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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "All Fired Up" by Wiser Time

By Bob Makin

originally published: 01/12/2024

Wiser Time, aka Carmen Sclafani, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week with the title track single of his forthcoming EP, “All Fired Up.” PHOTO BY JOSEPH VOLGEY

As Wiser Time, Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Carmen Sclafani has released the latest single from this forthcoming “All Fired Up” EP.

The inspiring title track is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

As the Makin Waves Song of the Week, “All Fired Up” also can be heard between 6 and 8 p.m. on Jan. 12 on “Radio Jersey” at ThePenguinRocks.com. If you miss it, you can tune in any time in the archives at The Penguin and MixCloud.

“I'm one of those kinds of artists who writes a good amount of songs as ways to talk about things that are happening around us, in what would be considered a ‘folk’ way,” Carmen said. “Some of my stuff is just fun rock ‘n’ roll, but a lot has a deeper layer to it. ‘All Fired Up’ is one of those songs, and I think that it resonates right now.”




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Recorded by Tom Camuso at his Studio E in Brooklyn, “All Fired Up” features bassist Andy Hess, drummer Steve Decker, and keyboardist Rob Clores.

Having released five LPs and an EP since 2006, Wiser Time will drop the “All Fired Up” EP in the spring. The title track single was preceded by “Hanging Around,” one of those fun rock ‘n’ roll turns of the rootsy variety.

Wiser Time will announce solo and band shows soon. Dates and other news will be announced at https://wisertimemusic.com.

Bob Makin has produced Makin Waves since 1988. Follow Makin Waves on Facebook and contact Bob at [email protected]. 

About the author:

New Jersey Stage is proud to be the home of Bob Makin's Makin Waves column since 2017. His Song of the Week column comes out every Friday. He also writes an Album of the Month and Interview of the Month as well.




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