Scott Stamper (born March 10, 1962) is an American
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owner, booking agent, and talent scout. He is the owner of The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ and founder of the Golden T-Bird Awards, currently known as The
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in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he worked as a DJ at the college's radio station, WRSU 88.7 FM Rutgers Radio.Staf (2011, May 3). Interview with a Venue Owner - Scott Stamper of The Saint. ''Hey Cole Blog.'' ''Retrieved June 18, 2014. During that time, Stamper helped to raise funds to support the station. He also chose new artists to be played on the air, and worked with the staff and musicians to present benefit concerts on College Avenue in New Brunswick.
T-Bird Cafe
Stamper later moved south to
Belmar, New Jersey
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Asbury Park () is a beachfront city located on the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the New York metropolitan area.
As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 15,188
called T-Bird Cafe. Stamper started out booking shows for weekends, but within six month was booking five to seven shows a week. Many new bands found a home at T-Birds Cafe. When it closed after a few years, the family of artists moved down to the next corner on Main Street and played at the new club opened by Stamper and Adam Jon Weisberg, called The Saint.
The Golden T-Bird Awards
In 1993, Stamper and Pete Mantas founded The Golden T-Bird Awards, to recognize the talent of musicians in the region. The awards were named after the T-Bird Cafe where the ceremony was first held. In 1995, the awards ceremony was moved to The Saint and was renamed "The Asbury Park Music Awards".
The Saint
In November 1994 Stamper and Adam Jon Weisberg opened The Saint, another music venue located on the corner of Main Street and Monroe Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey.Fried, J. (1999, June 13). Back when's club is right now, again. ''New York Times,'' NJ1.Barry, C. (1999, June 20). Article on rock scene omitted an important club. ''New York Times,'' NJ15. The Saint has been described by music critics as one of the top five rock clubs in New Jersey. Like
The Cellar Door
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in Washington, DC, CB's 313 Gallery (next to the now defunct
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), and
The Living Room
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in New York City, it offers live, original music, and serves as a recording studio for live concerts. Pallagrosi, former owner of the Starland Ballroom, and co-founder of Concerts East says that "the sound in The Saint is now awesome for a small venue." Stamper has been credited with helping to keep the local music scene alive through The Saint when newspapers were reporting that the heyday of live music was over, and even
The Stone Pony
The Stone Pony is a New Jersey music venue in Asbury Park, New Jersey known for launching the careers of many New Jersey music legends, including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.Goodnough, Abb (1998, March 01). Live Music's Glory Days Pass It By; Suburbs Are Tuning Out, Even at Springsteen's Old Haunt. ''New York Times''. Retrieved December 19, 2010. The Saint has been described as the bedrock of the Asbury Park music scene, and an important venue for introducing emerging artists.Mikle, J 2008, November 18). You say its your birthday? in ''The Rhythm Room.'' ''Asbury Park Press,'' Retrieved March 27, 2011. The Saint showcases a variety of new and well-known, local, national, and international actsRothenberg, D. & G. Wie (2006). ''Beyond the Palace.'' Bloomington, IN: Trafford Publishing. that are touring through the region. The Saint has featured many famous musicians over the years. It was a starting point for the careers of such bands as Airborne Toxic Event,
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The Asbury Music Awards
In order to recognize the many talented musicians and others associated with the local and regional music scene, Stamper,Nash, M. (2005, October 30). The Shore's Grammy Awards. '' New York Times'', p. N12.La Gorce, T. (May 13, 2007) "Still Rocking Hard in Asbury Park as the Bands Play On" ''New York Times. '' Retrieved January 2, 2011. and Pete Mantas founded the annual Asbury Park Music Awards (also called the Asbury Music Awards) in 1993.
The first award ceremony was held at the T-Bird Cafe, and the awards were originally titled "The Golden T-Bird Awards." When the awards ceremony was moved to The Saint in 1995, the honors were renamed "The Asbury Park Music Awards". Shortly thereafter the event's attendance exceeded The Saint's capacity, and the ceremony was then rotated among larger venues, including The Fastlane, The Tradewinds, and
The Stone Pony
The Stone Pony is a New Jersey music venue in Asbury Park, New Jersey known for launching the careers of many New Jersey music legends, including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. In recent years, the ceremony has been held at The Stone Pony.Shoreworld Asbury Music Awards and Musical Heritage Kickoff theaquarian.com. December 1, 2010. The awards ceremony's format is similar to that of the Grammy Awards.DeMasters, K. (August 15, 199 "Top of the Pops at the Shore" ''New York Times''. Retrieved January 4, 2011. The presentation of the awards is interspersed with performances of live, original music and poetry.18th Annual Asbury Music Award Winners Eatsleepbreathemusic.com. November 15, 2010. Retrieved January 5, 2011.
Suckdog Performances
Stamper promoted the Kentucky leg of Lisa Suckdog's 1998 tour. At their first show, Stamper allegedly threw a dead chicken on stage. He later refused to pay the band for their final performance, citing a previous show where the band didn't perform. The band insisted that Stamper had been unable to get the sound system working.
The Wave Gathering
Stamper also co-founded The Wave Gathering Music Festival,Pike, H. (2002, July 14). Glory days revisited;Springsteen's Asbury Park poised to reclaim its status as a major music venue. ''Boston Herald'' (MA), p. 65. an annual American music festival modeled after South by Southwest and
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that is held across the entire town of Asbury Park, NJ, spanning several days. During this time, cafes, restaurants, parks, shops, the boardwalk, nightclubs, and local vendors offer local and regional music, art, and food to the crowds.Bove, S. (May 17, 2009 "Sounds of Summer: The season's rock 'n' roll lineup may be worth every red hot cent" ''Asbury Park Press''. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
The Wave Gathering includes approximately 16 stages on which approximately 150-160 local, regional, and national music acts play
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