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NYC,” on their own Ground Up Records via Burnside Distribution. Filmed at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City, the 90-minute concert film showcases The Grip Weeds’ ability to channel high-octane rock and even a short but sweet acoustic set with equal doses of ability, abandon and au- thority. Steven Van Zandt granted six of the 22 songs featured the distinction of “Coolest Song in the World” on his Sirius/XM and inter- nationally syndicated radio show “The Underground Garage.” You also can see The Grip Weeds live opening for rock legend Ian Hunt- er on May 19 at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park. w Bob Makin is the reporter for www.mycentraljersey.com/enter- tainment and a former managing editor and now a contributing writ- er to The Aquarian Weekly, which launched this column in 1988. Contact him at makinwaves64@ yahoo.com. featuring the music of New Jersey from Sinatra to Springsteen hosted by Lee Mrowicki tune in 4pm - 7pm AsburyMusic.com NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 4 INDEX 137