Local Corner: Root Glen @ The Court Tavern

Unique, quirky and musical, Root Glen closed an animated evening at New Brunswick's own Court Tavern. Comprised of Ross Griswold, Dave Moroney, Eric Blank and Andres Gonzalez, Root Glen pronounced their eccentric dynamic on stage this past Friday. Their presence was unforgettable, as they supplied the close-knit venue with an abundance of energy and crowd engagement. Donning a Hansel n' Griddle tee, Andres, the group's bassist and a Rutgers alumnus, definitely demonstrated Root Glen's enthusiasm for the location.

Labeling Root Glen's musical style would be near impossible — it would be nothing but a limit to their diversity. So how would one describe Root Glen?

"That's always the hardest question to answer. We're a little bit all over the map at this point; it's been nice as far as keeping it interesting. We've used ‘alternative rock with a funky nature' before, but it's really kind of tough to describe because we have songs that pull from all over the place," says Ross Griswold, the quartet's lead guitarist and back-up vocalist.

Currently, the group is working on recording their first EP, containing five original tracks, and it's set to be released this upcoming May. For the future, Root Glen aspires to produce "seasonal" EPs — this upcoming one, fulfilling their summer expectation. "They'll be titled Eponymous and just be referred to by their season," Griswold says. Forming last May, the EP will mark the one-year anniversary of the group's commencement.

Root Glen has played venues all around New Jersey and New York and will continue to provide fans and newcomers alike with an entertaining gig. With upcoming shows in Long Branch, Warren, Brooklyn and Seaside, it'd be a shame to miss out on what these guys have to offer. But if you don't get to catch Root Glen in a different location, they'll undoubtedly be back around the New Brunswick area sometime again this year to ignite the aura in the Court Tavern once more.

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