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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Over U" by Strawberry Sore Throat

by Bob Makin - published 2025-03-28

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, "Over U," is one of the 10 tracks featured on two new EPs released simultaneously by Strawberry Sore Throat, the recording side project of Makin Waves Award-winning singer-songwriter Stella Mrowicki.


 
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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/27/25

by Danny Coleman - published 2025-03-27

"We never do a soundcheck, original music never gets a soundcheck. There's no such thing as a soundcheck, we just plug in and play when we're ready to go," laughed Our Marvelous Lives keyboardist Mike Fury as he and vocalist/guitarist Max Huber discussed their upcoming gigs, new release and their recording process. 

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts in New Jersey from March 25-31, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from March 25-31, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spreading Love" by Patty C and The Pints

by Bob Makin - published 2025-03-21

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, "Spreading Love," is the first single from Jersey Shore rockers Patty C and The Pints' forthcoming debut EP, "Happy Camper."

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/20/25

by Danny Coleman - published 2025-03-20

"Ummm, I don't know. I've done a few of these and I think I did one with Jason (Bonham). I don't know who else is going to be at this one coming up but they always have really interesting people involved so it will be great. My involvement is; over the years, I've been a counselor. So, I'll come in and spend a week with the campers and we'll build a band and write songs and pull off an acoustic performance and meet with the celebrities who come in at the end of the week. They'll spend time with us and listen to our compositions, jam with us and then we'll all go out to dinner, take pictures and this and that. This time, I'm gonna be the special guest who comes in at the end, I'm not doing the counseling. So, I'm the guy who comes in at the end and critiques their playing, songwriting and their performance and jams along with them, takes pictures and so forth; it's a little different role for me than I'm used to doing but I've been involved with the camps for many years so..."


 

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 18-24, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from March 18-24, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/17/25

by Lazlo - published 2025-03-17

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 week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Joey Affatato, The Comrades, Indeyevid, The Clydes, Chris Rockwell, and Timelord Smith. Plus a look back at "It Ain't Me" by Status Green.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "On the Way There" by Redbird

by Bob Makin - published 2025-03-14

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The first single from Jersey Shore roots-rock singer-songwriter Redbird's forthcoming debut album is a tribute to a dearly departed band mate.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/13/25

by Danny Coleman - published 2025-03-13

"I do have a big following in the Carteret Police Department; why? I don't know," said Edwin McCain with a large laugh as he readies for his March 20 Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center and March 23 Sellersville Theatre shows. "When we used to play at B.B. King's in the city, so many Carteret cops; I'm actually sitting here looking at my honorary Carteret Police Force pullover, they used to bring us all kinds of swag and it was great. Hopefully we'll see some old friends there but I don't know, it has been so long, they may have retired by now."

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 11-17, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from March 11-17, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.




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EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Morven

Morven Museum & Garden's Grand Homes & Gardens returns with a new series for America's 250th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Morven Museum & Garden's popular speaker series Grand Homes & Gardens returns for 2026. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America's Founding Homes and Gardens examines four estates belonging to five signers of the Declaration: William Paca, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Thomas Jefferson, and Arthur Middleton.



Faith

Faith and Frosting Collide in "The Cake" at Bergen County Players

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Enjoy a touching and topical dramedy as love clashes with conscience in Bergen County Players' (BCP) production of The Cake. The play, written by Bekah Brunstetter, producer/writer for the hit TV series This Is Us, is directed by Carol Fisher of Teaneck. It opens March 14 and runs through April 11, 2026 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell.










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