End of An Era: The Final Years of New Brunswick’s Melody Bar
Part three of New Brunswick Today’s look back at the Melody Bar examines the bar’s final chapter, from 2000 to 2004.Continue Reading
2021-07-20
New Downtown Book Shop Hosts Day of Musical Performances and Art
The Hidden Gems Literary Emporium, which drew hundreds of patrons to its outdoor grand opening in June on Morris Street, is back with its second free community event on July 11 from 1-5 p.m.Continue Reading
2021-07-10
New Café on Robinson Street Greets Patrons with Live Music, Pastries and More
New venues opening in the Hub City offer live performances to attract passersby through their doors.Continue Reading
2021-06-17
Memories From The Melody, Part 2: The 1990’s
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.Continue Reading
2021-05-20
Paul Robeson’s Childhood Home in Princeton Being Restored as Civic Center
The birthplace and childhood home of legendary Rutgers alumnus Paul Robeson is undergoing renovations to restore its status as a local civic center. Continue Reading
2021-04-29
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. Continue Reading
2021-04-02
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.Continue Reading
2021-03-20