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Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Carteret PAC on December 13, 2025.
Herman's Hermits' Peter Noone in "An Olde English Christmas" LIVE! at Carteret PAC
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Carteret PAC on December 13, 2025.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Carteret PAC on December 13, 2025.
The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Kelli Baker Band on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7:30pm. Recently signed to Gulf Coast Records by blues legend Mike Zito, powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kelli Baker continues her meteoric rise as one of the most electrifying voices in modern blues-rock.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Kelli Baker Band on Saturday
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Kelli Baker Band on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7:30pm. Recently signed to Gulf Coast Records by blues legend Mike Zito, powerhouse vocali...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Kelli Baker Band on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7:30pm. Recently signed to Gulf Coast Records by blues legend Mike Zito, powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kelli Baker continues her meteoric rise as one of the most electrifying voices in modern blues-rock.
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Band Perry on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Band Perry is a GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre- defying sound and bold artistic reinvention.
bergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Band Perry on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Band Perry is a GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning trio known for their...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Band Perry on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Band Perry is a GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre- defying sound and bold artistic reinvention.
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 12/22/25
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This we...
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December 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Folk Project presents Stephen Kellogg's Old Friends Tour featuring the Kellogg Sisters on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Sydney Leigh Carlson will open the night. Showtime is 7:30pm.
The Folk Project presents Stephen Kellogg's Old Friends Tour featuring the Kellogg Sisters on Friday
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Folk Project presents Stephen Kellogg's Old Friends Tour featuring the Kellogg Sisters on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Sydney...
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December 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Folk Project presents Stephen Kellogg's Old Friends Tour featuring the Kellogg Sisters on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Sydney Leigh Carlson will open the night. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Rock On Radio 17th Annual Christmas Spectacular Recorded Live at Asbury Park Vibes
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Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman on The Penguin Rocks
Join Danny each week as he interviews unsigned bands, solo artists and entertainers in a laid back atmosphere. There are live performances, phone calls and interactive chat rooms to answer questions/c...
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December 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Rock On Radio 17th Annual Christmas Spectacular Recorded Live at Asbury Park Vibes
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The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves:
Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs of 2025
The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves
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December 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves:
Here are the top 10 albums by New Jersey-based indie artists for 2025, according to Makin Waves.
Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums of 2025
Here are the top 10 albums by New Jersey-based indie artists for 2025, according to Makin Waves.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Here are the top 10 albums by New Jersey-based indie artists for 2025, according to Makin Waves.
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum are heading out on a special acoustic tour in 2026. Locally, the band will perform at City Winery in Philadelphia (April 14), The Vogel in Red Bank (April 16) and The Newton Theatre in Newton (April 18).
Soul Asylum to bring Acoustic Tour to the area in April
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum are heading out on a special acoustic tour in 2026. Locally, the band will perform at City Winery in Philadelphia...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum are heading out on a special acoustic tour in 2026. Locally, the band will perform at City Winery in Philadelphia (April 14), The Vogel in Red Bank (April 16) and The Newton Theatre in Newton (April 18).
Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey-based music acts who made the most waves. That means residing at least half the year in and paying income tax to New Jersey (and not just from here), extensive touring in support of a new original LP or EP; professional quality videos...
Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen 2025
Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey-based music acts who made the most waves. That means residing at least half the year in and paying income tax to New Jersey (and not just fro...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey-based music acts who made the most waves. That means residing at least half the year in and paying income tax to New Jersey (and not just from here), extensive touring in support of a new original LP or EP; professional quality videos...
A Blues and Rock 'N' Roll Summit is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room, featuring rocker Glenn Alexander & Shadowland featuring Oria and the Asbury Jukes Horns; and some tasty original blues by James 'JB' Barnes and the JB Blues Band. The event takes place Friday, January 30, 2025 at 7:30pm.
People Get Ready: A "Blues & Rock 'N' Roll Summit" is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room featuring Glenn Alexander & Shadowland plus James JB Barnes & The JB Blues Band
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- People Get Ready: A Blues and Rock 'N' Roll Summit is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room, featuring a potent double-bill of New Jersey-based talent: rocker Glenn Alexander & Shadowlan...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
A Blues and Rock 'N' Roll Summit is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room, featuring rocker Glenn Alexander & Shadowland featuring Oria and the Asbury Jukes Horns; and some tasty original blues by James 'JB' Barnes and the JB Blues Band. The event takes place Friday, January 30, 2025 at 7:30pm.
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony will celebrate the club's 52nd anniversary weekend with The Ocean Avenue Ramble - an evening of non-stop co-headline sets by Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers culminating in the Pine Barrens Stomp on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Stone Pony presents The Ocean Avenue Ramble with Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony will celebrate the club's 52nd anniversary weekend with The Ocean Avenue Ramble - an evening of non-stop co-headline sets by Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony will celebrate the club's 52nd anniversary weekend with The Ocean Avenue Ramble - an evening of non-stop co-headline sets by Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers culminating in the Pine Barrens Stomp on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based independent bands. And here we go ...
