SCOTT’S PICKS – THIS WEEK’S HOT SHOWS (6/29 – 7/5)

ALL START TIMES 10PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 

WEEKLY EVENTS

EVERY TUESDAY:

• Lifespeed @ Bar Anticipation, Lake Como, NJ
• Big Bang Baby Duo (acoustic) @ Big Shots, Woodbridge, NJ (9pm)
• Gypsy Trap (acoustic duo) @ The Fireside, Denville, NJ (9pm)

 EVERY WEDNESDAY: Read more

Brian Kirk and The Jirks at Just Jake’s 12 Anniversary 06 27 09

Just Jake’s celebrated their 12th anniversary Saturday night with Brian Kirk and the Jirks.   Click on the picture to see the Gallery.

Blasted at Jimmy’s Rock Cafe’ (Kara’s Bday) 06 26 09

Friday night was rockin at Jimmy’s Rock Cafe when Blasted took the stage for Kara’s Birthday. Go check out the insane pictures.Click on the picture to see the Gallery.

MICHAEL JACKSON 1950-2009 R.I.P.

 LOS ANGELES (AP)  — Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted “King of Pop” who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world’s most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50.

The person said Jackson died in a Los Angeles hospital. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity.

The circumstances of his death were not immediately clear. Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p.m., Capt. Steve Ruda told the Los Angeles Times. The paramedics performed CPR and took him to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda told the newspaper.

Jackson’s death brought a tragic end to a long, bizarre, sometimes farcical decline from his peak in the 1980s, when he was popular music’s premier all-around performer, a uniter of black and white music who shattered the race barrier on MTV, dominated the charts and dazzled even more on stage.

His 1982 album “Thriller” _ which included the blockbuster hits “Beat It,” “Billie Jean” and “Thriller” _ remains the biggest-selling album of all time, with more than 26 million copies.

He was perhaps the most exciting performer of his generation, known for his feverish, crotch-grabbing dance moves, his high-pitched voice punctuated with squeals and titters. His single sequined glove and tight, military-style jacket were trademarks second only to his ever-changing, surgically altered appearance.

As years went by, he became an increasingly freakish figure. His skin became lighter and his nose narrower. He surrounded himself with children at his Neverland ranch, often wore a germ mask while traveling and kept a pet chimpanzee named Bubbles as one of his closest companions.

In 2005, he was cleared of charges he molested a 13-year-old cancer survivor at Neverland in 2003. He had been accused of plying the boy with alcohol and groping him. The case took a fearsome toll on his career and image, and he fell into serious financial trouble.

Hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital as word of his death spread. The emergency entrance at the UCLA Medical Center, which is near Jackson’s rented home, was roped off with police tape.

In New York’s Times Square, a low groan went up in the crowd when a screen flashed that Jackson had died, and people began relaying the news to friends by cell phone.

“No joke. King of Pop is no more. Wow,” Michael Harris, 36, of New York City, read from a text message a friend sent to his telephone. “It’s like when Kennedy was assassinated. I will always remember being in Times Square when Michael Jackson died.”

Lifespeed at Bar-A by Bernie 06 30 09

Lifespeed took the stage at Bar-A on Tuesday night.  Bernie was there to catch the show.   Click on the picture to see the Gallery.

From Jersey With Love at The Downtown by Bernie 06 27 09

The Downtown was rockin Saturday night when From Jersey With Love took the stage. Bernie was there to shoot the show.   Click on the picture to see the Gallery.

Blasted at Jimmy’s Rock Cafe by Noel 06 26 09

Blasted took the stage at Jimmy’s Rock Cafe. Noel was there to shoot the show.   Click on the picture to see the Gallery.

Bitter X at Jay Dee’s 06 25 09

Bitter X took the stage Thursday Night at Jay Dee’s. Go check out the insane pictures.Click on the picture to see the Gallery.

Lifespseed at Mexicali Live 06 24 09

Another rockin Wednesday night when Lifespeed took the stage at Mexicali Live. Go check out the insane pictures.Click on the picture to see the Gallery.

Lifespeed at Mexicali Live by Noel 06 24 09

Lifespeed took the stage on Wednesday night at Mexicali Live. Noel was there to catch the show.Click on the picture to see the Gallery.

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