Author: Ed Magdziak

Website: http://www.youdontknowjersey.com

Bio: I love New Jersey. I love music. I have 2 cats. Nominated 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Asbury Music Award for Top Journalist in Support of Live Music. I also enjoy a damn fine cup of coffee. Contact: ed@youdontknowjersey.com

Author Posts:

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  New Jersey Musicians List Their Top 10 Albums Ever – Dave & Tom

  March 26, 2021 • Arts & Entertainment, Music • 554

  I have always been fascinated by what musicians listen to when they aren’t creating their own music. What music inspires them,...

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  Food Picture of the Week – Corn Dogs…Sort Of

  March 25, 2021 • Food • 680

  For a couple of weeks we had been seeing Korean corn dogs popping up on our Instagram feed with much interest. As a huge fan of...

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  Food Picture of the Week – Johnny’s Pork Roll and Coffee too

  March 13, 2021 • Food • 544

  Earlier in the week I had a crazy idea. I wanted to catch the sunrise at the shore. Wake up super early, head down the Parkway,...

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  New Jersey Musicians List Their Top 10 Albums Ever – Rory D’Lasnow

  March 12, 2021 • Arts & Entertainment, Music • 536

  I have always been fascinated by what musicians listen to when they aren’t creating their own music. What music inspires them,...

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  Ruby Bones Stellar New Album ‘Laser Tooth Tiger’ Available For Pre-order Now

  March 5, 2021 • Arts & Entertainment, Music • 574

  When Ruby Bones released their impressive debut album in 2017 it was filled with raw, visceral songwriting. Dark and angry...

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  MAUCH Releases New EP ‘Blue Day’ – And You Can Sorta Dance To It!

  March 3, 2021 • Arts & Entertainment, Music, Newsy Jersey • 535

  MAUCH is the solo project of respected New Jersey musician/producer/studio whiz Max Rauch. Actually calling him by all these...

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  Food Picture of the Week – The Chapo from Ciao Bagel & Deli

  February 20, 2021 • Food • 409

  I am not one given to hyperbole but I’ve just had a life-changing burrito. I am a big fan of the breakfast burrito so when...

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  From Canvas to Comedy: Interview With Kayt Hester on Her Pivot from Tape Art to Stand-Up

  February 11, 2021 • Arts & Entertainment • 731

  When we first met Kayt Hester she was celebrating her 10 year anniversary as a tape artist. Her visually stunning and instantly...

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  Food Picture of the Week – Cheeseburger Deluxe Pizza From Brix Restaurant & Bar in Belleville

  February 4, 2021 • Food, Slices of New Jersey • 512

  Alice and I haven’t eaten at a McDonald’s in over 10 years. It has been so long I couldn’t tell you what the original...

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  Food Picture of the Week – Erie Coffeeshop & Bakery

  January 28, 2021 • Food • 418

  January 27th was National Chocolate Cake Day so we headed to one of our favorite bakeries. Erie Coffeeshop & Bakery in Rutherford...

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  Video Premiere “Earworm 2: The Sequel” and End of Year Lists From Yawn Mower

  December 17, 2020 • Arts & Entertainment, Music • 765

  We couldn’t be more thrilled that the last premiere of the year is with Asbury Park based band Yawn Mower. The duo of...

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  Matthew Smith of Hodera & Bravely Has A New Creative Passion – Woodcarving

  November 16, 2020 • Arts & Entertainment, Jersey Folk, Music • 925

  We’ve been following Matthew Smith’s musical career ever since we happened to catch a solo set of his many years ago at a...

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  trü Explores Modern Life on Fabulous EP ‘Closer Than It Seems’ – Preorder Available

  November 13, 2020 • Arts & Entertainment, Music • 1072

  Montclair pop/punk/indie band trü were on quite the trajectory before the world basically got turned upside down. Their...

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  Video Premiere: “Love Like Razorblades (For Twin Band)” from Fairmont

  November 10, 2020 • Arts & Entertainment, Music • 829

  If you know the music scene in New Jersey, chances are you’ve run into Fairmont guitarist/vocalist Neil Sabatino. Not only does...

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  Food Picture of the Week – Taylor Ham, Egg & Cheese

  October 20, 2020 • Dinerland, Food • 690

  There is no topic that triggers the emotions of the people of New Jersey more than the Taylor ham versus pork roll issue. We have...

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  Video Premiere: “Peace, Love, Equality, Justice” From Bern & the Brights

  October 2, 2020 • Arts & Entertainment, Music • 828

  Montclair band, Bern & the Brights, have been crafting excellent indie rock with touches of folk, electronica, and dream pop for...

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  Video Premiere: “The Back Door” From CR and The Nones

  September 16, 2020 • Arts & Entertainment, Music • 761

  We have been a fan of singer/songwriter Chris Gennone since his time with Tribal Days and Winnebago. His honest and poignant...

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  Demos for a Difference Project – Artists Collaborate on Album To Raise Funds for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund

  June 29, 2020 • Arts & Entertainment, Literary NJ, Music • 947

  Demos for a Difference is a collaborative album by a wide variety of artists doing what they do best to raise money for a worthy...

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  Filmmaker and Comedian KL Martin Chronicles Quarantine Time With Beloved Polaroid Cameras

  June 21, 2020 • Arts & Entertainment, Photography • 978

  People have been spending their time during the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways. Catching up on reading, watching streaming...

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  Food Picture of the Week – We All Scream for…Gelato

  June 12, 2020 • Food • 831

  We are based in Bloomfield and when we heard APEM Creamery had opened after a lengthy closure we know we would have to get over...