Southside Johnny. APP photo by Thomas Costello.
Southside Johnny (John Lyons) was born on the south side of Ocean Grove. He still identifies with OG and has lived here at times in the recent past. He is a superb performer. I like the way he uses other instruments besides guitar, keyboard and drums. His new album is called “Songs from the Barn” which he recorded with his new band “The Poor Fools.”
SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY: “Mexicali Waltz” from the new album “Songs from the Barn”
John lives in a very small cottage in Ocean Grove. People have no idea who he is and that is the way he likes it—being just another happy Grover!
How about looking into a Boardwalk Benefit Concert from this home town boy!
After listening to “Mexicali Waltz” (which is not a waltz and which is a terrific tune), I got the impression that Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Buffet got together and had Southside Johnny.