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Makin Waves with Jackson Pines: Makin Waves Band of the Year

by Bob Makin
published 2024-12-09

Jackson Pines have been my favorite Jersey band for a few years now. They keep gettin' better and makin more waves so that's gonna last for a while and hopefully long enough for Jackson Pines to turn the next generation onto their multi-generational sound that spans the American spawn of Afro-Celtic roots music, especially from their native Pine Barrens. They will have won this year's Makin Waves Band of the Year and Album of the Year awards — the latter for the second year in a row — when the Makin Waves Awards are announced around Christmas.



New Jersey Symphony appoints Terry D. Loftis as President & CEO

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony has announced Terry D. Loftis as the new President & CEO, beginning in early March. Loftis joins the New Jersey Symphony from his position as Chief Advancement and Revenue Officer of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO), where he oversaw the fundraising, marketing, special events and analytical research departments.



The Porchistas Home Studio Hosts a Winter Solstice House Show on December 21st

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Winter Solstice, The Porchistas are hosting a special Holiday show at the house with a bunch of their closest friends in Montclair's tight-knit music community. The lineup includes Nicole Scorsone, Bern & the Brights, The Porchistas, and The Defending Champions.



28th Annual NJ High School Choral Compostition Contest Opens

To encourage young composers and keep the choral arts vibrant, Harmonium Choral Society invites NJ high school students to submit a new choral work to its 28th annual Choral Composition Contest by the March 16, 2025, deadline.








Princeton Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Maestro's 60th Birthday at Concerts January 11-12

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The centerpiece of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's (PSO's) 2024-25 season is the upcoming celebration of Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov's 60th birthday at concerts held at Richardson Auditorium on January 11-12, 2025.



North to Shore Festival to Return for Third Year in June

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Prudential presents North to Shore Festival will return in June 2025 to kick off the Garden State summer with another three-city celebration of the arts, entertainment, and new ideas. Conceived by Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy, the festival aims to spotlight New Jersey's role as a destination for the arts and entertainment and an incubator of new ideas and fresh talent.



Princeton Makes presents "Roots and Radiance" Exhibit

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, the vibrant artist cooperative located in the Princeton Shopping Center, is excited to announce the opening of its upcoming basement exhibition, Roots and Radiance. This thought-provoking exhibit will run through January 26, 2025, celebrating themes of growth, grounding, and the energy of new beginnings.



The Garden State Comic Fest Winter Fest takes place January 25-26

(AUGUSTA, NJ) -- The Garden State Comic Fest Winter Fest takes place January 25-26, 2025 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. The fest features comics, arts, toys, cosplay, and much more.



LG elevates Webos Gaming Experience with LG Magic Remote-Optimized Games

(ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) has joined forces with Famobi, a German HTML game development studio, to introduce the first games playable with the LG Magic Remote. This collaboration aims to enhance the gaming experience by providing greater ease and enjoyment. The newly introduced games are optimized for seamless play with the LG Magic Remote, offering an interactive experience that enhances enjoyment and connection for family and friends.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.



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.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Falling Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/23/2026

"Correct! I actually performed on The Totally Tubular Festival two years ago. I was playing solo that night and they asked me to come back, so I thought I'd do something a bit different and so I decided to reform my backing band from 1988, The Lost Toy People. The last show we played together was with Depeche Mode and OMD at the Rose Bowl for the legendary 101 Concert and the other night in Phoenix was our first show in 38 years; how about that?"




Wesley Pierre: "Catharsis"

Even those who don't know very much about visual art are familiar with the Cubist approach to the human body. Pablo Picasso liked to present a person from many angles at once, and compress three-dimensional form into a two-dimensional frame. No matter what step she's on, that nude descending a staircase comes at us all at once. We know we're looking at an individual person, even if it's never clear which of those fields of color represent the present moment and which are afterimages, projections, and vapor trails. Representing human beings like this guarantees that there’ll be distortions: facial features in strange places, unexpected angles, duplicates and odd subtractions, clashes between heads, necks, and torsos, the shuffling of expressions, and the surprise and disquiet that comes when an obviously human figure doesn't look much like a human at all.








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