Richard Barone, Jeffrey Gaines, Framing Dakota, Sea of Otters, Karen Mansfield

Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ....

A WHTG Reunion show, after the former owner in the '80s and '90s passed away. Many former WHTG DJs were in attendance, and some great music.

 

me making some stage announcements at the show

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