Bobby Olivier
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New Jersey, United States
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Sea Hear Now 2023 review: The Killers erupt on overcrowded N.J. beach
The sold-out festival returned to Asbury Park Saturday for a booming day of rock → Read More
Bamboozle 2023 canceled. Here’s what to know about getting a refund.
The festival wasn't able to get the permits for the three-day event. → Read More
Bamboozle 2023 canceled. N.J.’s most famous festival was plagued by fan complaints, refund demands.
The multi-day Bamboozle festival failed to get final permits, was supposed to kick off next week at Jersey Shore → Read More
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New Jersey’s 25 worst highways, ranked by how much we hate them
Every New Jerseyan has a highway they wish would sink into the molten core of the earth. These are ours. → Read More
New Jersey’s best burrito: Our 2023 Readers’ Choice winner is ...
This glorious conjuring of meat, rice, sauce and veggies is our readers' pick for the best burrito in the state → Read More
Springsteen 2023 tour notebook, St. Paul and Denver: Setlist breakdowns, takeaways and more
Hi again, Boss fans, it’s time again for a Bruce Springsteen 2023 tour notebook, catching up on the latest from E Street as the band rocks its way across the U.S. This one’s another two-fer, checking out the sets from the Ball Center in Denver Thursday night and the XCel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota Saturday night. These were shows No. 12 and 13 of this 31-date U.S. arena leg. → Read More
Wayne Shorter, jazz legend and N.J. native, dead at 89
Editor’s note: This story contains excerpts from a 2022 profile on Wayne Shorter, titled “Jazz legend Wayne Shorter took the road less traveled. It brought him back to Newark.” Read the full piece here. Wayne Shorter, the virtuosic jazz saxophonist and composer, died Thursday in Los Angeles, according to multiple reports. He was 89. → Read More
Springsteen 2023 tour notebook, Seattle and Portland: Setlist breakdowns, takeaways and more
Let's talk about exciting debuts from Monday's Seattle show and Thursday's gig in Portland → Read More
Springsteen 2023 tour notebook, Tulsa and Kansas City: Setlist breakdowns, takeaways and more
Hello again, Boss fans, I’m back with another Springsteen 2023 tour notebook, because what else would I be doing on a cold Wednesday morning in New Jersey?! This one’s another two’fer, breaking down Tuesday’s performance at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as well as Saturday’s gig at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. These were shows No. 8 and 9 of this 31-date U.S. arena leg. → Read More
New Jersey’s best Haitian restaurant: Our 2023 Readers’ Choice winner is ...
After a week of votes, this authentic spot is 2023's NJ.com Readers' Choice victor → Read More
Springsteen 2023 tour notebook, Austin: Setlist breakdown, special guest, yet another COVID case
Let's talk about Springsteen and the E Street Band's Austin, Texas show Thursday night → Read More
Springsteen 2023 tour notebook, Houston: Unpacking a historic moment, another COVID case and more
Let's talk about Springsteen and the E Street Band's Houston concert, fit for Valentine's Day! → Read More
New Jersey’s best wings: Our 2023 Readers’ Choice winner is ...
After a week of votes, this saucy spot is 2023's NJ.com Readers' Choice victor → Read More
What is N.J.’s best Haitian restaurant? Vote for your favorite now!
Where's the best Jersey spot for griot, oxtail and more? Make sure your local spot gets some love! → Read More
Springsteen announces 2 monster N.J. stadium dates as 2023 tour expands
Springsteen and E Street Band will play two huge homecoming concerts this summer → Read More
Springsteen 2023 tour notebook, Dallas and Hollywood: Setlist breakdowns, takeaways and more
Hi again, Springsteen fans, I’m back with another 2023 tour notebook, playing catch up after a busy Super Bowl weekend (sorry, Eagles fans). Let’s get right into it, as there’s plenty to discuss — much of it rather unfortunate — about Bruce and the E Street Band’s last two gigs: Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, and Friday Feb. 10 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. → Read More
Super Bowl 2023 halftime show review: Rihanna, please stop the music
On the biggest stage of her life, the superstar displayed all the enthusiasm of a grocery clerk → Read More
Sea Hear Now 2023 lineup announced: Foo Fighters, Killers to headline massive N.J. beach festival
Sea Hear Now returns to Asbury Park Sept. 16 and 17, here's how to get tickets → Read More
What N.J. restaurant or bar serves the best wings? Vote for your favorite now!
No two piles of chicken wings are created equal. Help us name this year's reader's choice winner! → Read More