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Good news at HIP! Our very own Bob Alaburrda hangs with his brother Brian Alaburda, our latest intern - 5/17 |
It's Mando Diao on their tour bus after their Powerplay Music TV interview, prior to their performance at Maxwell's in Hoboken - 5/16 |
Bjorn Dixgard and Gustaf Noren display their energy and enthusiasm during their sweaty set at Maxwell's - 5/16 |
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| Cameron Cook, our pal from Mute Records, hangs with the lovely Megan from HIP and Paulie Cerqueira from Powerplay - 5/16 |
Mando Diao bassist C.J. Fogelklou keeps the sell out Maxwell's crowd transfixed on their high energy performance - 5/16 |
Gustaf Noren, from Sweden's greatest musical export Mando Diao, pours his heart out for the appreciative Maxwell's faithful - 5/16 |
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| Gustaf Noren and Bjorn Dixgard and drummer Samuel Giers, show The Garden State why Mando Diao are international superstars - 5/16 |
Paulie Cerqueira spends a special moment with the ladies of HIP: Andrea Manalese, Alaina Gurdak, and Megan. - 5/11 |
The Burden Brothers invade Central Jersey! Lead singer and leader of the band Vaden Todd Lewis whips up the crowd - 5/11 |
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| The Burden Brothers' rock solid bassist Zack Busby kicks it out old school at the Court Tavern in New Brunswick, NJ - 5/11 |
Guitarist Casey Hess and lead singer Vaden Todd Lewis from Burden Brothers pump up the volume in downtown New Brunswick - 5/11 |
Kirtland Records has hit the jackpot! Burden Brothers muse and songwriter Vaden Todd Lewis oozes charisma throughout his band's spirited set - 5/11 |
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| Burden Brothers' guitarist Corey Rozzoni adds to the over the top sonic fury that defines the band's signature sound - 5/11
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Burden Brothers' hard pounding beat keeper Taz Bentley raises the intensity during their recent visit to Central New Jersey - 5/11 |
The Kooks invade New York City - this time it's not Bowery Ballroom, but Irving Plaza...these boys know how to rock - 5/11 |
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Our pal from New Orleans, Wesley Swinnen from Static TV, joins HIP's go-to gal Megan to see The Kooks in NYC - 5/11 |
Former Rutgers interns Bob Alaburda and Jacob Pastrovich (now on staff) welcome new interns Brian Alaburda (Monmouth) and Michelle Walbaum (Rutgers) - 5/15 |
Nothing could be better in the busy summer season than new interns! Andy Gesner from HIP welcomes Brian Alaburda and Michelle Walbaum - 5/15 |
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| Powerplay's Paulie Cerqueira hangs with the HIPsters: left to right - Bob, Jacob, Rob, Andrea, Alaina and Megan - 5/11 |
The men behind the magic - HIP's Rob Fitzgerald and Andy Gesner strike a pose with Paulie from Powerplay - 5/11 |
Paulie Cerqueira from Powerplay Music TV spends a delightful moment with Bodog recording artist Nazanin in NYC - 5/11 |
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| Nazanin speaks out about her many facets; the music she makes, causes she supports, etc., during her Powerplay interview - 5/11 |
The wait is finally over...HIPster Andy gets to gaze upon the loveliness of Nazanin at her Powerplay interview in NYC - 5/11 |
Paulie Cerqueira from Powerplay zeroes the camera in on Nazanin during her compelling interview in midtown Manhattan - 5/11 |
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| The HIP crew: Megan, Andy, Rob and Jacob feel the Sherwood love during their recent stay at the HIP Hotel - 5/7 |
Sherwood is soon to hit our YouTube page with their moment on "The HIP stoop", being filmed by HIPster Rob - 5/7 |
Sherwood rocks! Here are the boys enjoying the Garden State sunshine prior to their departure for Washington, DC - 5/7 |
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Look who it is, ladies and gentlemen! Our pal Harry Awdey from Playing @ A Theater Near You becomes an honorary HIPster - 5/5 |
Harry and his friend Evelyn Mishka - right before heading to Bamboozle, hanging with Rob and Andy from HIP - 5/5 |
Val Emmich returns home from tour to an exhuberant hometown audience at our favorite venue on the planet, Maxwell's of Hoboken - 5/4 |
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| Val Emmich's top notch bassist John McGarry kicks out the jams during his recent sold out performance at Maxwell's - 5/4
