Join us this November for an outstanding lineup of singer-songwriters: Shotgun Bill, Scott Ivory, Renee Maskin and Joel D. Brodsky + Michael Balog.
SHOT GUN BILL is… Bill Anania, a Monmouth County, NJ–based singer-songwriter known for his Americana-infused sound and authentic storytelling. A self-described “late bloomer,” he has built a strong local presence performing at venues and events throughout the area.
Since 2012, Bill has collaborated with Frank Patrouch as part of Frank & Bill, releasing three projects: Whiskey and Revenge, One Good Line, and Unplugged and Uncouth. He launched his solo career with The B-Sides (2016), followed by Train Cars, Prison Bars… and a White Guitar (2017), created with longtime collaborator Scott “Tango Kid” Yetka.
Together as Shotgun Bill with the Tango Kid, they have released several albums, including Lonesome Cowboys (2019), the Quarantined EP, Lack of Luxury (2021), and their latest, Birds of a Feather (2023). The duo was nominated for Best Americana Artist at the 2022 Indie Music Channel Awards, and in 2024, Bill won Americana Singer/Songwriter at the Indie Music Radio Awards.
His music is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and Bandcamp.
SCOTT IVORY is a multi-instrumentalist who has been sharing his unique sound in coffee shops and local clubs for more than 25 years. Blending creative loop-station arrangements with laid-back campfire vibes, his music takes listeners on a journey through love, heartbreak, hope, and grace.
Scott is currently working on a book chronicling his life story while preparing to release a lifetime catalog of original music. Follow him on social media for upcoming performances, new music, and more.
RENEE MASKIN
Known for her distinctive voice—both literally and artistically—Renee Maskin is a staple of the thriving
music scene in Asbury Park, NJ. Her prolific songwriting draws from a deep well of influences, ranging
from folk and vintage Americana to modern indie rock.
Maskin has opened for a wide range of artists, including Jon Langford (Mekons), William Tyler, Del Amitri,
and Tyler Ramsey. She also fronted her former band, Lowlight, on tour in support of The Pretenders. In
2023, she was named Songwriter of the Year by New Jersey Stage Magazine. Her latest single, “Western
Shores,” is the first release from her upcoming album, If the World Is Ending, due out this fall.
JOEL D. BRODSKY is a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose musical roots stretch from the New Jersey and New York club scenes to Boston’s influential independent rock scene. He has performed at legendary venues including CBGB, Max’s Kansas City, Kenny’s Castaways, The Rat, and Paradise Club, and was part of Boston’s emerging independent rock-and-roll scene.
His work appears on Live at the Rat, the historic recording documenting Boston’s early punk and rock scene. Joel also writes original music for music libraries and works in home and studio recording. His affiliations and experience include the Nashville Songwriters Association International, TAXI A&R, BMI, and Berklee School of Music.
MICHAEL BALOG has been singing and performing for more than 50 years, appearing as a solo artist and with professional duos and bands. He was guitarist for The Possessions, a ’50s and ’60s band whose song No More Love reached No. 1 on New York’s 1010 WINS in 1962. He later recorded as a bass player at the WABC Radio Studio in New York in 1968.
Michael also produces recordings from his home studio and is a member of Musicians on a Mission, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for charitable causes through live music.
