The Commons were a band from Trenton, New Jersey. Led by singer Keith Monacchio, they released a ton of great albums over the years and were one of my favorite local bands.
"Come On Get Gone" was my introduction to the band and I was instantly hooked. Some of my favorite deeply personal, emotionally-charged songs of all-time are on this record. We're talking razor blade on your wrist/left at the alter kind of personal.
And I love the production. There are songs with sparse instrumentation where every note seems to ring with importance.
This album came in at #8 in my list of Top 100 Albums by NJ Artists from 2001-2010.
(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Orchard Park by David Burke presents some high-quality original blues when respected New Jersey-based bluesman James 'JB' Barnes and his BBD Rhythm & Blues Band perform there in concert on Friday, September 25, 2026. Showtime is 7:00pm. Admission is free.
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort presents John Fogerty and Steve Winwood on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:00pm in Ovation Hall. The pair of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers bring their Legacy tour to Atlantic City.
