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Makin Waves with Asbury Park African-American Music Project: Preserving History, Celebrating Community, Cementing Future
by Bob Makin
published 2022-05-18

Around Memorial Day Weekend 1970 when I was 5 years old, my grandmother won me yet another prize at a wheel of chance on the Asbury Park Boardwalk: a copy of The Beatles’ “Abbey Road,” my first big-boy LP. A few weeks later, civil unrest broke out throughout the city, and I didn’t step foot onto the AP boardwalk for a decade!




 

PHOTOS from Lotus at Union Transfer

by Chris Paul
published 2022-05-18

Lotus performed two nights (May 13-14) at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA and photographer Chris Paul was on hand to grab some photos. The band, which has performed at festivals like Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Ultra, and Rothbury, has steadily built a devote fan base through steady touring.  They've also crafted a unique musical style outside of simple genre limitations. Equal parts instrumental post-rock and electronic dance, the band’s distinguishing feature is the ability to maintain a decidedly unique musical voice and remain current while bucking passing trends. 



State Theatre presents Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes with special guest Shutterdog

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents the Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes with special guest Shutterdog on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $43.50-$123.50.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "You Are All (...Splatter)" by America Part Two

by Bob Makin
published 2022-05-13

“You Are All (…Splatter”), the first of two singles from Jersey Shore-based America Part Two’s forthcoming EP, “AP2-inverse,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/12/22

by Danny Coleman
published 2022-05-12

“Do you know why I like playing Jazz? Because it will take me as far as my mind will let it.”   Rio Clemente





Spotlight on Ghosts of Sunset

Ghosts of Sunset is a melodic hard rock band based between Michigan and Florida. The band is made up of Todd Long and John Merchant and was created during the heart of the global pandemic. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with John Merchant of Ghosts of Sunset.



State Theatre presents Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited, Seconds Out, & more

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre presents Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited, Seconds Out, & more on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 8:00pm. Hackett, an immensely talented and innovative rock musician, was lead guitarist with the group Genesis. As part of that group, Hackett produced acclaimed albums such as Selling England by the Pound (a favorite of John Lennon).



MPAC Presents The Lords of 52nd Street playing the songs of Billy Joel

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Enjoy the music of Billy Joel as performed by his original band members! Featuring Richie Cannata on tenor saxophone, Liberty DeVito on drums and Russell Javors on rhythm guitar, The Lords of 52nd Street are the musicians who performed with Billy Joel in the 1970s and 1980s and were heard on albums such as The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses and The Nylon Curtain. The Lords perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), Friday, June 10 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $29-$65.



Shawn Colvin's "Steady On" 32nd Anniversary Tour LIVE! at the Grunin Center

by Spotlight Central
published 2022-05-10

It’s a great night for live music in New Jersey this Saturday, April 30, 2022 evening at Toms River’s Grunin Center for the Arts. Tonight’s concert is a long-awaited performance by singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin, currently appearing on her Steady On 32nd Anniversary Tour.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Heads and Hearts" by Dave Vargo

by Bob Makin
published 2022-05-06

After two impressive singles that nabbed him the 2021 Makin Waves Songwriter of the Year Award, Dave Vargo’s third album, “Crooked Miles,” is out, and it’s his best yet.


 

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