New Jersey Stage 2016 - Issue 4 | Page 103

Photo by Dan Bracaglia A Different Side Of Jim Testa by Gary Wien SHARE BUTTON In February, Jim Testa released two records: American Spirits & Artisanal Cheese and Jim Testa For President. Best known as the creator of Jersey Beat, Testa has been covering rock and roll for decades. NJ Stage 2016 - ISSUE 4 He’s so known as a writer that it sometimes surprises people to hear that he’s a musician as well. New Jersey Stage recently spoke with him to learn more about the releases and the history of Jersey Beat. Subscribe Table of Contents 103