27th Annual Makin Waves Awards
Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based i...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based independent bands. And here we go ...
There are few songwriters who have impressed me over the years as much as Anthony D’Amato and I'm excited to see him be the first headliner for Split Level Concerts in 2026. He will be performing at the Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, January 24th with Deseree Spinks opening the night.
Anthony D'Amato to Headline Split Level Concerts Show on January 24th
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) — There are few songwriters who have impressed me over the years as much as Anthony D’Amato and I'm excited to see him be the first headliner for Split Level Concerts in 2026. He wi...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
There are few songwriters who have impressed me over the years as much as Anthony D’Amato and I'm excited to see him be the first headliner for Split Level Concerts in 2026. He will be performing at the Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, January 24th with Deseree Spinks opening the night.
Check out this week's episode of Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman. This week's guests are Chris & Paul of Bamberdost
Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman on The Penguin Rocks
Join Danny each week as he interviews unsigned bands, solo artists and entertainers in a laid back atmosphere. There are live performances, phone calls and interactive chat rooms to answer questions/c...
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December 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Check out this week's episode of Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman. This week's guests are Chris & Paul of Bamberdost
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Body Cast,” the first single from the forthcoming Tiny Cities sophomore EP, “Beginning of the End.”
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the first single from the forthcoming Tiny Cities sophomore EP, "Beginning of the End."
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December 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Body Cast,” the first single from the forthcoming Tiny Cities sophomore EP, “Beginning of the End.”
Danny Coleman talks with 80s pop icon Tiffany in this week's column.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/11/25
"I'm fine thank you, I like to talk," said '80s pop icon Tiffany with a laugh as we had a face to face conversation at the 2Trax Studio of Deko Entertainment.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Danny Coleman talks with 80s pop icon Tiffany in this week's column.
Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves with Yawn Mower: Band of the Year!
Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Check out the latest episode of Danny Coleman's Rock on Radio. This week's guest is John Hanney.
Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman on The Penguin Rocks
Join Danny each week as he interviews unsigned bands, solo artists and entertainers in a laid back atmosphere. There are live performances, phone calls and interactive chat rooms to answer questions/c...
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December 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Check out the latest episode of Danny Coleman's Rock on Radio. This week's guest is John Hanney.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Cassville Lights,” the latest single from Jackson Pines’ forthcoming album, “Wheel.”
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Cassville Lights" by Jackson Pines
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Cassville Lights," the latest single from Jackson Pines' forthcoming album, "Wheel."
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December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Cassville Lights,” the latest single from Jackson Pines’ forthcoming album, “Wheel.”
Here is this week's column by Danny Coleman
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/4/25
"Yes, Delta Avenue and we're glad to have you, " said Roger Stolle, owner of the store affectionately known as "Cat Head" as he warmly welcomed all who entered his fantastic establishment located on D...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Here is this week's column by Danny Coleman
On December 4, 2025 at 8:00am ET WXPN will kick off the "885 Greatest Cover Songs," counting down the covers that flip the script, turn a classic inside out, or breathe new life into a tune you thought you knew best.
WXPN Counts Down The 885 Greatest Cover Songs As Voted By Thousands of Listeners
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- For over 20 years, WXPN (88.5 FM Philadelphia), the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A Radio, has crowdsourced and broadcast 885-song countdown lists, making it one of the ...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
On December 4, 2025 at 8:00am ET WXPN will kick off the "885 Greatest Cover Songs," counting down the covers that flip the script, turn a classic inside out, or breathe new life into a tune you thought you knew best.
(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents Mysterious Ways – The U2 Christmas Experience on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band brings a special holiday twist to the iconic sound of U2, adding the spirit of Christmas to the passion and energy of one of the greatest bands in rock history
The Landis Theater presents Mysterious Ways - The U2 Christmas Experience
(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents - The U2 Christmas Experience on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band brings a special holiday twist to the iconic sound of U2! This festive perf...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents Mysterious Ways – The U2 Christmas Experience on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band brings a special holiday twist to the iconic sound of U2, adding the spirit of Christmas to the passion and energy of one of the greatest bands in rock history
(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Interscope-Capitol Records announces the next installment in its acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS): R.E.M.'s Chronic Town and Murmur, two landmark albums that introduced one of America's most influential bands and reshaped the sound of modern rock.
R.E.M.'s 'Chronic Town' and 'Murmur' Get the Definitive Sound Series Treatment
(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Interscope-Capitol Records announces the next installment in its acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS): R.E.M.'s Chronic Town and Murmur, two landmark albums that introduced one...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:53 AM
(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Interscope-Capitol Records announces the next installment in its acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS): R.E.M.'s Chronic Town and Murmur, two landmark albums that introduced one of America's most influential bands and reshaped the sound of modern rock.