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Wakah Chan CD Release Party & Masquerade Ball

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 01/21/2012

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Trinity & The Pope's Voodoo Lounge is proud to present 2011 Asbury Music Award Top Jam/Groove band, Wakah Chan, in concert on Saturday, January 28th 2011 at 9:30pm. The concert will be held at Trinity & The Pope's upstairs Voodoo Lounge 649 Mattison Ave. Asbury Park NJ 07712. The show is all age, 21 to drink and admission is Free. Also performing; Thomas Wesley Stern and Accidental Seabirds.

There is nothing quite like Wakah Chan; soulful, moody and evocative music, where each member shines and brings their totality to the table. They have won over the most diverse of crowds; from playing high end lounges, to dive bars and everything in between. Young and old alike, they have never found a crowd that did not resonate with their sound. One fan said “If ya cant groove to that, you ain't got no soul."

In a short time Wakah Chan has captivated the Tri-state music scene with a style all their own. They have played some of the finest venues in the area and have great plans for the future including the upcoming release of their debut studio EP, "The Art Of Compromise". Wakah Chan also gives as much as they are given, playing benefits and fundraisers for the Monmouth SPCA, Light Of Day Foundation, and Relay For Life among other causes close to their hearts.

"Wakah Chan rubs the funk on a brand of Bluesified Jazz-Rock that has captivated Asbury audiences up and down the boardwalk for decades it seems... the not so free form four-piece does recall a time when the gin-swigging speakeasies of the underground were the preferred music venue of choice..." CHRIS ROTOLO, SPEAK INTO MY GOOD EYE

"Wakah Chan is based in Asbury Park but they call the whole Tri-State area their playground, performing at festivals, clubs and just about any venue that craves their colorful sounds including fundraisers and benefits for charities such as Relay For Life, Strangers Helping Strangers and the Monmouth County SPCA. With a constant impetus to uplift and play to the crowd, Wakah Chan continue to hone their fun and quirky sound while creating an interactive and positive energy exchange on the music scene and dance floors everywhere." JOHN PFEIFFER -- THE AQUARIAN

This show is to celebrate the release of our debut EP, "The Art Of Compromise". This is a Masquerade Ball as well, so dress as wild as you want, there will also be a free raffle for great gift baskets we have made.




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