Makin Waves Song of the Week: “Goodbye Tulsa” by Williams Honor

by Bob Makin - published 2022-06-17

The Williams Honor single “Goodbye Tulsa” from their brand new album, “eX,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

by Danny Coleman - published 2022-06-16

 "I'm doing great," says an effervescent Samantha Fish, as she talked about her career, her new album and more before she takes the stage tonight at The Count Basie Center in Red Bank, NJ. "Just right now, feels like I'm busier than ever touring and supporting a new record and just kind of gearing up for summer time; yeah, busy is putting it mildly."   

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- New Jersey Festival Orchestra, under the baton of maestro David Wroe, presents “An American AND Paris”, a sizzling summer celebration under the stars as Gershwin’s American in Paris meets masterworks by Debussy, Saint Saens, Vaughn Williams and more in a program of international favorites. Set in the splendor of the gardens of one of Westfield’s finest residences, this is an outdoor festivity for the entire family.  The concert takes place on Saturday, July 30th at 8:00pm.

by Gary Wien - published 2022-06-14

There are a handful of people who have made a mark in the local music scene and David Kosciolek was one of them. He opened Indigo Coffeehouse in 2003 and it quickly became host to not only live music, but a music scene literally created by the venue itself. Nearly two decades later, it’s amazing how many musicians and music fans still recall those days fondly.  At the beginning of June, that community was shocked to learn that David had died from a heart attack on May 16th.  Many got together to play an "Indigo Reunion" after the coffeehouse closed and several pay tribute to him in this article.

by Bob Makin - published 2022-06-12

In the fall, North Jersey bluesy roots rocker Katie Henry will embark upon the second leg of her 2022 European tour in support of “On My Way,” her sophomore album and label debut for the German blues label Ruf Records

by Spotlight Central - published 2022-06-11

Music lovers of all ages are patiently waiting inside the auditorium of Toms River, NJ’s Grunin Center for the Arts this Friday, May 27, 2022 evening for a concert of Americana music by North Carolina’s Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters. The group is currently on tour promoting its latest album, 2022’s The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.

by Bob Makin - published 2022-06-10

The Rory D’Lasnow single, “’Power of My Love,” is now a music video and the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

by Danny Coleman - published 2022-06-09

"We did and It's called The Front Porch Singin' Tour which is named after our latest album which is called "Front Porch Singin'" and it's interesting to note that it's not singing with a "G" on the end; It's "Singin'," explained legendary vocalist and member of The Oak Ridge Boys, Richard Sterban as he talked about their recent album and upcoming tour which makes a stop in Bensalem, PA on June 11 at Parx Casino.  

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Paul Anka in Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 8:00pm. This unique and highly anticipated tour will feature Paul Anka paying tribute to his friend, one of the greatest entertainers ever to take the stage: Frank Sinatra. 

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Kraftwerk 3-D as part of their North American tour on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 8:00pm. This Kraftwerk concert brings together music, 3-D visuals, and performance art. Tickets range from $45-$160.