BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/22/24

by Lazlo - published 2024-04-22
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 Marc Del Giudice, The Dracu-Las, SONOFDOV, Bobby Mahoney, Jason Didner, and Southpaw. Plus a look back at "Truth About Lions" by The Chilling Details.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Too Many Tabs Open" by Jason Didner

by Bob Makin - published 2024-04-19
Multi-instrumentalists, such as Xavier Rudd, Garth Hudson and Stevie Wonder, fascinate me. So does Jason Didner, who showcases his multi-hyphenated talent in the new video for his funny but meaningful song, "Too Many Tabs Open," the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/18/24

by Danny Coleman - published 2024-04-18
"I tell everyone that I'm the last surviving original member of my band, however I had a 50/50 chance where some other guys didn't," laughed John Ford Coley as he reflected upon his former partnership with the late England Dan, current bands with no original members, his very loyal fan base and his fellow mellow rockers as they get ready to bring "Rock The Dock" to Englewood, NJ for a night of some of the greatest adult contemporary and easy listening tunes ever created. 

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place from April 16-23, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from April 16-23, 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.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "My Fight, Alone" by Colossal Street Jam

by Bob Makin - published 2024-04-12
Colossal Street Jam's track "My Fight, Alone" from the forthcoming reissue of their latest album, "No Way to Live," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/11/24

by Danny Coleman - published 2024-04-11
"Yes, I've played there many times. My favorite part? That's a loaded question," laughed Popa Chubby as he discussed his upcoming April 19 gig at The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton, NJ, his thoughts on today's blues, the process of making music and much more. "It's the people. I get to play to a certain demographic of New Jersey fans that I don't get to play to very much; Lou filled a niche in that market."

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place from April 9-16, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from April 9-16, 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.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/8/24

by Lazlo - published 2024-04-08
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 Timothy Larigan, The Cynz, Aaron Pinto, furiousBall, and Commons 2. Plus a look back at "Dead Roses" by Quick Trigger.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Apple Tree Days" by Patrick Fitzsimmons

by Bob Makin - published 2024-04-05
From Good Homes’ Patrick Fitzsimmons is the Makin Waves Song of the Week with the title track of his latest solo album, "Apple Tree Days.”