Jersey Beach Don’ts That You Should Avoid

Labor Day Weekend signifies the unofficial end to Summer.  As you plan on driving to the shore, remember there are Beach Don'ts you should avoid. You should already know, there is some etiquette involved in going to enjoy the sand and ocean.

While you’re enjoying the view, it’s important to remember that there are some things that some people hate while trying to relax and have fun in the sand or water. According to a survey, the Top Ten Beach don’ts included the following:

The number one spot with 58% of respondents saying they don’t like this is: DON’T SIT TO CLOSE TO OTHERS IF THERE IS OPEN SPACE.

That should go without saying, but how many times have you been just chilling at the beach and someone sets up their blanket and chairs less than 2 feet from you, meanwhile half the beach is empty.  It’s so annoying.  Don’t be that person. 

The number 4 Don’t that 40% of respondents listed was DON’T PLAY MUSIC TOO LOUDLY.  Sure, some cool tunes might be fun, but what’s a good song to you might be torture to someone else.  So have some respect and keep your radio or smart speaker on low.  Or use earbuds.

Another one I completely agree with.  Number 7 on the list with 33% of respondents mentioning it is DON’T GO HEAVY ON THE PDA.

It makes people uncomfortable especially when it’s really intimate or passionate.  A peck, a hug…fine.  But a full-on make-out session while there are families around trying to enjoy the nice weather is just weird.

I know we all have our Pet Peeves.  So maybe take into consideration other people’s DONTS so hopefully, they’ll consider yours.  Remember to have fun this weekend soaking up the sun and be sure to keep it safe and use sunscreen!

Were you at Starland Ballroom last night?

Asking Alexandria headlined a tremendous show! They fired up some really great live versions of "Into The Fire," "To The Stage," and much more. And they had some great openers as well! The Hu and Zero 9:36. Both bands got the crowd pumped and it was cool watching The Hu doing their thing – blending traditional Mongolian sounds with metal!! One cool highlight was when they did their cover of Metallica’s “Through The Never”. It sounded great and they definitely have a unique take on it.

Let’s go back to The Blacklist cover album and take a look at 6 of the most unique versions of Metallica tunes!

This woman is a model, an actress, and a tremendous vocalist. She's got a truly awesome set of pipes and this cover proves she can sing any genre. Very intriguing hearing a danceable version of "Enter Sandman!!"

Jose Madero was the lead singer of a band called PANDA.  Here, he flies solo and over the piano that accompanies him at the beginning of the track, I get chills when I hear it.  Such an amazing cover.  Haunting, emotional, and raw just like Metallica's original.

This one is so odd.  At first, I didn't get it.  But after a few listens, it's a very unique spin on one of the most underrated songs of the Black album.  It's got a college rock, underground, punkish vibe in moments.  And certainly stands out as one of the most unique takes on a Metallica tune.

Straight Out of Chile, this vocalist known for Pop, Bolero, Salsa, and more does a bang-up job in her version of the Metallica classic.  In Spanish and with those beautiful guitars with that Latin flare, it sounds so cool to hear the song this way.  Again, another that is haunting yet powerful and beautiful all at once!

This jazz saxophonist is an amazing player. In fact, everyone on the track lays down something very hypnotic and captivating.  A jazzed-up version of a Metallica B-Side is just what we needed!

Those Mongolian instruments and that feel.  So intriguing, but it still brings the heavy on the main riff of the song. Once those vocals kick in, you can't help but be hypnotized. Great version!