"BEYOND THE PALACE" BOOK SIGNING AT ANTIC HAY BOOKSTORE IN ASBURY PARK, NJ

"Beyond The Palace", a new book by Gary Wien will be have its official release at Antic Hay Books in Asbury Park on July 6, 2003. The author will discuss the book and sign copies for the public.

ASBURY PARK (PRWEB) June 18, 2003 -- Asbury Park's rock and roll history comes alive in a new book by Gary Wien called Beyond The Palace. The author will have the first public signing of his book at Antic Hay Books on Sunday, July 6th at 2pm. A drawing for a pair of tickets to see Bruce Springsteen at Giants Stadium later in July will be held at the bookstore.

Afterwards, a book release party will be held at Harry's Roadhouse just up the road. The show will feature four up-and-coming bands from the area: Josh Zandman Trio, Ropetree, Bugg and Steel Pier Sinners.

Long recognized as one of America's best-known rock and roll music scenes, Asbury Park finally has its whole story told in Beyond The Palace. The struggling city along the Jersey Shore is best known as the place where artists like Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny and Jon Bon Jovi got their start, but its legacy goes much farther.

Beyond The Palace takes you on a ride through the city's long and illustrious music history; from the Upstage Club where musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Billy Chinnock, David Sancious and Southside Johnny used to jam all night to early clubs like the Student Prince and Sunshine In; from the legendary Stone Pony and Fastlane to alternative clubs like the Green Parrot, T-Birds Cafe and the Saint. The book contains interviews with over 40 artists and features over 70 rare and never before seen photographs, many from the world-famous photographer Debra L. Rothenberg.

Sunday's signing at Antic Hay Books will officially kick off the release of Beyond The Palace. Wien will discuss the book and share memorable stories about things that happened along the way. In addition, many of the photographers who were involved in the making of the book will be showing their works at the signing as well.

A drawing will also be held at Antic Hay Books for a pair of tickets to see Bruce Springsteen at Giants Stadium later in July. Everyone who purchases a copy of the book up until the drawing will have a chance to win. Beyond The Palace was published by Trafford Publishing and retails for $26.

Antic Hay Books, with more than 19,000 rare and out-of-print books, is located at 605 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ. The store is located on the third floor of the historic Asbury Park Press building. Much of the store's business is done over the Internet at http://www.antichay.com.

Harry's Roadhouse is one of the newest clubs in Asbury Park. Located at 662 Cookman Avenue, it has quickly become on of the most popular spots in the city. The club has a website at http://www.harrysroadhouse.com.

Gary Wien is a freelance writer from Belmar. His articles have appeared in publications like NJ Webguide Magazine, Princeton Magazine and Family Guide for Parents & Kids. His official website is http://www.AsburyMusic.com.

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