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Annual Swing Party Returns After Pandemic-Enforced Absence
by Schaen Fox
published 2022-05-01

After nearly an 18-month absence, due to Covid, the Chicken Fat Ball returns to The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ, on May 30, with a lineup of outstanding swing musicians. This year’s seven crowd-pleasing stars: Warren Vache, cornet; John Allred, trombone; Ken Peplowski, clarinet and tenor sax; Harry Allen, tenor sax; Rossano Sportiello, piano; Gary Mazzaroppi, bass; and Paul Wells, drums. 




 

State Theatre presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd with special guest Samantha Fish

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey and SLP Concerts present Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band as a stop on their U.S. tour celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the release of Trouble Is… with special guest Samantha Fish on Friday, May 20, 2022. For this performance, rock and blues music fans will be able to see the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band perform Trouble Is… in its entirety. Tickets range from $34.50-$100.  



Interview with Olya Fryz who will perform at Carteret PAC's Stand with Ukraine on May 15

by Bob Makin
published 2022-04-29

Ukrainians around the world have been enjoying Connecticut-based Olya Fryz’s music for more than 25 years. The multi-talented vocalist-bandurist has performed throughout the U.S. and Canada at numerous festivals, interactive children’s shows and concerts, including Lincoln Center in New York City, Bloor Street Festival in Toronto, The Bushnell Theatre in Connecticut, Chicago and Rochester Ukrainian Festivals, the former Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel, and the United Nations International Citizens World Music Concert. 



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Everybody Knows the Way the Wind Blows" by Deena and Chasing Colours

by Bob Makin
published 2022-04-29

“Everybody Knows the Way the Wind Blows,” a charity collaboration between singer-songwriter Deena Shoshkes of the seminal Hoboken indie band The Cucumbers and UK producer Chasing Colours, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. 



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/2/22

by Danny Coleman
published 2022-04-28

"I was in the studio one night and my tour manager emailed me the flyer and asked me if I'd like to be a part of the tour and I was like, of course! That's no question at all, especially with NoCap who was one of the artists that I've looked up to for quite some time and as I was growing up," stated 19-year old hip-hop/rap artist Mpackt as he discussed his role on NoCap's "Mr. Crawford Tour," his lyrics, source of musical talent and an upcoming May 2 show at New York's Grammercy Theatre. "My mom died in 2019 and his music kind of reached out to me and helped me through some hard times."





Maria Yefimova LIVE! at the Grunin Center

by Spotlight Central
published 2022-04-27

Music lovers are making their way inside Toms River, NJ’s Grunin Center for the Arts, located on the campus of Ocean County College, this April 15, 2022 afternoon for a Friday Afternoon Recital Series performance by musician Maria Yefimova.



The Weather Station Takes Philadelphia By Storm

by Al Nigrin
published 2022-04-26

I finally got to see Tamara Lindeman’s terrific music ensemble The Weather Station yesterday at The Music Hall of World Café Live in Philadelphia on Sunday, April 24, 2022 after two postponements due to the pandemic. It was well worth the wait. The Weather Station, a Canadian band, is fronted by Lindeman, and was formed in 2006. The band membership has changed over the years, but for this USA Tour it includes Lindeman on keyboards, guitar and percussion, Ben Whiteley on bass, Will Kidman on electric guitar and keys, Johnny Spence on Keyboards, and Kieran Adams on drums.



Sailing with Yächtley Crëw

by Bob Makin
published 2022-04-25

Los Angeles area-based yacht rock band Yächtley Crëw have set sail on their 2022 Anchors Up Tour and will perform May 2, Sony Hall, New York City; May 5, URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center, Carteret, and May 6, Tropicana Showroom, Atlantic City. Known as “The Titans of Soft Rock,” Yachtley Crew encapsulate the feel-good, chart-topping soft rock hits of the late ’70s and early ’80s. Gushy love songs, whaling saxophone solos and memorable hooks will have you unabashedly singing along and donning a captain’s hat of your own as you’re taken on a trip down memory lane.



Brook Arts Center presents Starman - The Bowie Tribute

(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- The Brook Arts Center presents Starman - The Bowie Tribute on Saturday, May 21 at 8:00pm. Come join Starman as they perform two of Bowie's most iconic LPs in their entirety - "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders From Mars" and "Station to Station" along with additional choice cuts from Starman's extensive song repertoire. This is a one-time-only performance, so don't miss it! Whether you're a Bowie fanatic that loves the deep, rare cuts OR you're the casual Bowie lover, this show is guaranteed to be a blast!



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sleep with Ghosts" by Reality Suite & Aurin

by Bob Makin
published 2022-04-22

“Sleep with Ghosts,” a collab between female-fronted North Jersey hard rock acts Reality Suite and Aurin, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.


 

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