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Guitar Pull with Christina and Jonathan

Back in 2013, Christina Alessi, Jonathan Andrew, and I decided to play a show together at Northern Soul in Hoboken, NJ (photo above). The idea was to collaborate on each other’s music. We each wrote our own songs, but thought it would be fun to back each other up as we traded the lead spot. Little did we know this would be start of the band we play in now – Christina Alessi and the Toll Collectors!

On Saturday, we get to return to original form in a performance at Espresso Joe’s in Keyport, NJ. Jonathan, Christina, and I will perform as part of a Guitar Pull, hosted by BlowUpRadio.com. This will be a fun show and allow us all to play our songs individually, but with a little help from each other.

Also, it’s Lazlo’s birthday! He’s the mastermind behind blowupradio.comand we can’t wait to help him celebrate!

Saturday, May 13th
Presented by blowupradio.com: Guitar Pull with Christina Alessi Jonathan Andrew, and Josh Bicknell
Espresso Joe’s
50 West Front Street
Keyport, NJ
7pm
FREE!

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Groove on Grove with the Toll Collectors

Join me as I play with Christina Alessi & the Toll Collectors at Groove on Grove!

This is a fun, outdoor show in a wide-open plaza. Plenty of food and drinks available as well! Hope you can join us.

Wednesday, May 10th
Christina Alessi & the Toll Collectors
Groove on Grove
Grove Street Train Station
Jersey City, NJ
7pm
FREE!

Toll Collectors at Finnegan’s on Saturday April 8th

Join us for another performance at Finnegan’s Pub in Hoboken, NJ! Three sets of Christina Alessi & the Toll Collectors for your listening pleasure. We always have fun with this one, getting to explore new covers and also showcasing our original music. As always, it’s a free show. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, April 8th
Christina Alessi & the Toll Collectors
Finnegan’s Pub
734 Willow Avenue
Hoboken, NJ
10pm-1am
FREE!

Toll Collecting on Saturday, February 11th

Join Christina Alessi & the Toll Collectors on Saturday for a night of covers and original music. It’s our bassist Jonathan Andrew’s birthday, so be prepared for a celebration!

Saturday, February 11th
Christina Alessi & the Toll Collectors
Finnegan’s Pub
734 Willow Ave
Hoboken, NJ 07030
10pm-1am
FREE!

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Toll Collectors Cover “The Letter”

Check out this peek into our rehearsal for tonight’s show at Tierney’s in Montclair, NJ. This is a cover of Joe Cocker’s, “The Letter.” Enjoy!

If the embedded video does not appear below, you can check it out here.

Collecting Tolls at Tierney’s

Join us for an evening of music at the venue where we played our very first show!

Saturday, January 28th
Christina Alessi & the Toll Collectors
Tierney’s Tavern
138 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ
9pm

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See Photos and Setlists from September Shows

September 2016 – It was a month of memorable shows. A night where Jonathan Andrew and I opened up for our own band with solo acoustic sets. A three and a half-hour show at Finnegan’s. And more. Here are some photos to help preserve the memories.

Watch Two Live Videos from the Toll Collectors

A few beautiful Saturday’s ago, Christina Alessi & the Toll Collectors performed at Stevens Institute of Technology. Check out a couple videos from the day, including our covers of “Seven Nation Army” and “Cheap Thrills.”

Toll Collectors at Finnegan’s Friday 09/23

Finnegan’s hosts Christina Alessi and the Toll Collectors on Friday, September 23rd! We’ll be playing originals and covers all night as we celebrate Christina’s birthday!

Friday, September 23rd
Christina Alessi & the Toll Collectors
Finnegan’s Pub
734 Willow Ave.
Hoboken, NJ
10pm-1am
FREE

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ARTxSOUL Presents ARTxMUSIC Friday, Sept. 9th

Mark your calendars for this one. (Or better yet, RSVP on Facebook.)

Jonathan Andrew and I will be opening up for our own band! Jonathan will start the night, accompanied by Ty Tuschen. Then I’ll play a set, also accompanied by Ty. Then, Christina will join the stage, I’ll move behind the drum set, and the Toll Collectors will close out the night. All the while, you can check out artists from ARTxSOUL, Vol. 3 on the walls… which includes my photography!

Friday, September 9th
Christina Alessi & the Toll Collectors with performances by Josh Bicknell and Jonathan Andrew
Sticks and Stones
142 Goffle Road
Hawthorne, NJ
8pm-midnight $5
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