As residents of the Heritage Point Community in Barnegat Township, Sal LoCicero and Jim Meltzer would frequently run into each other at karaoke nights at the clubhouse and other music-oriented events. In striking up conversations, both shared their experiences of singing in the groups as younger men.

“Jim told me he had a friend in Toms River (Buddy Spychalla) who he used to sing with and who also had some recording equipment,” said LoCicero.