So like yeah....I also still track to tape. I have a really sweet Otari 2". Then I dump the tape tracks to the DAW for edits/processing...then mix out of the DAW through the console, etc, etc.
What area of the Jersey shore are you in?
I use to live in a few places in NJ from the early '60s through the early '80s. Last place was down in central Jersey, Jamesburg (between East Brunswick/Englishtown/Hightstown).
Use to hit the Asbury clubs in my misguided youth. I had some good times in NJ during my band years...the clubs were fun back then, and lots of good bands to go see.