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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Intrusive Thoughts" by Juliana Frangella
by Bob Makin
published 2023-04-07

"Intrusive Thoughts," the title track of 18-year-old singer-songwriter Juliana Frangella's debut album produced by great Jersey singer-songwriter-guitarist Mike Montrey is the Makin Waves Song of the Week




 

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/6/23

by Danny Coleman
published 2023-04-06

“I’m in California in the hills. I just got done my two mile walk while listening to Rachmaninoff,” laughed a jovial, vibrant and very excited Jon Anderson as he discussed his upcoming shows with The Band Geeks; the first in the New Jersey area being April 16 in Newark at the New Jersey Arts Center. 



Remember When... Down the Shore

by Lee Mrowicki
published 2023-04-06

The lyrics to Tom Waits song, "Jersey Girl"..."cause down the shore everything's alright" brings thoughts of a NJ boardwalk in the summertime. Now, how does a guy from Los Angeles know anything about the Jersey Shore?



State Theatre presents Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 7:30pm. The opening act is Charlie Farren, best known as the lead singer of The Joe Perry Project. Tickets range from $69-$369.



MPAC presents Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Emmy and Tony Award-winning performer Kristin Chenoweth returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center to celebrate music from beloved female artists such as Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Judy Garland and more on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $79-$149.





PHOTOS from An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. at MPAC

by Julie Hoffman
published 2023-04-03

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- On Friday, March 31, 2023, Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presented An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Academy Award-nominated vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor best known for his Tony-winning role as "Aaron Burr" in Hamilton, performed a mix of jazz-influenced soul, pop, standards and more with his band. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.



Music Previews for the Week of April 3-9, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming concerts taking place from April 3 to April 9, 2023 and a look at shows coming next week.  New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/3/23

by Lazlo
published 2023-04-03

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 releases by Pepperwine, Fox Teeth, Janitor, and Terra Filia.



The Vogel presents Jesse Cook

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Jesse Cook: The Libre Tour on Thursday, July 27 at 7:30pm. A career spanning twenty five years has brought this Canadian guitarist multiple accolades including a coveted Acoustic Guitar Magazine "Player's Choice Silver Award", eleven Juno Award nominations (he won for 2001's "Free Fall"), a Gemini Award and, most impressively, ten platinum and gold studio albums.



Chicken Fat Ball: "A Swinging Affair" at The Woodland in Maplewood

The Chicken Fat Ball, said tenor saxophonist Harry Allen is a little "like sitting around a dinner table with friends." But instead of deciding what to eat, they decide what tunes to play. "We certainly don’t talk about it ahead of time," Allen added. "It's pretty spontaneous. There might be a little discussion backstage right before we go on. One person suggests something. Someone else suggests something. It's very much like a conversation."


 

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