Melody Bar

Name: Melody Bar - NEW BRUNSWICK - Unisex Hoodie
Brand: Jersey Shore Memories
SKU: 7861389_13893
Availability: InStock

$49.99 Unisex Hoodie · printed to order

The memory

The Melody Bar, located on French Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey, was a vibrant live music and dance club that operated from March 1981 until its sudden closure in 2001. The venue was initially a neighborhood bar serving the Hungarian community before being transformed by owners Cal Levine and Steve Flaks. They retained the name "Melody" after the daughter of the previous owners. The club quickly became a hotspot for alternative rock, goth, punk, New Wave, and post-punk music, drawing a diverse crowd of artists and music enthusiasts. DJs at the Melody Bar spun tracks by iconic bands like The Smiths, The Cure, and Depeche Mode, and the club's small dance floor was often packed with energetic patrons.

Fit and sizing

Cut: Unisex, true to size
Stretch: Low stretch
Length: Medium
Sleeve: Long
Neck: Hooded

Measurements are of the garment laid flat. Match your chest measurement to the chest column. Between two sizes? Take the larger one.

Size guide

	CHEST WIDTH (inches)	LENGTH (inches)
S	20	27
M	21	28
L	23	29
XL	25	30
2XL	26 ½	31
3XL	28	32

Fabric and print

Fabric: Cotton
Care: Machine washable

The Melody Bar was frequented by notable figures from the art and music scenes, including Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff, Mick Jones of The Clash, and Beat generation poet Gregory Corso and former Rutgers student, James Gandolfini. MTV's late-night alternative music presenter and local radio personality Matt Pinfield also deejayed at the club before his rise to fame, attracting large crowds. The venue was not only a music hub but also a space for visual art, showcasing works from local artists and students from Mason Gross School of the Arts. Despite its popularity, the Melody Bar faced challenges due to changing city ordinances and economic pressures, leading to its closure in 2001. Technically not the Shore, but still, frequented by many shore area residents over the years. The club remains a cherished memory for many who experienced its unique and eclectic atmosphere.

Not much beyond the print and a self-fabric patch on the back — no extra branding, just a pouch pocket up front and a three-panel hood with matching flat drawstrings. The face is 100% cotton over a 65/35 ring-spun cotton-poly body, and the blank is sourced from Pakistan.

The graphic is printed direct to garment, one shirt at a time, after you order it.

Shipping and returns

Printed to order. Nothing sits in a warehouse. Your shirt is printed after you buy it and ships directly from the print facility, not from the Jersey Shore. Expect a few days of production before it ships, then normal transit time. Shipping is calculated at checkout, and it is free on any 3 tees or any order over $99.

Returns

Thank you for choosing Jersey Shore Memories for your nostalgia fix! Please be aware that our products are custom printed to order, making returns or exchanges a bit tricky. We highly recommend checking our detailed size charts before making a purchase, as all sales are considered final unless you receive incorrect or defective merchandise. Rest assured, if there’s an error on our end, we’ll swiftly make it right. We appreciate your understanding and support!

Please contact us at gettheshirt@jsmemories.com if you have received an incorrect, defective or damaged item.