IN THIS ISSUE:
* MEMBERSHIP NEWS
* SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
* NOTES FROM TOM
* ALBUM OF THE MONTH
* HEADLINES FROM PUBLIC NEWSROOM
* HEADLINES FROM THE ARTS
* PODCASTS
* MYSPACE
* MARK YOUR CALENDARS
* MEMBER DISCOUNT ORGANIZATIONS

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* MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Thanks to all of the many listeners and members who showed their support of Brookdale Public Radio 90.5 The NIGHT , by sending in your donations during our March Pledge Drive. Although we did not reach our goal we did raise close to $25,000. For those of you still on the fence it is never to late to show your support! Our fiscal year is quickly coming to a close and we still need you to help us close the gap before June 30th. Go to our secure website, www.90.5thenight.org and make your pledge! $50.00 makes you a member .Thanks!

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* SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

If I Should Fall Behind?, one of two Bruce Springsteen tracks recorded live in the studios of 90.5 The NIGHT, is now available on ?Live at the NIGHT, vol. III?.

This extremely rare acoustic recording of a classic Springsteen song, as well as exclusive live recordings from Indigo Girls, Suzanne Vega and Jeffrey Gaines, is available only while supplies last.

Don?t miss out on your chance to own a piece of music history. There are less than one-thousand of these Live at the NIGHT, vol. III cd?s available, and once they?re sold-out, they can never be reproduced.

The only way to pick up ?Live at the NIGHT, vol. III?, which includes the only live acoustic version of Bruce Springsteen?s ?If I Should Fall Behind?, is by becoming a member of Brookdale Public Radio at the $150.00 or higher level.

To get your copy, log onto 90.5 The NIGHT.org, and become a member now.

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*NOTES FROM TOM

Notes from Tom:
On Thursday we will start our End of Fiscal Year Membership Drive. We need to raise $25,000 so we can end our fiscal year in the black. We’ve done a lot in this fiscal year: moved to new studios, added a number of podcasts, redesigned our website to include like our “Replay Room” and show current songs on the air, had many musical guests in the studios including Indigo Girls, Jeffery Gaines, and Bruce Springsteen.
We’ve pulled some songs from those interviews and put them on a compilation CD, Live at The NIGHT Volume 3. A fulfilled pledge of $150 ensures you a copy of the disc. This is a limited edition pressing, so make sure to get your copy today.

Internships have ended:
This past week we said goodbye to number of interns that helped us out this past semester. These students worked, hands on, with station staff to make the station sound better for you. They helped us in our production studios, news broadcasts, promotions, surf reports, and on our website. We wanted give a special thanks to Joe, Samantha, Chelsea, Natalie, and Tom for all of their help.

Tom Brennan
Station Manager
Brookdale Public Radio

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* ALBUM OF THE MONTH

Various Artists - Live at The NIGHT, Volume 3 - Brookdale Public Radio

The latest installment in our “Live at The NIGHT” series of Brookdale Public Radio exclusive CDs is finally available. With “Volume 3″ we have compiled some of our most impressive in-studio performances from the last few years. Included are a previously unreleased song from Jim Boggia, as well as exclusive, acoustic, live performances from Suzanne Vega, Indigo Girls, Jeffrey Gaines, Jesse Malin, Alexi Murdoch, Hamell On Trial, 4 Way Street, Hothouse Flowers, A Girl Called Eddy, Rod Picott, and The Grip Weeds. Oh yeah, and Bruce Springsteen. We’ve included the live at 90.5 The NIGHT version of “If I Should Fall Behind” recorded during Bruce’s surprise visit to Brookdale Public Radio in October 2005. These are all exclusive to WBJB-FM performances…you will not find any of these tracks anywhere else.
Volume 3, like Volumes 1 and 2, is available to listeners who become Members (or renewing Members) at the $150 level or above. This is a very limited edition release…when we run out, there will be no more. Ever. Visit www.90.5thenight.org and click on the green “Become A Member” button to find out more about Membership to Brookdale Public Radio. with well-received debuts have to get past. Maybe it’s in his blood. ?I Should Get Up? is the rocking first single that features Richard Thompson’s signature guitar slinging. And while Teddy is no slouch at the guitar, he isn’t the player his dad is (not many people are!), but he does share his dad’s knack for broken love songs and unassumingly poignant tales of regret and black sense of humour. He also has a better singing voice than dad (thanks mom!). All 12 tracks on ?Separate Ways? are terrific … well, 13 actually. There’s a hidden track of Teddy and Linda singing the Everly Brothers classic ?Take A Message To Mary.?

