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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/3/25

by Lazlo
published 2025-11-03

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 Flycatcher, Ciara Zwicker, The Nightly Noodle & Opposite Action, Jonathan Tea, Lily Vakili, Rhonette Smith, and Dr Scientist. Plus a look back at "Dear You" by The Extra's, Inc.




 

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at The Stone Pony on 10/24/25

by Chris Paul
published 2025-11-02

Chris Paul has photos and a recap of Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey on October 24, 2025.



TD James Moody Jazz Festival: Pianist George Cables

by Sanford Josephson
published 2025-11-01

In 1976, tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon made a triumphant return to the United States after spending 14 years living in Copenhagen. He quickly established a working quartet with George Cables on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Eddie Gladden on drums. Cables, who will turn 81 on November 14, believes being hired by Gordon was a pivotal point in his career. "Up until that time," he said, "I was spending a lot of time with the electric piano and with other keyboards -- clavinet, synthesizer, and the like. With Dexter, for me, it was rediscovering the piano."



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Knew You Well" by Scott McDonald

by Bob Makin
published 2025-10-31

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "I Knew You Well" from "See It Through," the solo debut album from Hunterdon County-raised rocker Scott McDonald on Bongo Boy Records.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bite...10/30/25

by Danny Coleman
published 2025-10-30

"I'm doing well on this nippy day, it's a little chilly," laughed songstress Carol Lester whose Sea & Sky Songwriters series renews November 8 for another year at Mutiny Beach BBQ inside Asbury Park's Convention Hall located at 1300 Ocean Avenue.