[Continuing the ongoing Maxwell's Memories feature here on Hoboken411. Paying tribute to bands that came and played at the legendary Maxwell's at 1039 Washington Street - which is closing for good on July 31, 2013]

Maxwell’s Memories: Junior Brown slays guitar on September 26, 2008

“Junior Brown, country guitarist and singer who invented the “guit-steel,” a hybrid electric guitar and lap steel guitar, was among the great mix of genres that Todd would book which made Maxwell‘s the institution that it was. Holy Smokes can this guy play. He played a variety of styles ranging from honky-tonk and Western Swing to some killer blues.”

Rare footage: Junior Brown sans cowboy hat!

“This may be some rare footage because he‘s performing without the signature cowboy he always wears. Some dipshit stole it from right behind his back before the show, but he pressed on and tore the house down. Good times.”

Note that the video below is incredibly exclusive. And despite the seriously decade-old technology (meaning the audio quality could have been WAY better), it’s still quite nice! Listen on a higher end audio system for best effect (or headphones!)

(Total exclusive video time: Almost 19:00 minutes!)

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[Continuing the ongoing Maxwell's Memories feature here on Hoboken411. Paying tribute to bands that came and played at the legendary Maxwell's at 1039 Washington Street - which is closing for good on July 31, 2013]

Maxwell’s Memories: Knights of the New Crusade

“Knights of the New Crusade, a “Christian” garage rock band unlike anything you’ve ever seen, played Maxwell’s twice during their limited run as a band.”

Knights of the New Crusade made rare Hoboken appearances

“This was the second and last time they had performed here. Their debut record, “My God Is Alive! Sorry about yours!” featuring such toe tappers as “Ain’t No Monkeys in My Family Tree” and “E is for Evil,” was inspirational enough to crusade up to Maxwell’s in full Hallelujah Palooza regalia to support the band.

Plastic buckets, $12. Shields, free. The look on Todd’s face, priceless!

A lot of people didn’t know what to make of this group, but we did. The band, inspired by the support, later released a single and dedicated it to their “Knightly Bretheren in Hoboken.”

Winking Jesus and Knights of the New Crusade – coincidence?

“On a side note, this was the same day the winking Jesus statue on Jackson Street first opened it’s eye. According to a local street “preacher” —a plaster Jesus statue he had installed as part of a sidewalk shrine in the projects suddenly opened one eye. “Some believe it is a miracle,” reported the Associated Press. “Others believe someone doctored the sculpture.”

Coincidence? No. Miracle? Yes! Good times.”

Sadly – these unique times in Hoboken are fading away!

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Maxwell’s Memories: Bettie Serveert – 3/22/2003

Many interesting and famous bands played at Maxwell’s in Hoboken over the years.

And considering they’re wrapping up shop for good here in the Mile Square in less than two months, we though it’d be great to dive into the untapped archive of material one Hoboken411 reader has accumulated over the years. Hence, we give birth to a new category today called Maxwell’s Memories.

“Bettie Serveert, a Dutch indie rock band officially started in 1992, played Maxwell’s numerous times over the years. Catchy Velvet Underground inspired tunes and superb, energetic vocals by Carol van Dyk.

Since then, Bettie Serveert has recorded 10 albums (including some that went gold in Europe), and has toured the world.

What a great rock and roll voice she has. Good times.“

Bettie Serveert means “Bettie to serve,” in recognition of Dutch tennis star Bettie Stöve, who lost the Wimbledon Ladies Final in 1977. Below are photos from Bettie Serveert’s slamming show on March 22, 2003:

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“Save Rent Control” performance at Maxwell’s in Hoboken

To add yet another giblet to the whole Rent Control Debate in Hoboken – is a “Save Rent Control” concert over at Maxwell’s (11th & Washington) next week.

The performance takes place on Thursday, October 25th at 8pm.

Acts include: The Demolition String Band, Jamie & the Della Faves, The Benson Ridge Project, Karyn Kuhl and much more.

It was arranged by the Hoboken Fair Housing Association (who urges the public to vote “No” on election day to Public Question #2.)

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Gibbypalooza 2012: Oct. 6th & 7th in Hoboken, NJ

This weekend, a bunch of local bands are playing at two separate locations in an event dubbed “Gibbypalooza 2012 – A retrospective on the Hoboken Music Scene.” It’s organized by Chris Gibson who has been putting together similar music shows since 9/11. See below for the lineups!

Gibbypalooza Day One: Loft in Space

Head over to Loft in Space (8th & Grand) on Saturday, October 6th at 6pm and hear the sounds of: Lloyd United, Wailing Denims, Torch the Throne, Barbiana Complex, Nipsey, Dave Entwistle, Ed Smith & The Ego (featuring Eugene Reunion), Alice Genese, Crewman Number 6, Testa/Smith, Mercury Morning, Lazorchick, Las Vandelays and more.

Entry is a $10 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Gibbypalooza Day Two: Maxwell’s

Closing out Gibbypalooza on Sunday, October 7th at Maxwell’s (11th & Washington) is Chris Butler (of The Waitresses fame), High Speed Chase, Davey and the Trainwreck, New Day Dawn, Karyn Kuhl, Clueless and Timelord. Also $10 bucks ($5 if you attended the first show).

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Hoboken Arts & Music Festival features local band Hello Radio

Local Band Hello Radio is definitely well known around Hoboken. They’ve been performing for many years in the NYC tri-state area, and have a very loyal following.

As you might know – they’re performing at this weekend’s Fall Arts & Music Festival (12:45 at the main Observer Hwy. stage.)

And in addition, they’ve released a new EP entitled “Letters to Texas,” which they’re totally excited about. If you can’t make the show this weekend – you can catch their release party and show at Maxwell’s (11th & Washington) on Saturday, October 13th.

Check out their video “preview” of the new album below. Congrats, guys!

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