We’re not outright suggesting that audiences prefer their rock and pop performers to play dumb, but if you’re Jon Caspi (left) — college professor and expert in his field by day; aspiring singer and songwriter nights and weekends — you do what you can to keep those aspects of your existence separate but equal. And yet, as we find out in today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit, the good doctor’s particular area of scholarship informs his songwriting in a way that’s found its most compelling outlet in Eddie Knows!, the “rock novel” that he released independently last year.
In a 2009 appearance at the Red Bank Public Library, the Holmdel resident previewed the story-songs from the CD in a way that caught the attention of Mike Sodano — avowed Caspi-an and co-owner of The Showroom, the Asbury Park screening space that we’ve regularly praised for its continuing adventures outside the Jujyfruit-box of what a movie house could and should be. This Saturday, Caspi and the Showroom partners present the world premiere of a live multimedia theatrical experience adapted from Eddie Knows! — an experience that’s managed to sell out both of its scheduled performances.
Undaunted, we pay a visit to the prof to find out more about the evolving project, and you’ll find the deep details on the double life of Dr. C — ONLY in Red Bank oRBit!
