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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Fever" by Lisa Bouchelle

by Bob Makin - published 2025-01-10

While mixing her next album, Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Lisa Bouchelle has dropped a new video for "Fever" from her 2022 full-length debut LP "Jump In."


 
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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/9/25

by Danny Coleman - published 2025-01-09

"I'm thrilled because it's our first time at The Lizzie Rose; it's a venue I've always wanted to play at and it's in your backyard and so, we finally get to meet in person after all of these years," laughed an excited Gina Coleman of Massachusetts based Misty Blues.

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 7-13, 2025

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from January 7-13, 2025 along with our featured listings. 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 1/6/25

by Lazlo - published 2025-01-06

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 Northvale, All Systems Go, Tiny Cities, and ILL-ADVISED. Plus a look back at "Who Betrays Me" by The Cucumbers.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: “Without a Fight” by Dave Vargo

by Bob Makin - published 2025-01-03

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Dave Vargo's "Without a Fight," which is featured in episode six of season six of Netflix's hit show "Virgin River."


 

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/2/25

by Danny Coleman - published 2025-01-02

"This is my first time at The Lizzie Rose, I like places like that. I'll be doing one continuous 90 minute set and I'll be there afterward selling tee shirts and CDs that are out right now. There is no opening act and I prefer it that way," laughed James "Biscuit" Rouse as he discussed his new album, "Biscuit and Buddy" and his upcoming January 10 show at The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton, NJ.   My guitarist said to me, "Why don't you have an opening act?" To me, it doesn't really matter, I'm just ready to start playing this music whether I'm the opening act or the headliner, it doesn't matter."

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 31, 2024 to January 7, 2025

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from December 31, 2024 to January 7, 2025 along with our featured listings. 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: "The Skin I'm In" by BLUES People

by Bob Makin - published 2024-12-27

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "The Skin I'm In" by BLUES People, who will compete in The International Blues Challenge taking place from Jan. 7 to 11 in Memphis.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/26/24

by Danny Coleman - published 2024-12-26

A lesson I was taught more than 15 years ago was "Never write in the first person. Never say "I" or "Me" and for more than 14 years this space and this writer have abided by those rules; until now.

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 24-31, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from December 24-31, 2024 along with our featured listings. 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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Basie

Basie Center to Honor Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of The B-52s, Dramarama on Walk of Fame

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts will honor Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of The B-52s and Dramarama by welcoming them onto its Walk of Fame. Pierson and Schneider will be inducted during a special ceremony on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00pm, outside the historic theater in Red Bank, ahead of The B-52s’ concert at ParkStage in Freehold on Saturday, July 11. Dramarama, also performing at that concert, will be presented with a commemorative plaque at the show.



Outpost

Outpost in the Burbs presents Leyla McCalla on September 24th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Outpost in the Burbs presents Leyla McCalla on Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 7:30pm at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Born in New York City to Haitian emigrants and activists, Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present– her music vibrates with three centuries of history and influences from around the globe.



Free

Free Concerts to be Held Throughout 4th of July Weekend in Jersey City

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Four free live music events will be held in Jersey City parks throughout the 4th of July weekend, featuring a diverse lineup of American music. The series is curated and produced by Riverview Jazz and is presented by the City of Jersey City and Exchange Place Alliance.



Summer

Summer Jazz: Drummer Joe Farnsworth and Special Guests at William Paterson

For more than three decades, Joe Farnsworth has been one of the most admired drummers in modern jazz, revered for his superb technique, driving swing, and unwavering commitment to the jazz tradition. A Massachusetts native mentored by legendary drummers Alan Dawson, Arthur Taylor, and Jimmy Lovelace, Farnsworth has appeared on nearly 400 recordings and performed with an astonishing array of jazz masters, including McCoy Tyner, Benny Golson, Pharoah Sanders, Cedar Walton, Harold Mabern, and Wynton Marsalis. He is also a founding member of the acclaimed hard bop collective, One for All, alongside longtime musical associates tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, trombonist Steve Davis, the late trumpeter Jim Rotondi, and pianist David Hazeltine.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.