2008-07-17 17:47:30 - On Wednesday July 30, 2008 7:00 PM The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, New Jersey will host the book signing and show paying tribute to some of the great musical artists from the Asbury Park Music Scene and pioneers of the Jersey shore sound.

Author Anders Martensson and photographer Jorgen Johansson will will join an all star cast of musicians featured from their book to celebrate the North American launch of "Local Heroes: The Asbury Park Music Scene"

Announced bands include Bruce Springsteens first major band Steel Mill featuring original drummer Vini Lopez, The Sonny Kenn Band and Lance Larson. The night will close with an all star jam session featuring special guests performers.

Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner. Author remarks at 7:00 PM followed by book signing and live show.

About the Book

Local Heroes: The Asbury Park Music Scene by Anders Martensson (Author), Jorgen Johansson (Photographer) rutgerspress.rutgers.edu/acatalog/Local_Heroes.html

During the 1950s and 1960s, Asbury Park, New Jersey, was the place to be-to stroll along the

boardwalk, to sunbathe, and, most importantly, to listen to live music. But since the city fell into ruin, culminating in the race riots of the 1970s, many were left to wonder if the former rock 'n' roll mecca had been silenced forever. In Local Heroes, author Anders Mårtensson and photographer Jörgen Johansson revisit the myths, legends, and romantic visions of the music scene in a town that is striving to make a comeback.

While the story of Asbury Park is inseparable from widely popular artists, such as Bruce Springsteen, Steven van Zandt, and Southside Johnny Lyon, Local Heroes pays tribute to these musicians alongside the many other talents who stayed behind, playing in local clubs, helping to forge what became known as the "Jersey Shore sound." In a series of original interviews, readers will hear first-hand from the people who wrote, performed, and lived the music. Accompanied by exclusive photographs, musical personalities such as Max Weinberg, Garry Tallent, Lance Larson, Richie "LaBamba" Rosenberg, Danny Federici, Bill Chinnock, Vini Lopez, Pete Yorn, and many others are brought to life.

Whether the redevelopment efforts underway in Asbury Park today will someday serve as the stage for music legends of tomorrow is a story that has yet to play out. But for now, rock 'n' roll fans can delight in a stunning tribute to a city and its talents whose music continues to play on.

Doors open 5:00 PM
The Wonder Bar
5th & Ocean
Asbury Park New Jersey, 07712
Tickets are $15.00