No singing along. But every note, every lyric is heard by this audience. And every song played is an original. You never know what garage band playing here will get a record deal, or be a household name in punk, modern or heavy rock circles. This is it.
Artists discover themselves and their art here.
This is where bands begin. The Brighton Bar is an institution in Long Branch, a place where music lovers can see live performances seven nights a week. There are also jazz and poetry nights. Usually, it amounts to a few dollars, not enough for the band members to quit their day jobs. Rob Nielsen waits outside after sundown for the Brighton Bar to open.