Social Club Records, Rutherford, NJ | October 24, 2026
Sarah Walsh
Credit: Lara Ziccardi
When I walked into Rutherford’s Social Club Records, I thought I was seeing an indie pop/rock artist. I ended up seeing a band of Smurfs.
All jokes aside, Alexa Tabbacchino and her extremely talented band dressed up as Smurfs to fit the show’s Halloween theme. They were an opening act, but they were the act that I specifically came to see.
Tabbacchino released her debut EP, Evergreen, in March of this year. She is a multi-instrumentalist and a proud resident of South Jersey. Evergreen consists of 6 tracks that meld beautiful instrumentals with powerful lyrics and vivid storytelling.
Although I do enjoy Tabbacchino’s recordings, nothing can beat hearing these songs live. Her performance of “Yellow Lab” and “Don’t Know When,” the lead single from the project, filled the venue with a buzzing energy. Tabbacchino and her band performed 5 of her 6 original songs and also included a cover of “Take It Easy” by the Eagles. After this performance, Tabbacchino playfully stated, “Go Birds!” which made the Northern Jersey crowd groan.
Not only does Tabbacchino write her own songs, but she is also an accomplished producer and audio engineer. On her Spotify page, she has a playlist of all the songs she has worked on for other artists. She helps artists create a sonic world that aids their project and their vision.
Tabbacchino has one more show this October (or as she likes to call it: OcTOURber) at the Albert Music Hall in Waretown, NJ. If you’re in the area, consider stopping by to listen to Tabbacchino and her talented band. If you can’t make it, make sure to visit alexatabbacchino.com and follow her on all social media platforms.
