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briz - the newest of the new folk to emerge from the vast multitudes of songwriters. briz is a captivating performer with a wonderful musical sense. many have compared him to another new jersey artist, and like bruce springsteen, briz is comfortable with both traditional rootsy folk music and contemporary new acoustic. whether scathing political satire or sensitive ballads, his songs are always memorable. find out for yourself what the buzz is all about.

Come on down to the Salt Stage and check out "Briz". He'll be with us every Sat night at 8:30pm. Briz is a captivating performer with a wonderful musical sense. many have compared him to another new jersey artist, and like bruce springsteen, briz is comfortable with both traditional rootsy folk music and contemporary new acoustic. Whether scathing political satire or sensitive ballads, his songs are always memorable. find out for yourself what the buzz is all about.

Come on in,bring a few friends, have a few beers off of our list of 60 some odd, sing along, and just have a great time!!

www.brizsongs.com.

Saturdays, 8:30pm.
no cover, over 21 only.

Gashouse Gorillas - "When the band is having as much fun on stage as the crowd, you know you're in for a special night!" Lou Acevedo - JSJBF Jazz & Blues Notes

The Gas House Gorillas often bring the show into the audience spurring fans to sing, dance and get wild. Cutting up with each other and the crowd, the Gorillas are more than a great band, they are great entertainers as well.

The band's repertoire encompasses a broad range of styles that include Jump Blues, Gypsy Swing, early Rock & Roll, Cajun Music and even the occasional funk groove. Artists as diverse as Wynonie Harris, Groucho Marx, Sam Cooke, Fats Waller, and Albert King all coexist in the Gorillas' musical vernacular.

The Gas House Gorillas are fearlessly uninhibited performers and a sure fire guarantee for a rippin' good time!

Photos / Video of The Gashouse Gorillas at Salt August 15, 2008

preview Gashouse Gorillas at Salt Theater.

http://www.gashousegorillas.org/.

Pie Boys Flat hit the NYC music scene in 2003 with their unique blend of Reggae, Blues, and Funk. Their writing shows influences ranging from Bob Marley to Jack Johnson to Sublime to Paul Simon and has melded into a form of ethnic Rhythm and Blues that sits firmly in the pocket of a style all its own. Laced with soaring three-part harmonies, their music is the manifestation of a many year friendship and collective musical intuition. Patrick Hambrick (Guitar/Vocals), Fitz Harris (Percussion/Vocals), and Jason Liles (Bass/Vocals) met in the late 1990’s at Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia, where the trio formed a bond that is now apparent in both their writing and performing.

As always, Pie Boys Flat remains steeped in rootsy, southern grooves and rich, soaring vocals so, whether a seasoned veteran or a new-found fan, make sure to catch PBF in 2008 because this explosively high-energy trio has only begun to flourish.

http://www.pieboysflat.com/

Scott Monetti & the Waffle Band combines all the right songs and outstanding players all in one. For the last 10 years Waffle Band has been entertaining all types of crowds all over the US. From the Burger King national convention in Orlando Florida, to small clubs and private parties in the tri-state area. The members of Waffle Band have shared the stage with many famous musicians such as, Broadway's Jersey Boys, Paul McCartney, BonJovi, Billy Joel, BB King, Melissa Etherage, Johnny Jonson, Max Weinberg etc....... There isn't much this band can't handle. If you like your live music tight and played well with experienced people who know melody and sound, then you have come to the right place. Waffle Band has a very unique ability to adapt to any situation. Making your event successful is what these guys do best..

http://waffleband.com

The Wandering Bards perform down-home Funk n' Folk on acoustic instruments. Giving off a neo-vaudevillian vibe, they'll make you laugh, sing and do any ol' thang with their heady mix of Blue-eyed Blues, dark Gypsy grooves and foot-stompin' Party tunes! The Wandering Bards performed at The 2007 Black Potatoe Festival in Clinton, NJ and have been featured on Relix.com for being winners in the acoustic category on OurStage.com, plus the Internet radio channel HomeGrownRadioNJ. They have graced the stages of The Stanhope House and The Starland Ballroom..

http://www.wanderingbards.com

Jon Wozniak was born and raised 3.4miles from SALT in Byram, NJ. He burst onto the burgeoning Byram music scene while, still in high school at Lenape Valley, playing every open mic in a forty mile radius. Quickly realizing how fun it was to have the whole room singing along, Jon began amassing a huge repertoire of cover songs. Ten years later Jon can take your requests and have you singing along to an ever expanding catalog ranging range from classic rock (Beatles, Tom Petty, Allman's, Bob Marley), to 90's hits (Oasis, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler), to contemporary hits (Coldplay, Maroon 5, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers).

As a longtime disciple of pop music, Jon knows the songs to relax and eat by, the songs to dance and sing to, and the songs to pump fists and chug pints of McSorely's to. So stop by on a Friday night, bring a friend, request your favorite song, and sing along! .

www.myspace.com/jonwozniak