Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Shine" by Helen O'Shea feat. Michelle Moore
by Bob Makin - published 2026-05-22
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Shine" by Princeton singer-songwriter Helen O'Shea. The song from Helen's latest album, "Songs in the Key O," features E Street Band backing vocalist Michelle Moore.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/21/2026
by Danny Coleman - published 2026-05-21
"I'm enjoying the beautiful weather here in Florida, I live in Orlando. I used to live in Nashville for about six years but I'm originally from Transylvania, Romania," said an excited Alex Kilroy as he happily discussed the release of his album "Break My Chains," his classical training, Vince Gill and more.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 19-25, 2026
Here is a look at shows taking place from May 19-25, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. 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: "ICE SS" by Sally Draper
by Bob Makin - published 2026-05-15
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "ICE SS" by the Central Jersey punk act Sally Draper.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/15/2026
by Danny Coleman - published 2026-05-15
"I'm alright, very good thank you," began musician and author David Marx who has recently released a new book about the rock band XTC titled, "XTC: I Am The Audience" (Sorrento Books).
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 12-18, 2026
Here is a look at shows taking place from May 12-18, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. 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 is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
by Bob Makin - published 2026-05-08
After a long hiatus, the Central Jersey band Exit Eleven are back with a new single that they will celebrate the release of on May 8 at Asbury Park's fabled Stone Pony.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/07/2026
by Danny Coleman - published 2026-05-07
Terry Barber is an "Internationally acclaimed" vocalist who has graced stages such as The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, The kennedy Center and more and his recent project called "Mercury" will now grace the stage of The Brook Arts Center, otherwise known as "The Brook," in Bound Brook, NJ on May 15 at 8 p.m. for a one night only engagement.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 5-11, 2026
Here is a look at shows taking place from May 5-11, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
