Filming of the new ‘Cruisers’ movie to begin June 21
You can feel the history in the summertime breezes off the bay in Somers Point where one of the greatest of all rock ‘n’ roll movies, “Eddie and The Cruisers” was filmed at the famous rock ‘n’ roll bar, Tony Marts, 42 years ago.
Now the new PBS movie produced by Steve Rogers, “Where Eddie Lives” will spotlight a concert performance by John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, to be filmed on the Somers Point Beach July 4. PBS is seeking to interview selected participants who would like to share their thoughts and feelings about the movie. Those interested in being interviewed should report to Tavern on the Bay, 800 Bay Ave. in Somers Point from 4-6 p.m. on June 21.
Space will be afforded to the production company PBS so they can take interviews for selection and use in the movie. Interviews with the original director of the movie, Marty Davidson, and with Carmen Marotta of the Tony Mart family who owned the venue where much of the South Jersey scenes were filmed, will be included, along with several other renowned actors and performers.
The July 4 concert features John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band performing their multi platinum soundtrack from the movie. Following the excitement of being part of the movie, beach concert fans can enjoy a full evening of music from The Billy Walton Band. Fitting for the occasion, as many people think Billy Walton may in fact be Eddie Wilson!
Nonetheless, it will be a great concert and a magical evening at the top outdoor concert in the US, The AtlantiCare Concerts on the Beach in Somers Point! The first concert begins June 14 with the southern soul and Americana rock sounds of Toronto big band, Bywater Call, continuing on through to the Fourth of July with a performance by one of the greatest dance bands in the Northeast, The Dane Anthony Band on June 28. The Mardi Gras in July concert is July 5, featuring one of the most famous Cajun fiddlers, Waylon Thibodeaux, with Ben Levine, New Orleans R&B band, and Jersey Gumbo Festival on Monday July 8 when many of South Jersey’s best chefs will compete for the coveted Mardi Gras King Chef.
Somers Point is where the legacy of rock ‘n’ roll lives on! For more information visit tonymart.com somerspointbeachconcerts.com
Let the good times roll!
Photos by John Loreaux
