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Publisher’s Letter ...............................................................................4 Sports Bars & Quiz .............................................................................6Band Profile: ......................................................................................10Mixologist-of-the-Month .............................................................12Libations .............................................................................................14 Main Feature: ...................................................................................18Catering .............................................................................................20BYO Restaurants ..............................................................................22Two on the Aisle ..............................................................................24Comic Relief .......................................................................................26Dining Pleasures ..............................................................................28Happy Hours ....................................................................................30Where it’s happening! ....................................................................31Concerts & Theater ..........................................................................32Plugged into AC ..............................................................................33Venues Cares .....................................................................................34The Last Word ...................................................................................34

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Letter to Our Readers It’s that time of year again (thank God)! On September 4th @ 7pm the regular season of the NFL kicks off with the Green bay Packers playing the Seattle Seahawks. Our writers have taken a look at all the pre-season activities and shuffling that has taken place among out two favorite local franchises (Big Blue and Gang Green) leading up to the 2014 season. I found it quite interesting and I hope you do too. Our writers also examined (with tongue-in-cheek) the Rules of Etiquette for watching all the games at your favorite sports bars. Worth investigating. And speaking of sports bars, there’s a young woman named Nicole Dente who tends bar at Park East in Hazlet, one of the areas well known sports bars. While she enjoys her bartending job, and is this month’s Mixologist-of-the-Month, her real passion and interest is in crèmes, lotions and potions. Nicole is a licensed esthetician. “I’m a real skin care junkie”, says Nicole. Not only does she know these products, she knows how to use them to help herself and her friends look younger and fresher. You should find her story interesting. Now, who doesn’t wish they could put their life on hold and go back to a simpler time when life was less stressful and more relaxing? This month’s Band Profile features a group who might just take you back there. Hair Metal Time Machine is a local area band that will take you back to when you could turn on MTV and listen to real music. They play music from KISS, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Joan Jett and Journey. Take a few moments to relive those good ole days. And last, but not least, our contributing comic writer Steve O has a session with Frank Liotti, a standup comedian from NYC. Frank talks about his tough start in the business and what it took to finally “make it”. Okay, that’s the lineup for this month. Along with all our timely and informative listings, we hope you enjoy. Then get out and support the areas dining & entertainment establishments.

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Who doesn’t wish they could put their life on hold for a while and take a trip back to a simpler time? A time when

life’s pace was slower and more relaxed, denim and bright colors dominated the fashion, and big hair and bigger noise rocked the stages across America. Dave E. Lister, former member of Pretty Boy Floyd, has put together a group that’ll take you back to those days, when you could turn on MTV and actually hear music. “For the people my age and older we are an escape to a simpler time,” he describes. “And for the people who are younger than I am it’s really a look back almost to see what life was like before the world changed in the 2000s.” His project, Hair Metal Time Machine, brings audiences back to the glory days of KISS, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Pantera, Joan Jett, Journey and much more -- and once the show starts audiences get three hours to once again live in a world where terrorism isn’t a daily threat and college did more than just leave students in debt.

Lister is joined in his endeavor by Sixx Lixx on lead guitar, Kriss Kaboom on bass, Dan Prestup on drums and Amanda

Tucci who provides the backing vocals. Lixx is the latest member to join the group and the current lineup has been together for a year and a half. Hair Metal Time Machine has had a monthly home at Captain Hooks in Seaside Heights, though they travel all around the state including routinely visiting the Claddagh Irish Pub in Highlands and the Colts Neck Inn. They also do private shows from weddings and corporate events to birthdays and summer barbeques. After several years of playing bars and clubs, Hair Metal Time Machine is getting ready to take a giant leap forward as they have recently signed with the producers of Broadway’s “Rock of Ages.” Introduced through David Bryan of Bon Jovi, who has performed with the band on occasion, they are working together to produce a show that will

bring them to bigger venues. “We met and they came to see our show at the Colts Neck Inn and they love the show and they became fans,” said Lister. “We had a meeting and I said this was meant to be a theater and casino band -- it’s really not meant for clubs and bars; and they agreed.”

Lister is planning on bringing the show to theaters and casinos in early 2015. One of the

biggest steps is working out the licensing issues as a bigger show means they have to be more careful about what songs

they choose to play than they did when they just played in bars. There is also the technical side of the production including costumes, lighting and pyrotechnics, all to make their show a more Broadway-like production. Lister ultimately hopes to put on a show with the same production value as “Rock of Ages,” only without the story line. “The show right now is really a nostalgia trip, it’s really bringing people into what you would see and experience if you turned on MTV in 1988 or 1989,” he described. “The music, the attitude, the look, the sound and we are really going to expand upon all that when we get into the larger venues.”

Hair Metal Time Machine already plays to diverse

crowds, catering to those who lived the 80s and the younger generation who are just as enthralled with the rocking sounds and crazy costumes the decade provided. “We’ve seen a lot of people who are just getting into bars and even younger coming to our shows over and over again,” said Lister. “They know the music through their parents or their older siblings and they come in knowing the words already, which is amazing because when we do a Mötley Crüe song or a Whitesnake song they are right up front dancing and singing the words back to us. It’s a really wonderful thing.”