Jeff Raspe
Musical Director

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Headlines from Public Newsroom

Headlines from our NewsRoom:

SADDAM
Saddam Hussein angrily refused to enter a plea today after hearing a full, formal list of charges of crimes against humanity read to him in court. But the judge dismissed his defense that he had immunity and was still president. For more on this and the day’s other top stories, visit our NewsRoom online at WXYZ-DOT-ORG.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
President Bush called for thousands of National Guard troops along the U.S.-Mexico border to help curtail illegal immigration as debate over the divisive issue heats up. Read more about what the president is expected to say in our NewsRoom. 90.5TheNIGHT.org. Click News.

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Headlines from Arts

THE CONGOTRONICS STORY
At a time when mainstream Congolese music?once the commercial powerhouse of Africa?has been fading, the rough-edged, electrified village music of Kinshasa’s hidden neighborhoods is suddenly finding surprising favor with international audiences. Read an article and find out what Congotronics are all about in the Public Arts section of our web site at 90.5TheNIGHT.org/arts.

WILLIE NILE AT 90.5 THE NIGHT
Willie Nile recently visited Brookdale Public Radio to chat with Jeff Raspe and play a few songs. Hear the interview online at 90.5TheNIGHT.org/arts.

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Podcasts:

Did you know that Brookdale Public Radio offers podcasts? You can subscribe to our Musicians Update Podcast and Local News Podcast using iTunes with these links:
Musicians Update
Local News Podcast
If you have HTML disabled in your e-mail program just copy these links into your web browser:
Musicians Update:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=82207421&s=143441
Local Music Podcast:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=86083999&s=143441

You can also check out the other podcasts offered by heading to our podcasting page at 90.5TheNIGHT.org/podcast

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MySpace:

OK, we admit it, we’ve gotten caught up in the phenonemon known as MySpace. You can check out our profile at http://www.myspace.com/wbjb. Our profile has blog entries that are exclusive to MySpace and links to MySpace groups about the station. If you have a MySpace account make sure to add us to your friends’ list.
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All Things Considered Turns 35:

NPR’s All Things Considered turned 35 earlier this month. Want to step back in time? NPR.org has a section called “Replay” and has posted a story on
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5383780″>the first broadcast of All Things Considered. Of course you can hear the contemporary version everyday from 5-7pm on Brookdale Public Radio, 90.5 The NIGHT

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* MARK YOUR CALENDARS

BROOKDALE SUMMER ?06 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

RED BANK JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
@ Marine Park, Red Bank
Friday, June 2nd, 4-10pm
Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-10pm
Sunday, June 4th, 11am-6pm

COMCAST JAZZ IN THE PARK
@ Riverside Gardens Park, Red Bank
Thursdays, June 8th thru August 17th 7- 9:30pm
Except June 21st on Wednesday.

K. Hovnanian presents
BROOKDALE PUBLIC RADIO?S SONGWRITER?S IN THE PARK
@ Riverside Gardens Park, Red Bank
Fridays, June 9th thru July 28th 7-9:30pm

NEW JERSEY SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
@ Silver Lake Park, Belmar
Saturday, June 10th 11am ? 7pm
Sunday, June 11th 11am ? 7pm

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls presents
PAC?s SUMMER SHAKESPEARE ENSEMBLE; Merry Wives of Windsor
Friday and Saturdays performances begin @ 7pm, Sundays @ 5pm
July 7, 8 & 9th @ Brookdale?s Lincroft campus
July 14, 15 & 16th @ Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank
July 21, 22 & 23rd @ Michael J. Tighe Park in Freehold Twsp.

CLEARWATER FESTIVAL
@ Grand Park, Asbury Park
Saturday, August 19th 11am- 7pm
Sunday, August 20th 11am ? 7pm

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MEMBER DISCOUNT ORGANIZATIONS

If you are a member you could use your member card to get discounts at these great places:

RE/MAX Bay Point, Realtors
Offering a $100 donation upon the successful closing of a listing or sale transaction by a 90.5 The NIGHT member.
526 Bay Ave.
Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742
jerseyshoreliving.comg or 732-899-8202

ROBERT GERBER SALON
20% discount on new spray tan service
100 West Front Street
Keyport,NJ
(732) 888-7575

Colts Neck Custom Shop
5% off purchase of sheet music, 50% off D’Addario Guitar strings, 35% off Dean guitars, banjos, mandolins, excluding USA models and limited editions
30 Highway 34 North Street
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 577-6993
www.coltsneckcustomshop.com

McKay Imaging
Discount to our members - $100 off on a wedding photography package.
30 Monmouth St.
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 842-2272
www.mckayimaging.com

Green Planet Coffee Co
20% off their purchase when they present their member card
78 Main St.
Manasquan, NJ
(732) 722-8197

Red Bank Chocolate Shoppe
15% off (excluding select holidays)
17 White St
Red Bank, NJ 07701
732 219-0822

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