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Timothy “T-Bone” O’Shea currently resides in Denville, NJ. He attended St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen before studying Broadcast Journalism at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications of Syracuse University, where he graduated in 2002. During his college years, he attended and reviewed many live shows in the Syracuse area at such venues as the Landmark Theatre and Armory High (fka Styleen's).

He currently works at a large law firm in Morris County, NJ. Hobbies include reading, visiting the Jersey Shore and, of course, live music. A veteran of over 200 Phish shows, he also counts The Disco Biscuits, moe., Ween, Umphrey's McGee and Belle & Sebastian as his favorite acts to see live.

Music Festivals

UpstateLOUD: A Backwoods Pondfest Recap

Tim O'Shea Aug 21, 2014

As far as music festivals in New York State go, there’s one that stands just a little more Upstate than all the others. Located in Peru, NY, a mere half hour from the Canadian border, Backwoods Pondfest truly lives up to its name. The…

Music Festivals

Gathering of the Legends: A Vibes Recap

Tim O'Shea Aug 14, 2014

Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Conn. once again played host for the 2014 edition of the Gathering of the Vibes, a music festival which featured a dreamlike musical lineup with rock legends at every turn. Literally offering something for almost…

Music Festivals

Complete Gathering of the Vibes Lineup Finalized

Tim O'Shea Jul 9, 2014

An incredibly thorough and diversified artist lineup is now complete for the 2014 edition of Gathering of the Vibes. This increasingly popular music and arts festival, held once again within the friendly confines of Seaside Park in…

Manhattan

The Disco Biscuits Throw Down (and Back) at Irving Plaza

Tim O'Shea Jun 25, 2014

The Disco Biscuits recently completed a brief three night run through New York City at a Irving Plaza, a venue that didn’t seem to befit these monsters of the jam scene. Ditching their usual spacious confines of Best Buy Theatre in Times…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Cosby Sweater’s “Party Dad”

Tim O'Shea Apr 30, 2014

One of the rising stars in the ever expanding ‘jamtronica’ scene shares a name with the clothing choice of once of the most iconic television stars of the 1980s. Cosby Sweater is now starting to make itself known for not only a clever…

Hudson Valley

Rock N Roll Resort v4: Dream Party Machine

Tim O'Shea Apr 16, 2014

Rock N Roll Resort v4 was a dream come true for those looking to start the festival season of 2014 on the right note. Wicked Cool Productions and Magic Hat presented the fourth annual music and arts festival hosted at the Hudson Valley…

Album Reviews

Heading Aide: Mister F “The F Stands Four”

Tim O'Shea Apr 8, 2014

It’s always interesting to see what transpires when different musical elements get mashed together and get transformed into something new. In the case of Mister F, this particular mash up is the result of a cross pollination of band members…

Manhattan

Railroad Earth Takes Manhattan

Tim O'Shea Mar 3, 2014

The pantheon of New Jersey music legends is pretty well established with stars like Sinatra and Springsteen, but slowly making their way into the discussion is a band that hails from Stillwater Township in Sussex County and has a style all…

Manhattan

Dirty Birds at The Bowl

Tim O'Shea Feb 7, 2014

Last Friday, one of the most iconic music venues in Brooklyn played host to a musical homecoming of sorts. Hometown heroes Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds put their unique blend of soul, funk and rock on full display to a sold out…

Features

Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds Flock to Brooklyn Bowl this Friday

Tim O'Shea Jan 29, 2014

One of the true up and coming bands in America is taking its act back to where it all began for them. Brooklyn’s own Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds play Friday night at the venerable Brooklyn Bowl and they have a special treat in store…

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