For tour dates, booking information, videos, merchandise and more, check them out at

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Nicole Denteby CLARE MARIE CELANO

Nicole Dente is like many women. She possesses a drawer full of creams, lotions, and potions that all profess to make women look better, younger, and fresher. But Dente has one important advantage-she knows how to use the products properly Dente, who tends bar at Park East in Hazlet, is also a licensed esthetician. “I’m a skin care product junkie,” she confesses. She says she has always been interested in the art and science of skin care, and decided two years ago to attend Capri Institute in Brick, while maintaining her bartending position at Park East in Hazlet, where she has worked for the past five years. Dente began considering a career in skin care while residing in Florida and working as a receptionist

at a hair salon. “The esthetician there inspired me to learn more about that type of career,” she recalls. When she came back to New Jersey, Dente enrolled in the Capri program to become an esthetician. After earning her license, she worked at Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Long Branch. “I really liked making people feel relaxed and feel good about themselves,” she says.”And, I’m glad that I have the qualifications to do that.” Dente then decided she wanted to expand her people-pleasing skills with another job and chose bartending, a career choice she is happy with right now. “I love my regulars, and the people I work with at Park East,” she emphasizes. “I also love the setting and all the fun things going on there. I enjoy the whole atmosphere of the restaurant and bar.” Continuing to explore other career opportunities, Dente enrolled in Brookdale Community College in Lincroft this summer, embarking on a program to become a medical technician. Although she is not currently working as an

esthetician she reveals she enjoys experimenting with facial home remedies and natural

skin care products. She adds that she is happy to share her skills and talents with

her friends and family members to make them feel relaxed and good about their skin. “I know how good and how relaxing it feels when I do the facials on myself, and I’m glad I can do that for others.”

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SATURDAYS - DJ @ 10pm 9/6 Simple Groove 9/13 DJ Dr. Feelgood 9/20 DJ Sammy 9/27 DJ Bryan


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HAPPY HOURMon – Fri 3pm – 5pm

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Outspoken and newly svelte head coach Rex Ryan was given more time to pace the sidelines and prove

himself this year for Gang Green. During the off-season, the team did a tremendous personnel shuffling act. Among the new coaching positions, former defensive quality control coach Bobby April III was promoted to replace linebackers coach Brian VanGorder, who was snatched away by Notre Dame. The Jets also lost Ben Kotwica, special teams coach, to the Washington Redskins, and Thomas McGaughey, former LSU special teams coach, was hired to replace him. Headline releases during the offseason in March included Antonio Cromartie, Santonio Holmes and Mark Sanchez. An uproar was caused by the Jets’ decision to support last year’s rookie QB Geno Smith with veteran quarterback Michael Vick. Both Smith and Vick are almost as adept at racking up running yardage as their teammates Chris Ivory, Chris Johnson and Bilal Powell, hired to do that job as running backs. Up until Smith and Vick, the New York Jets never really had a passer who would fearlessly charge the field when everyone was covered.

Sportswriter Aidan Mackie, featured columnist for bleacherreport.com, made “6 Bold Predictions for the New York Jets’ 2014 Season,” on June 5, 2014, as follows: “Despite a staggeringly improved offense and a defensive line that ranks among the elite, the Jets will fail to qualify for the postseason for the fourth consecutive year. “The Jets will be a better team this year, but the record will stay the same. Even the purest of Jets fans can tell you the team was lucky to win eight games last season. 2014 will provide New York with a competitive squad, but it won’t be until 2015 when the Jets emerge as legitimate contenders.” Also earlier, sportswriter Erik Lambert, author of “New York Jets: Bold Predictions for 2014 NFL Season,” appearing on NFLmocks.com, May 22, writes that there are high expectations for the New York Jets’ 2014 season, highlighted by some superior yardage gained by the dynamic running back due of Chris Ivory and Chris Johnson, who, Lambert predicts will “help spur a 2,000-yard season.”Further, he writes, “There is no longer a mistaken identity regarding the New York Jets offense. They fully intend to feature a run-first attack and have

stockpiled their roster accordingly with talents like Chris Ivory and Chris Johnson. They also beefed up the offensive line at right tackle and guard to help that effort. The Jets will see success on the ground in 2014, so much in fact that they will end up topping the 2,000-yard mark.” He also says that last year’s starting QB, Geno Smith, will indeed start all 16 games. “Michael Vick is a favorite among many to eventually become the starter but coaches have remained adamant that the job belongs to second-year man Geno Smith until he proves otherwise,” he writes. The overall seasonal record for the Jets is ... a little better than middling. For example, blogger kgamgort, who follows the New York Jets, writes on thesportsjunkies.sportsblog.com that the Jets will wind up 10 wins and six losses, or at worst, 8 and 8. On thejetpress.com, July 21, Jets analyst Craig Hoffman writes, “The Jets will finish 9 and 7 and find a way to sneak into the playoffs then they will beat San Diego in the wildcard round before finally falling to Peyton Manning and the Broncos in the divisional round.”


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On Thursday night, September 4th, the NFL kicks off its 95th season with the gridiron battle between Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks (both of the National Football Conference, NFC) at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field. Atthetimeofthiswriting,ourhometeams–theNewYorkJetsandNewYorkGiants–areworkingatwhittlingdowntheirfinalrosters,andhavetwopre-seasongamesundertheirbelts.

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There’s nothing like watching your fave team at a sports bar. The camaraderie -- and the rivalry -- are a way to let out steam, get some ya-yas out, and

generally really live in that moment on the field, while enjoying one’s favorite libation. Author Peter Schrager, in his cheeky article, “The Seven Commandments of Watching Football in a Sports Bar,” appearing on December 4, 2008, Esquire.com, has some pretty keen advice. Some we at VENUES agree with, others, well, maybe not so much. It’s all up to you!

7. His number seven is: “Thou Shalt Not Wear the Jersey of a Player Who Now Plays for a Division Rival.” The author of this article is a Jets fan and cannot now imagine promoting Santonio Holmes (who is now with the NFC Chicago Bears) by wearing his Jets jersey or will ever again utter, “It’s tone time.”

