Joe V is a proud outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community both in New Jersey and around the United States. He has been the producer for various talk shows at New Jersey 101.5 since 2011, and has served as a talk show host and writer in that time. Even though Joe is a native of Staten Island, NY, he has lived most of his life in various parts of New Jersey, where many aspects of the Garden State have shaped him into who he is today. He's a diehard fan of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, New York Rangers, and New York Knicks, and is a Bruce Springsteen fanboy and music nerd. He loves to learn about local, U.S., and world history, talks way too much about fantasy football, and has been known to drive long distances for food. You can follow Joe V on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Remembering “The Big Man” Clarence Clemons – Gone One Year Ago Today
Today is the one year anniversary of the passing of Bruce Springsteen's partner in crime, Clarence Clemons, the legendary saxophone player from the E Street Band.
While Bruce Springsteen has since written, recorded and released a brand new album and has been touring for it ever since its release in March, the lack of presence of Clarence Clemons has been prevalent, especially with his nephew Jake
Jersey Band, The Gaslight Anthem Cover Tom Petty On New Record [AUDIO]
The classic rock influenced New Jersey Band, The Gaslight Anthem have their fourth record coming out in late July. The album, "Handwritten" is expected to be the biggest and most important record release in the band's young history. The album will be also come with some bonus tracks including a cover or two...
Bruce Springsteen To Compose New US National Anthem?
According to a poll conducted by NME,
A new poll has seen 22% of Americans go for Bruce Springsteen as their first choice if they had to name someone to compose a new National Anthem.
Dolly Parton was second favourite to write a replacement track for The Star Spangled Banner as the country music superstar polled 19%...
Bamboozle 2012 And The Comeback Kid That Is Asbury Park [PHOTO/VIDEO/POLL]
Talk about a memorable weekend. Whether you love or hate the acts that performed at this year's Bamboozle festival, there is no denying the positive impact the three-day concert had on our state, and more specifically, Asbury Park. Thousands upon thousands of people from all over fled to the Asbury Park boardwalk to see their favorite performers play...
Surprise Concerts – Have You Ever Been A Part Of One?
Last night, I was tipped off on a supposedly top-secret rumor. I only told a handful of people who I thought would be interested, then made them swear to secrecy. It was going around that the Foo Fighters were going to be performing at a small bar in Belmar last night to warm-up for their Bamboozle performance on Saturday...
Bon Jovi To Take Stage Sunday At Bamboozle, What Do You Want To Hear?
Bamboozle takes over Asbury Park this weekend, marking the tenth anniversary of the three-day festival. The popularity of Bamboozle has skyrocketed over the years and the headliners on each day are sure to please the masses. Bands like Incubus, The Foo Fighters and The Gaslight Anthem are sure to be received greatly, but perhaps the biggest of them all comes Sunday night when Bon Jovi takes the st