-bill)
Fundraiser for NJArts.net held in partnership with Outpost in the Burbs
Saturday, DECEMBER 14
7:30 Doors | 8:00 Show CLICK HERE

Cindy brought co-headliner Tammy Faye Starlite to discuss NJArts.net and Outpost in the Burbs.  We also talked about Tammy's growing ...

Fantastic Cat is an indie rock band known for its dreamy melodies and introspective lyrics. The band's sound often blends elements of folk and pop, creating a laid-back vibe that's both catchy and thoughtful.

Fantastic Cat is a collaborative project between singer/songwriters Don DiLego, Anthony D'Amato, Brian Dunne, and Hollis Brown frontman Mike Montali.

They are fun, the music is melodic, and the kids will also enjoy this!

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Doug & Diane had the absolute pleasure of recently chatting with musician, producer, composer, solo artist, and Black Pumas’ keyboardist - JaRon Marshall. A standout in the Austin, TX music scene, Marshall is fresh off the release of several new singles filled with smooth, soulful melodies steeped in jazz, soul, gospel, and hip-hop. 

Our conversation covered JaRon’s influences, his collaborations, and his experiences performing with...

Did you know it was recently International Podcast Day? (Yeah, it’s an actual thing!) To celebrate … we (Diane & Doug) finally get back to podcasting - and this time, we’re each other's guests.

Catch up with us as we each share two songs that currently top our playlists and that we just can’t get enough of. Enjoy listening to the songs and our conversation about them. We’d love to hear your thoughts about our choices and please shar...

In APV’s latest podcast, we connected with Jennie Wasserman (producer at NJPAC) and spoken word poet Myster-E (AKA Eric Shandroff) to chat all about North To Shore’s Asbury Park Showcase event. This special performance takes place at the Grand Arcade in historic Convention Hall on Friday, June 14th starting at 3:30pm. The show will feature local musicians and spoken word poets – all who were selected through a competitive applicati...

IT’S BAAAAACK!!!!!

Asbury Underground, a unique music & arts crawl through Asbury Park, returns on Saturday, June 15th from 12-7pm as part of the North To Shore Festival! Boasting 100+ musical acts and stunning art woven throughout businesses up, down and around Cookman Ave ... the event promises to be a shining example of why Asbury Park is such an extraordinary place! 

For our latest podcast episode, we were joined by Founder/Artis...

The NJ rock band – Hollow Heroes – stopped by APV’s Studio recently to chat about their music, the history of the band, and their plans for the future. Founded in January 2020 by guitarist CJ Palmisano and vocalist Alex White, the group expanded to a four-piece in 2022 with the addition of drummer Tom Riccoboni and bassist James Romano. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Rise Against and Silverstein ... Hollow Heroes has crafted...

Bobby Mahoney and Andrew Saul stopped by our little slice of Asbury Park heaven the other day to chat about the current musical happenings surrounding the band. No stranger to big moments, Bobby and his bandmates (including Andrew Saul, James McIntosh and Jon Chang Soon) have shared the stage with notable acts like Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Turner, and more. And adding another tik mark to their list of accomplishments ...

It was equal part inspiration and motivation during our latest podcast with Jersey Shore's spoken word poet and hip-hop artist, Chris Rockwell. Living by the motto "You have to be amazing!" is what drives this young artist to not only relentlessly perfect his crafts, but then take them one step further to make a difference in the world. He believes wholeheartedly that “attraction, not promotion” is what connects you to the people y...