6. Schrager also asserts, “Thou Shalt Not Cheer Alone.” If you’re the only one yelling “J-E-T-S...JETS, JETS, JETS,” well, perhaps its best yelled in your own head. Although, why don’t the wonderful guys who are known as G-men and/or Big Blue have such a chant? VENUES knows this wonderful team deserves it, so we give Giants fans a challenge -- create it and get it out there! But just don’t be alone in yelling it at the sports bar. This is, after all, etiquette, people!

5. Number five, states Schrager, is “Thou Shalt Not Discuss Fantasy or Gambling.” It’s a sure bet (see what we did there?), that many of your bar-mates just love their teams and don’t understand or want to hear about your fantasy team or what your bookie told you. In addition, most are there for the game itself, to indulge

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On Thursday night, September 4th, the NFL kicks off its 95th season with the gridiron battle between Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks (both of the National Football Conference, NFC) at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field. Atthetimeofthiswriting,ourhometeams–theNewYorkJetsandNewYorkGiants–areworkingatwhittlingdowntheirfinalrosters,andhavetwopre-seasongamesundertheirbelts.

NEW YORK GIANTS Although at the time of this writing, the New York Giants were victorious in their first two pre-season games, spanking the Steelers and squeaking past the Colts, some analysts remain skeptical of Big Blue performing well enough to rack up another big show appearance.

Sportswriter Dan Graziano, ESPN New York Giants reporter, in his April 23 online article, “Giants in ‘14: Predicting each game,” appearing on espn.go.com, gives Big Blue a mediocre season prediction -- 9 wins and 7 losses. He says to not look for a victory in the season opener against the Detroit Lions on Monday, September 8. Graziano believes the Giants’ first win will come at home in week three against the Houston Texans. In his viewpoint, the team will start with some losses but will pick up momentum -- and back-to-back victories mid, later in the season.

An opposite position is staunchly held by sportswriter Neal Lynch, in his article “New York Giants 2014 Schedule: Neal’s Updated Predictions,” posted on tristatesportsguys.com. Lynch

in friendly team rivalry, hoping for a win, and aren’t too damn serious about any of it. If you bet a lot of bucks and absolutely need a point-spread coverage, don’t be the enraged victim slamming his fists on the bartop.

4. Schrager encourages, nay, urges, “Thou Shalt Not Quote ESPN.” Well, the dude wrote this for Esquire. Enough said. VENUES says, quote ESPN all you want to; they are, after all, the sports authority and have worked hard at that achievement.

3. “Thou Shalt Not Protest the Refs Too Much,” Schrager offers. Very difficult. But we like Schrager’s idea here: “ How’s this for a new rule? You are only allowed to yell about the refs three times during the game, with an unlimited amount of complaints in the final two minutes. If you’re wrong when you challenge the refs, though, you need to take a time out from drinking.

2. “Thou Shalt Not Screw Up the Celebration,” means -- just be wary of your surroundings and how much you drank. You don’t want to accidentally punch someone in the face when you’re going for a fist bump.

1. Perhaps the most important etiquette rule of all Schrager declares is “Thou Shalt Not be a Jackass.” Don’t curse. Don’t throw things. Don’t bring a sign you made at home (that’s for the stadium). Don’t paint your face (also for the stadium). Remember: there will be others at the sports bar during the games who are there for the food and drinks and because they simply like the place.

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Although at the time of this writing, the New York Giants were victorious in their first two pre-season

games, spanking the Steelers and squeaking past the Colts, some analysts remain skeptical of Big Blue performing well enough to rack up another big show appearance. Sportswriter Dan Graziano, ESPN New York Giants reporter, in his April 23 online article, “Giants in ‘14: Predicting each game,” appearing on espn.go.com, gives Big Blue a mediocre season prediction -- 9 wins and 7 losses. He says to not look for a victory in the season opener against the Detroit Lions on Monday, September 8. Graziano believes the Giants’ first win will come at home in week three against the Houston Texans. In his viewpoint, the team will start with some losses but will pick up momentum -- and back-to-back victories mid, later in the season. An opposite position is staunchly held by sportswriter Neal Lynch, in his article “New York Giants 2014 Schedule: Neal’s Updated Predictions,” posted on tristatesportsguys.com. Lynch predicts only four losses -- to the Washington Redskins, reviled rivals

Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys (back to back in mid October), and to Seattle Seahawks in week 10. Lynch summarizes and predicts that the New York Giants will be “NFC East Champions. No home field advantage through playoffs. Sadly, 12-4 will only get us #3 seed; we host the wild card game and win. Win the divisional round. I’m iffy on the Conference Championship game.” In alignment with a first-game win against Detroit is sportswriter Rob Goldworm, in his assessment entitled, “Predicting the 2014 New York Giants Wins and Losses, Game by Game,” appearing on footballnation.com, June 2. Goldworm points out that Las Vegas has the Giants at yet another mediocre season at over fewer than eight wins. He sees the first Giants loss at week two against the Arizona Cardinals. Although he too sees the Giants getting ripped by Eagle talons, he believes the following week that the team will cattle-brand the Cowboys. But a dark period of four losses descends, Goldworm predicts. In his summation of the final game against the Eagles, he writes, “On a cold nasty December day, the Giants make 2014

worthwhile by knocking the Eagles out of the playoffs and playing their best game of the year. It is a season of strife, but it ends with their main rival vanquished at their own hands.8-8 never felt so sweet.”Now, does it really matter how well or poorly either the Jets or Giants do this upcoming season? Remember, it’s all about being steadfastly loyal. Diehard Jets fans are known to bemoan that yet another year has passed since the glory of 1969; Giants fans are now used to Super Bowl appearances and wins, and bemoan a lackluster season that doesn’t lead to playoffs. Interestingly, some Jets fans “hate” the Giants, and some Giants fans “hate” the Jets, but more people understand that there really is no rivalry because, the Jets are in the American Football Conference while the Giants are in the National Football Conference, and the idea of a “subway” match between the two would be one of the greatest New Jersey/New York sports moments to define an era. It could happen. Who knows, despite the pundits, could it possibly happen this year?

