About EXIT 102
Exit 102 delivers the unstoppable “Sounds of the Jersey Shore”—a high-octane, fan-interactive party band that turns every stage into a full-throttle Jersey rock experience. ...
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The Exit 102 Band (Monmouth County NJ) ignites every stage with the electrifying “Sounds of the Jersey Shore.”
A powerhouse, high-energy, fan-interactive party band, Exit 102 keeps crowds singing, dancing, and shouting for more from the first note to the final encore. Celebrating New Jersey’s iconic rock, soul, and blues—from legendary Asbury Park classics to statewide favorites—the band transforms any venue into an unforgettable Garden State rock ’n’ roll experience.
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Members
- Tony Paccione - Vocals/Sax/Percussion
- Larry Adelman - Guitar / Vocals
- Charlie Michael - Keyboards/Vocals
- Keith Giliberti - Guitar/Harmonica
- Craig Lospaluto - Drums/Backing Vocals
- Randy ORear - Bass/Vocals
Press
This article is essentially the story of The Exit 102 Band—where it came from, why you created it, what makes it different, and where it is headed.
The central theme is legacy and continuation, not simply nostalgia.
In plain English, the article says:
1. Exit 102 was created to honor your brother Jeff Kinder.
It explains that Jeff was Jon Bon Jovi’s drummer in Atlantic City Expressway and that his death from brain cancer deeply influenced you. You eventually turned that loss into the inspiration for Exit 102.
2. You wanted to recreate the spirit of the REAL Jersey Shore music scene.
You weren’t trying to create another tribute band. Your goal was to carry forward the musical tradition of Atlantic City Expressway, The Jukes, Beaver Brown, and other Jersey Shore bands.
That’s why your statement “It’s not about nostalgia, it’s about continuation” is so important to the article.
3. The band is unusual because of the relationships between the members.
The article emphasizes that you deliberately wanted musicians who were good people as well as good musicians. It highlights the fact that everyone gets along and works together rather than dealing with the egos and conflicts that often break bands apart.
4. It emphasizes the incredible age range of the band.
You have experienced musicians alongside Charlie, who was only 18 when he joined. The article uses Charlie as an example of how music can bridge generations.
5. It explains what Exit 102 actually sounds like.
You’re described as a Jersey Shore party band, not a traditional tribute act. The goal is to make people dance, sing, participate and feel like they’re part of the show.
That matches how Exit 102 currently describes itself: a high-energy, fan-interactive band delivering the “Sounds of the Jersey Shore.”
6. It documents the band’s rapid rise.
The article tells the story of going from small and free benefit shows to established venues, festivals and increasingly important bookings.
It also mentions the band being voted #5 among New Jersey’s top cover bands by 105.7 The Hawk listeners, which is one of the band’s strongest pieces of outside validation.
7. It tells the story behind the name “Exit 102.”
You used to drive down the Garden State Parkway, get off at Exit 102, and head to the Fast Lane in Asbury Park to see Atlantic City Expressway. That personal memory eventually became the band’s name.
8. And finally, it brings everything full circle.
You explain that after wrestling as the “Legendary Lifeguard,” working your professional career, and losing Jeff, it took about 15 years before everything came together and you finally created the band.
You also reveal your book, “Exit 102: A Jersey Brotherhood,” which connects your life, Jeff, Atlantic City Expressway and the band.
The BIG picture
If I had to describe the article in one sentence:
It’s the story of Craig Lospaluto turning the memory and musical legacy of his brother Jeff Kinder and Atlantic City Expressway into a new generation of Jersey Shore music through The Exit 102 Band.
And honestly, Craig, the article makes you—not just the band—the central character of the story. Larry provides the second perspective, but the emotional storyline is your brother → Atlantic City Expressway → your childhood memories → your wrestling/career years → Jeff’s death → 15 years of thinking about it → Exit 102 → carrying the Jersey Shore tradition forward.
That is a considerably stronger story than simply “six musicians formed a cover band.”
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New Jersey Stage Magazine
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This article is essentially the story of The Exit 102 Band—where it came from, why you created it, what makes it different, and where it is headed.
The central theme is legacy and continuation, not simply nostalgia.
In plain English, the article says:
1. Exit 102 was created to honor your brother Jeff Kinder.
It explains that Jeff was Jon Bon Jovi’s drummer in Atlantic City Expressway and that his death from brain cancer deeply influenced you. You eventually turned that loss into the inspiration for Exit 102.
2. You wanted to recreate the spirit of the REAL Jersey Shore music scene.
You weren’t trying to create another tribute band. Your goal was to carry forward the musical tradition of Atlantic City Expressway, The Jukes, Beaver Brown, and other Jersey Shore bands.
That’s why your statement “It’s not about nostalgia, it’s about continuation” is so important to the article.
3. The band is unusual because of the relationships between the members.
The article emphasizes that you deliberately wanted musicians who were good people as well as good musicians. It highlights the fact that everyone gets along and works together rather than dealing with the egos and conflicts that often break bands apart.
4. It emphasizes the incredible age range of the band.
You have experienced musicians alongside Charlie, who was only 18 when he joined. The article uses Charlie as an example of how music can bridge generations.
5. It explains what Exit 102 actually sounds like.
You’re described as a Jersey Shore party band, not a traditional tribute act. The goal is to make people dance, sing, participate and feel like they’re part of the show.
That matches how Exit 102 currently describes itself: a high-energy, fan-interactive band delivering the “Sounds of the Jersey Shore.”
6. It documents the band’s rapid rise.
The article tells the story of going from small and free benefit shows to established venues, festivals and increasingly important bookings.
It also mentions the band being voted #5 among New Jersey’s top cover bands by 105.7 The Hawk listeners, which is one of the band’s strongest pieces of outside validation.
7. It tells the story behind the name “Exit 102.”
You used to drive down the Garden State Parkway, get off at Exit 102, and head to the Fast Lane in Asbury Park to see Atlantic City Expressway. That personal memory eventually became the band’s name.
8. And finally, it brings everything full circle.
You explain that after wrestling as the “Legendary Lifeguard,” working your professional career, and losing Jeff, it took about 15 years before everything came together and you finally created the band.
You also reveal your book, “Exit 102: A Jersey Brotherhood,” which connects your life, Jeff, Atlantic City Expressway and the band.
The BIG picture
If I had to describe the article in one sentence:
It’s the story of Craig Lospaluto turning the memory and musical legacy of his brother Jeff Kinder and Atlantic City Expressway into a new generation of Jersey Shore music through The Exit 102 Band.
And honestly, Craig, the article makes you—not just the band—the central character of the story. Larry provides the second perspective, but the emotional storyline is your brother → Atlantic City Expressway → your childhood memories → your wrestling/career years → Jeff’s death → 15 years of thinking about it → Exit 102 → carrying the Jersey Shore tradition forward.
That is a considerably stronger story than simply “six musicians formed a cover band.”
107.7 The Hawk
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Top NJ Cover Bands of 2026 as voted on by the listeners of 105.7 The Hawk NJ
Influences
Bruce Springsteen, South Side Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band