Songs on Site

Coming soon: Songs on Site, exploring the music and environmental soundscapes of the Garden State. The series features an eclectic lineup of Jersey musicians in conversation with host Michael Aquino plus song performances at unique locations in New Jersey. Songs on Site is recorded in 3D audio for an immersive listening experience. A co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.

Introducing Songs on Site, where we explore the music and environmental soundscapes of the Garden State. The series features an eclectic lineup of Jersey musicians in conversation with host Michael Aquino plus song performances at unique locations throughout the state.Songs on Site is recorded in 3D audio for an immersive listening experience. It's a co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Producers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Host: Michael AquinoAudio engineering, editing, sound design, and theme composition: Michael AquinoStory and script editing, additional audio editing, production management: Dania RamosBonus content host and additional episode narration: Alice MagdziakAdditional story editing, blog writer, and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayFeatured guests: Caylen Bryant, The Cucumbers (Deena Shoskes, Jon Fried), Jackson Pines (Joe Makoviecki, James Black, Cranston Dean), Ali de Leon (Alicia Rivas), Renee Maskin, Modern Crybaby (Dylan Schroth)Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.8rvkCLz5iil9aZJh9xIH 3dnRtdXsxAMBx41FQOnd

The Cucumbers | Hoboken - Featured guests: The Cucumbers - Jon Fried and Deena ShoshkesSite: Pier A Park in Hoboken, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Keep On Doing What You Do”Music, lyrics, guitar, and lead vocals: Deena ShoshkesBanjo and backing vocals: Jon FriedLearn more about The Cucumbers at TheCucumbers.netProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

The Cucumbers | Waterfront  - Featured guests: The Cucumbers - Jon Fried and Deena ShoshkesSite: Pier A Park in Hoboken, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Old Shoes”Music, lyrics, guitar, and lead vocals: Deena ShoshkesBanjo and backing vocals: Jon FriedLearn more about The Cucumbers at TheCucumbers.netProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

The Bass Chica | South Orange - Featured guest: Caylen Bryant, The Bass ChicaSite: South Mountain Reservation in South Orange, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Prelude to Sundiata”Music, bass, and lead vocals: Caylen BryantLyrics from the traditional West African poem "Epic of Sundiata"Learn more about Caylen at TheBassChica.comLearn more about the Epic of Sundiata at TheCollector.com/sundiata-epicProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

The Bass Chica | South Mountain Reservation -Featured guest: Caylen Bryant, The Bass ChicaSite: South Mountain Reservation in South Orange, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”Bass: Caylen BryantMusic and lyrics: Thomas A. DorseyLearn more about Caylen at TheBassChica.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Jackson Pines | Jackson -Featured guests: Jackson Pines - Joe Makoviecki, James Black, and Cranston Dean Site: The Pine Barrens in Jackson, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Depression Song” by Merce Ridgway SeniorGuitar, harmonica, lead vocals: Joe MakovieckiUpright bass: James Black Mandolin and backing vocals: Cranston DeanLearn more about Jackosn Pines at JacksonPines.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Jackson Pines | Pine Barrens -Featured guests: Jackson Pines - Joe Makoviecki, James Black, and Cranston Dean Site: The Pine Barrens in Jackson, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Wheel” written by Joe MakovieckiGuitar, harmonica, lead vocals: Joe MakovieckiUpright bass: James BlackMandolin and backing vocals: Cranston DeanLearn more about Jackosn Pines at JacksonPines.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Ali de León | West Orange -Featured guest: Ali de LeónSite: Luna Stage in West Orange, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Mistolin”Lyrics and vocals: Ali de LeónBacking track - "Juicy Fruit": WizzerOnDaBeat (license from Beat Stars)Learn more about Ali at linktr.ee/alideleonmusicProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Ali de León | Luna Stage -Featured guest: Ali de LeónSite: Luna Stage in West Orange, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Déjate Llevar”Lyrics and vocals: Ali de LeónBacking track - "get to know you": Donavelo (license from Beat Stars)Learn more about Ali at linktr.ee/alideleonmusicProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Modern Crybaby | Jersey City -Featured guest: Dylan Schroth as Modern CrybabySite: Semicolon Cafe in Jersey City, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“All of My Time”Lyrics and vocals: Dylan Schroth as Modern Crybaby Learn more about Modern Cryababy at moderncrybaby.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Special thanks to Brian Pak and the staff at Semicolon Cafe and Kenny and Michelle Pak and Michelle’s Green Thumb, located on the second floor of the Semicolon Cafe.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Modern Crybaby | Semicolon Cafe -Featured guest: Dylan Schroth as Modern CrybabySite: Semicolon Cafe in Jersey City, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Few and Far Between”Lyrics and vocals: Dylan Schroth as Modern CrybabyLearn more about Modern Cryababy at moderncrybaby.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Special thanks to Brian Pak and the staff at Semicolon Cafe and Kenny and Michelle Pak and Michelle’s Green Thumb, located on the second floor of the Semicolon Cafe.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Renee Maskin | Asbury Park -Featured guest: Renee MaskinSite: Beachfront at Asbury Park, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Scrimshaw”Lyrics and vocals: Renee MaskinLearn more about Renee Maskin at reneemaskin.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Renee Maskin | Beachfront -Featured guest: Renee MaskinSite: Beachfront at Asbury Park, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Horses”Lyrics and vocals: Renee MaskinLearn more about Renee Maskin at reneemaskin.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog writer and series photographer: Ed MagdziakSocial media and publicity: Alice Magdziak, Ed MagdziakSeries art design: Michael Aquino; original image: Jonny Lindner via PixabayA co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Songs on Site Website | Follow & subscribe | Patreon | Ko-FiSongs on Site is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.