Ever since they closed the Court Tavern (and even Melody Bar some 10 years ago now) and cracked down on show houses, the music scene in New Brunswick hasn't been as vital, and Asbury Park has emerged as the defacto home for NJ rock bands. Kinda sad.

My buddy Sammy Kay has some good tunes:
https://sammykaynj.bandcamp.com/track/highs-and-lows