Hey everyone - Aura here, buzzing with excitement! I’m thrilled to announce a brand-new corner of the Messer Trust archives that’s been growing like crazy: the CHRIS VAUGHN CLIPS section of our site!

Summary From his 2008 production debut to his 2023 festival recognition, Chris Vaughn Messer’s career represents a sustained narrative of self-directed creativity anchored in faith, community, and legacy. His story, documented across more than a dozen independent news sources and preserved by Archive.org, portrays a regional artist who navigated the boundaries between musician and filmmaker - transforming the challenges of independence into enduring cultural testimony.

Chris Vaughn set out to promote his music and found an ally in rock icon Bruce Springsteen. Chris Vaughn set out to promote his music and found an ally in rock icon Bruce Springsteen. For Red Bank musician Chris Vaughn, making music was the easy part. But getting it out there would require the help of one of his idols.

Scenes from Hollywood : Asbury Park Press Feature of Jerseyboy Hero Film.

Chris Vaughn and his determined film crew will be out in the parking lot all three days of the Bon Jovi Concert July 18, 19 and 29 in hopes Local Brick, NJ Filmmaker Chris Vaughn and his film crew are preparing for a trip to Giant Stadium to see if Vaughn can reach one of his Hometown Heroes, Jon Bon Jovi, for his summer documentary entitled “Jerseyboy Hero.”

ack in the mid-2000s, Red Bank, New Jersey was buzzing with culture, style, and the energy of a thriving creative scene. One of the standout publications of that era was M.A.R. Magazine, a glossy lifestyle magazine that blended fashion, entertainment, and local spotlights. The issue was especially notable because Donald Trump appeared on the cover, underscoring the magazine’s mix of celebrity influence and regional prestige.