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They may have no legs of their own, but darned if those fuzzy creatures aren’t still standing, long after more full-bodied competition has bitten the dust. I mean the singing, occasionally foulmouthed hand puppets of “Avenue Q,” the “Sesame Street”-style musical for adults who can’t quite believe they’ve grown up, is playing at New World Stages, after a six-year, Tony Award-winning run on Broadway.

For showbiz old-timers who have been through many different dressing rooms since they first hit it big, they look and sound remarkably healthy and surprisingly fresh (in all senses of the word).

A spirit of cutting back but staying feisty feels appropriate to this bubbly portrait of young people scrabbling to stay solvent on

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the outer fringes of an outer borough of New York City. It’s an attitude that also reflects the continuing relevance of “Avenue Q.”

When the puppet named Princeton makes his entrance (on the hand of his alter ego), asking in song what you do with a B.A. in English, he is no quaint anachronism from another, less prosperous time. I know people pushing 30 who are still asking the same question. Nor does the sensibility of adhesive songs, conceived as sweetly satiric homages to the instructional ditties of “Sesame Street,” feel particularly dated. There are still plenty of young people around who were weaned on the “Sesame

Street” worldview and who still have its gentle melodies lodged in their heads.

I suppose you could lament that this reflects a lack of cultural progress in our society. Or you could rejoice that “Avenue Q,” gives gainful employment to talented performers who will probably find little chance elsewhere to demonstrate their multiple skills in singing, acting and working well with puppets.

Watching them bring new shadings to the art of blurring the boundaries between cloth and flesh is a pleasure, as their characters wrestle with issues of sex, love, commitment and time passing. Though I don’t belong to the same

generation as these frustrated figures, I felt a reassuring sense of homecoming when I once again saw the cartoon urban streetscape. Part of that is a critic’s gratitude for a proven show with an original sensibility. But pretty much anyone who remembers arriving in New York, fresh from school, without a trust fund or a sugar daddy (or momma), will find grounds for identifying with those rudderless figures onstage. The show’s concluding number, “Only for Now,” hymns the curse and comfort of the idea that nothing is forever.

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Frank Liotti

I had the good fortune to speak with Frank Liotti and since we

have a few mutual friends I figured he’d be perfect for

our September issue of Venues, especially since he’ll be performing at Caroline’s on Broadway September 22.

Venues-NJ: I see you went to the Yale School of Drama. Pretty impressive. Did you get your Masters? Frank Liotti: I did. I received my MFA from Yale in 2002. I will probably never finish paying it off. Prior to that I received my BFA from SUNY Purchase, where the acting classes were much more inspiring than those at Yale.

V-NJ: I spent some time in Long Island and remember a pretty good club scene with a lot of stand-up comics getting their beginning out there starting with Jerry Seinfeld and Eddie Murphy. When and where did you first try your hand at that?

FL: I didn’t start doing stand-up until I

moved to New York City. I started in 2006 for a few months then bailed, I wasn’t ready at that time for the commitment it requires, then came back in October of 2009 ready to put in the time. That was after four deaths in a row in my family. Stand up was what saved my life during that surreal, dark period. Constantly going to open mics and being around other people where it was normal to be as dark as I was. I loved it.

V-NJ: Was acting a natural off shoot of the stand-up or was it the other way around?

FL: One had nothing to do with the other. If anything, I hadn’t found what excited me as an artist until I started working at stand-up. Once I got into stand-up I felt like it was where I belonged. I had all of these fancy degrees that I thought would change my life. And yet once I got into the business (theater and television) I was always auditioning for or playing the mafia wannabe or the idiot who cracks walnuts over his forehead, spits food and smacks his wife. I had no idea I was SO ITALIAN until I got out of Yale. Not “real” Italian, Italian as in some non-Italian writer’s idea of who Italians are. Italian-Americans are the lone group left where it’s okay to completely stereotype as a brainless criminal with absolutely no other alternative, ever. I don’t even mind playing a criminal if it’s a well-written role, but it’s like literally reading the same script over and over -- I have no interest in portraying the same, small part of myself over and over again. There is nothing creative in that. In stand-up I can talk about whatever I want to and be a human being, and hopefully make people laugh at the same time. There’s nothing like connecting with an audience that way. I found myself bored so much of the time as an actor. I kept feeling like something was missing and found myself rolling my eyes all the time. I love addressing the truth in stand-up. Theater today is always so worried about being politically correct about what plays they produce and who they cast, it ends up

being safe and so often mediocre. They say they’re concerned about diversity in casting and yet as a guy who looks in between races, I was completely forgotten. I still work in television as whatever stereotype they want, but mind it less (and appreciate the amazing paycheck) because I have my own thing to come back to at night that means something to me. Stand-up is the real deal.

V-NJ: Tell us a little about preparation. How exactly do you come up with your material.

FL: As far as writing for stand-up, a premise or something usually comes to me when I’m in a rush on my way somewhere, or while I’m driving and shouldn’t be texting the idea into my phone, or when I’m with one of my friends who brings out that side of me. I write a lot while I’m on stage performing. I think that freedom, the head space when I’m on stage (when it’s going well) is the best place to write for me.

