The Upstage Club
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The Upstage Club was a legendary coffee shop, music venue, and afterhours club in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The club is featured in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[1] Influential musicians such as Bruce Springsteen, Bill Chinnock, Southside Johnny (John Lyon), David Sancious, Little Steven Van Zandt, Garry Tallent, Vini Lopez, and Danny Federici first honed their live performance skills at the club.[2][3] It was where the Asbury Jukes,[1] Steel Mill, and the Blackberry Blues Band were formed.[4]
Quick Facts Location, Owner ...
Location | 700 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S. |
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Owner | Tom and Margaret Potter |
Type | Music venue, Coffeehouse, Afterhours club |
Genre(s) | Blues, blues rock, rhythm and blues, singer-songwriters, rock, folk, heavy metal |
Opened | 1968 |
Closed | 1971 |
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