In this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, powered by the New Jersey Lottery, host Mike Ham sits down with Emerson Woolf, the frontwoman of Emerson Woolf and the Wishbones. Broadcasting from Radio Garden State HQ in Bloomfield, NJ (a.k.a. one corner of the Spaghetti Triangle), they dive into Emerson’s musical journey, the formation of The Wishbones, and what’s next for the rising band.
From her early days writing songs in Maine to discovering the vibrant Asbury Park music scene, Emerson shares how she found her way to New Jersey and built a band that’s been making waves in the local and indie music communities.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🎶 The Origin of The Wishbones – Why Emerson chose to name her band The Wishbones and the symbolism behind it.
🎸 From Maine to Jersey – How meeting the Cranston Dean Band changed her path and led her to move to New Jersey.
🎤 The Power of Songwriting – Emerson’s love for writing, her aversion to playing guitar, and how she crafts deeply personal lyrics.
🎵 Going All-In on Music – The decision to quit her job and take the leap into full-time music.
📈 Social Media & Community – How Instagram and TikTok have helped grow a dedicated fanbase, plus Emerson’s thoughts on the importance of authenticity online.
🎭 The Asbury Park Music Scene – A deep dive into why the local music scene is so special and how it’s helped shape her career.
🎟️ Major Milestones – Playing at Count Basie Theater, fans driving five hours to see a show, and upcoming performances, including a stop at Jersey Fest 2025!
🎶 New Music & Tours – What’s next for Emerson Woolf and the Wishbones in 2025, including new singles, festival dates, and a summer tour.]
Follow Emerson Woolf & The Wishbones:
📸 Instagram: @emersonwoolfmusic
🎶 TikTok: @emersonwoolfmusic
🎧 Listen on: Spotify | Apple Music | All Streaming Platforms
📢 Join the Broadcast Channel for behind-the-scenes updates, giveaways, and exclusive merch drops!
Music: "Ride" by Jackson Pines
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