V-NJ: Looking at your IMDB page it looks like you’re starting to build a decent resume. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

FL: Making my living doing what I love to do.

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Comic Relief

Sadly, Selena Coppack’s aBostonian and doesn’t understand that the only real teams to root for are in NY and NJ. I jest of course (kinda, sorta). Coppack has been performing stand up for eight years and her new book, The New Rules For Blondes, launches in April.

Were you “the funny one” growing up?

I come from a very funny home and my older sister Laurel is a comedian, too. So I wasn’t really ‘the funny one’ at home so much as Laurel and I spent a lot of time writing musicals in our bedrooms, choreographing strange dance numbers, and watching “Saturday Night Live” since age 7. I think that my parents and oldest sister Emily are super hilarious, too. But yes, I’ve always been a bit of a ham and really interested in comedy and performing.

Along those lines, did you do all the school productions? Where’d you grow up? Or rather, if you’re anything like me, where were you raised?

I grew up outside of Boston and I did all of the school plays growing up -- I absolutely loved performing and the excitement of rehearsing and being in shows. I did some professional theater in Boston (at the Boston Baked Theater--now gone) and in high school I became interested in singing, too. I went to college in upstate NY where I majored in English and didn’t do any of the plays on campus; but I was in the only co-ed a cappella group on campus (the Hamilton College Hamiltones) and the improv troupe. After school I moved to Chicago

to study improv comedy further and it was improv that really led me to standup. I did improv for years and eventually I just got sick of working with other people, which makes me sound like a total curmudgeon, I know.

Stand up is very tough. You have to be able to take rejection. How’d you handle your first bomb, unless you’re the one comic who’s never experienced that?

The rejection is definitely hard and it’s something that everyone -- even my comedy idols -- have experienced at some point. Early on I think that I wanted the audience to like me, which can be dangerous territory, especially for female comedians. You have to be confident and feel entitled to be up there with the microphone and that took me a while to figure out -- how to just own the stage and trust myself more. I think of standup as like training a dog -- if you get out there and you’re confident and in control, the audience is with you. But if you exude a sense of nervousness or you seem insecure, they’ll eat you alive. I’ve been doing standup for about eight years and even now sometimes I’ll have a show where I can sense that certain people in the audience aren’t completely on board with me and it makes me feel nervous, but I know to just plow through it and keep on going and eventually I’ll hit on a joke or reference that wins them over.

Is this a means to an end? “SNL”, sitcoms, head writer--what’s your goal?

I definitely don’t think of standup as a means to an end and I think that comedians who do are pretty miserable people. It has to be its own reward or else you’re crazy to do this thing. But as far as my goal, mine is pretty broad: I’d like for my comedy (performance, writing) to pay for my life. I don’t know exactly how that will shake out, but I’d like my job to be what I love to do, which is write and perform comedy. I have a book coming out in April (The New Rules for Blondes, from It Books/HarperCollins), which I hope will open up new opportunities for me. It’s a collection of humorous essays celebrating and subverting the blonde stereotype, but it’s for readers of all hair colors.

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Gusto’s Grill1050 Rt. 18N, East Brunswick732-651-2737Ivy LeagueRt. 9N, Howell732-370-2206Jack’s Goal Line149 Brighton Ave., Long Branch732-870-8800JakeaBob’s910 Union Ave., Union Beach732-264-3730Landmark Tavern117 N. Broadway, South Amboy732-721-6812

La Riviera113 Main St, Matawan732-566-8400

Maloney’s Pub117 Main St., Matawan732-583-4040Market Yard Grille18 E. Main St., Freehold732-431-3220Martell’sBoardwalk, Pt. Pleasant732-892-0131McLoones @ Favorites3 Lafayette Rd., Fords732-512-5025McLoone’s Pier House1 Ocean Pl., Long Branch732-923-1006Metropolitan Café8 E. Main St., Freehold732-780-9400Mediterranean Chateau27 Freneau Ave. (Rt. 79),Matawan732-780-9400MJ’s Middletown1005 Hwy 35N, Middletown732-796-1400

MJ’s Neptune3205 Rt. 66, Neptune732-918-9700MJ’s Tinton Falls1213 Sycamore Ave, Tinton Falls732-542-3131Molly Maguire’s132 East River Road, Rumson732-530-2882Nonna’s190 Rt. 9N, Marlboro732-536-9050Off the Hook1 Navesink Ave., Highlands732-872-2006On the Deck2 Simon Lake Dr., Atlantic Highlands732-872-1424Park 33618 Park Ave, Freehold732-761-1300Pine Tavern154 Rt. 34N, Old Bridge732-727-5060PK’s Shamrock Rose415 18th Ave., Belmar732-681-3111Park East3352 Rt. 35S., Hazlet732-739-2002Prime 341212 Rt. 34S., Aberdeen732-441-9663River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar1600 Rt. 70, Brick732-840-1110Riverwatch799 Rt. 70, Brick732-920-8900Rosalita’s180 Rt. 9 North, Marlboro732-617-0099Rugs & Riffy’s493 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge732-636-3747

