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Makin Waves with Renee Maskin and John Decker: Two Is Better Than One

by Bob Makin
published 2026-03-22

Filmmaker-videographer-photographer John Decker and singer-songwriter Renee Maskin are an Asbury Park entertainment power couple who've collaborated on two award-winning music videos to complement their heralded individual works. The couple recently won an Asbury Park Music Award for their 2023 clip for "Scrimshaw" from Renee's "Shimmer" LP. Both that vid and last year's "Wonderland" clip won the Makin Waves Video of the Year Award. "Wonderland" is a self-released single that followed last year's "Is It Real" album, her fourth since 2022 for her former label, Mint 400 Records.




 

State Theatre New Jersey presents Itzhak Perlman in Recital

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Itzhak Perlman in Recital on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00pm. Perlman, joined by his longtime recital partner Rohan De Silva, returns to STNJ in one of the most anticipated events of the season as he celebrates his 80th birthday. The program will include Mozart's Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 3 in B-flat Major; Franck's Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major; Dvořák's Sonatina in G Major; and others to be announced from the stage.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Footman's Tale" by Silver Heir

by Bob Makin
published 2026-03-20

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Footman's Tale" from Jersey City-based Silver Heir's debut album, "Hindenburg Variations."



State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash - Live on Tour 2026 on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00pm. Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective from his six decades of contributions to contemporary music.



MPAC presents Tony Danza: Standards and Stories on April 18th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Popular entertainer Tony Danza brings his Standards and Stories concert to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 8:00pm. Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Danza performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music.