New Jersey Stage 2016: Issue 2 | Page 77

Bobby Bandiera SHARE BUTTON looks back on his last 30 years Photo by John Cavanaugh by Gary Wien There are three names who stand above the rest when you’re talking about rock and roll in New Jersey: Southside Johnny, Jon Bon Jovi, and Bruce Springsteen. One man with connections to all three is Bobby Bandiera. For several years now, Bandiera has created special tribute shows around artists like Roy Orbison and Eric Clapton or themes such as Motown or British Invasion acts. On Saturday, March 12 at NewJerseyStage.com the State Theatre, he turns the spotlight on his own illustrious career with a special show spanning the artists he’s shared stages with over the last 30 years. In addition to the Big Three (Bruce, Bon Jovi, and Southside), Bandiera has performed with artists like Graham Parker, Darlene Love, Gary U.S. Bonds, and Dave Edmunds. All will have songs included in the show, along with a pair of Bandiera originals. 2016 - ISSUE 2 Table of Contents 77