Ryan’s Pub & Sports Bar299 Spotswood- Englishtown RdMonroe Township(732) 251-1709Salt Creek Grille4 Bingham Ave, Rumson732-933-9272Shogun Legacy1536 North Bay Ave., Toms River732-286-9888Shogun Legends1969 Rt. 34 South, Wall732-449-6696St. Stephen’s Green2031 Rt. 71, Spring Lake732-449-2636Sunsets302 S. Concourse Ave., Neptune732-775-9911Surf Taco / Jackson21 S. Hope Chapel, Jackson732-364-8226Tavern on the Lake101 Main St., Hightstown609-426-9345The Shannon Rose / Woodbridge855 St. George’s Ave. , Woodbridge732-636-6100The Stone Pony913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park732-502-0600The Sycamore Grille1 Shinnecock, Manalapan732-792-7722Tilted KiltRt. 18 South, East Brunswick732-992-8532Tim McLoone’s Supper Club1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury732-744-1400Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza/Brick515 Rt. 70, Brick732-262-5180Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza/Red Bank2 Bridge St., Red Bank732-212-17001200 Ocean Ave, Asbury732-744-1400Twin Light Taphouse128 Bay Ave., Highlands732-872-1345Windansea56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands732-872-2266Wine Loft32 Laird St., Long Branch732-222-7770

monday, Sept. 01 Labor dayBum Rogers – Live Music Martell’s – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30; Don’t Call Me Francis @ 8pmSurf Taco / Jackson – Game On Trivia w/ Jimmy SteeltueSday, Sept. 02 Bum Rogers – Live Music Fireside Grill – Trivia NightMJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia NightMJ’s / Neptune – Trivia NightMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeWedneSday, Sept.03Bum Rogers – Live Music Market Yard Grill – Live MusicMJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s / Middletown – Live MusicMJ’s / Neptune – Live MusicMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Game OnSurf Taco / Jackson – Open Mic Night w/ Billy Simmons Thursday, Sept. 04Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmBum Rogers – Live Music The Cabin – Bike Night w/ Silk & SteelMarket Yard Grill – Live MusicMartell’s – Sensational Cruisers @ 9:30pmMJ’s / Buttonwood – Live MusicMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s / Neptune – Live MusicMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live MusicRiver Rock – DJ Jersey Joe 4pm-9pm;

Rainbow Full of Sound 6pm-9pmSurf Taco / Jackson – Live MusicFriday, Sept. 05Blue Moon – Live MusicBum Rogers – Live Music The Cabin – Dale Toth 4pm – 7pm;

Upside @ 10pmFireside Grill – Live EntertainmentLa Riviera – Live MusicMarket Yard Grill – Live MusicMartell’s – Gypsy Wisdom @ 9pmMJ’s / Buttonwood – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Middletown – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Neptune – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live EntertainmentRiver Rock – Joe Faronea 4 pm -7pm Ryan’s Pub - WarhammerSurf Taco / Jackson – Acoustic Billy SimmonsSaturday, Sept. 06Big Ed’s BBQ – KaraokeBum Rogers – Live Music The Cabin – SidewaysLa Riviera – Live MusicMarket Yard Grill – Live MusicMartell’s – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30MJ’s / Buttonwood – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Middletown – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Neptune – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live EntertainmentRiver Rock – Nicole & Denise Ryan’s Pub – Simple GrooveSurf Taco / Jackson – B Soul CollectiveTommy’s / Brick – Trivia NightSunday, Sept. 07Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pmBum Rogers – Live Music Martell’s - Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30River Rock – Live Entertainment on the Beach 4pm-7pmmonday, Sept. 08Bum Rogers – Live Music

Surf Taco / Jackson – Game On Trivia w/ Jimmy SteeltueSday, Sept. 09Bum Rogers – Live Music Fireside Grill – Trivia NightMJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia NightMJ’s / Neptune – Trivia NightMJ’s / Tinton Falls - Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeWedneSday, Sept. 10Market Yard Grill – Live MusicMJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s / Middletown – Live MusicMJ’s / Neptune – Live MusicMJ’s / Tinton Falls - Game OnSurf Taco / Jackson – Open Mic Night w/ Billy Simmons thurSday, Sept. 11Bum Rogers – Live Music Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmMarket Yard Grill – Live MusicMJ’s / Buttonwood – Live MusicMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s / Neptune – Live MusicMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live MusicRiver Rock - DJ Jersey Joe 4pm-9pm;

Rainbow Full of Sound 6pm-9pmSurf Taco / Jackson – Stolen RhodesFriday, Sept. 12Blue Moon – Live MusicBum Rogers – Live Music The Cabin – NRG 5pm – 8pm; Undisputed @ 10pmFireside Grill – Live EntertainmentLa Riviera – Live MusicMarket Yard Grill – Live MusicMartell’s – Johnny Drama @ 9pmMJ’s / Buttonwood – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Middletown – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Neptune – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live EntertainmentRiver Rock – Guns For Hire 4pm

– 7pm; Steve Johnson & the Chameleons @ 10pm

Ryan’s Pub – Phillips HeadSurf Taco / Jackson – Acoustic Billy SimmonsSaturday, Sept. 13Big Ed’s BBQ – KaraokeBum Rogers – Live Music The Cabin – Eddie Testa BandLa Riviera – Live MusicMarket Yard Grill – Live MusicMartell’s - Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30; Overboard @ 9pmMJ’s / Buttonwood – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Middletown – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Neptune – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live EntertainmentRiver Rock – Professionals Duo 3pm –

7pm; Modern DJ @ 10pmRyan’s Pub – DJ Dr. FeelgoodSurf Taco / Jackson – Matt O’ReeTommy’s / Brick – Trivia NightSunday, Sept. 14Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pmBum Rogers – Live Music Martell’s - Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30River Rock - Live Entertainment on the Beach 4pm-7pmmonday, Sept. 15Bum Rogers – Live Music Surf Taco / Jackson – Game On Trivia w/ Jimmy SteeltueSday, Sept. 16Bum Rogers – Live Music Fireside Grill – Trivia Night

MJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia NightMJ’s / Neptune – Trivia NightMJ’s / Tinton Falls - Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeWedneSday, Sept. 17Bum Rogers – Live Music Market Yard Grill – Live MusicMJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s / Middletown – Live MusicMJ’s / Neptune – Live MusicMJ’s / Tinton Falls - Game OnSurf Taco / Jackson – Open Mic Night w/ Billy Simmons thurSday, Sept. 18Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmBum Rogers – Live Music Bum Rogers – Live Music The Cabin – Bike Night w/ London FogMarket Yard Grill – Live MusicMJ’s / Buttonwood – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Middletown – Live Entertainment Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s / Neptune – Live MusicMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live MusicRiver Rock - DJ Jersey Joe 4pm-9pm;

Rainbow Full of Sound 6pm-9pmSurf Taco / Jackson – Mark & TimFriday, Sept. 19Blue Moon – Live MusicBum Rogers – Live Music The Cabin – Steve Johnson 4pm –

7pm; Moondoggie @ 10pmFireside Grill – Live EntertainmentLa Riviera – Live MusicMarket Yard Grill – Live MusicMartell’s – The Nines @ 9pmMJ’s / Buttonwood – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Middletown – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Neptune – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live EntertainmentRiver Rock –Fever Duo 4pm – 7pm;

Undisputed @ 10pmRyan’s Pub - KatastrophySurf Taco / Jackson – Acoustic Billy SimmonsSaturday, Sept. 20Big Ed’s BBQ – KaraokeBum Rogers – Live Music The Cabin – Twice As Good @ 10pm La Riviera – Live MusicMarket Yard Grill – Live MusicMartell’s - Dr. Cheeko @ 12:3 Bonanno & Godsons @9pm MJ’s / Buttonwood – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Middletown – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Neptune – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live EntertainmentRiver Rock – Trane Stevens Duo 3pm –

7pm; DJ @ 10pmRyan’s Pub – DJ SammySurf Taco / Jackson – Melanie & SonnyTommy’s / Brick – Trivia NightSunday, Sept. 21Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pmBum Rogers – Live Music Martell’s - Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30River Rock - Live Entertainment on the Beach 4pm-7pmmonday, Sept. 22 Bum Rogers – Live Music Surf Taco / Jackson – Game On Trivia w/ Jimmy SteeltueSday, Sept. 23Bum Rogers – Live Music Fireside Grill – Trivia NightMJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia Night

MJ’s / Neptune – Trivia NightMJ’s / Tinton Falls - Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeWedneSday, Sept. 24Bum Rogers – Live Music Market Yard Grill – Live MusicMJ’s / Buttonwood – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s / Middletown – Live MusicMJ’s / Neptune – Live MusicMJ’s / Tinton Falls - Game OnSurf Taco / Jackson – Open Mic Night w/ Billy Simmons thurSday, Sept. 25Blue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmBum Rogers – Live Music Market Yard Grill – Live MusicMJ’s / Buttonwood – Live MusicMJ’s / Middletown – Karaoke w/ KJ GiuseppeMJ’s / Neptune – Live MusicMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live MusicRiver Rock - DJ Jersey Joe 4pm-9pm;

Rainbow Full of Sound 6pm-9pmSurf Taco / Jackson – Matt O’ReeFriday, Sept. 26Blue Moon – Live MusicBum Rogers – Live Music The Cabin – Nancy Malcun 4pm –

7pm; Nine South @ 10pmFireside Grill – Live EntertainmentLa Riviera – Live MusicMarket Yard Grill – Live MusicMJ’s / Buttonwood – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Middletown – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Neptune – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live EntertainmentRiver Rock – Steve Johnson Acoustic

4pm – 7pm; The Event Horizons @ 10pmRyan’s Pub – The WrecksSurf Taco / Jackson – Acoustic Billy SimmonsSaturday, Sept. 27Big Ed’s BBQ – KaraokeBum Rogers – Live Music The Cabin – UndercoverLa Riviera – Live MusicMarket Yard Grill – Live MusicMartell’s - Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30MJ’s / Buttonwood – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Middletown – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Neptune – Live EntertainmentMJ’s / Tinton Falls – Live EntertainmentRiver Rock – Peter Scance 3pm –

7pm; UFC 178 @ 10pm; DJ @ 10pmRyan’s Pub – DJ BryanSurf Taco / Jackson – Half Brothers BandTommy’s / Brick – Trivia NightSunday, Sept. 28Blue Moon – Jazz Jam 3pm – 7pmBum Rogers – Live Music Martell’s - Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30River Rock - Live Entertainment on the Beach 4pm-7pmmonday, Sept. 29Bum Rogers – Live Music Surf Taco / Jackson – Game On Trivia w/ Jimmy SteeltueSday, Sept. 30Bum Rogers – Live Music Fireside Grill – Trivia NightMJ’s / Buttonwood – Trivia NightMJ’s / Neptune – Trivia NightMJ’s / Tinton Falls - Karaoke w/ KJ Giuseppe

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Wednesday, Sept. 10The EaglesPrudential CenterNewark, NJ

Friday, Sept. 12Time MachineStarland BallroomSayreville, NJ

Friday – Sunday, Sept. 12 – 14Phoenix Production: Sound of MusicCount Basie TheatreRed Bank, NJ

Sunday, Sept. 14Jeff DunhamState TheaterNew Brunswick, NJ

Monday, Sept.15Don WilliamsCount Basie TheatreRed Bank, NJ

Wednesday, Sept. 17Cher, Pat Benatar & Neil GiraldoPrudential CenterNewark, NJ

Friday, Sept. 26R5Starland BallroomSayreville, NJ

Fri. & Sat., Sept. 26-27Disney’s Beauty & The BeastState TheaterNew Brunswick, NJ

Saturday, Sept. 27 Toby KeithSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJ

Sunday, Sept. 28CherubStone PonyAsbury Park, NJ

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BorgataFrank Sinatra Jr.

