From Louinel Jean: The “Maximizer Camp” was established in Trenton in the fall of 2015 by singer/ songwriter Louinel Jean, a graduate student of The College of New Jersey in collaboration with Electrical Engineering student Christopher Hingston Tenev. After a recording session on campus the two started jamming at Tenev’s home studio which culminated in […]
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Brian Williams and the Blue Method
The Cryptkeeper Five
An article in the December 2008 Trenton Downtowner describes The Cryptkeeper Five’s sound as a combination of “punk, hard rock, rockabilly and indie music.” Formed in Trenton in 1997, their lineup has changed extensively over the years. According to wikipedia, their membership roster is as follows: Current members Johnny Ott (vocals, guitar), Jimmy Ray (lead […]
Lon and Derrek van Eaton
From their Wikipedia: Lon & Derrek Van Eaton were an American vocal and multi-instrumentalist duo from Trenton, New Jersey, consisting of brothers Lon and Derrek Van Eaton. They are best known for their association with the Beatles through the brothers’ brief stint on Apple Records, and for their subsequent session work in Los Angeles for […]
Galaxies IV
Galaxies IV was popular rock quartet that achieved major label success in the 1960s and launched the career renowned Philly soul guitarist TJ Tindall. The band initially formed at a Trenton Catholic school in 1962, according to an article on Garage Hangover. In addition to Tindall, the founding group members were Alan Fowler, Chris Holmes, Charles Brodowicz […]
The TNJs
The TNJs were a popular 1960s R&B band whose musicians included Robert Earl and the Millers Brothers (Scott and Kim.) They released two singles: “She’s Not Ready,” on the Newark record label with Lou Henderson as composer and producer, and “I think I’m Falling in Love” on the Cameo/Parkway label with Bunny Sigler as producer. […]
Instant Funk
From Wikipedia: nstant Funk came out of Trenton, New Jersey consisting of Raymond Earl, Scotty Miller and guitarist Kim Miller. The group was then called The Music Machine and they were very successful as a back-up band for The Manhattans, Bunny Sigler and also the TNJs. Throughout their careers, Instant Funk would be the back-up […]
Poor Righteous Teachers
From their Wikipedia page: Poor Righteous Teachers is a hip hop group from Trenton, New Jersey, founded in 1989.[1] Often referred to as PRT by its fans, Poor Righteous Teachers is known as a pro-Black conscious hip hop group, with musical content inspired by the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths. Wise Intelligent, […]
The Amazing Grace Little Band
From their website: One of the hottest groups in the area, The Amazin Grace & GLB generates energy and excitement everywhere they perform. This dynamic group is comprised of 8 very talented musicians: two lead vocalists, a full rhythm section and a sax player. Jazz, pop, rock, R&B, funk, reggae, Top 40, swing, soul, Latin and […]