Bodega Satellite

Program features artists with Perth Amboy Roots Knottyrocker and United States of Boogaloo

Press Release

Knottyrocker

PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy Artworks invites you to Live at the Ferry Slip Original Music Series on Saturday August 25th from 7-9pm for an evening of music with Knottyrocker & United States of Boogaloo. The Perth Amboy Ferry Slip is at 300 Front St. Perth Amboy, NJ.

Perth Amboy native Chris “Jof” Jefferson is the singer, songwriter and lead guitarist of the NJ indie ska reggae rock trio called Knottyrocker. Their self released EP Wasted Love showcases their dance songs. Knottyrocker’s live performances are positive, energetic and entertaining. Chris Jof has been in many important ska, punk and reggae music projects, including co-founding NJ’s Hub City Stompers, bass player for NJ’s  Inspecter 7, guitarist for NJ’s June and the Pushas and lead guitar for international Ska band “The English Beat” among others. Knottyrocker goes on at 7pm on Saturday August 25th.

United States of Boogaloo are a 6 piece NJ indie band who mix rock, salsa and soul.  BJ Torres of Perth Amboy is one of the bands songwriters, singers and guitarists. The band was recently interviewed and performed live on the world famous WFMU radio station on the Transpacific Sound Program (available for listening on the WFMU website.) Their 2018 release Songs from Da Sala features originals like “The Negator,” and “Elena Got Cut.” They play Puerto Rican and Latin soul music incorporating rock and punk that showcases the bands creativity. Their latest original songs “1898” and “New Day” are homages to their Puerto Rican roots and issues facing the Island. United States of Boogaloo goes on at 8pm  Saturday August 25th.

Live at the Ferry Slip Original Music Series has focused on promoting great local and regional NJ artists.  Earlier this summer the series featured Erotic Novels Band, featuring Shannon Perez of Perth Amboy. Shannon Perez, lead guitarist, singer and songwriter for the trio, plays pop punk soul-filled rock. She was born and raised in Perth Amboy and has been at the forefront of the NJ indie music scene as principal songwriter and vocalist for multiple NJ indie bands. Her band Erotic Novels was signed to GTG Records and has been touring.

Bodega Satellite, popular NJ indie rock band performed at the Ferry Slip this summer. Alberto Rios, guitarist/ singer/ songwriter for Bodega Satellite grew up in Perth Amboy and Puerto Rico. Bassist Diego Ponce is also from Perth Amboy. The band is a dynamic power trio with a unique indie rock sound sprinkled with Latin flavor. They have released 3 albums and toured all over the country and performed at major rock festivals. 

United States of Boogaloo

The upcoming finale of Live at the Ferry Slip will be held on Saturday September 22 from 7-9pm and will feature Segunda Quimbamba, the dance and drum ensemble that perform authentic bomba and plena, the vibrant drum music of Puerto Rico! Join us again for this great event that was standing room only last year!

Live at the Ferry Slip is presented by Perth Amboy Artworks in partnership with the Historic Perth Amboy Ferry Slip Museum and Mayor Wilda Diaz. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant provided by New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State. For more information visit www.perthamboyartworks.org or find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/perthamboyartworks/.

Erotic Novels Band