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Harry Awdey is in the house! Our pal hangs out with Rick Brown, Megan and Andy in the "Big Office" at HIP HQ - 5/4 |
Evelyn Mishka and Harry Awdey from Playing @ A Theater Near You spend a moment with HIPsters Rick and Megan - 5/4 |
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| Andy celebrates HIP's 400th video (Nazanin) with Chris Crocetti, Erin Connors and Mike Meehan from RnR TV in the HIP kitchen - 4/27 |
What a crew! Chris Crocetti, Erin Connors and Mike Meehan join HIPsters Bob, Andrea, Rob, Megan and Jacob at HIP HQ - 4/27 |
Paulie Cerqueira and Greg Furgason hang with Ralph Hanan and Val Emmich after Val's in-studio performance at Powerplay - 4/24 |
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| Check out our YouTube page and see Val performing "This Ship's Going Down" and "Absolutely Still"!! - 4/24 |
Andy with his friend Val Emmich and Val's manager Ralph Hanan at the Powerplay Music TV studios - 4/24 |
Val prepares to play "Absolutely Still" solo acoustic during his recent visit to Powerplay in Newark, NJ - 4/24 |
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| Andy from HIP along with Ben Jelen and Powerplay's very own Paul Cerqueira before Ben's show in NYC - 4/19 |
Custard Records' "next big thing" Ben Jelen whips up the intensity during his show at Piano's in NYC - 4/19 |
Ben Jelen's hard rocking bassist Andy Marvel keeps the groove solid and steady at Piano's - 4/19 |
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| Ben Jelen along with lead guitarist Kareem Davis kick out the jams at Piano's in NYC - 4/19 |
Powerplay Music TV's Paul Cerqueira gets some up close live footage during Ben Jelen's inspired set - 4/19 |
Ben Jelen and bassist Andy Marvel wow an ultra-appreciative audience during their performance in NYC - 4/19 |
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Ben Jelen's guitarist Kareem Davis and drummer Francis Valentine during
his first single "Where Do We Go" -4/19 |
If it's equal parts passionate songwriting and showmanship you're looking for, Ben Jelen is your guy! - 4/19 |
Ben Jelen chats about his music during the Powerplay Music TV video interview prior to his show - 4/19 |
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| An accomplished musician on many different instruments, Ben displays his prowess playing violin - 4/19 |
It's lunch time at HIP! Alaina and Megan get excited for some pizza (half pepperoni-half cheese) - 4/19 |
Dear friends of HIP, Val Emmich and Eric Micali rock out at The Mercury Lounge - 4/18 |
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| Val Emmich's guitarist and good pal Wayne Dorell providing background vocals at The Mercury Lounge - 4/18
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HIPsters Megan and Andy spend a moment with Val Emmich after his show - 4/18 |
Always searching for answers to life's most perplexing questions, Val Emmich gives it his all at The Mercury Lounge - 4/18 |
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| Hard rockin' HIPster Megan shares a moment with Paul Cequiera from Powerplay Music TV - 4/18 |
Leading his stellar band through a triumphant and well received set, Val Emmich pours his heart out - 4/18 |
A well-respected Jersey musician/songwriter in his own right, Chris Lucas provides bass for Val Emmich in NYC - 4/18 |
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| Australia's latest big buzz export Mink electrifies an appreciative audience at The Saint in Asbury Park - 4/10 |
Mink bassist and hard rockin' Aussie Grant Fitzpatrick keeps the beat solid and pure at The Saint - 4/10 |
Menacing Mink guitarist Nick Maybury and hard pounding drummer Stella Mozgawa entertain The Saint faithful - 4/10 |
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| Mink lead singer Neal Carlson and bassist Grant Fitzpatrick rock steady and rock hard at The Saint in Asbury Park - 4/10 |
Charismatic and visually mesmerizing, Mink lead singer Neal Carlson wows the Asbury Park crowd - 4/10 |
Mink's second guitarist David Lowy adds flavor and nuance to Mink's glammy sexy musical aesthetic - 4/10 |
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Providing nuance and depth, Val's super talented keyboardist Arlen Feiles adds to the magic in NYC - 4/18 |
Spring is here! Andrea Manalese, and Amanda Apgar in a rare "quiet moment" at HIP Headquarters - 3/30 |
"Bob, please don't hurt Rob!" Rob Fitzgerald, Rick Brown, Jacob Pastrovich, and Bob Alaburda play to the camera at HIP HQ - 3/30 |