Plainfield, NJ music capital of America?

[HEAVENandHELL]

I find myself going to Plainfield, NJ at the end of June. Is there anything music related worth seeing while I'm there (music stores, venues, builders, anything)?

Thanks!

[drive-south]

I'm not sure what's in the area, but you're less than an hour to NYC.

The Summer Philly Guitar show will be held on July 11-12. If you are still in the area, you should check it out. This is the "Great American Guitar Show" produced by Bee-3 entertainment. They also produce the Arlington, TX shows.

drive-south

[HEAVENandHELL]

Thanks for the tip drive-south. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending upon your point of view, I'll only be in Jersey for the 3rd week of June. I plan on visiting New York City during that time as I've never been out there so I may try to find music in New York City.

Thanks,

[Neer]

Well, there's not much there in terms of stores or builders, but there are some: in Somerville, you have Sommatone Amps; Owen Duffy is a pickup winder in North Plainfield; Mark Simon is a builder of Resonator instruments in Bridgewater, I believe. There are also many good players and teachers in the area. I live nearby and teach lap steel and some guitar.

I'm sure there's plenty going on in NY in June, but if you're into Rock and have a car, there's some stuff around NJ, I'm sure. Can't help you much with that, though. Check out Mexicali Blues.

[Joisey]

Originally Posted by Neer

Check out Mexicali Blues.

I love that club. They put together a pretty good Blues Jam every Tuesday. Great national acts come through there.

[splatt]

if you're going to plainfield nj
and don't plan on going into nyc for music?
you'll be passing-up an amazing opportunity, imo!

dt / spltrcl

[Neer]

Originally Posted by splatt

if you're going to plainfield nj
and don't plan on going into nyc for music?
you'll be passing-up an amazing opportunity, imo!

dt / spltrcl

Agreed, and I can tell you where to go for just about anything.

[Bob Longo]

Go see Les Paul at the Iridium, Tuesday nights in NYC. He's a legend and you may not get another chance.

[drod2045]

Originally Posted by Joisey

I love that club. They put together a pretty good Blues Jam every Tuesday. Great national acts come through there.

Im playing a gig with the proclaimers there this thursday!

[CBeeper]

I live in North Plainfield and the music scene is nil... There are a few local open mics but that's about it. Like many have said, grab the train and get yourself into the City!!

[emilio]

You may want to check out Lark Street Music, in Teaneck, NJ

[mark norwine]

Golden Age in Westfield. Nice store, cool vibe.

Are you staying *in* Plainfield? (by which mean NOT in N. Plfd or S. Plfd)

Honestly? Not such a terrific place to be...

[trisonic]

Luckily Plainfield has a train station!

Do what all the others said but do visit Golden Age up the road in Westfield and Lark St., Teaneck
If you get a chance go to Mandolin Bros on Staten island. Between these three you've covered the stores in NYC.
jmoo............

Best, Pete.

[Schlep]

North Plainfield = OC Duff pickups. In general go to NYC, you are so close.

[3-Dolla'-Bill]

If you can't make it to NYC, you could check out New Brunswick. I went to college there, and although it's been a while, I'm sure the music scene is still lively.

At very least you'll be able to take a nice big sip of water from the ol' Raritan River...