Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/28/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-12-28
"Yes, a double album; one disc is a live performance and the other is a collection of songs I've recorded since 2000. The last album was four years ago or something like that and it was called "Looking Glass and The Dreamers." 

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place December 26 to January 1, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from December 26 to January 1, 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: "Turnaround" by The Vaughns

by Bob Makin - published 2023-12-22
In celebration of their 10th anniversary as a band, The Vaughns' single and video for "Turnaround" from their Equal Vision full-length debut, "Egg Everything," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/21/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-12-21
"Yeah, just busting it out and trying to have some fun. I've been doing some shows, was down in Florida and did a show in Boca and near Tampa and I released my fifth album," said guitarist Will Johns as he talked about his latest release, "Yin & Yang," a recent run of shows and more. "I've been out on my own, I had Tom Hamilton and played with Bernie Rose and some other guys; I did a private event with some young players, I did another black tie private event all in advance of the release in October. The single "Ruthless" is out along with a video which you can find on YouTube and all of the usual streaming platforms."

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place December 19-25, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from December 19-25, 2023 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: "Christmas, Bring Us" by The Grip Weeds

by Bob Makin - published 2023-12-15
Highland Park-based The Grip Weeds have reissued their "Under the Influence of Christmas" on JEM Records. The LP featured a video for "Christmas, Bring Us," one of four holiday originals and the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/14/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-12-14
"I grew up listening to everything with all the kids; rock music, folk music, I love folk music. In high school and junior high, I'd play my guitar and sing folk songs; I just love music. I'd sing with the choir, swing groups in school and when I started recording, I really didn't think that I had to quit singing different styles so, my albums were full of different things as well as country songs," said famed Country Music star, Crystal Gayle as she recently discussed her music, family Christmases, upcoming New Jersey appearances and yes; that magnificent trademark hair. "Peter, Paul & Mary and Bob Dylan, I mean, that style as well; there is so much good music out there. Many people have asked, "Who is your favorite singer?" There are so many really good singers out there; it's great." 

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place December 12-18, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from December 12-18, 2023 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: "Christmas Must Be Tonight" by The New Bardots

by Bob Makin - published 2023-12-08
The New Bardots' new holiday single, a cover of The Band's "Christmas Must Be Tonight," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.