Author: John Visconti

John Visconti is a lifelong music and movie aficionado with wide-ranging tastes, including The Beatles, Otis Redding, and Bruce Springsteen, right on through to modern-day practitioners of power pop and retro soul. You can get into a spirited discussion with him about various film noir classics, or the relative merits of the entries in Toho’s Godzilla series. After long stints in both publishing and IT, he’s currently working in the healthcare world in a non-clinical role. You can check out his blog, John V's Eclectic Avenue at http://jveclectic.blogspot.com.

by John Visconti December 4, 2021 Comments1

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You Haven’t Heard Southside Johnny Until You’ve Seen Him Live

Southside Johnny’s passionate vocals, the band’s musical chops, and those ever present R&B horns will make you wish the night would go on forever.

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by John Visconti November 15, 2021 Comments0

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The Grip Weeds “DiG” Some Cool Covers

There are covers — and then there are covers done by The Grip Weeds. This beloved garage/power pop band made some unusual picks for “DiG.”

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by John Visconti November 4, 2021 Comments6

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The One-Hit Wonder File: “Lies”

Its catchy riffs and harmonies made folks think it was a Beatles tune. But this one-hit wonder was made….in New Jersey.

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by John Visconti October 28, 2021 Comments4

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“Midnight Mass”: Netflix’ Spooky Treat

The new Netflix series “Midnight Mass” is getting raves — and it will also give you more than a few chills. Just in time for Halloween!

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by John Visconti October 10, 2021 Comments4

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William Shatner Sings “The Blues”

William Shatner has played a lot of roles, including singer. His blues album features guests like Ritchie Blackmore and Steve Cropper.

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