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Jazz Night at the Chalfonte Hotel
Carrying on the legacy of jazz nights at the Merion Inn, these Chalfonte gatherings ensure that jazz remains a vital part of Cape May’s cultural fabric.
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Geno White
An artist that epitomizes the term local legend, whose name is within six degrees of separation from not just any musician in the area but many of the greatest rock & roll guitarists of all time: meet Geno White—or get to know him a bit better. From Silence to Sound […]
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Toni Teschner
They say a mother’s voice is the first one we hear, and in many cases, her taste in music is our very first impression of rhythm and song. For Toni Teschner, her mother’s record collection acted as an early guide to music, offering direction for where it would bring her […]
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Brian Lee
The question of “why?” Humans do what we do can only bring us so far. Eventually, graveling over reason ceases to serve us—we must accept that we are the way we are by nature, nurture, or cosmic chance. For many, the intrinsic motivation to express oneself through creative outlets is […]
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The Honeyhawks
Music, like literature, explores many themes—usually boiling down to love, life, and loss. In this column we discuss the locals that play the music; however, this duo epitomizes potentially the most widely sung-about theme there is. Lelah and Jay Eppenbach’s love story began in the city of romance when Lelah […]
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Fat Mezz
When people say, “They don’t make music like they used to,” they aren’t talking about Fat Mezz. And if you hear someone say that you should tell them about Fat Mezz. This up-and-coming band of gifted musicians caught the eyes and ears of the community when they arrived on the […]
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Hannah Stone
The presence of music was always there for Hannah Stone, and she has continuously made it more her own. From growing up singing with her church for years to attending the Los Angeles School of Music and touring with original songs, she harnessed the courage and ambition to carve her […]
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Max Crowley
Like the ocean, Cape May holds much more substance below the surface. The deeper you dive, the more there is to discover in this town’s pool of creatives. You’ll also find that they are all interconnected one way or another. While some were born and bred here, others chose to […]
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Kenneth Richardson’s Ease with Keys
Cape May is filled with hidden gems. Its relaxed, beachy outward appearance is humble–but don’t be fooled. We have many talented and impressive players along our coast. One player, pianist Kenneth Richardson, has made some significant sonic waves throughout his career. The tides of his musical journey eventually docked him […]
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The John Walter Band: Community Outreach and Holiday Splendor
Among the many talented cover bands and solo artists in the South Jersey area, a musical arrangement of almost 60 people makes for a powerful performance in a small town. I mean, isn’t that a decent chunk of Cape May’s population? The John Walter Band is a Cape May County […]
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Marnie & Nate
Acoustic duos demonstrate how simplicity can offer abundance. Coming up on 25 years of experience playing together, Marnie & Nate possess the talent and tools to entertain, endure, and expand. Between Marnie Lengle’s impressive vocals, Nate Kennedy’s guitar skills, and an overarching passion for music, Marnie & Nate give incredible […]
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The Loop
After 20 years of life spent exploring my hometown of Cape May, I thought I had a well-rounded understanding of what it has to offer. But by the age of 21 I became aware of the limits of what I had been exposed to: an entire nightlife undetected because of […]
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Ramblin’ Men
It’s summertime on Howard Street, and the evening sky casts a dusky shadow on the crowded lawn of The Chalfonte Hotel. The block buzzes with the melodic funky fusion sounds of The Ramble, beckoning the community to truly unwind on any given Thursday, from a week before Memorial Day until […]
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Daisy Castro: A Mystic Musician
It takes a natural musician to create sound that reflects the originality of their character. Violinist Daisy Castro uses music as a channel to transmit her individuality. Her journey began early, at age six, and she was quickly recognized as a musical prodigy. Daisy’s introduction to violin was via the […]
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Six Degrees of MQ Murphy
It’s no secret that Cape May has a lively entertainment scene. Through my local lens I’ve witnessed how Cape May’s increasing popularity results in higher demand for performance artists, and there is currently a buzzing scene of talented and extraordinary musicians. Regardless of how much music you’ve heard around town […]