During the 1990’s, the dormant rock’n’roll scene would experience a revival, and the Melody Bar would gain international renown alongside its most popular DJ, Matt Pinfield.
Arts & Culture
New Brunswick’s cultural scene spans virtually every field, including music, visual art, comedy, theatre, food, and sculpture. The city is home to several art galleries and theatres, such as the New Jersey State Theatre, and a number of museums, including the Rutgers Geology Museum, the Zimmerli Art Museum, the Henry Guest House museum, and a Johnson & Johnson museum.
A Tough Act to Follow: Little Dipper Revisits 1990’s Hub City Rock Scene
In a December interview with New Brunswick Today, the members of Little Dipper discussed the old venues, the band’s history and their new EP, “The Lines That Divide Us,” released on March 31.
20 Years After Its Sudden Closure, New Brunswick Still Remembers The Melody Bar
Twenty years ago, on March 20, 2001, patrons showed up outside the Melody Bar at 106 French Street, expecting to dance nostalgic to the 1980’s tunes that Tuesdays nights at the club were known for.
Zimmerli Museum Celebrates Life and Legacy of Director Who Passed Away
The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University is recovering from a rough year that included the unexpected loss of Director Thomas Sokolowski.
Local Musicians Look Back on One Year of “Virtual” Performances
New Brunswick Today discussed the good, the bad and the ugly of a year in virtual performance with six members of the local music scene.
Arts and Music Space, “Chamber 43,” Moves to Hub City
A one of a kind interactive music space and coffee bar opened in downtown New Brunswick on February 26.
New Murals Popping Up Around New Brunswick
Public art is still thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic, with two organizations teaming up to create new murals in the French Street area and beyond.