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Boardwalk Hall ArenaMiss America Competition

Friday, Sept. 12Caesars

Steely Dan

Saturday, Sept. 13Travis Tritt

Trump Tal Mahal

Saturday, Sept. 13 Revel

Barenaked Ladies

Saturday, Sept. 13BorgataJoel McHale

Saturday, Sept. 13Harrah’sGet the Led Out: Tribute Band

Friday, Sept. 19Harrah’sWillie Nelson

Friday, Sept. 26Boardwalk Hall ArenaEnrique Iglesias & Pitbull

Saturday, Sept. 27TropicanaWynonna Judd & The Big Noise


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As a community service, Venues NJ wishes to make our readers aware of upcoming Fundraisers, Benefits & Charity events being conducted in the region. These activities are noteworthy and we are pleased to bring them to your attention.

The devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy is widespread and has had an effect on virtually everyone in the region. Most individual municipalities have set up

their own relief centers, benefit organizations & fundraising programs. However, there is a

Central Call Center set up to get information & assistance for emergency services, housing assistance, food &

medical services, family services, etc.

Call 211 or go online to www.nj211.orgYou can also contact this Central Call Center to volunteer or make a donation to the Hurricane Recovery.

Hurricane Sandy Notifications & Recovery Resources

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FundraisingThe process of soliciting and gathering

voluntary contributions; efforts to gather money.

Typically, the act of fundraising is an honored traditional executed for the purpose of helping an individual, group or organization. It is usually conducted by a group of volunteers who contribute their time and efforts without receiving compensation. Noteworthy fundraising efforts include the Cure for Cancer, Fight MS, Wounded Warrior Project, etc. And, on a more personalized and local cause, Jersey Strong Relief. These projects are carried out with passion, drive and purpose by individuals we rarely see, hear or read about. No fanfare, no high-powered praise and little or no personal publicity.

Our local hospitality industry itself has always been very involved in fundraising activities to help and assist individuals and local organizations. Restaurant owners, pub proprietors and entertainment venues (and their staffs) have donate countless hours, as well as foods and beverages, to help assist individuals, families and local organizations in need. None of these efforts are ever conducted for the sake of self-glory.

Unfortunately, sometimes an effort started for a good cause turns into a run-away publicity stunt and undermines the original purpose of the fundraising effort. Even though the end result (raising money) might be achieved, I feel it tarnishes the overall purpose of the event. Such (in my opinion) is the recent national ALS fundraising event (The Ice Water Challenge). It has become an overgrown celebrity PR stunt for “face time”.

Fundraising, charity appeals and benefit events are important activities and always needed. But let’s keep in mind their real purpose and act accordingly.

1ST Annual Fireside Grill & Bar Charity Golf Outing

To Benefit the Marlboro Sunshine Fund

What: Marlboro Sunshine Fund Golf Outing

Where: Pebble Creek Golf Club, Colts Neck, NJ

When: Tuesday, September 16th, 2014

Contact, Nick Pahountis, Event Organizer (732) 780-7900 or

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About Marlboro Sunshine Fund: The Marlboro Sunshine Fund was founded by Marlboro Township Council Member and U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col Jeff Cantor. The purpose of the Marlboro Sunshine Fund is to help raise money through various charitable events to benefit local Military Veterans and their families. Each year, 100% of the money raised through these events is donated directly to Veterans in need.

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732-525-0014114 S. Broadway South Amboy, NJ

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for Blues & Jazz”

– Home News Tribune

Mon & Tues – ClosedWed – 4pm to 2amThurs & Fri – 2pm to 2amSat – 11am to 2amSun – 1pm to 10pm

JOIN US EVERY SATURDAY (Year Round)

for Outdoor Patio BBQfrom 1pm to 6pm

Chicken • Ribs • Burgers • Steak


732-525-0014114 S. Broadway South Amboy, NJ

Jazz and Blues Bistro A relaxing, friendly place

to enjoy good food, good drink & good people

HAPPY HOUR Tues – Fri 4pm to 7pm


Live Entertainment! Never a Cover Change!

HAPPY HOURWed- Fri 4pm to 7pm


Tommy’s Red Bank 2 Bridge Ave. @ The Galleria

Red Bank, New Jersey

(732) 212-1700

Tommy’s Paramus700 Paramus Park

Paramus, New Jersey

(201) 261-1380

Happy HourFood & Drink Specials All Week Long!

Mon – Fri 4pm – 7pm • Sat & Sun ALL Day

check our website for weekly special s & our Menus

www.toMMyscoalfiredpizza.coM

At BrickLocation OnlySaturday Trivia@ 8pm

AT

ALL 3

LOCATIONS

Full Bar and Great Selection of Craft & Domestic Beers

on Tap and in BottlesPresent this to

your Server and receive a

FREE order of Our Award

Winning Coal Fired Wings*

(* Good with food purchase of $15 or more)

$12 value

Cannot be combined with other offers. Dine in only.

One coupon per table.Expiration 10/31/14.

Special Offer

You asked, we listened. Now featuring Calamari & Mojitos @ all 3 locations

Make Tommy’s

your Fantasy & Football

destination

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Happy Hour all day Sunday

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