Getting that debut CD out after playing with some of the more recognizable names in Indie music today will help Life in Jersey gain a foothold in the ever-slippery performance industry. The band members will release Plotted Points in a matter of weeks, so the folks who have heard them live will be quite pleased.

This is a “high voltage rock” trio, so don’t go to their CD expecting soothing, philosophical tunes that will set you thinking. Instead, songs such as “Repair” will do the opposite of sooth. However, these songs may make you think. Though young by most standards, the boys in this band – Carson, Dave and Beau – are not “wannabe” players by any stretch of the imagination. “Human Shield” is an intense song that shows off some fine string work and smashing drums. “Sudden Change” seems to be more of the same at first, but there are small touches that separate one tune from another. “Expand” gives the listener early hope for something less stressful and Life in Jersey delivers for a few bars. Then…..

Life in Jersey has an extensive Midwest/South tour in place to coincide with the CD release. Check your calendar for their gigs in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas etc. This tour comes on top of the experience the musicians gained by playing with “The Used, Shiny Toy Guns, Anberlin, Plain White T’s, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Perry Farrell, Armor For Sleep, My American Heart, Meg and Dia, Flee the Seen and many others.”

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