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Introducing, Jakes Gorilla!

Posted 2/25/2013 10:10:00 AM

Good morning locals.

I hope you all had a great weekend.

Please allow me to introduce to you my featured band of the week, Jakes Gorilla.

In their own words, "

Jakes Gorilla began as a collaboration project of Bobby Jacques and Chris Parrilla. Both from Middletown, New Jersey, they became friends in highschool, jamming for fun. Chris has been the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Distant Enemies (another Middletown rock band) for the past 10 years. Bobby eventually began performing his songs as an acoustic solo act, and Chris would regularly back him up. This led to the two of them forming an acoustic duo. Chris had been working on a solo acoustic album, recording on his own. From what he learned recording, Chris motivated Bobby to record some songs in his home studio setup. Eventually, their affinity for rock stepped in and they decided to plug in their electric guitars, find a drummer and start a full band. Their songs have come from a mix of Bobby's originals and their collaborations.

Jakes Gorilla was establised, but a drummer was still needed. Chris put together a Craigslist ad and came across Aaron Mackin, a talented drummer originally from Lacey, New Jersey, now living in Point Pleasant. The three began practicing and played their first show as Jakes Gorilla at On The Deck in Atlantic Highlands in November 2011 with high aspirations for 2012. They are currently working on their first EP. Their first single, "Angel Wings", will be available for download on Itunes in the very near future".

I recently caught these guys at The Saint and they blew me away! Also check them out in last week's issue of Maria Mar's Local Radar in The Aquarian Weekly.

Tune into Jersey Rock this Tuesday-Thursday night at 11:30pm to hear their tunes!

Rock N Roll!

Posted By: Maria

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